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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-24-100820
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	S-3ASR
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		46
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240418
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240418
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20240418

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			XCEL ENERGY INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000072903
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				410448030
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-3ASR
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-278797
		FILM NUMBER:		24854601

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		414 NICOLLET MALL
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55401
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6123305500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		414 NICOLLET MALL
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55401

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NORTHERN STATES POWER CO /MN/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NORTHERN STATES POWER CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001123852
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				411967505
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-3ASR
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-278797-04
		FILM NUMBER:		24854605

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		414 NICOLLET MALL
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55401
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6123305500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		414 NICOLLET MALL
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55401

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000092521
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				750575400
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NM
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-3ASR
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-278797-01
		FILM NUMBER:		24854602

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SPS TOWER
		STREET 2:		TYLER AT SIXTH ST
		CITY:			AMARILLO
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			79101
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3035717511

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 1261
		CITY:			AMARILLO
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			79170

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NORTHERN STATES POWER CO /WI/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000072909
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				390508315
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-3ASR
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-278797-03
		FILM NUMBER:		24854604

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1414 W HAMILTON AVE
		CITY:			EAU CLAIRE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			54702
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7158392621

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 8
		CITY:			EAU CLAIRE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			54702-008

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081018
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				840296600
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CO
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-3ASR
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-278797-02
		FILM NUMBER:		24854603

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1800 LARIMER STREET
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3035717511

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 840 STE 300
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80201
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April&nbsp;18, 2024 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Registration No.&nbsp;333-&#8194;&#8194;&#8194;&#8194;&#8194; </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:3pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:3pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WASHINGTON, DC 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>UNDER </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 </I></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Xcel Energy Inc.</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Northern States</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Power Company</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Northern States</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Power Company</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Public Service Company of Colorado</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Southwestern Public Service Company</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="9" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Minnesota</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Minnesota</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Wisconsin</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Colorado</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>New Mexico</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="9" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)</B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">41-0448030</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">41-1967505</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">39-0508315</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">84-0296600</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">75-0575400</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="9" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)</B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>414 Nicollet Mall</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis,</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minnesota</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>55401</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>414 Nicollet Mall</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis,</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minnesota
55401</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1414 W. Hamilton</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Avenue</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Eau Claire,
Wisconsin</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>54701</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(715) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">737-2625</FONT></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1800 Larimer Street,</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Suite 1100</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Denver,
Colorado</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>80202</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(303) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">571-7511</FONT></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>790 South Buchanan Street</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amarillo, Texas</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>79101</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(303) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">571-7511</FONT></B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="9" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant&#146;s principal executive offices)</B></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amanda Rome </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Executive
Vice President and Group President - Utilities, Chief Customer Officer and </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>General Counsel (interim) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Xcel Energy Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>414
Nicollet Mall </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service) </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Copy to: </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Bradley
C. Brasser </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Jones Day </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>90 South Seventh Street, Suite 4950 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">217-8800</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:</B> From time to time after the effective date of this registration statement as determined by market conditions and other factors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the
following box:&#8194;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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:&#8194;&#9746; </P>
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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.&#8194;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.&#8194;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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.&#8194;&#9746; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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.&#8194;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-accelerated</FONT> filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of &#147;large accelerated filer,&#148; &#147;accelerated filer,&#148; &#147;smaller reporting
company&#148; and &#147;emerging growth company&#148; in Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Exchange Act. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Xcel Energy Inc.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Large accelerated filer</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Smaller reporting company</P> <P STYLE="font-size:1pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Northern States Power Company</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a Minnesota
corporation)</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:1pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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corporation)</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Smaller reporting company</P> <P STYLE="font-size:1pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emerging growth company</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Southwestern Public Service Company</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ROWSPAN="2"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Large accelerated filer</P> <P STYLE="font-size:1pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-accelerated</FONT> filer</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Smaller reporting company</P> <P STYLE="font-size:1pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="7">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to
Section&nbsp;7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Explanatory Note </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This registration statement contains five separate prospectuses: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. The first prospectus relates to the offering by Xcel Energy Inc. of its senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, junior
subordinated debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights, purchase contracts and units. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. The
second prospectus relates to the offering by Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation), a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., of its first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3. The third prospectus relates to the offering by Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation), a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel
Energy Inc., of its first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. The fourth prospectus relates to the offering by Public
Service Company of Colorado, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., of its first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5. The fifth prospectus relates to the offering by Southwestern Public Service Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., of its
first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This combined registration statement is separately filed by Xcel Energy Inc.,
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation, Public Service Company of Colorado and Southwestern Public Service Company. The registration statement of each of the respective
registrants consists of the registrant&#146;s prospectus (including the documents incorporated therein by reference) and the information set forth in Part II of this registration statement that is applicable to such registrant. Each registrant makes
no representation as to, nor takes any responsibility for, the information relating to the other registrants set forth herein or incorporated herein by reference. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>PROSPECTUS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>XCEL ENERGY INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>414
Nicollet Mall </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SENIOR DEBT SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>COMMON STOCK </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PREFERRED
STOCK </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DEPOSITARY SHARES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WARRANTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RIGHTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PURCHASE CONTRACTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITS
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may offer and sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, together or separately, any combination of the securities listed above and
described in this prospectus. We may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers and/or agents, or directly to purchasers, on a continuous or delayed basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus describes the general terms that may apply to the securities and the manner in which they may be offered. The specific terms
of any securities to be offered, and the specific manner in which they may be offered, will be described in a supplement to this prospectus. This prospectus may not be used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our common stock trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol &#147;XEL.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>You should carefully consider the information set forth in &#147;<A HREF="#toc788681_5">Risk Factors</A>&#148; on page 1, the applicable
prospectus supplement and certain of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) before making any decision to invest in any of the securities described in this prospectus. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy
of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The date of this prospectus is April&nbsp;18, 2024
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc788681_1">ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc788681_3">INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#toc788681_4">OUR COMPANY</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This document is called a &#147;prospectus&#148; and it provides you with a description of the general terms of the securities we may offer
and the manner in which such securities may be offered. Each time we sell securities under this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of the securities being offered. That prospectus
supplement may include a discussion of any risk factors or other special considerations that apply to those securities. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change the information in this prospectus. If there is any inconsistency
between the information in this prospectus and in the prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement. You should read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement together with the additional
information described under the caption &#147;Where You Can Find More Information.&#148; We may also prepare free writing prospectuses that describe particular securities. Any free writing prospectus should also be read in connection with this
prospectus and with the prospectus supplement referred to therein. For purposes of this prospectus, any reference to an applicable prospectus supplement may also refer to a free writing prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC using a shelf registration process. By using this process, we
may, from time to time, sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. We may offer any of the following securities: senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, or junior subordinated debt
securities, each of which may be convertible into our common stock, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights, purchase contracts and units. As permitted by SEC rules, this prospectus does not contain all of the information
included in the registration statement and the accompanying exhibits and schedules we filed with the SEC. You should read the registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules for more information about us and our securities. The
registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules can be read at the SEC&#146;s website at <I>www.sec.gov</I>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
distribution of this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement and the offering of the securities in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement
come should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. This prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in
which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offering or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we prepare or authorize contain and incorporate by
reference information that you should consider when making your investment decision. No one is authorized to provide you with information different from that which is contained, or deemed to be contained, in this prospectus and applicable prospectus
supplement. We are not making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference is accurate as of any date
other than the date on the front of those documents. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified or unless the context requires otherwise, all references
in this prospectus to &#147;Xcel Energy,&#148; &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148; &#147;our,&#148; and &#147;the Company,&#148; or similar terms, refer to Xcel Energy Inc. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our website address is <I>www.xcelenergy.com</I>. We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with
the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at <I>www.sec.gov</I>. Information on, or accessible through, the
SEC&#146;s website or our website is not part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc788681_3"></A>INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The SEC allows us to &#147;incorporate by reference&#148; the information we file with it, 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 with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), from the date of the prospectus
until we sell all of the securities (other than, in each case, documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000034/xel-20231231.htm">Annual
 Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2023</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our Current Reports on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000030/xel-20240129.htm">January&nbsp;29,
 2024</A>, <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312524044517/d782559d8k.htm">February&nbsp;
23, 2024</A>, <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000048/xel-20240228.htm">February&nbsp;
29, 2024</A>, <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312524052751/d711439d8k.htm">February&nbsp;
29, 2024</A> and <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000089/xel-20240411.htm">April 11, 2024</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">The description of our common stock contained in our <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000095013702001231/c68060ex99-01.htm">Form
 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed with the SEC on March<U></U>&nbsp;
13, 2002</A>, as updated by the description of our common stock contained in <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290320000011/descriptionofsecuritie.htm">Exhibit 4.01</A> to our Annual Report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2019, including any subsequently filed amendments and reports updating such description. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will provide, without charge, to each person, including any beneficial owner of our securities to whom this prospectus is delivered, upon
written or oral request, a copy of any or all documents referred to above that have been incorporated by reference into this prospectus, excluding exhibits to those documents unless they are specifically incorporated by reference into those
documents. You may request these documents from: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: Corporate Secretary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Xcel Energy Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414 Nicollet
Mall </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are a public utility holding company with four utility subsidiaries: (i)&nbsp;Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, which
provides electric utility service to approximately 1.5&nbsp;million customers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota and natural gas utility service to approximately 0.6&nbsp;million customers in Minnesota and North Dakota; (ii)&nbsp;Northern
States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation, which provides electric utility service to approximately 0.3&nbsp;million customers and natural gas utility service to approximately 0.1&nbsp;million customers in Wisconsin and Michigan;
(iii)&nbsp;Public Service Company of Colorado, a Colorado corporation, which provides electric utility service to approximately 1.6&nbsp;million customers and natural gas utility service to approximately 1.5&nbsp;million customers in Colorado; and
(iv)&nbsp;Southwestern Public Service Company, a New Mexico corporation, which provides electric utility service to approximately 0.4&nbsp;million customers in Texas and New Mexico. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We were incorporated in 1909 under the laws of Minnesota. Our principal executive offices are located at 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55401, and our telephone number at that location is (612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc788681_5">
</A>RISK FACTORS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investing in our securities involves certain risks. You are urged to carefully read and consider the risk factors
relating to an investment in our securities described in our annual, quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Before making an investment decision, you should
carefully consider these risks, as well as any other information that we include or incorporate by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement applicable to each type or series of securities we offer may
contain a discussion of additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities and the particular type of securities we are offering under that prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc788681_6"></A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise set forth in a prospectus supplement, we intend to add the net proceeds from the sale of the securities described in this
prospectus to our general funds and use those proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of our operating units and subsidiaries, the repayment of indebtedness, working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions. The
specific allocation of the proceeds of a particular series of the securities will be described in the prospectus supplement. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains summaries of selected provisions of the indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the senior
debt securities (referred to herein as &#147;senior debt securities&#148;) may be issued. These summaries are not complete. The indenture and the form of the supplemental indenture applicable to the senior debt securities have been filed as exhibits
to the registration statement. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summaries below, we have included references to section numbers of the indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of senior indebtedness under the senior indenture described in this prospectus. We are free to use
other indentures or documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other senior indebtedness not under this registration statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The senior debt securities will be represented either by global senior debt securities registered in the name of The Depository Trust Company
(&#147;DTC&#148;), as depository (the &#147;Depository&#148;), or its nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as described in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the heading
&#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The senior debt securities will be issued in one or more new series under an indenture dated as of December&nbsp;1, 2000 between us and U.S.
Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as trustee (the &#147;Senior Debt Trustee&#148;). This indenture, as previously supplemented by supplemental indentures and as may be supplemented by a new
supplemental indenture for additional series of debt securities, is referred to in this prospectus as the &#147;Senior Indenture.&#148; As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, there were twelve series of senior debt securities in an aggregate principal amount
of approximately $6.18&nbsp;billion outstanding under the Senior Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of the outstanding senior debt securities do not,
and, unless the supplemental indenture that describes a particular series of senior debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the holders of any senior debt securities offered by this prospectus will not, have the right to
require us to repurchase the senior debt securities if we become involved in a highly leveraged or change in control transaction. The Senior Indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or
change in control transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The senior debt securities will be our unsecured and unsubordinated obligations. The senior debt
securities will rank on a parity in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness and will rank senior to any of our subordinated indebtedness. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had no subordinated
debt outstanding and our aggregate unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness was approximately $6.18&nbsp;billion. The senior debt securities will be subordinated to any of our secured indebtedness, as to the assets securing such indebtedness. As of
December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had no secured indebtedness. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the senior debt securities will be effectively subordinated to all
existing and future liabilities of our subsidiaries, including trade creditors, debtholders, secured creditors, taxing authorities, guarantee holders and any preferred shareholders. We are a holding company and conduct business through our various
subsidiaries. As a result, our cash flow and consequent ability to meet our debt obligations primarily depend on the earnings of our subsidiaries, and on dividends and other payments from our subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual
and legal restrictions, as well as the financial condition and operating requirements of our subsidiaries, could limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries for the purpose of meeting debt service obligations, including the payment of
principal and interest on the senior debt securities. Any rights to receive assets of any subsidiary upon its liquidation or reorganization and the consequent right of the holders of </P>
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the senior debt securities to participate in those assets will be subject to the claims of that subsidiary&#146;s creditors, including trade creditors, except to the extent that we are recognized
as a creditor of that subsidiary, in which case our claims would still be subordinate to any security interests in the assets of that subsidiary. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, our subsidiaries had approximately $39.79&nbsp;billion of indebtedness
and other liabilities outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of securities that we may issue under the Senior Indenture is not limited. We are not
required to issue all senior debt securities of one series at the same time and, unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may reopen a series for issuances of additional senior debt securities of that series without
the consent of the holders of the senior debt securities of that series. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may also sell hybrid or novel securities now existing or
developed in the future that combine certain features of the senior debt securities and other securities described in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of senior debt securities, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus
supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the title, aggregate principal amount and offering price of that series of senior debt securities;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the interest rate or rates, or method of calculation of such rate or rates, on that series, and the date from
which the interest will accrue; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the record dates for payments of interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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senior debt securities of that series may be repaid, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any changes to events of default or covenants; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">other specific terms applicable to the senior debt securities of that series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to senior debt securities sold at an original issue discount and any special
U.S. federal income tax or other considerations applicable to any senior debt securities which are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to that series of senior debt securities.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the senior debt securities will be denominated in U.S. dollars in
minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Registration, Transfer and Exchange </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Senior debt securities of any series may be exchanged for other senior debt securities of the same series of any authorized denominations and
of a like aggregate principal amount, series and stated maturity and having the same terms and original issue date or dates. (Section 2.6 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, senior debt securities may be presented for registration of transfer
(duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed written instrument of transfer), at the office of the Senior Debt Trustee maintained for that purpose with respect to any series of senior debt securities and referred to in the applicable prospectus
supplement, without service charge and upon payment </P>
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of any taxes and other governmental charges as described in the Senior Indenture. Any transfer or exchange will be effected if the senior debt securities are duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a
written instrument or instruments of transfer in a form satisfactory to the Company and the Senior Debt Trustee and duly executed by the holder of the senior debt security as described in the Senior Indenture. (Section 2.6 of the Senior Indenture).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Debt Trustee will not be required to exchange or register a transfer of any senior debt securities of a series selected,
called or being called for redemption except, in the case of any senior debt security to be redeemed in part, the portion thereof not to be so redeemed. (Section 2.6 of the Senior Indenture). See the information under the heading &#147;Book-Entry
System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment and Paying Agents </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal, interest and premium, if any, on senior debt securities issued in the form of global senior debt securities will be paid in the
manner described below under the heading &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, interest on senior debt securities that are in the form of certificated senior debt securities will be paid
by check mailed to the holder at that person&#146;s address as it appears in the register for the senior debt securities maintained by the Senior Debt Trustee; however, a holder of $10,000,000 or more senior debt securities having the same interest
payment dates will be entitled to receive payments of interest by wire transfer to a bank within the continental United States if appropriate wire transfer instructions have been received by the Senior Debt Trustee on or prior to the applicable
record date. (Section 2.12 of the Senior Indenture). Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the principal, interest at maturity and premium, if any, on senior debt securities in the form of certificated senior debt
securities will be payable in immediately available funds at the office of the Senior Debt Trustee. (Section 2.12 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All monies paid by us to a paying agent for the payment of principal, interest or premium, if any, on any senior debt security which remain
unclaimed at the end of two years after that principal, interest or premium has become due and payable will be repaid to us and the holder of that senior debt security will thereafter look only to us for payment of that principal, interest or
premium. (Section 4.4 of the Senior Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Events of Default and Remedies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following constitute events of default under the Senior Indenture: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of interest on any security issued under the Senior Indenture when due and continuance of
that default for 30 days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the performance or breach of our other covenants or warranties in the securities or in the Senior
Indenture and the continuation of that default or breach for 90 days after written notice to us as provided in the Senior Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of our company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.1 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity</I></B>. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, either the Senior Debt Trustee or the holders of a
majority in principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities may declare the principal amount of all senior debt securities to be due and payable immediately. At any time after an acceleration of the securities has been declared, but
before a judgment or decree of the immediate payment of the principal amount of the securities has been obtained, if we pay or deposit with the Senior Debt Trustee a sum sufficient to pay all matured installments of interest and the principal and
any premium which has become due otherwise than by acceleration and all defaults have been cured or waived, then that payment or deposit will cause an automatic rescission and annulment of the acceleration of the securities. (Section 7.1 of the
Senior Indenture). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Indemnification of Senior Debt Trustee</I></B>. The Senior Debt Trustee generally will
be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Senior Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders unless such holders have offered reasonable security or indemnity to the Senior Debt Trustee. (Section 8.2 of
the Senior Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct Proceedings</I></B>. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding
securities generally will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Senior Debt Trustee, or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Senior Debt Trustee, relating to the
securities. However, the Senior Debt Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the Senior Indenture or would expose the Senior Debt Trustee to personal liability or be unduly prejudicial to holders not joining in such
proceeding. (Section 7.7 of the Senior Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Limitation on Rights to Institute Proceedings</I></B><I>. </I>No holder of the
senior debt securities of a series will have any right to pursue a remedy under the Senior Indenture, unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holder has previously given the Senior Debt Trustee written notice of a continuing event of default on the
series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities affected by such event of
default have made written request, and the holder or holders have offered indemnity satisfactory to the Senior Debt Trustee to pursue the remedy; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Senior Debt Trustee has failed to comply with the request within 60 days after the request and offer.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.4 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>No Impairment of Right to Receive Payment</I></B><I>. </I>Notwithstanding any other provision of the Senior Indenture, the holder of any
senior debt security will have the absolute and unconditional right to receive payment of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on that senior debt security when due, and to institute suit for enforcement of that payment. This right may not
be impaired without the consent of the holder. (Section 7.4 of the Senior Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default</I></B><I>. </I>The Senior
Debt Trustee is required to give the holders notice of the occurrence of a default within 90 days of the default, unless the default is cured or waived. Except in the case of a payment default on the senior debt securities, or a default in the
payment of any sinking or purchase fund installments, the Senior Debt Trustee may withhold the notice if its board of directors or trustees, executive committee, or a trust committee of directors or trustees or responsible officers determines in
good faith that it is in the interest of holders to do so. (Section 7.8 of the Senior Indenture). We are required to deliver to the Senior Debt Trustee each year a certificate as to whether or not we are in compliance with the conditions and
covenants under the Senior Indenture. (Section 5.5 of the Senior Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, we and the Senior Debt Trustee may modify and amend the Senior Indenture
from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not need the consent of the holders for the following types of amendments: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">curing any ambiguity, or curing, correcting or supplementing any defective or inconsistent provision or supplying
an omission arising under the Senior Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">changing or eliminating any of the provisions of the Senior Indenture, provided that any such change or
elimination is to become effective only when: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">there is no outstanding security created prior to the execution of the supplemental indenture that is entitled to
receive the benefit of this provision; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">this change or elimination is applicable only to securities issued after the date this change or elimination
becomes effective; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">establishing the form of the securities or establishing or reflecting any terms of any security as provided in
the Senior Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">evidencing our successor corporation and the assumption by our successor of our covenants in the Senior Indenture
and in the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">granting to or conferring upon the Senior Debt Trustee any additional rights, remedies, powers or authority for
the benefit of the holders of the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">permitting the Senior Debt Trustee to comply with any duties imposed upon it by law; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specifying further the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Debt Trustee, any authenticating agent and any
paying agent and defining further the relationships among the Senior Debt Trustee, authenticating agent and paying agent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding to our covenants for the benefit of the holders of the securities or surrendering a right given to us in
the Senior Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding security for the securities; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">making any other change that is not prejudicial to the Senior Debt Trustee or the holders of the securities.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.1 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will need the consent of the holders of each outstanding security affected by a proposed amendment if the amendment would cause any of the
following to occur: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the maturity date, reduction of the interest rate, or extension of the time of payment of interest,
of any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the principal amount of any security or the premium payable on any security;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the currency of any payment of principal, premium or interest on any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in date on which any security may be redeemed or repaid at the option of the holder;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an impairment of the right of a holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment relating to any
security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the percentage of outstanding securities necessary to consent to the modification or amendment of
the Senior Indenture; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a modification of these requirements or a reduction to less than a majority of the percentage of outstanding
securities necessary to waive events of default. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.2 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amendments other than those described in the above two paragraphs will require the approval of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Conversion Rights </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any supplemental indenture establishing a series of senior debt securities may provide for conversion rights. We will describe in the
applicable prospectus supplement the particular terms and conditions, if any, on which senior debt securities may be convertible into other securities. These terms will include the conversion rate, the conversion period, provisions as to whether
conversion will be mandatory or at our option or the option of the </P>
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holder, events requiring an adjustment of the conversion rate and provisions affecting conversion in the event of the redemption of the debt securities. If we issue convertible debt securities,
we will need to supplement the indenture to add applicable provisions regarding conversion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance and Discharge </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may be discharged from all obligations relating to the senior debt securities and the Senior Indenture (except for specified obligations
such as obligations to register the transfer or exchange of securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated securities and maintain paying agencies) if we irrevocably deposit with the Senior Debt Trustee, in trust for the benefit of holders of
securities, money or U.S. government obligations (or any combination thereof) sufficient to make all payments of principal, premium and interest on the securities on the dates those payments are due. To discharge these obligations, we must deliver
to the Senior Debt Trustee an opinion of counsel that the holders of the securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance or discharge of the Senior Indenture. Upon any discharge of
our obligations as described above, we will be deemed to have paid and discharged our entire indebtedness represented by the senior debt securities and our obligations under the senior debt securities. (Section 4.1 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets; No Financial Covenants </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or sell, or otherwise dispose all or substantially all of our assets unless
the successor or transferee corporation assumes by supplemental indenture our obligations to pay the principal, interest and premium on all the securities and our obligation to perform every covenant of the Senior Indenture that we are to perform or
observe, and we or the successor or transferee corporation, as applicable, are not immediately following such consolidation or merger, or sale, or disposition in default in the performance of any such covenant. Upon any consolidation or merger, or
any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets, the successor or transferee corporation will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise all of our rights and powers under the Senior Indenture with the
same effect as if the successor corporation had been named as us in the Senior Indenture and we will be released from all obligations under the Senior Indenture. Regardless of whether a sale or transfer of assets might otherwise be considered a sale
of all or substantially all of our assets, the Senior Indenture also specifically permits any sale, transfer or conveyance of our <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-utility</FONT> subsidiaries if, following such sale or transfer, the securities
are rated by Standard&nbsp;&amp; Poor&#146;s Ratings Group and Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. at least as high as the ratings accorded the securities immediately prior to the sale, transfer or disposition. (Sections 11.1 and 11.2 of the Senior
Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Indenture does not contain any financial or other similar restrictive covenants. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation or Removal of Senior Debt Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Debt Trustee may resign at any time by notifying us in writing and specifying the day that the resignation is to take effect. The
resignation will not take effect, however, until the later of the appointment of a successor trustee and the day the resignation is to take effect. (Section 8.10 of the Senior Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities may remove the Senior Debt Trustee at any time. In addition, so
long as no event of default or event which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event of default has occurred and is continuing, we may remove the Senior Debt Trustee upon notice to the holder of each security
outstanding and written notice to the Senior Debt Trustee. (Section 8.10 of the Senior Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Indenture and the senior debt securities will be governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of
Minnesota. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.) is the Senior Debt Trustee. We and our
affiliates may maintain various service relationships with the Senior Debt Trustee and its affiliates in the ordinary course of business. The Senior Debt Trustee also acts as trustee for certain debt securities of our subsidiaries. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue subordinated debt securities (other than the junior subordinated debt securities (as defined below under &#147;Description of
Junior Subordinated Debt Securities&#148; in this prospectus)), in one or more series, under one or more subordinated indentures. The description below contains summaries of selected provisions of the indenture under which the subordinated debt
securities may be issued. These summaries are not complete. The form of subordinated indenture and the form of the supplemental indenture applicable to the subordinated debt securities have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement. You
should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summaries below, we have included references to section numbers of the subordinated indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of subordinated indebtedness under the subordinated indenture described in this prospectus. We are
free to use other indentures or documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other subordinated indebtedness not under this registration statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The subordinated debt securities will be represented either by global subordinated debt securities registered in the name of the Depository or
its nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the heading &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The subordinated debt securities
will be issued in one or more new series under a subordinated indenture to be entered into between us and a trustee to be named therein, as trustee (the &#147;Subordinated Trustee&#148;). This subordinated indenture, as it may be supplemented by a
supplemental indenture for each series of subordinated debt securities, is referred to in this prospectus as the &#147;Subordinated Indenture.&#148; As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had no subordinated debt securities outstanding under the
Subordinated Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The subordinated debt securities will be our unsecured obligations and will rank senior to any of our junior
subordinated indebtedness and will rank junior in right of payment to our Senior Indebtedness (as defined below), as described under the caption &#147;&#151; Subordination&#148;. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had no outstanding junior
subordinated indebtedness and our outstanding Senior Indebtedness was approximately $6.18&nbsp;billion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the subordinated
debt securities will be effectively subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of our subsidiaries, including trade creditors, debtholders, secured creditors, taxing authorities, guarantee holders and any preferred shareholders. We are a
holding company and conduct business through our various subsidiaries. As a result, our cash flow and consequent ability to meet our debt obligations primarily depend on the earnings of our subsidiaries, and on dividends and other payments from our
subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, as well as the financial condition and operating requirements of our subsidiaries, could limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries for the purpose of meeting
debt service obligations, including the payment of principal and interest on the subordinated debt securities. Any rights to receive assets of any subsidiary upon its liquidation or reorganization and the consequent right of the holders of the
subordinated debt securities to participate in those assets will be subject to the claims of that subsidiary&#146;s creditors, including trade creditors, except to the extent that we are recognized as a creditor of that subsidiary, in which case our
claims would still be subordinate to any security interests in the assets of that subsidiary. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, our subsidiaries had approximately $39.79&nbsp;billion of indebtedness and other liabilities outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the supplemental indenture that describes a particular series of subordinated debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that
series, the holders of any subordinated debt securities offered by this prospectus will not have the right to require us to repurchase the subordinated debt securities if we become involved in a </P>
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highly leveraged or change in control transaction. The Subordinated Indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change in control
transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of subordinated debt securities that we may issue under the Subordinated Indenture is not limited. We are not
required to issue all subordinated debt securities of one series at the same time and, unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may reopen a series for issuances of additional subordinated debt securities of that
series without the consent of the holders of the subordinated debt securities of that series. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may also sell hybrid or novel securities
now existing or developed in the future that combine certain features of the subordinated debt securities and other securities described in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of subordinated debt securities, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus
supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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which the interest will accrue; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any rights that would allow us to defer or extend an interest payment date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the record dates for payments of interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date on which the subordinated debt securities of that series will mature; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which the
subordinated debt securities of that series may be repaid, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">other specific terms applicable to the subordinated debt securities of that series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to subordinated debt securities sold at an original issue discount and any
special U.S. federal income tax or other considerations applicable to any subordinated debt securities which are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to that series of subordinated
debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the subordinated debt securities will be
denominated in U.S. dollars in minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Subordination </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of subordinated debt securities will be subordinate and junior in right of payment, to the extent set forth in the Subordinated
Indenture, to all Senior Indebtedness. If: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the maturity of any Senior Indebtedness has been accelerated because of a default on that Senior Indebtedness,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then the holders of Senior Indebtedness generally will have the right to receive payment, in the case of the first instance above, of
all amounts due or to become due upon that Senior Indebtedness, and, in the case of the second and third instances, of all amounts due on that Senior Indebtedness, or we will make provision for those payments, before the holders of any subordinated
debt securities have the right to receive any payments of principal or interest on their securities. (Sections 14.1 and 14.9 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, &#147;Senior Indebtedness&#148; includes the senior debt securities and
means, with respect to any series of subordinated debt securities, the principal, premium, interest and any other payment in respect of any of the following, whether outstanding on the date of execution of the Subordinated Indenture or thereafter
incurred, other than obligations expressly on a parity with the subordinated debt securities or junior to the subordinated debt securities: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all of our current and future indebtedness for borrowed or purchase money whether or not evidenced by bonds,
debentures, notes or other similar written instruments; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our obligations under synthetic leases, finance leases and capitalized leases; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our obligations for reimbursement under letters of credit, banker&#146;s acceptances, security purchase
facilities or similar facilities issued for our account; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any of our other indebtedness or obligations with respect to derivative contracts, including commodity contracts,
interest rate, commodity and currency swap agreements, forward contracts and other similar agreements or arrangements designed to protect against fluctuations in commodity prices, currency exchange or interest rates; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all indebtedness of others of the kinds described in the preceding categories which we have assumed or
guaranteed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Senior Indebtedness will not include trade accounts payable, accrued liabilities arising in the ordinary
course of business, indebtedness to our subsidiaries or any indebtedness which is by its terms junior to or on parity with the subordinated debt securities, including the junior subordinated indebtedness issued under the Junior Subordinated
Indenture. (Section 1.3 of the Subordinated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Senior Indebtedness will be entitled to the benefits of the subordination
provisions in the Subordinated Indenture irrespective of the amendment, modification or waiver of any term of the Senior Indebtedness. We may not amend the Subordinated Indenture to change the subordination of any outstanding subordinated debt
securities without the consent of each holder of subordinated debt securities that such amendment would adversely affect. (Sections 12.2 and 14.7 of the Subordinated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Subordinated Indenture does not limit the amount of subordinated debt securities that we may issue. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Registration, Transfer and Exchange </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated debt securities of any series may be exchanged for other subordinated debt securities of the same series of any authorized
denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, series and stated maturity and having the same terms and original issue date or dates. (Section 2.6 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, subordinated debt securities may be presented for registration of
transfer (duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed written instrument of transfer), at the office of the Subordinated Debt Trustee maintained for that purpose with respect to any series of subordinated debt securities and referred to in the
applicable prospectus supplement, without service charge and </P>
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upon payment of any taxes and other governmental charges as described in the Subordinated Indenture. Any transfer or exchange will be effected if the subordinated debt securities are duly
endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in a form satisfactory to the Company and the Subordinated Debt Trustee and duly executed by the holder of the subordinated debt security as described in the Subordinated
Indenture. (Section 2.6 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Subordinated Debt Trustee will not be required to exchange or register a
transfer of any subordinated debt securities of a series selected, called or being called for redemption except, in the case of any subordinated debt security to be redeemed in part, the portion thereof not to be so redeemed. (Section 2.6 of the
Subordinated Indenture). See the information under the heading &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment and Paying Agents </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal, interest and premium, if any, on subordinated debt securities issued in the form of global subordinated debt securities will be paid
in the manner described below under the heading &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, interest on subordinated debt securities that are in the form of certificated subordinated debt
securities will be paid by check mailed to the holder at that person&#146;s address as it appears in the register for the subordinated debt securities maintained by the Subordinated Debt Trustee; however, a holder of $10,000,000 or more subordinated
debt securities having the same interest payment dates will be entitled to receive payments of interest by wire transfer to a bank within the continental United States if appropriate wire transfer instructions have been received by the Subordinated
Debt Trustee on or prior to the applicable record date. (Section 2.12 of the Subordinated Indenture). Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the principal, interest at maturity and premium, if any, on subordinated debt
securities in the form of certificated subordinated debt securities will be payable in immediately available funds at the office of the Subordinated Debt Trustee. (Section 2.12 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All monies paid by us to a paying agent for the payment of principal, interest or premium, if any, on any subordinated debt security which
remain unclaimed at the end of two years after that principal, interest or premium has become due and payable will be repaid to us and the holder of that subordinated debt security will thereafter look only to us for payment of that principal,
interest or premium. (Section 4.4 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Events of Default and Remedies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we provide otherwise in a prospectus supplement, the following will constitute events of default under the Subordinated Indenture with
respect to the subordinated debt securities of any series: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of principal and premium, if any, on any security of such series when due and payable and
continuance of that default for 5 days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of interest on any security of such series when due and continuance of that default for 30
days (subject, if applicable, to the right to optionally defer interest payments); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the performance or breach of our other covenants or warranties in the securities of such series or in
the Subordinated Indenture (other than a covenant or agreement that has been expressly included in the Subordinated Indenture for the benefit of one or more series of subordinated debt securities other than such series) and the continuation of that
default or breach for 90 days after written notice to us as provided in the Subordinated Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of our company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.1 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity</I></B>. If an event of default occurs and is continuing with respect to a series of subordinated debt
securities, either the Subordinated Debt Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal </P>
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amount of the outstanding securities of that series may declare the principal amount of all securities of that series to be due and payable immediately. At any time after an acceleration of a
series of securities has been declared, but before a judgment or decree of the immediate payment of the principal amount of those securities has been obtained, if: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the securities of that series rescind in writing the
acceleration; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">we pay or deposit with the Subordinated Debt Trustee a sum sufficient to pay all matured installments of interest
with respect to that series of securities and the principal and any premium which has become due with respect to that series of securities otherwise than by acceleration and all defaults with respect to that series of securities have been cured or
waived, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then that holders&#146; rescission and the payment or deposit will cause an automatic rescission and annulment of the
acceleration of the securities of that series. (Section 7.1 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Indemnification of Subordinated Debt
Trustee</I></B>. The Subordinated Debt Trustee generally will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Subordinated Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders unless such holders have offered
reasonable security or indemnity to the Subordinated Debt Trustee. (Section 8.2 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct
Proceedings</I></B>. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of a series generally will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Subordinated
Debt Trustee, or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Subordinated Debt Trustee, relating to the securities of that series. Notwithstanding, the Subordinated Debt Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the
Subordinated Indenture or would expose the Subordinated Debt Trustee to personal liability or be unduly prejudicial to holders not joining in such proceeding. (Section 7.7 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Limitation on Rights to Institute Proceedings</I></B>. No holder of the subordinated debt securities of a series will have any right to
pursue a remedy under the Subordinated Indenture, unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holder has previously given the Subordinated Debt Trustee written notice of a continuing event of default on
the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of all series affected by
such event of default, considered as one class, have made written request, and the holder or holders have offered indemnity satisfactory to the Subordinated Debt Trustee to pursue the remedy; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Subordinated Debt Trustee has failed to comply with the request within 60 days after the request and offer.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.4 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>No Impairment of Right to Receive Payment</I></B>. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Subordinated Indenture, the holder of any
subordinated debt security will have the absolute and unconditional right to receive payment of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on that subordinated debt security when due and payable, and to institute suit for enforcement of that
payment. This right may not be impaired without the consent of the holder. (Section 7.4 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of
Default</I></B>. The Subordinated Debt Trustee is required to give the holders of a series of securities notice of the occurrence of a default within 90 days of the default with respect to that series, unless the default is cured or waived. Except
in the case of a payment default on the subordinated debt securities, or a default in the payment of any sinking or purchase fund installments, the Subordinated Debt Trustee may withhold the notice if
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its board of directors or trustees, executive committee, or a trust committee of directors or trustees or responsible officers determines in good faith that it is in the interest of holders of
the series of affected securities to do so. (Section 7.8 of the Subordinated Indenture). We are required to deliver to the Subordinated Debt Trustee each year a certificate as to whether or not we are in compliance with the conditions and covenants
under the Subordinated Indenture. (Section 5.5 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Conversion Rights </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A series of subordinated debt securities may provide for conversion rights. We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the
particular terms and conditions, if any, on which subordinated debt securities may be convertible into other securities. These terms will include the conversion rate, the conversion period, provisions as to whether conversion will be mandatory or at
our option or the option of the holder, events requiring an adjustment of the conversion rate and provisions affecting conversion in the event of the redemption of the debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance and Discharge </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may be
discharged from all obligations relating to the subordinated debt securities and the Subordinated Indenture (except for specified obligations such as obligations to register the transfer or exchange of securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated
securities and maintain paying agencies) if we irrevocably deposit with the Subordinated Debt Trustee, in trust for the benefit of holders of securities, money or U.S. government obligations (or any combination thereof) sufficient to make all
payments of principal, premium and interest on the securities on the dates those payments are due. To discharge these obligations, we must deliver to the Subordinated Debt Trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that we have received from, or
there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or similar pronouncement by the Internal Revenue Service or that there has been a change in law, in either case to the effect that the holders of the securities will not recognize
income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance or discharge of the Subordinated Indenture, and holders will be subject to tax in the same manner, in the same amounts and same time as would have been the case
absent such defeasance. Upon any discharge of our obligations as described above, we will be deemed to have paid and discharged our entire indebtedness represented by the subordinated debt securities and our obligations under the subordinated debt
securities. (Section 4.1 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, we and the Subordinated Debt Trustee may modify and amend the
Subordinated Indenture from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not need the consent of the holders for the following types of amendments: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">curing any ambiguity, or curing, correcting or supplementing any defective or inconsistent provision or supplying
an omission arising under the Subordinated Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">changing or eliminating any of the provisions of the Subordinated Indenture, provided that any such change or
elimination is to become effective only when: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">there is no outstanding security created prior to the execution of the supplemental indenture that is entitled to
receive the benefit of this provision; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">this change or elimination is applicable only to securities issued after the date this change or elimination
becomes effective; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">establishing the form of the securities or establishing or reflecting any terms of any security as provided in
the Subordinated Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">evidencing our successor corporation and the assumption by our successor of our covenants in the Subordinated
Indenture and in the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">granting to or conferring upon the Subordinated Debt Trustee any additional rights, remedies, powers or authority
for the benefit of the holders of the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">permitting the Subordinated Debt Trustee to comply with any duties imposed upon it by law; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specifying further the duties and responsibilities of the Subordinated Debt Trustee, any authenticating agent and
any paying agent and defining further the relationships among the Subordinated Debt Trustee, authenticating agent and paying agent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding to our covenants for the benefit of the holders of the securities, surrendering a right given to us in the
Subordinated Indenture or adding any event of default with respect to one or more series of securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">facilitating defeasance and discharge of any series of the securities, provided that such action shall not
adversely affect the interest of any holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding security for the securities; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">making any other change that is not prejudicial to the Subordinated Debt Trustee or the holders of the
securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.1 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will need the consent of the holders of each outstanding security affected by a proposed amendment if the amendment would cause any of the
following to occur: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the maturity date, reduction of the interest rate, or extension of the time of payment of interest,
of any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the principal amount of any security or the premium payable on any security;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the currency of any payment of principal, premium or interest on any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in date on which any security may be redeemed or repaid at the option of the holder;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an impairment of the right of a holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment relating to any
security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the percentage of outstanding securities necessary to consent to the modification or amendment of
the Subordinated Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a modification of these requirements or a reduction to less than a majority of the percentage of outstanding
securities necessary to waive events of default; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a modification of the subordination provisions in a manner adverse to such holders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.2 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amendments other than those described in the above two paragraphs will require the approval of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding securities of all series, provided that if there are securities of more than one series outstanding and if a proposed amendment would directly affect the rights of holders of securities of one or more, but less than all, of such series,
then the approval of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of all series so directly affected, considered as one class, will be required. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets; No Financial Covenants </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or sell, or otherwise dispose all or substantially all of our assets unless
the successor or transferee corporation assumes by supplemental indenture our obligations to pay the principal, interest and premium on all the securities and our obligation to perform </P>
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every covenant of the Subordinated Indenture that we are to perform or observe, and we or the successor or transferee corporation, as applicable, are not immediately following such consolidation
or merger, or sale, or disposition in default in the performance of any such covenant. Upon any consolidation or merger, or any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets, the successor or transferee corporation
will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise all of our rights and powers under the Subordinated Indenture with the same effect as if the successor corporation had been named as us in the Subordinated Indenture and we will be released
from all obligations under the Subordinated Indenture. Regardless of whether a sale or transfer of assets might otherwise be considered a sale of all or substantially all of our assets, the Subordinated Indenture also specifically permits any sale,
transfer or conveyance of our <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-utility</FONT> subsidiaries if, following such sale or transfer, the securities are rated by Standard&nbsp;&amp; Poor&#146;s Ratings Group and Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. at
least as high as the ratings accorded the securities immediately prior to the sale, transfer or disposition. (Sections 11.1 and 11.2 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Subordinated Indenture does not contain any financial or other similar restrictive covenants. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation or Removal of Subordinated Debt Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Subordinated Debt Trustee may resign with respect to securities of any series at any time by notifying us in writing and specifying the day
that the resignation is to take effect. The resignation will not take effect, however, until the later of the appointment of a successor trustee and the day the resignation is to take effect. (Section 8.10 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of any series may remove the Subordinated Debt Trustee as trustee
of that series of securities at any time. In addition, so long as no event of default or event which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event of default has occurred and is continuing with respect to securities of
any series, we may remove the Subordinated Debt Trustee with respect to securities of that series upon notice to the holder of each security of that series outstanding and written notice to the Subordinated Debt Trustee. (Section 8.10 of the
Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Subordinated Indenture and the subordinated debt securities will be governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the
State of Minnesota. (Section 15.4 of the Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Subordinated Debt Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Subordinated Indenture requires that the Subordinated Trustee be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United
States or any State thereof or of the District of Columbia (or a corporation or other person permitted to act as trustee by the Commission), subject to supervision or examination by such bodies and authorized under such laws to exercise corporate
trust powers and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $150,000,000. If at any time the Subordinated Trustee shall cease to be eligible to serve as trustee under the Subordinated Indenture, the Subordinated Trustee shall resign
immediately and a new trustee will be appointed as provided in the Subordinated Indenture. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc788681_9"></A>DESCRIPTION OF JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue junior subordinated debt securities, in one or more series, under one or more junior subordinated indentures. The description
below contains summaries of selected provisions of the indenture under which the junior subordinated debt securities may be issued (referred to herein as &#147;junior subordinated indenture&#148;). These summaries are not complete. The form of
junior subordinated indenture and the form of the supplemental indenture applicable to the junior subordinated debt securities have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement. You should read them for provisions that may be important to
you. In the summaries below, we have included references to section numbers of the junior subordinated indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of junior subordinated indebtedness under the junior subordinated indenture described in this
prospectus. We are free to use other indentures or documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other junior subordinated indebtedness not under this registration
statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The junior subordinated debt securities will be represented either by global junior subordinated debt securities registered in
the name of the Depository or its nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the heading &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this
prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The junior
subordinated debt securities will be issued in one or more new series under a junior subordinated indenture to be entered into between us and a trustee to be named therein, as trustee (the &#147;Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee&#148;). This junior
subordinated indenture, as it may be supplemented by a supplemental indenture for each series of junior subordinated debt securities, is referred to in this prospectus as the &#147;Junior Subordinated Indenture.&#148; As of December&nbsp;31, 2023,
we had no junior subordinated debt outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The junior subordinated debt securities will be our unsecured obligations and will rank
on a parity in right of payment with all of our future junior subordinated indebtedness and junior in right of payment to our Senior Ranking Indebtedness, as described under the caption &#147;&#151;Subordination&#148;. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023,
our outstanding Senior Ranking Indebtedness (as defined below) was approximately $6.18&nbsp;billion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the junior subordinated
debt securities will be effectively subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of our subsidiaries, including trade creditors, debtholders, secured creditors, taxing authorities, guarantee holders and any preferred shareholders. We are a
holding company and conduct business through our various subsidiaries. As a result, our cash flow and consequent ability to meet our debt obligations primarily depend on the earnings of our subsidiaries, and on dividends and other payments from our
subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, as well as the financial condition and operating requirements of our subsidiaries, could limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries for the purpose of meeting
debt service obligations, including the payment of principal and interest on the junior subordinated debt securities. Any rights to receive assets of any subsidiary upon its liquidation or reorganization and the consequent right of the holders of
the junior subordinated debt securities to participate in those assets will be subject to the claims of that subsidiary&#146;s creditors, including trade creditors, except to the extent that we are recognized as a creditor of that subsidiary, in
which case our claims would still be subordinate to any security interests in the assets of that subsidiary. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, our subsidiaries had approximately $39.79&nbsp;billion of indebtedness and other liabilities outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the supplemental indenture that describes a particular series of junior subordinated debt securities provides otherwise with respect to
that series, the holders of any junior subordinated debt securities offered by this prospectus will not have the right to require us to repurchase the junior subordinated debt securities if we </P>
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become involved in a highly leveraged or change in control transaction. The Junior Subordinated Indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged
or change in control transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of junior subordinated debt securities that we may issue under the Junior Subordinated
Indenture is not limited. We are not required to issue all junior subordinated debt securities of one series at the same time and, unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may reopen a series for issuances of
additional junior subordinated debt securities of that series without the consent of the holders of the junior subordinated debt securities of that series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may also sell hybrid or novel securities now existing or developed in the future that combine certain features of the junior subordinated
debt securities and other securities described in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of junior subordinated debt
securities, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the title, aggregate principal amount and offering price of that series of junior subordinated debt securities;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the interest rate or rates, or method of calculation of such rate or rates, on that series, and the date from
which the interest will accrue; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates on which interest will be payable; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any rights that would allow us to defer or extend an interest payment date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the record dates for payments of interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date on which the junior subordinated debt securities of that series will mature; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which the
junior subordinated debt securities of that series may be repaid, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any changes to events of default or covenants; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any changes to subordination provisions; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">other specific terms applicable to the junior subordinated debt securities of that series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to junior subordinated debt securities sold at an original issue discount and
any special U.S. federal income tax or other considerations applicable to any junior subordinated debt securities which are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to that series of
junior subordinated debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the junior subordinated debt
securities will be denominated in U.S. dollars in minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Subordination </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of junior subordinated debt securities will be subordinate and junior in right of payment, to the extent set forth in the Junior
Subordinated Indenture, to all Senior Ranking Indebtedness (as defined below). If: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">we make a payment or distribution of any of our assets to creditors upon our dissolution, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up,</FONT> liquidation or reorganization, whether in bankruptcy, insolvency or otherwise; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a default in the payment of principal or interest on any Senior Ranking Indebtedness has occurred and is
continuing; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the maturity of any Senior Ranking Indebtedness has been accelerated because of a default on that Senior Ranking
Indebtedness, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then the holders of Senior Ranking Indebtedness generally will have the right to receive payment, in the case of the
first instance above, of all amounts due or to become due upon that Senior Ranking Indebtedness, and, in the case of the second and third instances, of all amounts due on that Senior Ranking Indebtedness, or we will make provision for those
payments, before the holders of any junior subordinated debt securities have the right to receive any payments of principal or interest on their securities. (Sections 14.1 and 14.9 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Senior Ranking Indebtedness&#148; means, with respect to any series of junior subordinated debt securities, the principal, premium,
interest and any other payment in respect of any of the following, whether outstanding on the date of execution of the Junior Subordinated Indenture or thereafter incurred, other than obligations expressly on a parity with or junior to the junior
subordinated debt securities: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all of our current and future indebtedness for borrowed or purchase money whether or not evidenced by bonds,
debentures, notes or other similar written instruments, including indebtedness issued under our Senior Indenture or Subordinated Indenture described above; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our obligations under synthetic leases, finance leases and capitalized leases; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our obligations for reimbursement under letters of credit, banker&#146;s acceptances, security purchase
facilities or similar facilities issued for our account; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any of our other indebtedness or obligations with respect to derivative contracts, including commodity contracts,
interest rate, commodity and currency swap agreements, forward contracts and other similar agreements or arrangements designed to protect against fluctuations in commodity prices, currency exchange or interest rates; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all indebtedness of others of the kinds described in the preceding categories which we have assumed or
guaranteed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Senior Ranking Indebtedness will not include trade accounts payable, accrued liabilities arising in the
ordinary course of business, indebtedness to our subsidiaries or any indebtedness which is by its terms junior to or on parity with the junior subordinated debt securities. (Section 1.3 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Senior Ranking Indebtedness will be entitled to the benefits of the subordination provisions in the Junior Subordinated Indenture irrespective
of the amendment, modification or waiver of any term of the Senior Ranking Indebtedness. We may not amend the Junior Subordinated Indenture to change the subordination of any outstanding junior subordinated debt securities without the consent of
each holder of junior subordinated debt securities that such amendment would adversely affect. (Sections 12.2 and 14.7 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Junior Subordinated Indenture does not limit the amount of junior subordinated debt securities that we may issue. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Registration, Transfer and Exchange </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Junior subordinated debt securities of any series may be exchanged for other junior subordinated debt securities of the same series of any
authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, series and stated maturity and having the same terms and original issue date or dates. (Section 2.6 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, junior subordinated
debt securities may be presented for registration of transfer (duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed written instrument of transfer), at the office of the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee maintained for that purpose with respect to any
series of junior subordinated debt securities and referred to in the applicable prospectus supplement, without service charge and upon payment of any taxes and other governmental charges as described in the Junior Subordinated Indenture. Any
transfer or exchange will be effected if the junior subordinated debt securities are duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in a form satisfactory to the Company and the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee
and duly executed by the holder of the junior subordinated debt security as described in the Junior Subordinated Indenture. (Section 2.6 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee will not be required to exchange or register a transfer of any junior subordinated debt securities of a
series selected, called or being called for redemption except, in the case of any junior subordinated debt security to be redeemed in part, the portion thereof not to be so redeemed. (Section 2.6 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). See the
information under the heading &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment and Paying Agents </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal, interest and premium, if any, on junior subordinated debt securities issued in the form of global junior subordinated debt
securities will be paid in the manner described below under the heading &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, interest on junior subordinated debt securities that are in the form of
certificated junior subordinated debt securities will be paid by check mailed to the holder at that person&#146;s address as it appears in the register for the junior subordinated debt securities maintained by the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee;
however, a holder of $10,000,000 or more junior subordinated debt securities having the same interest payment dates will be entitled to receive payments of interest by wire transfer to a bank within the continental United States if appropriate wire
transfer instructions have been received by the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee on or prior to the applicable record date. (Section 2.12 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement,
the principal, interest at maturity and premium, if any, on junior subordinated debt securities in the form of certificated junior subordinated debt securities will be payable in immediately available funds at the office of the Junior Subordinated
Debt Trustee. (Section 2.12 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All monies paid by us to a paying agent for the payment of principal,
interest or premium, if any, on any junior subordinated debt security which remain unclaimed at the end of two years after that principal, interest or premium has become due and payable will be repaid to us and the holder of that junior subordinated
debt security will thereafter look only to us for payment of that principal, interest or premium. (Section 4.4 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Events of Default and Remedies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we
provide otherwise in a prospectus supplement, the following will constitute events of default under the Junior Subordinated Indenture with respect to the junior subordinated debt securities of any series: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of principal and premium, if any, on any security of such series when due and payable and
continuance of that default for 5 days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of interest on any security of such series when due and continuance of that default for 30
days (subject, if applicable, to the right to optionally defer interest payments); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the performance or breach of our other covenants or warranties in the securities of such series or in
the Junior Subordinated Indenture (other than a covenant or agreement that has been expressly included in the Junior Subordinated Indenture for the benefit of one or more series of junior
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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subordinated debt securities other than such series) and the continuation of that default or breach for 90 days after written notice to us as provided in the Junior Subordinated Indenture; and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of our company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.1 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity</I></B>. If an event of default occurs and is continuing with respect to a series of junior subordinated debt
securities, either the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding securities of that series may declare the principal amount of all securities of that series to be due and payable
immediately. At any time after an acceleration of a series of securities has been declared, but before a judgment or decree of the immediate payment of the principal amount of those securities has been obtained, if: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the securities of that series rescind in writing the
acceleration; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">we pay or deposit with the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee a sum sufficient to pay all matured installments of
interest with respect to that series of securities and the principal and any premium which has become due with respect to that series of securities otherwise than by acceleration and all defaults with respect to that series of securities have been
cured or waived, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then that holders&#146; rescission and the payment or deposit will cause an automatic rescission and annulment of the
acceleration of the securities of that series. (Section 7.1 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Indemnification of Junior
Subordinated Debt Trustee</I></B>. The Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee generally will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Junior Subordinated Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders unless
such holders have offered reasonable security or indemnity to the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee. (Section 8.2 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct Proceedings</I></B>. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of a series generally
will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee, or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee, relating
to the securities of that series. Notwithstanding, the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the Junior Subordinated Indenture or would expose the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee to personal
liability or be unduly prejudicial to holders not joining in such proceeding. (Section 7.7 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Limitation on Rights to Institute Proceedings</I></B>. No holder of the junior subordinated debt securities of a series will have any
right to pursue a remedy under the Junior Subordinated Indenture, unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holder has previously given the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee written notice of a continuing event of
default on the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of all series affected by
such event of default, considered as one class, have made written request, and the holder or holders have offered indemnity satisfactory to the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee to pursue the remedy; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee has failed to comply with the request within 60 days after the request and
offer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.4 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>No Impairment of Right to Receive Payment</I></B>. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Junior Subordinated Indenture, the holder
of any junior subordinated debt security will have the absolute and </P>
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unconditional right to receive payment of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on that junior subordinated debt security when due and payable, and to institute suit for enforcement of
that payment. This right may not be impaired without the consent of the holder. (Section 7.4 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default</I></B>. The Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee is required to give the holders of a series of securities notice of the
occurrence of a default within 90 days of the default with respect to that series, unless the default is cured or waived. Except in the case of a payment default on the junior subordinated debt securities, or a default in the payment of any sinking
or purchase fund installments, the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee may withhold the notice if its board of directors or trustees, executive committee, or a trust committee of directors or trustees or responsible officers determines in good faith
that it is in the interest of holders of the series of affected securities to do so. (Section 7.8 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). We are required to deliver to the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee each year a certificate as to whether or not
we are in compliance with the conditions and covenants under the Junior Subordinated Indenture. (Section 5.5 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Conversion Rights </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any supplemental
indenture establishing a series of junior subordinated debt securities may provide for conversion rights. We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the particular terms and conditions, if any, on which junior subordinated debt
securities may be convertible into other securities. These terms will include the conversion rate, the conversion period, provisions as to whether conversion will be mandatory or at our option or the option of the holder, events requiring an
adjustment of the conversion rate and provisions affecting conversion in the event of the redemption of the debt securities. If we issue convertible debt securities, we will need to supplement the indenture to add applicable provisions regarding
conversion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance and Discharge </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may be discharged from all obligations relating to the junior subordinated debt securities and the Junior Subordinated Indenture (except for
specified obligations such as obligations to register the transfer or exchange of securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated securities and maintain paying agencies) if we irrevocably deposit with the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee, in trust
for the benefit of holders of securities, money or U.S. government obligations (or any combination thereof) sufficient to make all payments of principal, premium and interest on the securities on the dates those payments are due. To discharge these
obligations, we must deliver to the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that we have received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or similar pronouncement by the Internal
Revenue Service or that there has been a change in law, in either case to the effect that the holders of the securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance or discharge of the Junior
Subordinated Indenture, and holders will be subject to tax in the same manner, in the same amounts and same time as would have been the case absent such defeasance. Upon any discharge of our obligations as described above, we will be deemed to have
paid and discharged our entire indebtedness represented by the junior subordinated debt securities and our obligations under the junior subordinated debt securities. (Section 4.1 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless we indicate
otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, we and the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee may modify and amend the Junior Subordinated Indenture from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not need the consent of the holders for the following types of amendments: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">curing any ambiguity, or curing, correcting or supplementing any defective or inconsistent provision or supplying
an omission arising under the Junior Subordinated Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">there is no outstanding security created prior to the execution of the supplemental indenture that is entitled to
receive the benefit of this provision; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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becomes effective; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">establishing the form of the securities or establishing or reflecting any terms of any security as provided in
the Junior Subordinated Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">evidencing our successor corporation and the assumption by our successor of our covenants in the Junior
Subordinated Indenture and in the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">granting to or conferring upon the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee any additional rights, remedies, powers or
authority for the benefit of the holders of the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">permitting the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee to comply with any duties imposed upon it by law;
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agent and any paying agent and defining further the relationships among the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee, authenticating agent and paying agent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding to our covenants for the benefit of the holders of the securities, surrendering a right given to us in the
Junior Subordinated Indenture or adding any event of default with respect to one or more series of securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">facilitating defeasance and discharge of any series of the securities, provided that such action shall not
adversely affect the interest of any holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding security for the securities; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">making any other change that is not prejudicial to the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee or the holders of the
securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.1 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will need the consent of the holders of each outstanding security affected by a proposed amendment if the amendment would cause any of the
following to occur: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the maturity date, reduction of the interest rate, or extension of the time of payment of interest,
of any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the principal amount of any security or the premium payable on any security;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the currency of any payment of principal, premium or interest on any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in date on which any security may be redeemed or repaid at the option of the holder;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an impairment of the right of a holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment relating to any
security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the percentage of outstanding securities necessary to consent to the modification or amendment of
the Junior Subordinated Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a modification of these requirements or a reduction to less than a majority of the percentage of outstanding
securities necessary to waive events of default; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a modification of the subordination provisions in a manner adverse to such holders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.2 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amendments other than those described in the above two paragraphs will require the approval
of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of all series, provided that if there are securities of more than one series outstanding and if a proposed amendment would directly affect the rights of holders of securities of one or
more, but less than all, of such series, then the approval of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of all series so directly affected, considered as one class, will be required. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets; No Financial Covenants </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or sell, or otherwise dispose all or substantially all of our assets unless
the successor or transferee corporation assumes by supplemental indenture our obligations to pay the principal, interest and premium on all the securities and our obligation to perform every covenant of the Junior Subordinated Indenture that we are
to perform or observe, and we or the successor or transferee corporation, as applicable, are not immediately following such consolidation or merger, or sale, or disposition in default in the performance of any such covenant. Upon any consolidation
or merger, or any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets, the successor or transferee corporation will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise all of our rights and powers under the Junior
Subordinated Indenture with the same effect as if the successor corporation had been named as us in the Junior Subordinated Indenture and we will be released from all obligations under the Junior Subordinated Indenture. Regardless of whether a sale
or transfer of assets might otherwise be considered a sale of all or substantially all of our assets, the Junior Subordinated Indenture also specifically permits any sale, transfer or conveyance of our
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-utility</FONT> subsidiaries if, following such sale or transfer, the securities are rated by Standard&nbsp;&amp; Poor&#146;s Ratings Group and Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. at least as high as the ratings
accorded the securities immediately prior to the sale, transfer or disposition. (Sections 11.1 and 11.2 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Junior Subordinated Indenture does not contain any financial or other similar restrictive covenants. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation or Removal of Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee may resign with respect to securities of any series at any time by notifying us in writing and specifying
the day that the resignation is to take effect. The resignation will not take effect, however, until the later of the appointment of a successor trustee and the day the resignation is to take effect. (Section 8.10 of the Junior Subordinated
Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities of any series may remove the Junior Subordinated
Debt Trustee as trustee of that series of securities at any time. In addition, so long as no event of default or event which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event of default has occurred and is continuing with
respect to securities of any series, we may remove the Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee with respect to securities of that series upon notice to the holder of each security of that series outstanding and written notice to the Junior Subordinated
Debt Trustee. (Section 8.10 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Junior Subordinated Indenture and the junior subordinated debt securities will be governed by, and will be construed in accordance with,
the laws of the State of Minnesota. (Section 15.4 of the Junior Subordinated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Junior Subordinated Debt Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Junior Subordinated Indenture requires that the Junior Subordinated Trustee be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of
the United States or any State thereof or of the District of Columbia (or a corporation or other person permitted to act as trustee by the Commission), subject to supervision or examination </P>
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by such bodies and authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $150,000,000. If at any time the Junior Subordinated Trustee
shall cease to be eligible to serve as trustee under the Junior Subordinated Indenture, the Junior Subordinated Trustee shall resign immediately and a new trustee will be appointed as provided in the Junior Subordinated Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following summary description sets forth some of the general terms and provisions of the common stock. This summary is not complete. For a
more detailed description of the common stock, you should refer to the provisions of our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (&#147;Articles&#148;) and Bylaws, as amended and restated (&#147;Bylaws&#148;). The Articles and the Bylaws have
been filed as exhibits to the registration statement. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our capital stock consists of two classes: common stock, par value $2.50 per share (1,000,000,000 shares currently authorized of which
555,155,770 shares were outstanding as of February&nbsp;15, 2024); and preferred stock, par value $100.00 per share (7,000,000 shares authorized, of which no shares were outstanding as of February&nbsp;15, 2024). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Dividend Rights </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Before we can pay any
dividends on our common stock, the holders of our preferred stock, if any, are entitled to receive dividends at the respective rates provided for in the terms of the shares of any outstanding series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because we are a holding company and conduct all of our operations through our subsidiaries, our cash flow and ability to pay dividends is
dependent on the earnings and cash flows of our subsidiaries and the distribution or other payment of those earnings to us in the form of dividends, or in the form of repayments of loans or advances to us. Some of our subsidiaries may have
restrictions on their ability to pay dividends including covenants under their borrowing arrangements and mortgage indentures, and possibly also restrictions imposed by their regulators and by statute. See &#147;Management&#146;s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations &#151; Common Stock Dividends&#148; and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our most recent Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for a discussion of
factors affecting our payment of dividends including limitations imposed by statute. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voting Rights </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. Cumulative
voting in the election of directors is not permitted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preferred Stock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our board of directors is authorized, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to establish out of our authorized capital stock up to 7,000,000
shares of preferred stock, which may be issued in one or more classes or series, having such dividend rights and times of payment, redemption prices, liquidation prices or preferences as to assets in voluntary liquidation, and other relative rights
and preferences as our board of directors shall determine. As of February&nbsp;15, 2024, no shares of preferred stock were outstanding. The terms of any preferred stock issued by the Company could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change
in control without further action by our shareholders. The issuance of shares of preferred stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of our common stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Change of Control </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our Bylaws and the
Minnesota Business Corporation Act, as amended (the &#147;MBCA&#148;), contain provisions that could discourage, delay, prevent or make more difficult a change of control of our company. including, but not limited to, those summarized below. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Bylaw Provisions</I></B><I>. </I>Under our Bylaws, our shareholders must provide us
advance notice of the introduction by them of director nominations or other business at annual meetings of our shareholders. For a shareholder to properly bring a director nomination or other business before an annual meeting, the shareholder must
give timely notice in writing to the Company&#146;s Secretary. To be timely, a shareholder&#146;s notice must be delivered to the Secretary, or mailed and received at the principal executive office of the Company, not less than 90 days before the
first anniversary date of the preceding year&#146;s annual meeting. If, however, the date of the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or 60 days after such anniversary date, the notice must be so delivered or so mailed and received not less
than 90 days before the annual meeting or, if later, within ten days after the first public announcement of the date of the annual meeting. The required notice from a shareholder must contain a description of the nominee or the other business being
introduced, the reasons for introducing such business, the name and address of each shareholder supporting the nomination or proposal and such other information as required under our Bylaws and the federal proxy rules. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A shareholder, or a group of up to 20 shareholders, owning 3% or more of the Company&#146;s outstanding common stock continuously for at least
three years can nominate and include in the Company&#146;s proxy materials director-nominees constituting up to two individuals or 20% of the board (whichever is greater), provided that the shareholder(s) and the director-nominee(s) satisfy the
requirements specified in the Bylaws. To be timely, the proposal must be delivered to our Corporate Secretary, or mailed and received at our principal executive office, not less than 120 days and not more than 150 days prior to the first anniversary
of the date that the Company distributed its proxy statement to shareholders for the previous year&#146;s annual meeting of shareholders. If, however, the date of the annual meeting of shareholders is more than 30 days before or after such
anniversary date, the Notice of Proxy Access Nomination shall be timely if so delivered or so mailed and received not less than 90 days before the annual meeting or, if later, within ten days after the first public announcement of the date of the
annual meeting. The required notice from such a shareholder must contain such information as required under our Bylaws and the federal proxy rules. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except to the extent otherwise required by law, the adjournment of an annual meeting of shareholders will not commence a new time period for
the giving of a shareholder&#146;s notice as required above. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>MBCA</I></B><I>. </I>Section&nbsp;302A.433 of the MBCA provides that
special meetings of the Company&#146;s shareholders may be called by the chair of our board of directors, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, two or more directors, or shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting power of all shares
entitled to vote, except that a special meeting called by shareholders for the purpose of considering any action to directly or indirectly facilitate or effect a business combination, including any action to change or otherwise affect the
composition of our board of directors for that purpose, must be called by 25% or more of the voting power of all shares entitled to vote. Section&nbsp;302A.441 of the MBCA also provides that action may be taken by shareholders without a meeting only
by unanimous written consent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;302A.671 of the MBCA applies to potential acquirers of 20% or more of our voting shares (a
&#147;control share acquisition&#148;). Section&nbsp;302A.671 provides in substance that shares acquired by such acquirer will not have any voting rights unless the voting rights are approved by (i)&nbsp;a majority of the voting power of all of our
shares entitled to vote including all shares held by the acquirer and (ii)&nbsp;a majority of the voting power of all of our shares entitled to vote excluding all interested shares. However, under the MBCA, an acquisition that is pursuant to a
tender offer or exchange offer for all of our voting shares that (i)&nbsp;results in the acquirer becoming the owner of at least a majority of our outstanding voting shares, and (ii)&nbsp;has been approved by a committee of disinterested directors,
is excluded from the definition of &#147;control share acquisition.&#148; In general, shares acquired in the absence of such approval are denied voting rights and are redeemable at their then fair market value by the Company within 30 days after the
acquiring person has failed to give a timely information statement to the Company or the date the shareholders voted not to grant voting rights to the acquiring person&#146;s shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;302A.673 of the MBCA generally prohibits public Minnesota corporations, including us, from engaging in any business combination
with a person or entity owning, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of our </P>
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voting shares for a period of four years after the date of the transaction in which such person or entity became a 10% shareholder unless the business combination or the acquisition resulting in
10% ownership was approved by a committee of disinterested directors prior to the date such person or entity became a 10% shareholder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;302A.675 of the MBCA provides in substance that a person or entity making a takeover offer for us is prohibited from acquiring
any additional shares of our company within two years following the last purchase of shares pursuant to the offer with respect to that class unless (i)&nbsp;the acquisition is approved by a committee of disinterested directors before the purchase of
any shares by the offeror pursuant to the offer or (ii)&nbsp;our shareholders are afforded, at the time of the acquisition, a reasonable opportunity to dispose of their shares to the offeror upon substantially equivalent terms as those provided in
the earlier takeover offer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Liquidation Rights </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If we were to liquidate, subject to the terms of any outstanding series of preferred stock, the holders of our common stock are entitled to
receive pro rata our assets legally available for distribution to shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preemptive and Subscription Rights </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No holder of our capital stock has the preemptive right to purchase or subscribe for any additional shares of our capital stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Concerning the Transfer Agent </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our common
stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. EQ Shareowner Services is the Transfer Agent and Registrar for the common stock. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our board of directors is authorized, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to establish out of our authorized capital stock up to 7,000,000
shares of preferred stock, which may be issued in one or more classes or series, having such dividend rights and times of payment, redemption prices, liquidation prices or preferences, and the other rights and preferences as our board of directors
shall determine at the time of issuance. As of February&nbsp;15, 2024, no shares of preferred stock were outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The issuance of our
preferred stock, while potentially providing us with flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or delay or deter a third party
from attempting to acquire, a majority of our outstanding voting stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the
preferred stock of each series will be fixed by resolution of the board of directors. To the extent appropriate, we will include in a prospectus supplement the terms relating to any series of preferred stock being offered thereby. These terms will
include some or all of the following, as applicable: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the title of the series and the number of shares in the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the price at which the preferred stock will be offered; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dividend rate or rates or method of calculating the rates, the dates on which and the place or places where
the dividends will be payable, whether the dividends will be cumulative or noncumulative and, if cumulative, the dates from which dividends on the preferred stock being offered will cumulate; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the voting rights, if any, of the holders of shares of the preferred stock being offered; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the provisions for a sinking fund, if any, and the provisions for redemption, if applicable, of the preferred
stock being offered; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the liquidation preference per share; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the terms and conditions, if applicable, upon which the preferred stock being offered will be convertible into
our common stock, including the conversion price, or the manner of calculating the conversion price, and the conversion period; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any date of maturity of the preferred stock; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any listing of the preferred stock being offered on any securities exchange; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether interests in the shares of the series will be represented by depositary shares; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a discussion of any material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the preferred stock being
offered; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the relative ranking and preferences of the preferred stock being offered as to dividend rights and rights upon
liquidation, dissolution, or the winding up of our affairs; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limitations on the issuance of any class or series of preferred stock ranking senior or equal to the series
of preferred stock being offered as to dividend rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or the winding up of our affairs; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any or all other preferences and relative, participating, operational or other special rights or qualifications,
limitations or restrictions of the series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The MBCA provides that the holders of preferred stock have the right to vote
separately as a class on any proposal involving changes in the rights or preferences of holders of such preferred stock. This right is in addition to any voting rights that may be provided for in the applicable resolution creating such preferred
stock. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may offer depositary shares (either separately or together with other securities) representing fractional interests in our preferred stock
of any series. The following description sets forth certain general terms and provisions of the depositary shares to which any prospectus supplement may relate. The particular terms of the depositary shares to which any prospectus supplement may
relate and the extent, if any, to which the general terms and provisions may apply to the depositary shares so offered will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. To the extent that any particular terms of the depositary shares,
deposit agreements and depositary receipts described in a prospectus supplement differ from any of the terms described below, then the terms described below will be deemed to have been superseded by that prospectus supplement. We encourage you to
read the applicable deposit agreement and depositary receipts for additional information before you decide whether to purchase any of our depositary shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the issuance of any depositary shares, we will enter into a deposit agreement with a bank or trust company, as depositary,
which will be named in the applicable prospectus supplement. Depositary shares will be evidenced by depositary receipts issued pursuant to the related deposit agreement. Immediately following our issuance of the security related to the depositary
shares, we will deposit the shares of our preferred stock with the relevant depositary and will cause the depositary to issue, on our behalf, the related depositary receipts. Subject to the terms of the deposit agreement, each owner of a depositary
receipt will be entitled, in proportion to the fractional interest in the share of preferred stock represented by the related depositary share, to all the rights, preferences and privileges of, and will be subject to all of the limitations and
restrictions on, the preferred stock represented by the depositary receipt (including, if applicable, dividend, voting, conversion, exchange, redemption, sinking fund, subscription and liquidation rights). To the extent appropriate, the applicable
prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the depositary shares offered thereby. The terms of any offered depositary shares will be described in a supplement to this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc788681_13"></A>DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue warrants to purchase debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, or any combination thereof, with or
without the payment of separate consideration therefor (including by means of a dividend or similar distribution to holders of our outstanding securities). We may issue warrants independently or together with any other securities offered by a
prospectus supplement. Warrants may be attached to or separate from such securities and may or may not be transferable. Each series of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement we will enter into with a warrant agent specified in
the applicable prospectus supplement. The warrant agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants of a particular series and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any holders or beneficial
owners of warrants. In connection with any warrants, we may enter into a standby underwriting agreement with one or more underwriters pursuant to which the underwriters will agree to purchase any securities underlying such warrants that remain
unpurchased upon the expiration of such warrants. To the extent appropriate, the applicable prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the warrants offered thereby. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc788681_14"></A>DESCRIPTION OF RIGHTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue subscription rights to purchase shares of our common stock or preferred stock. These subscription rights may be issued
independently or together with any other security offered hereby and may or may not be transferable by the shareholder receiving the subscription rights in such offering. In connection with any offering of subscription rights, we may enter into a
standby arrangement with one or more underwriters or other investors pursuant to which the underwriters or other investors may be required to purchase any securities remaining unsubscribed for after such offering. To the extent appropriate, the
applicable prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the rights offered thereby. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue purchase contracts, including contracts obligating holders to purchase from us, and for us to sell to holders, a specific or
varying number of debt securities, shares of our common stock or preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights or other property or any combination of the above, at a future date or dates. Alternatively, the purchase contracts may obligate us
to purchase from holders, and obligate holders to sell to us, a specific or varying number of debt securities, shares of our common stock or preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights or other property. The price of such debt securities,
shares of our common stock or preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights or other property may be fixed at the time the purchase contracts are issued or may be determined by reference to a specific formula described in the purchase
contracts. We may issue purchase contracts separately or as a part of units each consisting of a purchase contract and one or more of our other securities described in this prospectus or debt obligations of third parties, such as U.S. Treasury
securities, securing the holder&#146;s obligations under the purchase contract. The purchase contracts may require us to make periodic payments to holders or vice versa and the payments may be unsecured or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-funded</FONT> on some basis. The purchase contracts may require holders to secure the holder&#146;s obligations in a specified manner that we will file with the SEC in connection with a public offering relating
to the purchase contracts. To the extent appropriate, the applicable prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the purchase contracts offered thereby. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue units comprising one or more securities described in this prospectus in any combination. Units may also include debt obligations
of third parties, such as U.S. Treasury securities. Each unit may be issued so that the holder of the unit also is the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the unit may 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. To the extent appropriate, the applicable
prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the units offered thereby. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each series of securities offered by this prospectus will be issued as
fully-registered global securities representing all or part of that series of securities. This means that we will not issue certificates for that series of securities to the holders. Instead, a global security representing that series of securities
will be deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC or its successor, as the depository. The global securities will be registered at the request of DTC in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., DTC&#146;s nominee, or such other name as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC will keep an electronic record of its participants (for example, your broker) whose clients have
purchased securities represented by a global security. Unless a global security is exchanged in whole or in part for a certificated security, a global security may not be transferred, except that DTC, its nominees and successors may transfer a
global security as a whole to one another. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Beneficial interests in global securities will be shown on, and transfers of interests will be
made only through, records maintained by DTC and its participants. The laws of some jurisdictions require that some purchasers take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. These laws may impair the ability to transfer beneficial
interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will make payments of principal, interest, if any, and premium, if any, to DTC or its nominee. We, the
applicable trustee and any paying agent will treat DTC or its nominee as the owner of the global security for all purposes, including any notices and voting. Accordingly, neither we nor any trustee nor any paying agent will have any direct
responsibility or liability to pay amounts due on a global security to owners of beneficial interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC is a
limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a &#147;banking organization&#148; within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a &#147;clearing corporation&#148; within the meaning
of the New York Uniform Commercial Code and a &#147;clearing agency&#148; registered pursuant to the provisions of Section&nbsp;17A of the Exchange Act. DTC holds securities that its participants, (&#147;direct participants&#148;) deposit with DTC.
DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among direct participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between direct participants&#146; accounts.
This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct participants include both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and
certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust&nbsp;&amp; Clearing Corporation (&#147;DTCC&#148;). DTCC is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing
Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT>
securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a direct participant either directly or indirectly (&#147;indirect participant&#148;). Direct participants
and indirect participants are referred to collectively as &#147;participants.&#148; The DTC Rules applicable to its participants are on file with the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases of global securities under the DTC system must be made by or through direct participants, which will receive a credit for the
securities on DTC&#146;s records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each security (&#147;beneficial owner&#148;) is in turn to be recorded on the direct and indirect participants&#146; records. Beneficial owners will not receive
written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the direct or indirect
participant through which the beneficial owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the global securities are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of direct and indirect participants acting on behalf of
beneficial owners. Beneficial owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in the global securities, except in the event that use of the book-entry system for the global securities is discontinued. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To facilitate subsequent transfers, all securities deposited by direct participants with DTC
are registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of securities with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee do
not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual beneficial owners of the securities. DTC&#146;s records reflect only the identity of the direct participants to whose accounts such securities are credited, which may
or may not be the beneficial owners. The direct and indirect participants remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to direct participants, by direct participants to indirect participants and by direct
participants and indirect participants to beneficial owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a particular series of securities is redeemable at our option or at the option of the holder, redemption notices will be sent to DTC. If
less than all of the securities of a series are being redeemed, DTC&#146;s practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each direct participant in such series to be redeemed. Redemption proceeds, distributions, and dividend payments
on global securities will be made to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. Upon DTC&#146;s receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from us, any trustee or any paying
agent, DTC&#146;s practice is to credit direct participants&#146; accounts in accordance with the holdings information shown on DTC&#146;s records on the payment date. Payments by participants to beneficial owners of securities will be governed by
standing instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in &#147;street name.&#148; Payments will be the responsibility of such participant and not of DTC nor its
nominee, any trustee, any paying agent or us, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements. Payment of redemption proceeds, distributions, and dividend payments to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized
representative of DTC is the responsibility of us, the applicable trustee or the applicable paying agent, disbursement of such payments to direct participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the beneficial
owners will be the responsibility of direct and indirect participants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither DTC nor Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or any other DTC nominee will
consent or vote with respect to global securities unless authorized by a direct participant in accordance with DTC&#146;s procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an omnibus proxy to us as soon as possible after the record date. The omnibus
proxy assigns Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co.&#146;s consenting or voting rights to those direct participants to whose accounts the securities are credited on the record date as identified in a listing attached to the omnibus proxy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Global securities will be exchangeable for corresponding certificated securities registered in the name of persons other than DTC or its
nominee if (1)&nbsp;DTC (a) notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depository for any of the global securities or (b)&nbsp;at any time ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (2)&nbsp;an event of default
occurs and is continuing with respect to the applicable series of securities or (3)&nbsp;we execute and deliver to the applicable trustee an order that the global securities will be so exchangeable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC&#146;s book-entry system has been obtained from DTC, and we and any underwriters,
dealers or agents are not responsible for the accuracy of the information or for the performance by DTC of its obligations under the rules and procedures governing its operations or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any underwriters, dealers or agents of any securities may be direct participants of DTC. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may sell the securities offered under this prospectus through underwriters or dealers, through agents or directly to one or more
purchasers. The terms under which the securities are offered and the method of distribution will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the securities offered under this prospectus may be underwriters as
defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the resale of the offered securities by them may be treated as underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act. Any underwriters or agents will be identified and their compensation, including any underwriting discount or commission, will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus
supplement will also describe other terms of the offering, including the initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed to dealers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of the securities described in this prospectus may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price
or prices, which may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may determine the price or other terms of the securities offered under this prospectus by use of an electronic auction. We will describe in
the applicable prospectus supplement how any auction will be conducted to determine the price or any other terms of the securities, how potential investors may participate in the auction and, where applicable, the nature of the underwriters&#146;
obligations with respect to the auction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of securities will be a new issue of securities and will have no established trading
market. Any underwriters to whom securities are sold for public offering and sale may make a market in such securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. The
securities may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under agreements into which we may enter in connection with the
sale of the securities, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of the securities may be entitled to indemnification by us against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, legal opinions relating to the validity of the securities being offered by
this prospectus will be rendered by our counsel, Amy L. Schneider, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain other legal matters will be passed upon for us by Jones Day, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable supplement, certain legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriters, dealers or agents named in the prospectus supplement by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, New York, New York. Amy L.
Schneider is our Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Securities and is the beneficial owner of less than 1% of our common stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc788681_20">
</A>EXPERTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of Xcel Energy Inc. incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and the effectiveness of Xcel
Energy Inc.&#146;s internal control over financial reporting have been audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report. Such financial statements are incorporated by reference in
reliance upon the report of such firm, given their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>414 Nicollet Mall </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may offer
and sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, together or separately, any combination of the securities listed above and described in this prospectus. We may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers
and/or agents, or directly to purchasers, on a continuous or delayed basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus describes the general terms that may apply to
the securities and the manner in which they may be offered. The specific terms of any securities to be offered, and the specific manner in which they may be offered, will be described in a supplement to this prospectus. This prospectus may not be
used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>You should
carefully consider the information set forth in &#147;<A HREF="#toc2788681_5">Risk Factors</A>&#148; on page 1, the applicable prospectus supplement and certain of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) before
making any decision to invest in any of the securities described in this prospectus. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the
SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The date of this prospectus is April&nbsp;18, 2024 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This document is called a &#147;prospectus&#148; and it provides you with a description of the general terms of the securities we may offer
and the manner in which such securities may be offered. Each time we sell securities under this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of the securities being offered. That prospectus
supplement may include a discussion of any risk factors or other special considerations that apply to those securities. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change the information in this prospectus. If there is any inconsistency
between the information in this prospectus and in the prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement. You should read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement together with the additional
information described under the caption &#147;Where You Can Find More Information.&#148; We may also prepare free writing prospectuses that describe particular securities. Any free writing prospectus should also be read in connection with this
prospectus and with the prospectus supplement referred to therein. For purposes of this prospectus, any reference to an applicable prospectus supplement may also refer to a free writing prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC using a shelf registration process. By using this process, we
may, from time to time, sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. We may offer any of the following securities: first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. As permitted by SEC rules,
this prospectus does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement and the accompanying exhibits and schedules we filed with the SEC. You should read the registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules for
more information about us and our securities. The registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules can be read at the SEC&#146;s website at <I>www.sec.gov.</I> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement and the offering of the securities in certain jurisdictions may
be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement come should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. This prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement do not
constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offering or solicitation is not qualified to do so or
to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any
free writing prospectus that we prepare or authorize contain and incorporate by reference information that you should consider when making your investment decision. No one is authorized to provide you with information different from that which is
contained, or deemed to be contained, in this prospectus and applicable prospectus supplement. We are not making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this
prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this prospectus to &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148;
&#147;our,&#148; and &#147;the Company,&#148; or similar terms, refer to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (&#147;Xcel Energy&#148;), and Xcel Energy&#146;s website address is
<I>www.xcelenergy.com</I>. We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that
file electronically with the SEC at <I>www.sec.gov</I>. Information on, or accessible through, the SEC&#146;s website or Xcel Energy&#146;s website is not part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc2788681_3"></A>INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The SEC allows us to &#147;incorporate by reference&#148; the information we file with it, 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 with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), from the date of the prospectus
until we sell all of the securities (other than, in each case, documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000112385224000004/nspm-20231231.htm">Annual
 Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000119312524052411/d732009d8k.htm">February
<U></U>&nbsp;29, 2024</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will provide, without charge, to each person, including any beneficial owner of our
securities to whom this prospectus is delivered, upon written or oral request, a copy of any or all documents referred to above that have been incorporated by reference into this prospectus, excluding exhibits to those documents unless they are
specifically incorporated by reference into those documents. You may request these documents from: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: Corporate Secretary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Northern States Power Company </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c/o Xcel Energy Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414
Nicollet Mall </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc2788681_4"></A>OUR COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We were incorporated in 2000 under the laws of the State of Minnesota. We are an operating utility engaged primarily in the generation,
purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. We also purchase, transport, distribute and sell natural gas to retail customers and transport customer-owned natural gas in Minnesota and
North Dakota. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we provided electric utility service to approximately 1.5&nbsp;million customers and natural gas utility service to approximately 0.6&nbsp;million customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our electric production and transmission system is managed as an integrated system with that of Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin
corporation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;NSP-Wisconsin&#148;),</FONT> jointly referred to as the NSP System. The electric production and transmission costs of the entire NSP System are shared by us and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">NSP-Wisconsin.</FONT> An agreement approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission between the two companies, called the Interchange Agreement, provides for the sharing of all costs of generation and
transmission facilities of the system, including capital costs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our principal executive offices are located at 414 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, and our telephone number is (612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc2788681_5">
</A>RISK FACTORS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investing in our securities involves certain risks. You are urged to carefully read and consider the risk factors
relating to an investment in our securities described in our annual, quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Before making an investment decision, you should
carefully consider these risks, as well as any other information that we include or incorporate by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement applicable to each type or series of securities we offer may
contain a discussion of additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities and the particular type of securities we are offering under that prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc2788681_6"></A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise set forth in a prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by this
prospectus for general corporate purposes, including meeting our working capital requirements, funding capital expenditures and acquisitions, repaying short-term debt and refunding long-term debt at maturity or otherwise. Until the net proceeds from
the sale of the offered securities have been used, we may invest them temporarily in interest-bearing obligations. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains a summary of selected provisions of the indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the first
mortgage bonds will be issued. This summary is not complete. The indenture and the form of supplemental indenture applicable to the first mortgage bonds have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus constitutes a
part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summary below, we have included references to section numbers of the indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the indenture described below. We are free to use other indentures or
documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The first mortgage bonds will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of The Depository Trust Company
(&#147;DTC&#148;), as depository (the &#147;Depository&#148;), or its nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption
&#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue the first mortgage bonds from time to time in one or more new series under the Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture dated
May&nbsp;1, 1988 (the &#147;Restated Indenture&#148;), as previously supplemented by 36 supplemental trust indentures and as to be supplemented by one or more new supplemental indentures for the first mortgage bonds (collectively, the &#147;Mortgage
Indenture&#148;), all from us to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee (the &#147;Mortgage Trustee&#148;). The Mortgage Indenture will govern the first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus. As of
December&nbsp;31, 2023, there were 18 series of first mortgage bonds in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $7.45&nbsp;billion outstanding under the Mortgage Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of the outstanding first mortgage bonds do not, and, unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first
mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, the holders of any first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus will not, have the right to require us to repurchase the first mortgage bonds if we become involved in a highly
leveraged or change in control transaction. The Mortgage Indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change in control transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of first mortgage bonds, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus
supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates on which we will pay interest and the regular record dates for the interest payment dates and the
persons to whom we will pay interest if different from the person in whose name the first mortgage bonds of that series are registered on the regular record date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the denominations in which we will issue that series, if other than $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether we will issue that series in whole or in part in book-entry form; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms of that series of first mortgage bonds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise, we may from time to time,
without the consent of the holders of that series of first mortgage bonds, reopen such series of first mortgage bonds and issue additional first mortgage bonds with the same terms (including maturity and interest payment terms) as such series of
first mortgage bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Redemption </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds will set forth any terms for the optional or mandatory
redemption of that particular series. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Security for the First Mortgage Bonds </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The first mortgage bonds being issued pursuant to this prospectus will be secured equally and ratably with all of our other outstanding first
mortgage bonds by a valid and direct first mortgage lien on all of the real and fixed properties, leasehold rights, franchises and permits then owned by us subject only to permitted encumbrances (as discussed below). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture subjects to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture all of our property, rights and franchises, except as otherwise
expressly provided. These provisions might not be effective as to property acquired within 90 days prior and subsequent to the filing of a case by us under the United States Bankruptcy Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture provides that no liens prior or equal to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, other than permitted encumbrances, may be
created or permitted to exist on the mortgaged and pledged property whether now owned or acquired in the future. (Section 8.04 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Permitted encumbrances include, among others, the following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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similar liens not yet delinquent or being contested in good faith and have not proceeded to judgment, and easements and rights of way that do not materially impair the use of the property in the operation of our business; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">rights of parties to agreements with us relating to property owned or used jointly with that party, provided the
rights: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">do not materially impair the use of the property in the normal course of our business; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">do not materially affect the security provided by the Mortgage Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">are not inconsistent with the remedies of the Mortgage Trustee upon a completed default; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">leases existing on the effective date of the Mortgage Indenture affecting property owned by us on the effective
date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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and that will not have a material adverse impact on the security provided by the Mortgage Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any mortgage, lien, charge or other encumbrance prior or equal to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, other than
a prepaid lien, existing on the date we acquire the property, provided that on the acquisition date: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">no default has occurred and is continuing; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the principal amount secured by that mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance does not exceed 66 2/3% of the lesser
of the cost or fair value of the property; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance will apply only to the property originally subject to that mortgage,
lien, charge or encumbrance, we will close the mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance and we will not issue additional indebtedness under that mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 1.03 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of 66 2/3% of the principal amount of first mortgage bonds outstanding may (1)&nbsp;consent to the creation or existence of a
prior lien with respect to up to 50% of the sum of our depreciable property and land, after giving effect to the prior lien or (2)&nbsp;terminate the lien of the Mortgage Indenture with respect to up to 50% of the sum of our depreciable property and
land. (Section 18.02(e) of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Sinking Fund Provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We currently do not have any outstanding first mortgage bonds that are, and, unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular
series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, the first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus will not be, subject to a sinking fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Maintenance Provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Effective upon the events described below, in the Supplemental Trust Indenture dated February&nbsp;1, 2024, we amended the Restated
Indenture to delete Article IX of the Restated Indenture and related provisions that provide for a maintenance fund for the first mortgage bonds as described below. Such amendments will become effective on the date that all first mortgage bonds of
each series issued under the Restated Indenture prior to February&nbsp;29, 2024 are no longer outstanding (as defined in the Restated Indenture) or the holders of the requisite principal amount of the outstanding first mortgage bonds approve such
amendments. Until such date, the maintenance provisions described below will continue to apply to all outstanding first mortgage bonds of each series issued under the Restated Indenture.&#8195; </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a maintenance fund for the first mortgage bonds, we have agreed to pay to the Mortgage Trustee on each May&nbsp;1 an amount equal to 2.50%
of our completed depreciable property as of the end of the preceding calendar year, after deducting credits at our option for the following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 9.01 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may withdraw moneys from the maintenance fund in amounts equal to retirements of first mortgage bonds and permanent additions. Cash on
deposit in the maintenance fund may be used for the purchase or </P>
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redemption of first mortgage bonds. Any redemption of this nature would be at the applicable regular redemption price of the first mortgage bonds to be redeemed and subject to any restrictions on
the redemption of that first mortgage bond. (Sections 9.03 and 9.04 of the Restated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent that maintenance fund
credits exceed 2.50% of completed depreciable property for any year after 1987, such excess credits may be applied in future years (1)&nbsp;to offset any maintenance fund deficiency or (2)&nbsp;to increase the amount of established permanent
additions available for use under the Mortgage Indenture. (Section 9.05 of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have agreed to maintain our
properties in adequate repair, working order and condition. (Section 8.06 of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Issuance of Additional First
Mortgage Bonds </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The maximum principal amount of first mortgage bonds that we may issue under the Mortgage Indenture is not limited,
except as described below. We may issue additional first mortgage bonds in amounts equal to (1) 66 2/3% of the cost or fair value, whichever is less, of permanent additions after deducting retirements (Article V of the Restated Indenture); (2)
retired first mortgage bonds, which have not been otherwise used under the Mortgage Indenture (Article VI of the Restated Indenture); or (3)&nbsp;the amount of cash deposited with the Mortgage Trustee, which cash may be withdrawn on the same basis
as additional first mortgage bonds may be issued under clauses (1)&nbsp;and (2) above. (Article VII of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The first
mortgage bonds issued pursuant to this prospectus will be issued under clause (1)&nbsp;or (2) above. At December&nbsp;31, 2023, the amount of net permanent additions available for the issuance of first mortgage bonds was approximately
$11.3&nbsp;billion, which could be used to authenticate up to approximately $7.6&nbsp;billion principal amount of the first mortgage bonds. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, $715&nbsp;million of retired first mortgage bonds were available to
authenticate up to $715&nbsp;million of first mortgage bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may not issue any additional first mortgage bonds on the basis of clause
(1), clause (2)&nbsp;under specified conditions or clause (3), unless the earnings applicable to bond interest for a specified <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period are equal to twice the annual interest requirements on the first
mortgage bonds, including those about to be issued, and any obligations secured by prior liens and any indebtedness secured by permitted encumbrances. (Sections 5.04, 6.02 and 7.01 of the Restated Indenture.) The calculation of earnings applicable
to bond interest includes all of our nonutility revenues. (Section 1.03 of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Permanent additions include the
following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our electric and steam generating, transmission and distribution properties; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our gas storage and distribution properties; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">construction <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">work-in-progress;</FONT></FONT>
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our fractional and undivided property interests; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">property used for providing telephone or other communication services; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">engineering, financial, economic, environmental, geological and legal or other studies, surveys or reports
associated with the acquisition or construction of any depreciable property. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 1.03 of the Restated Indenture.)
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Earnings applicable to bond interest for the 12 months ended December&nbsp;31, 2023 would be 2.4 times the annual interest requirements
on our first mortgage bonds and any obligations secured by prior liens and any indebtedness secured by permitted encumbrances. Additional first mortgage bonds may vary as to maturity, interest rate, redemption prices and sinking fund, among other
things. (Article II of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Provisions Limiting Dividends on Common Stock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have agreed that the sum of: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all dividends and distributions on our common stock after the effective date of the Restated Indenture (other
than in common stock); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the amount, if any, by which the considerations given by us for the purchase or other acquisition of our common
stock after the effective date exceeds the considerations received by us after the effective date from the sale of common stock will not exceed the sum of: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our retained earnings at the effective date; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount equal to our net income earned after the effective date, after deducting all dividends accruing after
the effective date on all classes and series of our preferred stock and after taking into consideration all proper charges and credits to earned surplus made after the effective date. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In computing net income for the purpose of this covenant, we will deduct the amount, if any, by which, after the date commencing 365 days
prior to the effective date, the actual expenditures or charges for ordinary repairs and maintenance and the charges for reserves, renewals, replacements, retirements, depreciation and depletion are less than 2.50% of our completed depreciable
property. (Section 8.07 of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Release Provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture permits the release from its lien of any property upon depositing or pledging cash or certain other property of
comparable fair value. The Mortgage Indenture also permits the following, in each case without any release or consent by the Mortgage Trustee or accountability to the Mortgage Trustee for any consideration received by us: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the sale or other disposal of (i)&nbsp;any machinery, equipment, tools, implements or similar property subject to
the lien of the Mortgage Indenture that has become obsolete or unfit for use or no longer useful, necessary or profitable in our business, upon replacement or substitution of with property of equal value, (ii)&nbsp;securities not pledged under the
Mortgage Indenture, (iii)&nbsp;contracts, bills or accounts, (iv)&nbsp;motor vehicles and (v)&nbsp;certain equipment and supplies; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the cancellation, change or alteration of contracts, leases, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">rights-of-way</FONT></FONT> and easements; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the surrender and modification of any franchise or governmental consent subject to certain restrictions;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the sale or other disposal of all motor vehicles, vessels and marine equipment, railroad engines, cars and
related equipment, airplanes, airplane engines and other flight equipment, office furniture and leasehold interests in property owned by third parties for office purposes; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the leasing of the property subject to the lien of the Indenture if it does not interfere in any material respect
with the use of the property for the purpose for which it is held by us and will not have a material adverse impact on the security afforded by the Mortgage Indenture. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Article XI of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any of the mortgaged and pledged property may be released from the lien of the Mortgage Indenture if, after the release, the fair value of the
remaining mortgaged and pledged property equals or exceeds a sum equal to 150% of the aggregate principal amount of first mortgage bonds outstanding. (Section 11.03(k) of the Restated Indenture.) Upon satisfaction of the requirements set forth in
the Mortgage Indenture, this provision would permit us to spin off or otherwise dispose of a substantial amount of assets or a line of business without depositing cash or property with the Mortgage Trustee or obtaining the consent of the holders of
the first mortgage bonds. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification of the Mortgage Indenture </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We and the Mortgage Trustee may modify and amend the Mortgage Indenture from time to time. We will not need the consent of the holders of the
first mortgage bonds for the following types of amendments, among others: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to subject additional property to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to add to our covenants for the benefit of the holders; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to cure ambiguities or correct inconsistent provisions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 18.01 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With the consent of the holders of 66 2/3% in principal amount of the first mortgage bonds outstanding so affected, other provisions of the
Mortgage Indenture may be changed except that, among other things, the following may not be done without the consent of the holders of each first mortgage bond so affected: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the maturity of a first mortgage bond may not be changed; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the interest rate may not be reduced; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any principal or interest payment may not be impaired;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">no lien ranking prior to or on parity with the lien of the Mortgage Indenture with respect to any of the property
mortgaged or pledged under the Mortgage Indenture may be created with respect to more than 50% of the sum of land and depreciable property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the security of the lien upon the mortgaged and pledged property for the security of such holder&#146;s bond may
not be deprived; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the required percentage of the holders of first mortgage bonds relating to actions that require their consent may
not be changed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 18.02 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defaults </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following
is a summary of events defined in the Mortgage Indenture as completed defaults: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in payment of principal of any first mortgage bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default continued for 90 days in payment of interest on any first mortgage bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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insolvency, assignment or receivership; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default continued for 90 days after notice in the performance of any other covenant, agreement or condition.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 13.01 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default. </I></B>The Mortgage Trustee is required to give notice to bondholders within 90 days after the occurrence of a
default, unless the default has been cured or waived before giving its notice; provided that, except in the case of a default resulting from the failure to make any payment of principal or interest on any first mortgage bonds or to make any sinking
fund payment, the Mortgage Trustee may withhold the notice if its board of directors, executive committee or a trust committee of directors or responsible officers determines in good faith that withholding the notice is in the interest of the
bondholders. (Section 16.02 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity. </I></B>In case of a completed default, the Mortgage Trustee
may, and upon request of the holders of 25% in principal amount of the first mortgage bonds outstanding will, declare the first mortgage bonds due and payable, subject to the right of the holders of a majority of the first mortgage bonds
then-outstanding to rescind or annul such action. Further, the Mortgage Trustee is obligated to take the actions provided in the Mortgage Indenture to enforce payment of the first mortgage bonds and the lien of the Mortgage Indenture upon being
requested to do so by the holders of a majority in principal amount of the first mortgage bonds. However, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the first mortgage bonds may direct the taking of any of these actions or the refraining from
these actions as is not in violation of the law or the Mortgage Indenture. Before taking these actions, the Mortgage Trustee may require adequate indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in connection with these actions.
(Article XIII of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Compliance Certificate. </I></B>We are required to file with the Mortgage Trustee
information, documents and reports regarding our compliance with the conditions and covenants of the Mortgage Indenture as may be required by the rules and regulations of the SEC, including a certificate, furnished at least annually, as to whether,
in the opinion of the officer signing such certificate, we are in compliance with the conditions and covenants under the Mortgage Indenture. (Section 8.18 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Whenever all indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Indenture has been paid, or adequate provision for payment has been made, the Mortgage
Trustee will cancel and discharge the Mortgage Indenture. (Article XVII of the Restated Indenture.) We may deposit with the Mortgage Trustee any combination of cash or government obligations in order to provide for the payment of any series or all
of the first mortgage bonds outstanding. The Mortgage Indenture also provides that we must furnish to the Mortgage Trustee officers&#146; certificates, certificates of an engineer, appraiser or other expert and, in some cases, accountants&#146;
certificates in connection with the authentication of first mortgage bonds, the release or release and substitution of property and some other matters, and opinions of counsel as to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture and some other matters.
(Articles IV, V, VI, VII, XI and XVII and Section&nbsp;20.08 of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Concerning the Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., is the Mortgage Trustee under the Mortgage Indenture. We maintain banking relationships with
the Mortgage Trustee in the ordinary course of business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture and first mortgage bonds being issued pursuant to this prospectus are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the
laws of the State of Minnesota. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue senior unsecured debt securities (the &#147;debt securities&#148;), in one or more series, under one or more senior unsecured
indentures. The description below contains a summary of selected provisions of the indenture under which the debt securities will be issued. This summary is not complete. The indenture and the form of supplemental indenture applicable to the debt
securities have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summary below, we have included references to section numbers of the
indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the indenture
described below. We are free to use other indentures or documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt securities will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of DTC, as Depository, or its nominee, or by
securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt
securities will be issued in one or more new series under a senior unsecured indenture to be entered into between us and a trustee to be named therein, ) as trustee (the &#147;Senior Trustee&#148;). This indenture, as it may be supplemented by a
supplemental indenture for each series of debt securities, is referred to in this prospectus as the Senior Indenture. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, there were no debt securities outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the supplemental indenture that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the
holders of any debt securities offered by this prospectus will not have the right to require us to repurchase the debt securities if we become involved in a highly leveraged or change in control transaction. The Senior Indenture does not have any
provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change in control transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt securities will be
our senior unsecured obligations and will rank on a parity with our other senior unsecured indebtedness. In this &#147;Description of the Senior Unsecured Debt Securities,&#148; we refer to securities issued under the Senior Indenture as the
securities. Our secured debt will have a prior claim on the assets pledged to secure such debt and, therefore, our securities will be effectively subordinated to all of our current and future secured debt, including our first mortgage bonds to the
extent of the value of the properties securing them. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had $7.45&nbsp;billion of secured debt outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of securities that we may issue under the Senior Indenture is not limited. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of debt securities, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus supplement
relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the price at which the series will be issued; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date of maturity of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates on which we will pay the principal of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the rate or rates at which that series will bear interest or the method of calculating the rate or rates;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates from which the interest will accrue; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates on which we will pay interest and the regular record dates for the interest payment dates and the
persons to whom we will pay interest if different from the person in whose name the debt securities of that series are registered on the regular record date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms, including mandatory redemption through a sinking fund or otherwise, redemption at our
option and redemption at the option of the holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the denominations in which we will issue that series, if other than $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether we will issue that series in whole or in part in book-entry form; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms of that series of debt securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise, we may from time to time, without
the consent of the holders of that series of debt securities, reopen such series of debt securities and issue additional debt securities with the same terms (including maturity and interest payment terms) as such series of debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Registration, Transfer and Exchange </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Debt securities of any series may be exchanged for other debt securities of the same series of any authorized denominations and of a like
aggregate principal amount and kind. (Section 2.6 of the Senior Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular
series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, debt securities may be presented for registration of transfer (duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed written instrument of transfer) at the office of the Senior
Trustee maintained for that purpose and referred to in the applicable prospectus supplement, without service charge and upon payment of any taxes and other governmental charges as described in the Senior Indenture. Any transfer or exchange will be
effected upon the Senior Trustee&#146;s satisfaction with the documents of title and indemnity of the person making the request. (Sections 2.6 and 2.7 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Trustee will not be required to exchange or register a transfer of any debt securities of a series selected, called or being called
for redemption except, in the case of any debt security to be redeemed in part, the portion of that debt security not to be so redeemed. (Section 2.6 of the Senior Indenture.) See the information under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment and Paying Agents </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal, interest and premium, if any, on debt securities issued in the form of global securities will be paid in the manner described below
under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, interest on debt securities that are in the form of certificated
securities will be paid by check mailed to the holder at that person&#146;s address as it appears in the register for the debt securities maintained by the Senior Trustee; however, a holder of $10,000,000 or more of the debt securities having the
same interest payment dates will be entitled to receive payments of interest by wire transfer, if appropriate wire transfer instructions have been received by the Senior Trustee on or prior to the applicable record date. (Section 2.12 of the Senior
Indenture.) Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the principal, interest at maturity and premium, if any, on debt securities in the form of
certificated securities will be payable in immediately available funds at the office of the Senior Trustee. (Section 2.12 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All monies paid by us to a paying agent for the payment of principal, interest or premium on any debt security that remain unclaimed at the
end of two years after that principal, interest or premium has become due and payable will be repaid to us, and the holder of that debt security will thereafter look only to us for payment of that principal, interest or premium. (Section 4.4 of the
Senior Indenture.) </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following constitute events of default under the Senior Indenture: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of principal and premium, if any, on any security issued under the Senior Indenture when
due and payable and continuance of that default for five days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of interest on any security issued under the Senior Indenture when due and continuance of
that default for 30 days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the performance or breach of any of our other covenants or warranties in the securities or in the
Senior Indenture and the continuation of that default or breach for 90 days after written notice to us as provided in the Senior Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of our company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an event of default occurs and is continuing, either the Senior Trustee or the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding
securities may declare the principal amount of all securities to be due and payable immediately. At any time after an acceleration of the securities has been declared, but before a judgment or decree of the immediate payment of the principal amount
of the securities has been obtained, if we pay or deposit with the Senior Trustee a sum sufficient to pay all matured installments of interest and the principal and any premium that has become due otherwise than by acceleration and all defaults have
been cured or waived, then that payment or deposit will cause an automatic rescission and annulment of the acceleration of the securities. (Section 7.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Trustee generally will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Senior Indenture at the request or
direction of any of the holders unless such holders have offered acceptable indemnity to the Senior Trustee. (Section 8.2 of the Senior Indenture.) The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities generally will have the
right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Senior Trustee, or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Senior Trustee, relating to the securities. (Section 7.7 of the Senior
Indenture.) Each holder has the right to institute a proceeding relating to the Senior Indenture, but this right is subject to conditions precedent specified in the Senior Indenture. (Sections 7.4 and 7.7 of the Senior Indenture.) The Senior Trustee
is required to give the holders of the securities notice of the occurrence of a default within 90 days of the default, unless the default is cured or waived. Except in the case of a payment default on any securities, however, the Senior Trustee may
withhold notice if it determines in good faith that it is in the interest of holders to do so. (Section 7.8 of the Senior Indenture.) We are required to deliver to the Senior Trustee each year a certificate as to whether or not we are in compliance
with the conditions and covenants under the Senior Indenture. (Section 5.5 of the Senior Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We and the Senior Trustee may modify and amend the Senior Indenture from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not need the consent of the holders of the securities for the following types of amendments: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding to our covenants for the benefit of the holders of the securities or surrendering a right given to us in
the Senior Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">adding security for the securities; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">making various other modifications, generally of a ministerial or immaterial nature. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will need the consent of the holders of each outstanding security affected by a proposed
amendment if the amendment would cause any of the following to occur: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the maturity date of any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the interest rate or extension of the time of payment of interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a reduction in the principal amount of any security, the premium payable on any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the currency of any payment of principal, premium or interest on any security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a change in the date on which any security may be redeemed or repaid at the option of the holder; or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an impairment of the right of a holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment relating to any
security. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additionally, we may not modify these requirements or reduce the percentage of outstanding securities
necessary to consent to the modification or amendment of the Senior Indenture or to waive past defaults without the consent of the holders of all of the outstanding debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amendments requiring holders&#146; consent, other than those described in the above paragraph will require the approval of the holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.2 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance and Discharge </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may be discharged from all obligations relating to the debt securities and the Senior Indenture (except for specified obligations such as
obligations to register the transfer or exchange of securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated securities and maintain paying agencies) if we irrevocably deposit with the Senior Trustee, in trust for the benefit of holders of securities, money or
United States government obligations (or any combination thereof) sufficient to make all payments of principal, premium and interest on the securities on the dates those payments are due. To discharge these obligations, we must deliver to the Senior
Trustee an opinion of counsel that the holders of the securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of the defeasance or discharge of the Senior Indenture. If we discharge our obligations as described
above, the holders of securities must look only to the funds deposited with the Senior Trustee, and not us, for payments on the securities. (Section 4.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not merge into any other corporation or sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all our assets unless the successor or
transferee corporation assumes by supplemental indenture our obligations to pay the principal, interest and premium on all of the securities and our obligation to perform every covenant of the Senior Indenture that we are to perform or observe and
we or the successor or transferee corporation, as applicable, are not, immediately following such merger, sale or transfer, in default in the performance of any of those covenants. Upon any merger, sale or transfer of all or substantially all of our
assets, the successor or transferee corporation will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise all of our rights and powers under the Senior Indenture with the same effect as if the successor corporation had been named as us in the Senior
Indenture, and we will be released from all obligations under the Senior Indenture. Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the Senior Indenture will
define all or substantially all of our assets as being 50% or more of our total assets as shown on our balance sheet as of the end of the prior year and specifically will permit any sale, transfer or conveyance during a calendar year of less than
50% of our total assets without the consent of the holders of the securities. (Sections 11.1 and 11.2 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation or Removal of Senior Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Trustee may resign at any time by notifying us in writing and specifying the day upon which the resignation is to take effect. The
resignation will not take effect, however, until a successor trustee has been appointed. (Section 8.10 of the Senior Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities may remove the Senior Trustee at any time. In addition, so long as no event of default or event that, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event
of default has occurred and is continuing, we may remove the Senior Trustee upon notice to the holder of each security outstanding and appointment of a successor Senior Trustee. (Section 8.10 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Senior Trustee </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Senior Indenture requires that the Senior Trustee be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States or any State thereof or of the District of Columbia (or a corporation or other person permitted to act as trustee by
the SEC), subject to supervision or examination by such bodies and authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $150,000,000. If at any time the Senior Trustee shall cease to be
eligible to serve as trustee under the Senior Indenture, the Senior Trustee shall resign immediately and a new trustee will be appointed as provided in the Senior Indenture. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc2788681_9"></A>BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each series of securities offered by this prospectus will be issued as
fully-registered global securities representing all or part of that series of securities. This means that we will not issue certificates for that series of securities to the holders. Instead, a global security representing that series of securities
will be deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC or its successor, as the depository. The global securities will be registered at the request of DTC in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., DTC&#146;s nominee, or such other name as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC will keep an electronic record of its participants (for example, your broker) whose clients have
purchased securities represented by a global security. Unless a global security is exchanged in whole or in part for a certificated security, a global security may not be transferred, except that DTC, its nominees and successors may transfer a
global security as a whole to one another. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Beneficial interests in global securities will be shown on, and transfers of interests will be
made only through, records maintained by DTC and its participants. The laws of some jurisdictions require that some purchasers take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. These laws may impair the ability to transfer beneficial
interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will make payments of principal, interest, if any, and premium, if any, to DTC or its nominee. We, the
applicable trustee and any paying agent will treat DTC or its nominee as the owner of the global security for all purposes, including any notices and voting. Accordingly, neither we nor any trustee nor any paying agent will have any direct
responsibility or liability to pay amounts due on a global security to owners of beneficial interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC is a
limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a &#147;banking organization&#148; within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a &#147;clearing corporation&#148; within the meaning
of the New York Uniform Commercial Code and a &#147;clearing agency&#148; registered pursuant to the provisions of Section&nbsp;17A of the Exchange Act. DTC holds securities that its participants (&#147;direct participants&#148;) deposit with DTC.
DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among direct participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between direct participants&#146; accounts.
This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct participants include both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and
certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust&nbsp;&amp; Clearing Corporation (&#147;DTCC&#148;). DTCC is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing
Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT>
securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a direct participant either directly or indirectly (&#147;indirect participant&#148;). Direct participants
and indirect participants are referred to collectively as &#147;participants.&#148; The DTC Rules applicable to its participants are on file with the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases of global securities under the DTC system must be made by or through direct participants, which will receive a credit for the
securities on DTC&#146;s records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each security, or &#147;beneficial owner,&#148; is in turn to be recorded on the direct and indirect participants&#146; records. Beneficial owners will not receive
written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the direct or indirect
participant through which the beneficial owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the global securities are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of direct and indirect participants acting on behalf of
beneficial owners. Beneficial owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in the global securities, except in the event that use of the book-entry system for the global securities is discontinued. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To facilitate subsequent transfers, all securities deposited by direct participants with DTC
are registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of securities with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee do
not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual beneficial owners of the securities. DTC&#146;s records reflect only the identity of the direct participants to whose accounts such securities are credited, which may
or may not be the beneficial owners. The direct and indirect participants remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to direct participants, by direct participants to indirect participants and by direct
participants and indirect participants to beneficial owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a particular series of securities is redeemable at our option or at the option of the holder, redemption notices will be sent to DTC. If
less than all of the securities of a series are being redeemed, DTC&#146;s practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each direct participant in such series to be redeemed. Redemption proceeds and distributions on global
securities will be made to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. Upon DTC&#146;s receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from us, any trustee or any paying agent,
DTC&#146;s practice is to credit direct participants&#146; accounts in accordance with the holdings information shown on DTC&#146;s records on the payment date. Payments by participants to beneficial owners of securities will be governed by standing
instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in &#147;street name.&#148; Payments will be the responsibility of such participant and not of DTC nor its nominee,
any trustee, any paying agent or us, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements. Payment of redemption proceeds and distributions to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC is the
responsibility of us, the applicable trustee or the applicable paying agent, disbursement of such payments to direct participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the beneficial owners will be the
responsibility of direct and indirect participants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither DTC nor Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or any other DTC nominee will consent or vote
with respect to global securities unless authorized by a direct participant in accordance with DTC&#146;s procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an omnibus proxy to us as soon as possible after the record date. The omnibus proxy assigns
Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co.&#146;s consenting or voting rights to those direct participants to whose accounts the securities are credited on the record date as identified in a listing attached to the omnibus proxy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Global securities will be exchangeable for corresponding certificated securities registered in the name of persons other than DTC or its
nominee if (1)&nbsp;DTC (a) notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depository for any of the global securities or (b)&nbsp;at any time ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (2)&nbsp;an event of default
occurs and is continuing with respect to the applicable series of securities or (3)&nbsp;we execute and deliver to the applicable trustee an order that the global securities will be so exchangeable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC&#146;s book-entry system has been obtained from DTC, and we and any underwriters,
dealers or agents are not responsible for the accuracy of the information or for the performance by DTC of its obligations under the rules and procedures governing its operations or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any underwriters, dealers or agents of any securities may be direct participants of DTC. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may sell the securities offered under this prospectus through underwriters or dealers, through agents or directly to one or more
purchasers. The terms under which the securities are offered and the method of distribution will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the securities offered under this prospectus may be underwriters as
defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the resale of the offered securities by them may be treated as underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act. Any underwriters or agents will be identified and their compensation, including any underwriting discount or commission, will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus
supplement will also describe other terms of the offering, including the initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed to dealers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of the securities described in this prospectus may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price
or prices, which may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may determine the price or other terms of the securities offered under this prospectus by use of an electronic auction. We will describe in
the applicable prospectus supplement how any auction will be conducted to determine the price or any other terms of the securities, how potential investors may participate in the auction and, where applicable, the nature of the underwriters&#146;
obligations with respect to the auction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of securities will be a new issue of securities and will have no established trading
market. Any underwriters to whom securities are sold for public offering and sale may make a market in such securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. The
securities may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under agreements into which we may enter in connection with the
sale of the securities, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of the securities may be entitled to indemnification by us against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, legal opinions relating to the validity of the securities being offered by
this prospectus and certain other matters will be rendered by our counsel, Amy L. Schneider, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain other legal matters will be passed upon for us by Jones
Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriters, dealers or agents named in a prospectus supplement by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, New
York, New York. Amy L. Schneider is our Vice President, Corporate Secretary and is the beneficial owner of less than 1% of the common stock of our parent company, Xcel Energy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc2788681_12"></A>EXPERTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been
audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report. Such financial statements are incorporated by reference in reliance upon the report of such firm, given their authority as
experts in accounting and auditing. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1414 W. Hamilton Avenue </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(715) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">737-2625</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may offer
and sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, together or separately, any combination of the securities listed above and described in this prospectus. We may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers
and/or agents, or directly to purchasers, on a continuous or delayed basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus describes the general terms that may apply to
the securities and the manner in which they may be offered. The specific terms of any securities to be offered, and the specific manner in which they may be offered, will be described in a supplement to this prospectus. This prospectus may not be
used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>You should
carefully consider the information set forth in &#147;<A HREF="#toc3788681_55">Risk Factors</A>&#148; on page 1, the applicable prospectus supplement and certain of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) before
making any decision to invest in any of the securities described in this prospectus. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the
SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The date of this prospectus is April&nbsp;18, 2024 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This document is called a &#147;prospectus&#148; and it provides you with a description of the general terms of the securities we may offer
and the manner in which such securities may be offered. Each time we sell securities under this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of the securities being offered. That prospectus
supplement may include a discussion of any risk factors or other special considerations that apply to those securities. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change the information in this prospectus. If there is any inconsistency
between the information in this prospectus and in the prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement. You should read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement together with the additional
information described under the caption &#147;Where You Can Find More Information.&#148; We may also prepare free writing prospectuses that describe particular securities. Any free writing prospectus should also be read in connection with this
prospectus and with the prospectus supplement referred to therein. For purposes of this prospectus, any reference to an applicable prospectus supplement may also refer to a free writing prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC using a shelf registration process. By using this process, we
may, from time to time, sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. We may offer any of the following securities: first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. As permitted by SEC rules,
this prospectus does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement and the accompanying exhibits and schedules we filed with the SEC. You should read the registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules for
more information about us and our securities. The registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules can be read at the SEC&#146;s website at <I>www.sec.gov.</I> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement and the offering of the securities in certain jurisdictions may
be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement come should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. This prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement do not
constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offering or solicitation is not qualified to do so or
to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any
free writing prospectus that we prepare or authorize contain and incorporate by reference information that you should consider when making your investment decision. No one is authorized to provide you with information different from that which is
contained, or deemed to be contained, in this prospectus and applicable prospectus supplement. We are not making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this
prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this prospectus to &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148;
&#147;our,&#148; and &#147;the Company,&#148; or similar terms, refer to Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (&#147;Xcel Energy&#148;), and Xcel Energy&#146;s website address is
<I>www.xcelenergy.com</I>. We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that
file electronically with the SEC at <I>www.sec.gov</I>. Information on, or accessible through, the SEC&#146;s website or Xcel Energy&#146;s website is not part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc3788681_53"></A>INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The SEC allows us to &#147;incorporate by reference&#148; the information we file with it, 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 with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), from the date of the prospectus
until we sell all of the securities (other than, in each case, documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000007290924000004/nspw-20231231.htm">Annual
 Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
will provide, without charge, to each person, including any beneficial owner of our securities to whom this prospectus is delivered, upon written or oral request, a copy of any or all documents referred to above that have been incorporated by
reference into this prospectus, excluding exhibits to those documents unless they are specifically incorporated by reference into those documents. You may request these documents from: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: Corporate Secretary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Northern States Power Company </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c/o Xcel Energy Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414
Nicollet Mall </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc3788681_54"></A>OUR COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We were incorporated in 1901 under the laws of the State of Wisconsin. We are a utility primarily engaged in the generation, transmission,
distribution and sale of electricity in Wisconsin and Michigan. We also purchase, transport, distribute and sell natural gas to retail customers and transport customer-owned natural gas in the same service territory. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we
provided electric utility service to approximately 0.3&nbsp;million customers and natural gas utility service to approximately 0.1&nbsp;million customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our electric production and transmission system is managed as an integrated system with that of Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota
corporation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;NSP-Minnesota&#148;),</FONT> jointly referred to as the NSP System. The electric production and transmission costs of the entire NSP System are shared by us and
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">NSP-Minnesota.</FONT> An agreement approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission between the two companies, called the Interchange Agreement, provides for the sharing of all costs of generation and
transmission facilities of the system, including capital costs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our principal executive offices are located at 1414 W. Hamilton Avenue,
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701, and our telephone number is (715) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">737-2625.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc3788681_55">
</A>RISK FACTORS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investing in our securities involves certain risks. You are urged to carefully read and consider the risk factors
relating to an investment in our securities described in our annual, quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Before making an investment decision, you should
carefully consider these risks, as well as any other information that we include or incorporate by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement applicable to each type or series of securities we offer may
contain a discussion of additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities and the particular type of securities we are offering under that prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc3788681_56"></A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise set forth in a prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by this
prospectus for general corporate purposes, including meeting our working capital requirements, funding capital expenditures and acquisitions, repaying short-term debt and refunding long-term debt at maturity or otherwise. Until the net proceeds from
the sale of the offered securities have been used, we may invest them temporarily in interest-bearing obligations. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains a summary of selected provisions of the indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the first
mortgage bonds will be issued. This summary is not complete. The indenture and the form of supplemental indenture applicable to the first mortgage bonds have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus constitutes a
part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summary below, we have included references to section numbers of the indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the indenture described below. We are free to use other indentures or
documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The first mortgage bonds will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of The Depository Trust Company
(&#147;DTC&#148;), as depository (the &#147;Depository&#148;), or its nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption
&#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue the first mortgage bonds from time to time in one or more new series under the Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture dated
March&nbsp;1, 1991 (the &#147;Restated Indenture&#148;), as previously supplemented by 14 supplemental trust indentures and as to be supplemented by one or more new supplemental indentures for the first mortgage bonds (collectively, the
&#147;Mortgage Indenture&#148;), all from us to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the &#147;Mortgage Trustee&#148;). The Mortgage Indenture will govern the first mortgage
bonds offered by this prospectus. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, there were nine series of first mortgage bonds in an aggregate principal amount of $1.225&nbsp;billion outstanding under the Mortgage Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of the outstanding first mortgage bonds do not, and, unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first
mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, the holders of any first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus will not, have the right to require us to repurchase the first mortgage bonds if we become involved in a highly
leveraged or change in control transaction. The Mortgage Indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change in control transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of first mortgage bonds, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus
supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates of maturity of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates on which we will pay the principal of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the rate or rates at which that series will bear interest or the method of calculating the rate or rates;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates from which interest will accrue; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates on which we will pay interest and the regular record dates for the interest payment dates and the
persons to whom we will pay interest if different from the person in whose name the first mortgage bonds of that series are registered on the regular record dates; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms, including mandatory redemption through a sinking fund or otherwise, redemption at our
option and redemption at the option of the holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the denominations in which we will issue that series, if other than $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether we will issue that series in whole or in part in book-entry form; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms of that series of first mortgage bonds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise, we may from time to time,
without the consent of the holders of that series of first mortgage bonds, reopen such series of first mortgage bonds and issue additional first mortgage bonds with the same terms (including maturity and interest payment terms) as such series of
first mortgage bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Interest Payments </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise, the amount of interest payable
will be computed on the basis of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months. In the event that any date on which such interest is payable on the first mortgage bonds is not
a business day, then payment of the interest payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding day which is a business day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay), with the same force and effect as if made on
such date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Redemption </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds will set forth any terms for the optional or mandatory
redemption of that particular series. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Security for the First Mortgage Bonds </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The first mortgage bonds being issued pursuant to this prospectus will be secured equally and ratably with all of our other outstanding first
mortgage bonds, subject to the provisions relating to any sinking fund for any particular series of first mortgage bonds, by a valid and direct first mortgage lien on all of the real and fixed properties, leasehold rights, franchises and permits
then owned by us subject only to permitted encumbrances (as discussed below). The lien of the Mortgage Indenture does not cover securities, cash, contracts, receivables, motor vehicles, merchandise, equipment and supplies and specified <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-utility</FONT> property. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture subjects to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture all of our
property, rights and franchises, except as otherwise expressly provided. These provisions might not be effective as to property acquired within 90 days prior and subsequent to the filing of a case by us under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have not made any appraisal of the properties subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture. The value of the properties in the event of
liquidation will depend on market and economic conditions, the availability of buyers and other factors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture provides
that no liens prior or equal to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, other than permitted encumbrances, may be created or permitted to exist on the mortgaged and pledged property whether now owned or acquired in the future. (Section 8.04 of the
Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Permitted encumbrances include, among others, the following: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">permitted liens (liens for taxes not yet delinquent or being contested in good faith, mechanics&#146;,
workers&#146; and other similar liens not yet delinquent or being contested in good faith and easements and rights of way that do not materially impair the use of the property in the operation of our business); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">rights of parties to agreements with us relating to property owned or used jointly with that party, provided the
rights: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">do not materially impair the use of the property in the normal operation of our business; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">do not materially affect the security provided by the Mortgage Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">are not inconsistent with the remedies of the Mortgage Trustee upon a completed default; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">leases existing on the effective date of the Restated Indenture affecting property owned by us on the effective
date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">leases that do not interfere in any material respect with the use by us of the property for its intended purpose
and that will not have a material adverse impact on the security provided by the Mortgage Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">other leases relating to 5% or less of the sum of our depreciable property and land; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any mortgage, lien, charge or other encumbrance prior or equal to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, other than
a prepaid lien, existing on the date we acquire the property, provided that on the acquisition date: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">no default has occurred and is continuing; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the principal amount secured by that mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance does not exceed 66 2/3% of the lesser
of the cost or fair value of the property; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">that mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance will apply only to the property originally subject to that mortgage,
lien, charge or encumbrance, we will close that mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance and we will not issue additional indebtedness under that mortgage, lien, charge or encumbrance. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 1.03 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With the consent of the holders of 66 2/3% of the principal amount of first mortgage bonds outstanding, the Company may (1)&nbsp;permit the
creation or existence of a prior lien with respect to up to 50% of the sum of our depreciable property and land, after giving effect to the prior lien and the acquisition of the property subject to the prior lien or (2)&nbsp;terminate the lien of
the Mortgage Indenture with respect to up to 50% of the sum of our depreciable property and land. (Section 19.02(e) of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Sinking Fund Provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We currently do not have any outstanding first mortgage bonds that are, and, unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular
series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, the first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus will not be, subject to a sinking fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Maintenance Provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a maintenance fund for the first mortgage bonds, we have agreed to pay to the Mortgage Trustee on each May&nbsp;1 an amount equal to 2.50%
of our completed depreciable property as of the end of the preceding calendar year, after deducting credits at our option for the following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">maintenance; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">renewals or replacements; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">property retirements offset by permanent additions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">retirements or redemptions of first mortgage bonds; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">amounts of established permanent additions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 9.01 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may withdraw moneys from the maintenance fund in amounts equal to retirements of first mortgage bonds and permanent additions. Cash on
deposit in the maintenance fund may be used for the purchase or redemption of first mortgage bonds. Any redemption of this nature would be at the applicable regular redemption price of the first mortgage bonds to be redeemed and subject to any
restrictions on the redemption of the first mortgage bonds. (Sections 9.03 and 9.04 of the Restated Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Restated Indenture
further provides that to the extent that maintenance fund credits exceed 2.50% of our completed depreciable property for any year after 1990, such excess credits may be applied in future years (1)&nbsp;to offset any maintenance fund deficiency or
(2)&nbsp;to increase the amount of established permanent additions available for use under the Mortgage Indenture in an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of such excess credits or the amount of permanent additions used after 1990 for the
maintenance fund. (Section 9.05 of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have agreed to maintain our properties in adequate repair, working order
and condition. (Section 8.06 of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Issuance of Additional First Mortgage Bonds </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The maximum principal amount of first mortgage bonds that we may issue under the Mortgage Indenture is not limited, except as described below.
We may issue additional first mortgage bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding (1) 66 2/3% of the cost or fair value, whichever is less, of permanent additions after deducting retirements (Article V of the Restated Indenture); (2) the
aggregate principal amount of retired first mortgage bonds, which have not been otherwise used under the Mortgage Indenture (Article VI of the Restated Indenture); or (3)&nbsp;the amount of cash deposited with the Mortgage Trustee, which cash may be
withdrawn on the same basis as additional first mortgage bonds may be issued under clauses (1)&nbsp;and (2) above (Article VII of the Restated Indenture). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At December&nbsp;31, 2023, the amount of net permanent additions available for the issuance of first mortgage bonds was approximately
$1.70&nbsp;billion, which could be used to authenticate up to approximately $1.13&nbsp;billion principal amount of the first mortgage bonds. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, $53&nbsp;million of retired first mortgage bonds were available to
authenticate up to $53&nbsp;million of first mortgage bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may not issue any additional first mortgage bonds on the basis of clause
(1), clause (2)&nbsp;under specified conditions or clause (3)&nbsp;above, unless the earnings applicable to bond interest for a specified <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12-month</FONT> period are equal to at least twice the annual interest
requirements on the first mortgage bonds, including those about to be issued, any permitted indebtedness and any obligations secured by prior liens. (Sections 1.03, 5.03, 5.06, 6.02 and 7.01 of the Restated Indenture.) The calculation of earnings
applicable to bond interest includes all of our gross revenue, including our nonutility revenues. (Section 1.03 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Permanent additions generally include, among other things, the following: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our electric and steam generating, transmission and distribution properties; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our gas storage and distribution properties; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our fractional and undivided property interests; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">property used for providing telephone or other communication services; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">engineering, financial, economic, environmental, geological and legal or other studies, surveys or reports
preliminary to or associated with the acquisition or construction of any depreciable property. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 1.03 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Earnings applicable to bond interest for the 12 months ended December&nbsp;31, 2023 would be 4.1 times the annual interest requirements on our
first mortgage bonds and any obligations secured by prior liens and any permitted indebtedness secured by permitted encumbrances. Additional first mortgage bonds may vary as to maturity, interest rate, redemption prices and sinking fund provisions,
among other things. (Article II of the Restated Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Provisions Limiting Dividends on Common Stock </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture does not restrict our ability to pay dividends on our common stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Release Provisions </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Mortgage Indenture permits the release from its lien of any property upon depositing or pledging cash or certain other property of comparable fair value. The Mortgage Indenture also permits the following, in each case without any release or consent
by the Mortgage Trustee or accountability to the Mortgage Trustee for any consideration received by us: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the sale or other disposal of any machinery, equipment, tools, implements or similar property subject to the lien
of the Mortgage Indenture that has become obsolete or unfit for use or no longer useful, necessary or profitable in our business, upon replacement or substitution of with property of equal value; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the cancellation, change or alteration of contracts, leases, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">rights-of-way</FONT></FONT> and easements; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the surrender and modification of any franchise, license, governmental consent or permit subject to certain
restrictions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the sale or other disposal of all vessels and marine equipment, railroad engines, cars and related equipment,
airplanes, airplane engines and other flight equipment, office furniture and leasehold interests in property owned by third parties for office purposes; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the leasing of the property subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture if it does not interfere in any
material respect with the use of the property for the purpose for which it is held by us and will not have a material adverse impact on the security afforded by the Mortgage Indenture. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Article XI of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any of the mortgaged and pledged property may be released from the lien of the Mortgage Indenture if, after the release, the fair value of the
remaining mortgaged and pledged property of the character of permanent additions equals or exceeds a sum equal to 150% of the aggregate principal amount of first mortgage bonds outstanding. (Section 11.03(k) of the Restated Indenture.) Upon
satisfaction of the requirements set forth in the Mortgage Indenture, this provision would permit us to spin off or otherwise dispose of a substantial amount of assets or a line of business, including all or a portion of our electric generation,
transmission or distribution assets, or our gas storage and distribution assets, without depositing cash or property with the Mortgage Trustee or obtaining the consent of the holders of the first mortgage bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification of the Mortgage Indenture </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We and the Mortgage Trustee may modify and amend the Mortgage Indenture from time to time. We will not need the consent of the holders of the
first mortgage bonds for the following types of amendments, among others: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to subject additional property to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to add to our covenants for the benefit of the holders; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to cure ambiguities or correct inconsistent provisions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 19.01 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With our consent, other provisions of the Mortgage Indenture may be changed by the affirmative vote of the holders of 66 2/3% in principal
amount of the first mortgage bonds outstanding except that, among other things, the following may not be done without the consent of the holder of each first mortgage bond so affected: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the maturity of a first mortgage bond may not be changed; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the interest rate may not be reduced; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any principal or interest payment may not be impaired;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">no prior lien with respect to any of the property mortgaged or pledged under the Mortgage Indenture may be
created with respect to more than 50% of the sum of land and depreciable property; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the required percentage of the holders of first mortgage bonds relating to actions that require their consent may
not be changed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 19.02 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defaults </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following
is a summary of events defined in the Mortgage Indenture as completed defaults: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in payment of principal of any first mortgage bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default continued for 30 days in payment of interest on any first mortgage bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default continued for 60 days in any sinking fund payment; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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insolvency, assignment or receivership; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default continued for 60 days after notice to us from the Mortgage Trustee in the performance of any other
covenant, agreement or condition in the Mortgage Indenture. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 14.01 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default. </I></B>The Mortgage Trustee is required to give notice to bondholders within 90 days after the occurrence of a
default, unless the default has been cured or waived before giving its notice; provided that, except in the case of a default in payment of principal or interest on any first mortgage bond or to make any sinking fund payment, the Mortgage Trustee
may withhold the notice if it determines in good faith that withholding the notice is in the interest of the bondholders. Any notice of default of the covenants contained in Section&nbsp;8.11 of the Restated Indenture regarding bankruptcy,
insolvency, assignment or receivership may not be given until at least 90 days after the occurrence of the default. (Section 17.02 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity. </I></B>In case of a completed default, the Mortgage Trustee may, and upon request of the holders of 25% in
principal amount of the first mortgage bonds outstanding will, declare the first mortgage bonds due and payable, subject to the right of the holders of a majority of the first mortgage bonds then-outstanding to rescind or annul such action. Further,
the Mortgage Trustee is obligated to take the actions provided in the Mortgage Indenture to enforce payment of the first mortgage bonds and the lien of the Mortgage Indenture upon being requested to do so by the holders of a majority in principal
amount of the first mortgage bonds. However, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the first mortgage bonds may direct the taking of any of these actions or the refraining from these actions as is not in violation of the law or the
Mortgage Indenture. Before taking these actions, the Mortgage Trustee may require adequate indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in connection with these actions. (Article XIV of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Compliance Certificate. </I></B>We are required to furnish with the Mortgage Trustee
information, documents and reports regarding our compliance with the conditions and covenants of the Mortgage Indenture as may be required by the rules and regulations of the SEC, including a certificate, furnished at least annually, as to whether,
to the knowledge of the officer signing such certificate, we are in compliance with the conditions and covenants under the Mortgage Indenture. (Section 8.18 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Other Provisions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Whenever all indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Indenture has been paid, or adequate provision for payment has been made, the Mortgage
Trustee will cancel and discharge the Mortgage Indenture. (Article XVIII of the Restated Indenture.) We may deposit with the Mortgage Trustee any combination of cash or government obligations in order to provide for the payment of any series or all
of the first mortgage bonds outstanding. This deposit could constitute a taxable event as to holders of those first mortgage bonds, creating possible adverse tax consequences. The Mortgage Indenture also provides that we must furnish to the Mortgage
Trustee officers&#146; certificates, certificates of an engineer, appraiser or other expert and, in some cases, accountants&#146; certificates in connection with the authentication of first mortgage bonds, the release or release and substitution of
property and some other matters, and opinions of counsel as to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture and some other matters. (Articles IV, V, VI, VII, XI and XVIII and Section&nbsp;21.08 of the Restated Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Concerning the Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association) is the Mortgage Trustee under the Mortgage
Indenture. We maintain banking relationships with the Mortgage Trustee in the ordinary course of business. The Mortgage Trustee also acts as trustee for our senior unsecured debt securities discussed below under &#147;Description of the Senior
Unsecured Debt Securities.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture and first mortgage bonds to be issued pursuant to this prospectus are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the
laws of the State of Wisconsin. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains a summary of selected provisions of the indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the senior
unsecured debt securities, which we refer to as debt securities, will be issued. This summary is not complete. The indenture and the form of supplemental indenture applicable to the debt securities have been filed as exhibits to the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summary below, we have included references to section numbers of the indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the indenture described below. We are free to use other indentures or
documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt securities will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of DTC, as Depository, or its nominee, or by
securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue the
debt securities from time to time in one or more new series under the Indenture dated September&nbsp;1, 2000, as previously supplemented by one supplemental indenture and as to be supplemented by one or more new supplemental indentures for the debt
securities (collectively, the &#147;Senior Indenture&#148;), all from us to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee, which we refer to as the Senior Trustee. The Senior Indenture
will govern the debt securities offered by this prospectus. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, there were no debt securities outstanding under the Senior Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of the outstanding debt securities do not, and, unless the supplemental indenture that describes a particular series of debt
securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the holders of any debt securities offered by this prospectus will not, have the right to require us to repurchase the debt securities if we become involved in a highly leveraged or change
in control transaction. The Senior Indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change in control transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt securities will be our senior unsecured obligations and will rank on a parity with our other existing and future senior unsecured
indebtedness. Our secured debt will have a prior claim on the assets pledged to secure such debt and, therefore, our debt securities will be effectively subordinated to all of our current and future secured debt, including our first mortgage bonds
to the extent of the value of the properties securing them. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had $1.225&nbsp;billion of secured debt outstanding. The amount of debt securities that we may issue under the Senior Indenture is not limited. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of debt securities, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus supplement
relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the title of the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the price at which the series will be issued; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates of maturity of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates on which we will pay the principal of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the rate or rates at which that series will bear interest or the method of calculating the rate or rates;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates from which interest will accrue; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates on which we will pay interest and the regular record dates for the interest payment dates and the
persons to whom we will pay interest if different from the person in whose name the debt securities of that series are registered on the regular record dates; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms, including mandatory redemption through a sinking fund or otherwise, redemption at our
option and redemption at the option of the holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the denominations in which we will issue that series, if other than $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether we will issue that series in whole or in part in book-entry form; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms of that series of debt securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise, we may from time to time, without
the consent of the holders of that series of debt securities, reopen such series and issue additional debt securities with the same terms (including maturity and interest payment terms) as such series of debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Interest Payments </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless
the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise, the amount of interest payable will be computed on the basis of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months. In the event that any date on which such interest is payable on the debt securities is not a business day, then payment of the interest payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding day
which is a business day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay), with the same force and effect as if made on such date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Registration, Transfer and Exchange </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Debt securities of any series may be exchanged for one or more new securities of any authorized denomination and of like aggregate principal
amount, series and stated maturity and having the same terms and issue date or dates. (Section 2.6 of the Senior Indenture). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the
prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, debt securities may be presented for registration of transfer (duly endorsed or accompanied by a duly executed written
instrument of transfer) at the office of the Senior Trustee maintained for that purpose and referred to in the applicable prospectus supplement, without service charge and upon payment of any taxes and other governmental charges as described in the
Senior Indenture. Any transfer or exchange will be effected upon the Senior Trustee&#146;s satisfaction with the documents of title and indemnity of the person making the request. (Sections 2.6 and 2.7 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Trustee will not be required to exchange or register a transfer of any debt securities of a series selected, called or being called
for redemption except, in the case of any debt security to be redeemed in part, the portion of that debt security not to be so redeemed. (Section 2.6 of the Senior Indenture.) See the information under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment and Paying Agents </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal, interest and premium, if any, on debt securities issued in the form of global securities will be paid in the manner described below
under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, principal, interest and premium, if any, on debt securities that
are in the form of certificated securities will be paid by check mailed to the holder at that person&#146;s address as it appears in the register for the debt securities maintained by the Senior Trustee; however, a holder of $10,000,000 or more of
the debt securities having the same interest payment dates </P>
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will be entitled to receive payments of interest by wire transfer, if appropriate wire transfer instructions have been received by the Senior Trustee on or prior to the applicable record date.
Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the principal, interest at maturity and premium, if any, on debt securities in the form of certificated securities
will be payable in immediately available funds at the office of the Senior Trustee. (Section 2.12 of the Senior Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All monies
paid by us to a paying agent for the payment of principal, interest or premium, if any, on any debt securities that remain unclaimed at the end of two years after that principal, interest or premium has become due and payable will be repaid to us,
and the holder of those debt securities will thereafter look only to us for payment of that principal, interest or premium. (Section 4.4 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Events of Default </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
following is a summary of events that constitute events of default under the Senior Indenture: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of interest on any debt security issued under the Senior Indenture when due and
continuance of that default for 30 days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of principal and premium, if any, on any debt security issued under the Senior Indenture
when due and payable and continuance of that default for five days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">failure to perform or breach of any of our other covenants or agreements in the debt securities or in the Senior
Indenture and the continuation of that failure or breach for 90 days after we have been given written notice of that failure or breach as provided in the Senior Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of our company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 7.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an event of default occurs and is continuing, either the Senior Trustee or the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding
debt securities may declare the principal amount of all debt securities to be due and payable immediately. At any time after an acceleration of the debt securities has been declared, but before a judgment or decree of the immediate payment of the
principal amount of the debt securities has been obtained, if we pay or deposit with the Senior Trustee a sum sufficient to pay all matured installments of interest and the principal and any premium that has become due otherwise than by acceleration
and all defaults have been cured or waived, then that payment or deposit will cause an automatic rescission and annulment of the acceleration of the debt securities. (Section 7.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Trustee generally will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Senior Indenture at the request or
direction of any of the holders of debt securities unless such holders have offered reasonable indemnity to the Senior Trustee. (Section 8.2 of the Senior Indenture.) The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities
generally will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Senior Trustee, or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Senior Trustee, relating to the debt securities.
(Section 7.7 of the Senior Indenture.) Each holder of a debt security has the right to institute a proceeding relating to the Senior Indenture, but this right is subject to conditions precedent specified in the Senior Indenture. (Section 7.4 and 7.7
of the Senior Indenture.) The Senior Trustee is required to give the holders of the debt securities notice of the occurrence of a default within 90 days of the occurrence of the default, unless the default is cured. Except in the case of a payment
default on any debt securities, however, the Senior Trustee may withhold notice if it determines in good faith that it is in the interest of such holders to do so. (Section 7.8 of the Senior Indenture.) We are required to deliver to the Senior
Trustee each year a certificate as to whether, to the knowledge of the officers signing such certificate, we are in compliance with the conditions and covenants under the Senior Indenture. (Section 5.5 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We and the Senior Trustee may modify and amend the Senior Indenture from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not need the consent of the holders of debt securities for the following types of amendments, among others: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to add to our covenants for the benefit of the holders of the securities or surrendering a right given to us in
the Senior Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to add security for the securities; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to make various other modifications, generally of a ministerial or immaterial nature. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will need the consent of the holders of each debt security so affected to do any of the following, among others: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the maturity date of any debt security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the interest rate or extend the time of payment of interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the principal amount of any debt security, the premium payable on any debt security;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the date on which any security may be redeemed or repaid; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the currency of any payment of principal, premium or interest on any debt security; or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">impair the right of a holder of any debt security to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment relating
to that debt security. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Additionally, we may not modify these requirements or reduce the percentage of outstanding
securities necessary to consent to the modification or amendment of the Senior Indenture or to waive past defaults without the consent of the holders of all of the outstanding debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 12.2 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amendments requiring holders&#146; consent, other than those described in the above paragraph, will require the approval of the holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding securities. (Section 12.2 of the Senior Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance and Discharge
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may be discharged from all obligations relating to the debt securities and the Senior Indenture (except for specified obligations
such as obligations to register the transfer or exchange of debt securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated debt securities and maintain paying agencies) if we irrevocably deposit with the Senior Trustee, in trust for the benefit of holders of
debt securities, cash or U.S. government obligations (or any combination thereof) sufficient to make all payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest on all outstanding debt securities on the dates those payments are due. To discharge these
obligations, we must deliver to the Senior Trustee an opinion of counsel that the holders of the debt securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of the defeasance or discharge of the Senior
Indenture. If we discharge our obligations as described above, the holders of debt securities must look only to the funds deposited with the Senior Trustee, and not us, for payments on the debt securities. (Section 4.1 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets; No Financial Covenants </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not merge into any other corporation or sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of our assets unless (1)&nbsp;the successor
or transferee corporation assumes by supplemental indenture our obligations to </P>
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pay the principal, interest and premium, if any, on all of the debt securities and our obligation to perform every covenant of the Senior Indenture that we are to perform or observe and
(2)&nbsp;we or the successor or transferee corporation, as applicable, are not, immediately following such merger, sale or transfer, in default in the performance of any of those covenants. Upon any merger, sale or transfer of all or substantially
all of our assets, the successor or transferee corporation will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise all of our rights and powers under the Senior Indenture with the same effect as if the successor corporation had been named as us in
the Senior Indenture, and we will be released from all obligations under the Senior Indenture. Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the Senior
Indenture will define all or substantially all of our assets as being 50% or more of our total assets as shown on our balance sheet as of the end of the prior calendar year and specifically will permit any sale, transfer or disposition during a
calendar year of less than 50% of our total assets without the consent of the holders of the securities. (Sections 11.1 and 11.2 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the
Senior Indenture will not contain any financial or other similar restrictive covenants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation or Removal of Senior Trustee
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Senior Trustee may resign at any time by notifying us in writing and specifying the day upon which the resignation is to take
effect. The resignation will not take effect, however, until a successor trustee has been appointed. (Section 8.10 of the Senior Indenture.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding securities may remove the Senior Trustee at any time. In addition, so long as
no event of default or event that, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event of default has occurred and is continuing, we may remove the Senior Trustee upon notice to the holder of each debt security outstanding and
appointment of a successor Senior Trustee. (Section 8.10 of the Senior Indenture.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Concerning the Senior Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association) is the Senior Trustee. We maintain banking
relationships with the Senior Trustee in the ordinary course of business. The Senior Trustee also acts as trustee for our first mortgage bonds discussed above under &#147;Description of the First Mortgage Bonds.&#148; </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each series of securities offered by this prospectus will be issued as
fully-registered global securities representing all or part of that series of securities. This means that we will not issue certificates for that series of securities to the holders. Instead, a global security representing that series of securities
will be deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC or its successor, as the depository. The global securities will be registered at the request of DTC in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., DTC&#146;s nominee, or such other name as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC will keep an electronic record of its participants (for example, your broker) whose clients have
purchased securities represented by a global security. Unless a global security is exchanged in whole or in part for a certificated security, a global security may not be transferred, except that DTC, its nominees and successors may transfer a
global security as a whole to one another. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Beneficial interests in global securities will be shown on, and transfers of interests will be
made only through, records maintained by DTC and its participants. The laws of some jurisdictions require that some purchasers take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. These laws may impair the ability to transfer beneficial
interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will make payments of principal, interest, if any, and premium, if any, to DTC or its nominee. We, the
applicable trustee and any paying agent will treat DTC or its nominee as the owner of the global security for all purposes, including any notices and voting. Accordingly, neither we nor any trustee nor any paying agent will have any direct
responsibility or liability to pay amounts due on a global security to owners of beneficial interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC is a
limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a &#147;banking organization&#148; within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a &#147;clearing corporation&#148; within the meaning
of the New York Uniform Commercial Code and a &#147;clearing agency&#148; registered pursuant to the provisions of Section&nbsp;17A of the Exchange Act. DTC holds securities that its participants (&#147;direct participants&#148;) deposit with DTC.
DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among direct participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between direct participants&#146; accounts.
This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct participants include both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and
certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust&nbsp;&amp; Clearing Corporation (&#147;DTCC&#148;). DTCC is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing
Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT>
securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a direct participant either directly or indirectly (&#147;indirect participant&#148;). Direct participants
and indirect participants are referred to collectively as &#147;participants.&#148; The DTC Rules applicable to its participants are on file with the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases of global securities under the DTC system must be made by or through direct participants, which will receive a credit for the
securities on DTC&#146;s records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each security, or &#147;beneficial owner,&#148; is in turn to be recorded on the direct and indirect participants&#146; records. Beneficial owners will not receive
written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the direct or indirect
participant through which the beneficial owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the global securities are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of direct and indirect participants acting on behalf of
beneficial owners. Beneficial owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in the global securities, except in the event that use of the book-entry system for the global securities is discontinued. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To facilitate subsequent transfers, all securities deposited by direct participants with DTC
are registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of securities with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee do
not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual beneficial owners of the securities. DTC&#146;s records reflect only the identity of the direct participants to whose accounts such securities are credited, which may
or may not be the beneficial owners. The direct and indirect participants remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to direct participants, by direct participants to indirect participants and by direct
participants and indirect participants to beneficial owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a particular series of securities is redeemable at our option or at the option of the holder, redemption notices will be sent to DTC. If
less than all of the securities of a series are being redeemed, DTC&#146;s practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each direct participant in such series to be redeemed. Redemption proceeds and distributions on global
securities will be made to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. Upon DTC&#146;s receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from us, any trustee or any paying agent,
DTC&#146;s practice is to credit direct participants&#146; accounts in accordance with the holdings information shown on DTC&#146;s records on the payment date. Payments by participants to beneficial owners of securities will be governed by standing
instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in &#147;street name.&#148; Payments will be the responsibility of such participant and not of DTC nor its nominee,
any trustee, any paying agent or us, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements. Payment of redemption proceeds and distributions to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC is the
responsibility of us, the applicable trustee or the applicable paying agent, disbursement of such payments to direct participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the beneficial owners will be the
responsibility of direct and indirect participants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither DTC nor Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or any other DTC nominee will consent or vote
with respect to global securities unless authorized by a direct participant in accordance with DTC&#146;s procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an omnibus proxy to us as soon as possible after the record date. The omnibus proxy assigns
Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co.&#146;s consenting or voting rights to those direct participants to whose accounts the securities are credited on the record date as identified in a listing attached to the omnibus proxy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Global securities will be exchangeable for corresponding certificated securities registered in the name of persons other than DTC or its
nominee if (1)&nbsp;DTC (a) notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depository for any of the global securities or (b)&nbsp;at any time ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (2)&nbsp;an event of default
occurs and is continuing with respect to the applicable series of securities or (3)&nbsp;we execute and deliver to the applicable trustee an order that the global securities will be so exchangeable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC&#146;s book-entry system has been obtained from DTC, and we and any underwriters,
dealers or agents are not responsible for the accuracy of the information or for the performance by DTC of its obligations under the rules and procedures governing its operations or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any underwriters, dealers or agents of any securities may be direct participants of DTC. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may sell the securities offered under this prospectus through underwriters or dealers, through agents or directly to one or more
purchasers. The terms under which the securities are offered and the method of distribution will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the securities offered under this prospectus may be underwriters as
defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the resale of the offered securities by them may be treated as underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act. Any underwriters or agents will be identified and their compensation, including any underwriting discount or commission, will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus
supplement will also describe other terms of the offering, including the initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed to dealers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of the securities described in this prospectus may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price
or prices, which may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may determine the price or other terms of the securities offered under this prospectus by use of an electronic auction. We will describe in
the applicable prospectus supplement how any auction will be conducted to determine the price or any other terms of the securities, how potential investors may participate in the auction and, where applicable, the nature of the underwriters&#146;
obligations with respect to the auction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of securities will be a new issue of securities and will have no established trading
market. Any underwriters to whom securities are sold for public offering and sale may make a market in such securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. The
securities may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under agreements into which we may enter in connection with the
sale of the securities, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of the securities may be entitled to indemnification by us against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, legal opinions relating to the validity of the securities being offered by
this prospectus will be rendered by Foley&nbsp;&amp; Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain other legal matters will be passed upon for us by Jones Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriters, dealers or agents named in a prospectus supplement by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, New York, New York. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation, incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been
audited by Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report. Such financial statements are incorporated by reference in reliance upon the report of such firm, given their authority as
experts in accounting and auditing. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1800 Larimer Street, Suite 1100 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Denver, Colorado 80202 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(303) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">571-7511</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may offer
and sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, together or separately, any combination of the securities listed above and described in this prospectus. We may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers
and/or agents, or directly to purchasers, on a continuous or delayed basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus describes the general terms that may apply to
the securities and the manner in which they may be offered. The specific terms of any securities to be offered, and the specific manner in which they may be offered, will be described in a supplement to this prospectus. This prospectus may not be
used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>You should
carefully consider the information set forth in &#147;<A HREF="#toc4788681_5">Risk Factors</A>&#148; on page 1, the applicable prospectus supplement and certain of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) before
making any decision to invest in any of the securities described in this prospectus. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the
SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The date of this prospectus is April&nbsp;18, 2024 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This document is called a &#147;prospectus&#148; and it provides you with a description of the general terms of the securities we may offer
and the manner in which such securities may be offered. Each time we sell securities under this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of the securities being offered. That prospectus
supplement may include a discussion of any risk factors or other special considerations that apply to those securities. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change the information in this prospectus. If there is any inconsistency
between the information in this prospectus and in the prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement. You should read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement together with the additional
information described under the caption &#147;Where You Can Find More Information.&#148; We may also prepare free writing prospectuses that describe particular securities. Any free writing prospectus should also be read in connection with this
prospectus and with the prospectus supplement referred to therein. For purposes of this prospectus, any reference to an applicable prospectus supplement may also refer to a free writing prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC using a shelf registration process. By using this process, we
may, from time to time, sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. We may offer any of the following securities: first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. As permitted by SEC rules,
this prospectus does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement and the accompanying exhibits and schedules we filed with the SEC. You should read the registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules for
more information about us and our securities. The registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules can be read at the SEC&#146;s website at <I>www.sec.gov</I>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement and the offering of the securities in certain jurisdictions may
be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement come should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. This prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement do not
constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offering or solicitation is not qualified to do so or
to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any
free writing prospectus that we prepare or authorize contain and incorporate by reference information that you should consider when making your investment decision. No one is authorized to provide you with information different from that which is
contained, or deemed to be contained, in this prospectus and applicable prospectus supplement. We are not making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this
prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this prospectus &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148;
&#147;our,&#148; and &#147;the Company,&#148; or similar terms, refer to Public Service Company of Colorado. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (&#147;Xcel Energy&#148;), and Xcel Energy&#146;s website address is
<I>www.xcelenergy.com</I>. We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that
file electronically with the SEC at <I>www.sec.gov</I>. Information on, or accessible through, the SEC&#146;s website or Xcel Energy&#146;s website is not part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc4788681_3"></A>INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The SEC allows us to &#147;incorporate by reference&#148; the information we file with it, 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 with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), from the date of the prospectus
until we sell all of the securities (other than, in each case, documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101824000006/psco-20231231.htm">Annual
 Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our Current Reports on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000030/xel-20240129.htm">January
<U></U>&nbsp;29, 2024</A> and <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312524086858/d775433d8k.htm">April<U></U>&nbsp;4, 2024</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will provide, without charge, to each person, including any beneficial owner of our securities to whom this prospectus is delivered, upon
written or oral request, a copy of any or all documents referred to above that have been incorporated by reference into this prospectus, excluding exhibits to those documents unless they are specifically incorporated by reference into those
documents. You may request these documents from: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: Corporate Secretary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Public Service Company of Colorado </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c/o Xcel Energy Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414
Nicollet Mall </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We were incorporated in 1924 under the laws of the State of Colorado. We are an operating utility engaged primarily in the generation,
purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in Colorado. We also purchase, transport, distribute and sell natural gas to retail customers and transport customer-owned natural gas. At December&nbsp;31, 2023, we provided electric
utility service to approximately 1.6&nbsp;million customers and natural gas utility service to approximately 1.5&nbsp;million customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our principal executive offices are located at 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80202 and our telephone number is (303) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">571-7511.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc4788681_5"></A>RISK FACTORS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investing in our securities involves certain risks. You are urged to carefully read and consider the risk factors relating to an investment in
our securities described in our annual, quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider these
risks, as well as any other information that we include or incorporate by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement applicable to each type or series of securities we offer may contain a discussion of
additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities and the particular type of securities we are offering under that prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc4788681_6"></A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise set forth in a prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by this
prospectus for general corporate purposes, including meeting our working capital requirements, funding capital expenditures and acquisitions, repaying short-term debt and refunding long-term debt at maturity or otherwise. Until the net proceeds from
the sale of the offered securities have been used, we may invest them temporarily in interest-bearing obligations. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains summaries of selected provisions of the mortgage indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the
first mortgage bonds will be issued. These summaries are not complete. The mortgage indenture and the form of supplemental indenture, including the form of first mortgage bond, applicable to the first mortgage bonds have been filed or incorporated
by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summaries below, we have included references to section numbers of the mortgage
indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. Capitalized terms used in the following summary have the meaning specified in the mortgage indenture unless otherwise defined below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the mortgage indenture described below. We are free to use other indentures
or documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The first mortgage bonds will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of The Depository Trust Company
(&#147;DTC&#148;), as depository (the &#147;Depository&#148;), or its nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption
&#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue the first mortgage bonds from time to time in one or more series under an Indenture dated as of October&nbsp;1, 1993, as
previously supplemented and to be supplemented by one or more new supplemental indentures relating to the first mortgage bonds being offered by this prospectus, all from us to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank
National Association) (formerly First Trust of New York, National Association), as trustee (collectively, the &#147;Mortgage Indenture&#148;). We refer to the first mortgage bonds being offered by this prospectus and all other debt securities issued
under the Mortgage Indenture as the first mortgage bonds, mortgage securities or mortgage bonds. References to business day(s) in this description of the first mortgage bonds means any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, which is not a day on
which banking institutions or trust companies in New York, New York (or any other city in which an office or agency is maintained for the purpose of payment of the first mortgage bonds) are generally authorized or required by law, regulation or
executive order to remain closed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture does not limit the amount of mortgage securities that we may issue under it.
However, we may issue mortgage securities under the Mortgage Indenture only on the basis of property additions, retired mortgage securities, cash or Class&nbsp;A Bonds (as discussed below). See &#147;&#151;Issuance of Additional Mortgage
Securities&#148; for more information about the limitations on the issuance of mortgage securities. At December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had approximately $7.55&nbsp;billion of our first mortgage bonds outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to October 2005, we issued mortgage securities on the basis of Class&nbsp;A Bonds issued under our Indenture dated as of
December&nbsp;1, 1939 and supplemental indentures thereto (collectively, the &#147;1939 Indenture&#148;). Effective October&nbsp;14, 2005, we discharged the 1939 Indenture in accordance with its terms. As a result, there are no Class&nbsp;A
Mortgages (as discussed below) currently in effect and there are no Class&nbsp;A Bonds currently outstanding and the Mortgage Indenture has become the first lien on our electric properties, subject to certain permitted liens, and as described in
more detail below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of outstanding first mortgage bonds do not, and, unless the prospectus supplement that describes a
particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, the holders of any first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus will not, have the right to require us to repurchase the first mortgage bonds if we become
involved in a highly leveraged or change of control transaction. The Mortgage Indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change of </P>
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control transactions. However, holders of first mortgage bonds would have the security afforded as described below under the caption &#147;&#151;Security.&#148; In addition, any change in control
transaction and any incurrence of substantial additional indebtedness, as first mortgage bonds or otherwise, by us in a transaction of that nature would require approval of state utility regulatory authorities and, possibly, of federal utility
regulatory authorities. Management believes that these approvals would be unlikely in any transaction that would result in us, or our successor, having a highly leveraged capital structure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of first mortgage bonds, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus
supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates on which we will pay the principal of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the rate or rates at which that series will bear interest or the method of calculating the rate or rates;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates on which we will pay interest and the regular record dates for the interest payment dates and the
persons to whom we will pay interest if different from the person in whose name the first mortgage bonds of that series are registered on the regular record date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms, including mandatory redemption through a sinking fund or otherwise, redemption at our
option and redemption at the option of the holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the denominations in which we will issue that series, if other than $1,000 and multiples of $1,000 in excess
thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether we will issue that series in whole or in part in book-entry form; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms of that series of first mortgage bonds, including, if applicable, any consents to modifications
or waivers of covenants contained in the Mortgage Indenture or any Class&nbsp;A Mortgage (as discussed below). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(Section 301 of the
Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise, we
may from time to time, without the consent of the holders of that series of first mortgage bonds, reopen that series of first mortgage bonds and issue additional first mortgage bonds with the same terms (including maturity and interest payment
terms) as that series of first mortgage bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment of First Mortgage Bonds; Transfers; Exchanges </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, we
will pay interest, if any, on each first mortgage bond payable on each interest payment date to the person in whose name the first mortgage bond is registered as of the close of business on the regular record date relating to that interest payment
date. We will pay interest payable at maturity (whether at stated maturity, upon redemption or otherwise) to the person to whom principal is paid at maturity. If we fail to pay interest on any first mortgage bond when due, we will pay the defaulted
interest to the holder of the first mortgage bond as of the close of business on a date selected by the Mortgage Indenture trustee which is not more than 30 days and not less than 10 days prior to the date we propose for payment or in any other
lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which the first mortgage bond may be listed, if the Mortgage Indenture trustee deems the manner of payment practicable. (See Section&nbsp;307 of the Mortgage
Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to
that series, we will pay the principal of and premium, if any, and interest at maturity </P>
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upon presentation of the first mortgage bonds at the corporate trust office of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association in New York, New York, as our paying agent. We may change the place of
payment on the bonds. We may appoint one or more additional paying agents (including us) and may remove any paying agent, all at our discretion. (See Section&nbsp;602 of the Mortgage Indenture and Article One of the Supplemental Indenture(s)
relating to the first mortgage bonds) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds
provides otherwise with respect to that series, you may register the transfer of first mortgage bonds, and exchange your first mortgage bonds for other first mortgage bonds of the same series and tranche, of authorized denominations and of like
tenor and aggregate principal amount, at the corporate trust office of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association in New York, New York, as security registrar. We may change the place for registration of transfer and exchange of first mortgage
bonds, and we may designate one or more additional places for the registration of transfer and exchange of first mortgage bonds, all at our discretion. (See Sections 305 and 602 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, no
service charge will be made for any transfer or exchange of the first mortgage bonds, but we may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of
the first mortgage bonds. We are not required to execute or to provide for the registration of transfer or exchange of (1)&nbsp;any first mortgage bonds during a period of 15 days prior to giving any notice of redemption or (2)&nbsp;any first
mortgage bonds selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any first mortgage bonds being redeemed in part. (See Section&nbsp;305 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Redemption </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prospectus supplement
that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds will set forth any terms for the optional or mandatory redemption of that particular series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Security </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>General</I></B>. Except
as discussed under this caption and under the caption &#147;&#151;Issuance of Additional Mortgage Securities&#148; below, all mortgage securities now or hereafter issued under the Mortgage Indenture will be secured, equally and ratably, primarily by
the lien of the Mortgage Indenture on substantially all of our properties used or to be used in or in connection with the business of generating, purchasing, transmitting, distributing and/or selling electric energy, which lien constitutes, subject
to specified exceptions, a first mortgage lien on such properties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As discussed below under the caption &#147;&#151;Issuance of
Additional Mortgage Securities&#151;Class&nbsp;A Bonds,&#148; if we acquire property subject to an existing mortgage and we assume all the obligations of the mortgagor under that mortgage, we could deliver to the Mortgage Indenture trustee bonds
issued under that mortgage. We refer to all such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-existing</FONT> mortgages collectively as Class&nbsp;A Mortgages. If we were to deliver to the Mortgage Indenture trustee bonds issued under a Class&nbsp;A
Mortgage, the mortgage securities would be secured by those bonds and, indirectly, by the lien of that Class&nbsp;A Mortgage on the properties subject to that Class&nbsp;A Mortgage in addition to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture on those
properties and the other properties of the Company as discussed above. The lien of the Mortgage Indenture on the properties subject to that Class&nbsp;A Mortgage would be junior to the liens of the Class&nbsp;A Mortgage on those properties. We refer
to all bonds that may be issued under the Class&nbsp;A Mortgages collectively as Class&nbsp;A Bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">So long as no Class&nbsp;A Mortgages
are in effect, the Mortgage Indenture will constitute a first mortgage lien on all of our property subject to such lien, subject to specified permitted liens (as discussed below under the caption &#147;&#151;Lien of the Mortgage Indenture&#148;). As
discussed below under the caption &#147;&#151;Issuance of Additional Mortgage Securities&#151;Class&nbsp;A Bonds,&#148; at the date of this prospectus, there are no Class&nbsp;A Mortgages in effect. </P>
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mortgage lien on the property specifically or generally described or referred to in the Mortgage Indenture as subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, except any property that has been disposed of or released from the lien of the Mortgage
Indenture in accordance with the terms of the Mortgage Indenture, subject to no liens prior to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture other than the liens of any other Class&nbsp;A Mortgages and permitted liens. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to recordation of appropriate supplements in the proper offices, the Mortgage Indenture effectively subjects to the lien of the
Mortgage Indenture property used or to be used in the electric utility business (other than excepted property) that we acquired after the date of the execution and delivery of the Mortgage Indenture to the extent, and subject to the qualifications,
described below. In addition, the mortgage securities will have the benefit of the prior lien of any Class&nbsp;A Mortgage on any property subject to such additional Class&nbsp;A Mortgage, to the extent of the aggregate principal amount of
Class&nbsp;A Bonds issued under the respective Class&nbsp;A Mortgages and held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee for the benefit of holders of mortgage securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The properties subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, whether currently owned or subsequently acquired, are our properties used or to
be used in or in connection with the electric utility business (whether or not this is the sole use of the properties). Properties relating exclusively to our gas and steam businesses are not subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The lien of the Mortgage Indenture is subject to permitted liens, which include: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">tax liens and other governmental charges that are not delinquent or that are being contested in good faith;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified workmen&#146;s, materialmen&#146;s and other similar liens; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified judgment liens and attachments; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified easements, leases, reservations or other rights of others (including governmental entities) in, on,
over and/or across, and laws, regulations and restrictions affecting, and defects, irregularities, exceptions and limitations in title to, some of our property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified leasehold interests; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified rights and interests of others that relate to common ownership or joint use of property and liens on
the interests of others in the property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-exclusive</FONT> rights and interests that we retain with respect
to property used or to be used in or in connection with both the businesses in which the mortgaged property is used and any other businesses; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified other liens and encumbrances. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Granting Clauses and Section&nbsp;101 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There are excepted from the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, among other things: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">cash and securities not paid or delivered to, deposited with or held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee under the
Mortgage Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all contracts, leases and other agreements of any kind, contract rights, bills, notes and other instruments,
accounts receivable, claims, governmental and other permits, allowances and franchises, specified intellectual property rights and other intangibles; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">automobiles, other vehicles, movable equipment, railcars and aircraft; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">goods, stock in trade, wares and merchandise held for sale or lease in the ordinary course of business;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">materials, supplies and other personal property consumable in the operation of the mortgaged property;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">fuel, including nuclear fuel, whether or not consumable in the operation of the mortgaged property;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">furniture and furnishings; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">computers, machinery and telecommunication and other equipment used exclusively for corporate administrative or
clerical purposes; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">coal, ore, gas, oil and other minerals and timber, and rights and interests in any such minerals or timber,
whether or not the minerals or timber have been mined or extracted or otherwise separated from the land; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">electric energy, gas (natural or artificial), steam, water and other products that we generated, produced,
manufactured, purchased or otherwise acquired; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">leasehold interests that we hold as lessee; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any of our property that is located outside of the State of Colorado. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See &#147;Excepted Property&#148; in Granting Clauses of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without the consent of the holders, we and the Mortgage Indenture trustee may enter into supplemental indentures in order to subject to the
lien of the Mortgage Indenture additional property, whether or not used or to be used in or in connection with the electric utility business (including property which would otherwise be excepted from the lien). (See Section&nbsp;1401 of the Mortgage
Indenture) Any such additional property would then constitute property additions (so long as it would otherwise qualify as &#147;property additions&#148; as described below) and be available as a basis for the issuance of mortgage securities. See
&#147;&#151;Issuance of Additional Mortgage Securities.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As discussed above, the Mortgage Indenture subjects after-acquired property
used or to be used in the electric utility business to its lien. These provisions are limited in the case of consolidation or merger (whether or not we are the surviving corporation) or transfer of the mortgaged property as, or substantially as, an
entirety. In the event of consolidation or merger or the transfer of the mortgaged property as or substantially as an entirety, the Mortgage Indenture will not be required to be a lien upon any of the properties then owned or subsequently acquired
by the successor corporation except properties acquired from us in or as a result of the transaction and improvements, extensions and additions to the properties and renewals, replacements and substitutions of or for any part or parts of the
properties. (See Article 13 of the Mortgage Indenture and &#147;&#151;Consolidation, Merger, Etc.&#148; below) In addition, after-acquired property may be subject to liens existing or placed on the after-acquired property at the time of acquisition
of the property, including, but not limited to, purchase money liens and the lien of any Class&nbsp;A Mortgage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture
trustee has a lien, prior to the lien on behalf of the holders of mortgage securities, upon the mortgaged property for the payment of its reasonable compensation and expenses and for indemnity against specified liabilities. (See Section&nbsp;1107 of
the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Issuance of Additional Mortgage Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>General. </I></B>Except as described below, the aggregate principal amount of mortgage securities that we can issue under the Mortgage
Indenture is unlimited. (See Section&nbsp;301 of the Mortgage Indenture) We can issue mortgage securities of any series from time to time on the basis, and in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the sum, of: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">70% of the cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of property additions that do not constitute funded
property after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset property retirements. Property additions generally include any property that we own and is subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture except goodwill,
going concern value rights or intangible property, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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or any property the cost of acquisition or construction of which is properly chargeable to one of our operating expense accounts. (See Section&nbsp;104 of the Mortgage Indenture) Funded property
is generally property additions that have been: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">made the basis of the authentication and delivery of mortgage securities, the release of mortgaged property or
cash withdrawals; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">substituted for retired property; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">used as the basis of a credit against, or otherwise in satisfaction of, any sinking, improvement, maintenance,
replacement or similar fund, provided that mortgage securities of the series or tranche to which the fund relates remain outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the aggregate principal amount of retired mortgage securities (which consist of mortgage securities no longer
outstanding under the Mortgage Indenture that have not been used for specified other purposes under the Mortgage Indenture and that have not been paid, redeemed or otherwise retired by the application of funded cash), but if Class&nbsp;A Bonds had
been made the basis for the authentication and delivery of the retired mortgage securities, only if the retired mortgage securities became retired securities after the discharge of the related Class&nbsp;A Mortgage; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount of cash deposited with the Mortgage Indenture trustee; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the aggregate principal amount of any Class&nbsp;A Bonds issued and delivered to the Mortgage Indenture trustee.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Article Four of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, the approximate amount of property additions and the amount of retired bonds available for use as the basis for
the issuance of mortgage securities were $8&nbsp;billion and $662.8&nbsp;million, respectively. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Net Earnings Test. </I></B>In
general, we cannot issue any mortgage securities unless at that time our adjusted net earnings for 12 consecutive months within the preceding 18 months is at least twice the annual interest requirements on the sum of: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all mortgage securities at the time outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">new mortgage securities then being applied for; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all outstanding Class&nbsp;A Bonds other than Class&nbsp;A Bonds held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee under the
Mortgage Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all other indebtedness (with certain exceptions) secured by a lien prior to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of calculating our interest requirements, any variable rate debt will be computed based on the rates in
effect at the time we make the interest requirements calculation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adjusted net earnings are calculated before, among other things,
provisions for income taxes; depreciation or amortization of property; interest and amortization of debt discount and expense; any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> charge to income or retained earnings; and any refund of
revenues that we previously collected or accrued subject to possible refund. In addition, profits or losses from the sale or other disposition of property, or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> items of revenue, income or expense,
are not included for purposes of calculating adjusted net earnings. (See Sections 103 and 401 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We do not have to satisfy the net earnings requirement if the additional mortgage securities
to be issued will not have a stated interest rate prior to maturity. In addition, we are not required to satisfy the net earnings requirement prior to the issuance of mortgage securities: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">issued on the basis of the delivery of Class&nbsp;A Bonds if the Class&nbsp;A Bonds have been authenticated and
delivered under the related Class&nbsp;A Mortgage on the basis of retired Class&nbsp;A Bonds; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">issued on the basis of retired mortgage securities as described above. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For mortgage securities of a series subject to a periodic offering (such as a medium-term note program), the Mortgage Indenture trustee will
be entitled to receive a certificate evidencing compliance with the net earnings requirements only once, at or prior to the time of the first authentication and delivery of the mortgage securities of the series. (See Article Four of the Mortgage
Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At December&nbsp;31, 2023, our adjusted net earnings would be 6.6 times the annual interest requirements on our mortgage
securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Class</I></B><B><I></I></B><B><I>&nbsp;A Bonds. </I></B>To the extent that we issue the first mortgage bonds on the
basis of Class&nbsp;A Bonds, the Mortgage Indenture trustee will own and hold these Class&nbsp;A Bonds, subject to the provisions of the Mortgage Indenture, for the benefit of the holders of all mortgage securities outstanding from time to time, and
we will have no interest in the Class&nbsp;A Bonds. Class&nbsp;A Bonds issued as the basis of authentication and delivery of a series of mortgage securities: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">will mature or be subject to mandatory redemption on the same dates, and in the same principal amounts, as the
mortgage securities of that series; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">will contain, in addition to any mandatory redemption provisions applicable to all Class&nbsp;A Bonds outstanding
under the related Class&nbsp;A Mortgage, mandatory redemption provisions correlative to provisions for mandatory redemption of the mortgage securities (pursuant to a sinking fund or otherwise) of that series, or for redemption at the option of the
holder of the mortgage securities of that series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Class&nbsp;A Bonds issued as the basis for the authentication and
delivery of mortgage securities are not required to bear interest. To the extent that any such Class&nbsp;A Bonds do not bear interest, holders of mortgage securities will not have the benefit of the lien of the Class&nbsp;A Mortgage in respect of
an amount equal to accrued interest, if any, on the first mortgage bonds; however, those holders will have the benefit of the lien of the Mortgage Indenture in respect of that amount. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture trustee will apply any of our payments of principal, premium or interest on the Class&nbsp;A Bonds held by the Mortgage
Indenture trustee to the payment of any principal, premium or interest, as the case may be, in respect of the mortgage securities that is then due. Our obligation under the Mortgage Indenture to make the payment in respect of the mortgage securities
will at that time be deemed satisfied and discharged. If, at the time of any payment of principal of Class&nbsp;A Bonds, no principal is then due in respect of the mortgage securities, the payment in respect of the Class&nbsp;A Bonds will be deemed
to constitute funded cash and will be held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee as part of the mortgaged property, to be withdrawn, used or applied as provided in the Mortgage Indenture. Any payment by us of principal, premium or interest on the
mortgage securities authenticated and delivered on the basis of the issuance and delivery to the Mortgage Indenture trustee of Class&nbsp;A Bonds (other than by application of the proceeds of a payment in respect of the Class&nbsp;A Bonds) will be
deemed to satisfy and discharge our obligation to make a payment of principal, premium or interest, in respect of the Class&nbsp;A Bonds that is then due. (See Section&nbsp;702 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture trustee may not sell, assign or otherwise transfer any Class&nbsp;A Bonds except to a successor trustee under the
Mortgage Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;704 of the Mortgage Indenture) At the time any mortgage securities of any series or tranche that have been authenticated and delivered upon the basis of the issuance and delivery to the Mortgage Indenture
trustee of Class&nbsp;A Bonds cease to be outstanding (other than as a </P>
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result of the application of the proceeds of the payment or redemption of the Class&nbsp;A Bonds), the Mortgage Indenture trustee will surrender to us an equal principal amount of those
Class&nbsp;A Bonds. (See Section&nbsp;703 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the terms of the Mortgage Indenture, if a corporation that was
a mortgagor under a mortgage has merged into or consolidated with us, or has conveyed or otherwise transferred property to us subject to the lien of such a mortgage and we have assumed all the obligations of the mortgagor under such existing
mortgage, and in either case such existing mortgage constitutes a lien on properties of such other corporation or on the transferred properties, as the case may be, prior to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, we may designate the existing mortgage
as a Class&nbsp;A Mortgage. Bonds subsequently issued under an additional mortgage would be Class&nbsp;A Bonds and could provide the basis for the authentication and delivery of mortgage securities. (See Section&nbsp;706 of the Mortgage Indenture)
When no Class&nbsp;A Bonds are outstanding under a Class&nbsp;A Mortgage except for Class&nbsp;A Bonds held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee, then, at our request and subject to satisfaction of specified conditions, the Mortgage Indenture trustee
will surrender the Class&nbsp;A Bonds for cancellation and the related Class&nbsp;A Mortgage will be satisfied and discharged, the lien of the Class&nbsp;A Mortgage on our property will cease to exist and the priority of the lien of the Mortgage
Indenture will be increased accordingly. (See Section&nbsp;707 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture contains no restrictions
on the issuance of Class&nbsp;A Bonds in addition to Class&nbsp;A Bonds issued to the Mortgage Indenture trustee as the basis for the authentication and delivery of the mortgage securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Release of Property </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless an event of
default under the Mortgage Indenture has occurred and is continuing, we may obtain the release from the lien of the Mortgage Indenture of any funded property, except for cash held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee, by delivering to the Mortgage
Indenture trustee cash equal to the cost of the property to be released (or, if less, the fair value to us of the property at the time it became funded property) less the aggregate of: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the aggregate principal amount of obligations delivered to the Mortgage Indenture trustee that are secured by
purchase money liens upon the property to be released; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of certified property additions not constituting funded property
after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset property retirements (except that the adjustments need not be made if the property additions were acquired or made within the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">90-day</FONT> period preceding the release); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount equal to 10/7ths of the principal amount of mortgage securities we would be entitled to issue on the
basis of retired securities (with our right to issue a corresponding principal amount of mortgage securities being waived); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount equal to 10/7ths of the principal amount of outstanding mortgage securities delivered to the Mortgage
Indenture trustee (with the mortgage securities to be cancelled by the Mortgage Indenture trustee); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount of cash and/or the aggregate principal amount of obligations secured by purchase money liens upon the
property to be released, which in either case is evidenced to the Mortgage Indenture trustee by a certificate of the trustee or other holder of a lien prior to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture to have been received by the trustee or other holder
in consideration for the release of the property or any part of the property from the lien, subject in either case to specified limitations on the aggregate credit which may be used; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any taxes and expenses incidental to any sale, exchange, dedication or other disposition of the property to be
released. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Property that is not funded property may generally be released from the lien of the Mortgage
Indenture without depositing any cash or property with the Mortgage Indenture trustee as long as: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the aggregate amount of cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of all property additions that do not
constitute funded property (excluding the property to be released) after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset property retirements, is greater than zero; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the cost or fair value (whichever is less) of property to be released does not exceed the aggregate amount of the
cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of property additions acquired or made within the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">90-day</FONT> period preceding the release. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture provides simplified procedures for the release of property that has been released from the lien of a Class&nbsp;A
Mortgage, minor properties and property taken by eminent domain. Also, under the Mortgage Indenture, we can dispose of obsolete property and grant or surrender specified rights without any release or consent by the Mortgage Indenture trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If we continue to own any property released from the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, the Mortgage Indenture will not become a lien on any
improvement, extension, renewal, replacement or substitution of or for any part or parts of such property. (See Article Eight of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Withdrawal of Cash </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless an event of
default under the Mortgage Indenture has occurred and is continuing and subject to specified limitations, cash held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee may: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">be withdrawn by us: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to the extent of the cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of property additions not constituting funded
property, after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset retirements (except that the adjustments need not be made if the property additions were acquired or made within the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">90-day</FONT> period preceding the release); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in an amount equal to 10/7ths of the aggregate principal amount of mortgage securities that we would be entitled
to issue on the basis of retired securities (with the entitlement to the issuance being waived); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in an amount equal to 10/7ths of the aggregate principal amount of any outstanding mortgage securities delivered
to the Mortgage Indenture trustee; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">upon our request, be applied to: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the purchase of mortgage securities (at prices not exceeding 10/7ths of the principal amount of the purchased
mortgage securities); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the payment at stated maturity of any mortgage securities (or provision for the satisfaction and discharge of any
mortgage securities) or the redemption (or similar provision for redemption) of any mortgage securities that are redeemable (with any mortgage securities received by the Mortgage Indenture trustee pursuant to these provisions being canceled by the
Mortgage Indenture trustee); (see Section&nbsp;806 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">provided, however, that we may withdraw cash deposited
with the Mortgage Indenture trustee as the basis for the authentication and delivery of mortgage securities, as well as cash representing a payment of principal of Class&nbsp;A Bonds, only in an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of
mortgage securities we would be entitled to issue on any basis (with the entitlement to the issuance being waived by operation of the withdrawal), or we may, at our request, apply this cash to the purchase, redemption or payment of mortgage
securities at prices not exceeding, in the aggregate, the principal amount of the mortgage securities. (See Sections 405 and 702 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger, Etc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may not consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or convey, otherwise transfer or lease the mortgaged property as or
substantially as an entirety to any person unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the transaction is on terms that will fully preserve in all material respects the lien and security of the
Mortgage Indenture and the rights and powers of the Mortgage Indenture trustee and the holders of the mortgage securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the corporation formed by any consolidation or into which we are merged or the person that acquires by conveyance
or other transfer, or that leases, the mortgaged property as, or substantially as, an entirety is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America or any state or territory of the United States of America or the
District of Columbia, and that corporation assumes our obligations under the Mortgage Indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in the case of a lease, the lease is made expressly subject to termination by us or by the Mortgage Indenture
trustee at any time during the continuance of an event of default. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;1301 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification of Mortgage Indenture </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without the consent of any holders of mortgage securities, we and the Mortgage Indenture trustee may enter into one or more supplemental
indentures for any of the following purposes: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to evidence our successor and our successor&#146;s assumption of our covenants in the Mortgage Indenture and in
the mortgage securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to add one or more of our covenants or other provisions for the benefit of all holders of mortgage securities or
for the benefit of the holders of the mortgage securities of one or more specified series, or to surrender any right or power conferred upon us by the Mortgage Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to correct or amplify the description of any property at any time subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture;
to better assure, convey and confirm to the Mortgage Indenture trustee any property subject or required to be subjected to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture; or to subject to the lien of the Mortgage Indenture additional property (including
property of others), to specify any additional permitted liens with respect to the additional property and to modify the provisions in the Mortgage Indenture for dispositions of specified types of property without release in order to specify any
additional items with respect to the additional property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to change or eliminate any provision of the Mortgage Indenture or to add any new provision to the Mortgage
Indenture, provided that if the change, elimination or addition adversely affects the interests of the holders of the mortgage securities of any series or tranche in any material respect, the change, elimination or addition will become effective
with respect to the series or tranche only when no mortgage security of that series or tranche remains outstanding under the Mortgage Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to establish the form or terms of the mortgage securities of any series or tranche as permitted by the Mortgage
Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to provide for the authentication and delivery of bearer securities and coupons representing interest, if any, on
the bearer securities and for the procedures for the registration, exchange and replacement of bearer securities and for the giving of notice to, and the solicitation of the vote or consent of, the holders, and for any and all other incidental
matters; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee or by a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-trustee</FONT> or separate trustee; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to establish procedures necessary to permit us to use a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-certificated</FONT>
system of registration for all, or any series or tranche of, the mortgage securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to change any place or places for payment, registration of transfer or exchange or where notices may be given; or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision in the Mortgage Indenture that may be defective or
inconsistent with any other provision in the Mortgage Indenture or to make any other changes to the provisions of the Mortgage Indenture or to add other provisions with respect to matters and questions arising under the Mortgage Indenture, so long
as the other changes or additions do not adversely affect the interests of the holders of mortgage securities of any series or tranche in any material respect. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;1401 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, if the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the &#147;Trust Indenture Act&#148;), is amended after the date of the original
Mortgage Indenture in such a way as to require changes to the Mortgage Indenture or the incorporation into the Mortgage Indenture of additional provisions or so as to permit changes to, or the elimination of, provisions that, at the date of the
original Mortgage Indenture or at any subsequent time, were required by the Trust Indenture Act to be contained in the Mortgage Indenture, the Mortgage Indenture will be deemed to have been amended so as to conform to the amendment or to effect the
changes or elimination, and we and the Mortgage Indenture trustee may, without the consent of any holders, enter into one or more supplemental indentures to evidence or effect the amendment. (See Section&nbsp;1401 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except as provided above, the consent of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the mortgage securities of
all series then outstanding, considered as one class, is required for the purpose of adding any provisions to, or changing in any manner, or eliminating any of the provisions of, the Mortgage Indenture pursuant to one or more supplemental
indentures. However, if less than all of the series of the mortgage securities outstanding are directly affected by a proposed supplemental indenture, then the consent only of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
outstanding mortgage securities of all of these series that are directly affected, considered as one class, will be required. If the mortgage securities of any series have been issued in more than one tranche and if the proposed supplemental
indenture directly affects the rights of the holders of one or more, but less than all, of the tranches, then the consent only of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding mortgage securities of all of these tranches
that are directly affected, considered as one class, will be required. Notwithstanding the above, no such amendment or modification may: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the stated maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any mortgage
security, or reduce the principal amount of any mortgage security or the rate of interest on any mortgage security (or the amount of any installment of interest on any mortgage security), or change the method of calculating the rate, or reduce any
premium payable upon the redemption of any mortgage security, or reduce the amount of the principal of any discount security that would be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of maturity, or change the coin or currency (or other
property) in which any mortgage security or any premium or the interest on any mortgage security is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or after the stated maturity of any mortgage security (or, in
the case of redemption, on or after the date fixed for redemption) without, in any such case, the consent of the holder of such mortgage security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">permit the creation of any lien not otherwise permitted by the Mortgage Indenture ranking prior to the lien of
the Mortgage Indenture with respect to all or substantially all of the mortgaged property or terminate the lien of the Mortgage Indenture on all or substantially all of the mortgaged property, or deprive the holders of the benefit of the lien of the
Mortgage Indenture, without, in any such case, the consent of the holders of all mortgage securities then outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the percentage of the principal amount of the outstanding mortgage securities of any series, or any
tranche, needed to consent to any supplemental indenture, any waiver of compliance with any provision of the Mortgage Indenture or of any default under the Mortgage Indenture and its consequences, or reduce the requirements for quorum or voting,
without, in any such case, the consent of the holder of each outstanding mortgage security of the series or tranche; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">modify specified provisions of the Mortgage Indenture relating to supplemental indentures, waivers of specified
covenants and waivers of past defaults with respect to the mortgage securities of any series, or any tranche of the mortgage securities, without the consent of the holder of each outstanding mortgage security of the series or tranche.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A supplemental indenture that changes or eliminates any covenant or other provision of the Mortgage Indenture that has
expressly been included solely for the benefit of the holders of, or that is to remain in effect only so long as there will be outstanding mortgage securities of one or more specified series, or one or more tranches of the outstanding mortgage
securities, or modifies the rights of the holders of mortgage securities of the series or tranches with respect to such covenant or other provision, will be deemed not to affect the rights under the Mortgage Indenture of the holders of the mortgage
securities of any other series or tranche. (See Section&nbsp;1402 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voting of Class&nbsp;A Bonds </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture trustee will, as holder of any Class&nbsp;A Bonds issued as the basis for the issuance of the mortgage securities,
attend the meetings of bondholders under the related Class&nbsp;A Mortgage, or deliver its proxy in connection with the meetings, for matters for which it is entitled to vote or consent. So long as no event of default as defined in the Mortgage
Indenture has occurred and is continuing, the Mortgage Indenture trustee will, as holder of the Class&nbsp;A Bonds with respect to any amendments or modifications to any Class&nbsp;A Mortgage, vote all Class&nbsp;A Bonds outstanding under the
Class&nbsp;A Mortgage then held by it, or consent with respect to the amendments or modifications, proportionately with the vote or consent of holders of all other Class&nbsp;A Bonds outstanding under the Class&nbsp;A Mortgage the holders of which
are eligible to vote or consent, except that the Mortgage Indenture trustee will not vote in favor of, or consent to, any amendment or modification of a Class&nbsp;A Mortgage that, if it were an amendment or modification of the Mortgage Indenture,
would require the consent of holders of the mortgage securities as described under the caption &#147;&#151;Modification of the Mortgage Indenture,&#148; without the prior consent of holders of mortgage securities that would be required for the
amendment or modification of the Mortgage Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;705 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Waiver </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of all mortgage securities of all affected series or tranches, considered as
one class, may waive our obligations to comply with specified covenants, including the covenants to maintain our corporate existence and properties, pay taxes and discharge liens, maintain insurance and make the recordings and filings as are
necessary to protect the security of the holders and the rights of the Mortgage Indenture trustee and the covenant described above with respect to merger, consolidation or the transfer or lease of the mortgaged property as, or substantially as, an
entirety, provided that the waiver occurs before the time that compliance is required. (See Section&nbsp;609 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Events of
Default </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of the following events will be an event of default under the Mortgage Indenture: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to pay interest on any mortgage security within 60 days after the same becomes due;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to pay principal of or premium, if any, on any mortgage security within 3 business days after
maturity; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to perform, or our breach of, any covenant or warranty contained in the Mortgage Indenture (other
than a covenant or warranty a default in the performance of which or breach of which is dealt with elsewhere under this caption) for a period of 90 days after we have received a written notice from the Mortgage Indenture trustee or the holders of at
least 33% in principal amount of outstanding mortgage securities, or unless the Mortgage Indenture trustee, or the Mortgage Indenture trustee and the holders of a principal amount of mortgage securities not less than the principal amount of mortgage
securities the holders of that gave the notice, as the case may be, agree in writing to an extension of the period prior to its expiration. The Mortgage Indenture trustee, or the Mortgage Indenture trustee and the holders, as the case may be, will
be deemed to have agreed to an extension of the period if we have initiated corrective action within the period and we are diligently pursuing such corrective action; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events relating to reorganization, bankruptcy and insolvency or appointment of a receiver or trustee
for our property; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the occurrence of a matured event of default under any Class&nbsp;A Mortgage (other than any such matured event
of default that is of similar kind or character to the event of default described in the third bullet above and that has not resulted in the acceleration of the Class&nbsp;A Bonds outstanding under the Class&nbsp;A Mortgage); provided that the
waiver or cure of any such event of default and the rescission and annulment of the consequences of a matured event of default will constitute a waiver of the corresponding event of default under the Mortgage Indenture and a rescission and annulment
of the consequences of a matured event of default. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;1001 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Remedies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity.
</I></B>If an event of default under the Mortgage Indenture occurs and is continuing, then the Mortgage Indenture trustee or the holders of not less than 33% in principal amount of mortgage securities then outstanding may declare the principal
amount (or if the mortgage securities are discount securities, the portion of the principal amount of the discount securities as may be provided for pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage Indenture) of all of the mortgage securities then outstanding,
together with premium, if any, and accrued interest, if any, on the mortgage securities to be immediately due and payable. At any time after the declaration of acceleration of the mortgage securities then outstanding, but before the sale of any of
the mortgaged property and before a judgment or decree for payment of money has been obtained by the Mortgage Indenture trustee, the event or events of default giving rise to the declaration of acceleration will, without further act, be deemed to
have been waived, and the declaration and its consequences will, without further act, be deemed to have been rescinded and annulled, if: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">we have paid or deposited with the Mortgage Indenture trustee a sum sufficient to pay: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all overdue interest, if any, on all mortgage securities then outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the principal of and premium, if any, on any mortgage securities then outstanding that have become due otherwise
than by the declaration of acceleration and interest on such amounts at the rate or rates prescribed in the mortgage securities; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all amounts due to the Mortgage Indenture trustee; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other event or events of default under the Mortgage Indenture, other than the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> of the principal of the mortgage securities that has become due solely by the declaration of acceleration, has been cured or waived in accordance with the provisions of the Mortgage Indenture.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Sections 1002 and 1017 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Possession of Mortgaged Property. </I></B>Under certain circumstances and to the
extent permitted by law, if an event of default occurs and is continuing, the Mortgage Indenture trustee may take possession of, and hold, operate and manage, the mortgaged property or, with or without entry, sell the mortgaged property. If the
mortgaged property is sold, whether by the Mortgage Indenture trustee or pursuant to judicial proceedings, the principal of the outstanding mortgage securities, if not previously due, will become immediately due, together with premium, if any, and
any accrued interest. (See Sections 1003, 1004 and 1005 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct Proceedings. </I></B>If an event
of default under the Mortgage Indenture occurs and is continuing, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the mortgage securities then outstanding will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceedings for
any remedy available to the Mortgage Indenture trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Mortgage Indenture trustee, provided that (1)&nbsp;the direction does not conflict with any rule of law or with the Mortgage Indenture, and
could not involve the Mortgage Indenture trustee in personal liability in circumstances where indemnity would not, in the Mortgage Indenture trustee&#146;s sole discretion, be adequate and (2)&nbsp;the Mortgage Indenture trustee may take any other
action deemed proper by the Mortgage Indenture trustee that is not inconsistent with the direction. (See Section&nbsp;1016 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Limitation on Right to Institute Proceedings. </I></B>No holder of any mortgage security may institute any proceeding, judicial or
otherwise, with respect to the Mortgage Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or for any other remedy under the Mortgage Indenture unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holder has previously given to the Mortgage Indenture trustee written notice of a continuing event of
default; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the mortgage securities then outstanding
have made written request to the Mortgage Indenture trustee to institute proceedings in respect of the event of default and have offered the Mortgage Indenture trustee reasonable indemnity against costs and liabilities to be incurred in complying
with the request; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">for 60 days after receipt of the notice, the Mortgage Indenture trustee has failed to institute any such
proceeding and no direction inconsistent with the request has been given to the Mortgage Indenture trustee during the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">60-day</FONT> period by the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the mortgage
securities then outstanding. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Furthermore, no holder may institute any such action if and to the extent that the action
would disturb or prejudice the rights of other holders. (See Section&nbsp;1011 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>No Impairment of Right to
Receive Payment. </I></B>Notwithstanding that the right of a holder to institute a proceeding with respect to the Mortgage Indenture is subject to specified conditions precedent, each holder of a mortgage security has the right, which is absolute
and unconditional, to receive payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the mortgage security when due and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment, and the rights may not be impaired without the
consent of the holder. (See Section&nbsp;1012 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default. </I></B>The Mortgage Indenture trustee
must give the holders notice of any default under the Mortgage Indenture to the extent required by the Trust Indenture Act, unless the default has been cured or waived, except that the Mortgage Indenture trustee does not have to give notice of a
default of the character described in the third bullet under the caption &#147;&#151;Events of Default&#148; until at least 75 days after the occurrence of such an event. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term &#147;default&#148; means any
event that is, or after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become, an event of default. (See Section&nbsp;1102 of the Mortgage Indenture) The Trust Indenture Act currently permits the Mortgage Indenture trustee to withhold notices of default
(except for specified payment defaults) if the Mortgage Indenture trustee in good faith determines the withholding of the notice to be in the interests of the holders. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Indemnification of Trustee. </I></B>Before taking specified actions to enforce the
lien of the Mortgage Indenture and institute proceedings on the mortgage securities, the Mortgage Indenture trustee may require adequate indemnity from the holders of the mortgage securities against costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in
connection with the enforcement of the lien. (See Sections 1011 and 1101 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Additional Remedies. </I></B>In
addition to every other right and remedy provided in the Mortgage Indenture, the Mortgage Indenture trustee may exercise any right or remedy available to the Mortgage Indenture trustee in its capacity as owner and holder of any Class&nbsp;A Bonds
that arises as a result of a default or matured event of default under any Class&nbsp;A Mortgage, whether or not an event of default under the Mortgage Indenture has occurred and is continuing. (See Section&nbsp;1020 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Remedies Limited by State Law. </I></B>The laws of the state or states in which the mortgaged property is located may limit or deny the
ability of the Mortgage Indenture trustee or security holders to enforce certain rights and remedies provided in the Mortgage Indenture in accordance with its terms. (See Section&nbsp;1014 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any mortgage security or
securities, or any portion of the principal amount of the mortgage security or securities, will be deemed to have been paid for purposes of the Mortgage Indenture, and, at our election, our entire indebtedness in respect of the Mortgage Indenture
will be deemed to have been satisfied and discharged, if we have irrevocably deposited with the Mortgage Indenture trustee or any paying agent (other than us), in trust: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">money (including funded cash not otherwise applied pursuant to the Mortgage Indenture); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in the case of a deposit made prior to the maturity of the applicable mortgage securities, eligible obligations
(generally direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. government), which do not contain provisions permitting the redemption or other prepayment at the option of the issuer, the principal of and the interest on which when due, without any regard to
reinvestment of the eligible obligations, will provide moneys that, together with the money, if any, deposited with or held by the Mortgage Indenture trustee or the paying agent; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">which will be sufficient to pay when due the principal of and premium, if any, and interest, if any, due and to become due on the mortgage security or
securities or portions of the mortgage security or securities. (See Section&nbsp;901 of the Mortgage Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under current U.S.
federal income tax law, a defeasance described in the preceding paragraph would be treated as a taxable exchange of the mortgage securities defeased for a series of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> debt instruments secured by the
assets in the defeasance trust. As a consequence, a holder might recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the holder&#146;s cost or other tax basis for the mortgage securities and the value of the new debt instruments deemed to have
been received in exchange. Holders should consult their own tax advisors as to the specific consequences to them of defeasance under the Mortgage Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation or Removal of the Mortgage Indenture Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture trustee may resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to us. The Mortgage Indenture trustee may be
removed at any time by act of the holders of a majority in principal amount of mortgage securities then outstanding delivered to the Mortgage Indenture trustee and us. No resignation or removal of the Mortgage Indenture trustee and no appointment of
a successor Mortgage Indenture trustee will become effective until a successor Mortgage Indenture trustee has accepted its appointment in accordance with the requirements of the Mortgage Indenture. So long as no event of default or event that, after
notice or lapse of time, or both, would become an event of default has occurred and is continuing, if we have delivered to the </P>
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Mortgage Indenture trustee a resolution of our Board of Directors appointing a successor Mortgage Indenture trustee and the successor has accepted the appointment in accordance with the terms of
the Mortgage Indenture, the Mortgage Indenture trustee will be deemed to have resigned and the successor will be deemed to have been appointed as Mortgage Indenture trustee in accordance with the Mortgage Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;1110) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Evidence to be Furnished to the Mortgage Indenture Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we are required to document our compliance with Mortgage Indenture provisions, we will provide the Mortgage Indenture trustee with written
statements of our officers or other persons that we select or pay. In some cases, we will be required to furnish opinions of counsel and certification of an engineer, accountant, appraiser or other expert (who in some cases must be independent). In
addition, the Mortgage Indenture requires that we give the Mortgage Indenture trustee, at least annually, a brief statement as to our compliance with the conditions and covenants under the Mortgage Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Concerning the Mortgage Indenture Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association) is the Mortgage Indenture trustee. We and our
affiliates conduct banking transactions with affiliates of the Mortgage Indenture trustee in the normal course of our business and may use the Mortgage Indenture trustee or its affiliates as trustee for various debt issues. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Indenture is
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, except to the extent the Trust Indenture Act is applicable and except to the extent the law of any jurisdiction where property subject to the Mortgage Indenture is
located mandatorily governs the perfection, priority or enforcement of the lien of the Mortgage Indenture with respect to that property. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains summaries of selected provisions of the indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the senior
unsecured debt securities (&#147;debt securities&#148; or &#147;senior debt securities&#148;) will be issued. These summaries are not complete. The indenture and the form of supplemental indenture, including the form of senior debt security,
applicable to the senior debt securities have been filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summaries
below, we have included references to section numbers of the indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. Capitalized terms used in the following summary have the meaning specified in the indenture unless otherwise defined below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the indenture described below. We are free to use other indentures or
documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The senior debt securities will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of DTC, as the Depository, or its nominee,
or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue senior debt
securities from time to time in one or more series under an Indenture, dated as of July&nbsp;1, 1999, as previously supplemented and to be supplemented by one or more supplemental indentures relating to the senior debt securities being offered by
this prospectus, all from us to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, which we collectively refer to as the Indenture. The Indenture does not contain any debt covenants or provisions that would afford holders of the senior
debt securities protection in the event of a highly leveraged transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The senior debt securities will be our unsecured obligations.
The Indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of senior debt securities that we may issue under the Indenture and does not limit the incurrence or issuance of other secured or unsecured debt by us. (See Section&nbsp;301 of the
Indenture) As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, there were no senior debt securities outstanding under the Indenture. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, there was approximately $7.55&nbsp;billion aggregate principal amount of our first mortgage bonds
outstanding under our Mortgage Indenture. The Mortgage Indenture constitutes, subject to specified exceptions, a first mortgage lien on substantially all of our properties used or to be used in or in connection with the business of generating,
purchasing, transmitting, distributing and/or selling electric energy (See &#147;Description of the First Mortgage Bonds&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
senior debt securities will rank as equal in right of payment to our other unsecured indebtedness, except for any indebtedness that, by its terms, is subordinate to the senior debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of senior debt securities, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus
supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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of the depository and the specific terms of the depository arrangements; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the rate or rates at which the senior debt securities of that series will bear interest or the method of
determining the rate or rates; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates on which the interest will be payable and the regular record dates for the interest payment dates;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the place or places where the principal of, premium, if any, and interest will be payable; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms, including mandatory redemption through a sinking fund or otherwise, redemption at our
option and redemption at the option of the holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">additional events of default if other than those set forth in the Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether the provisions of the Indenture relating to defeasance and covenant defeasance will be applicable to the
senior debt securities of that series, provided that the provisions will apply unless the covenants are expressly stated to be inapplicable to the senior debt securities of that series; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms of the senior debt securities of that series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;301 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless
the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of senior debt securities provides otherwise, we may from time to time, without the consent of the holders of that series of senior debt securities, reopen that series of senior debt
securities and issue additional senior debt securities with the same terms (including maturity and interest payment terms) as that series of senior debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Periodic Offering </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may offer senior
debt securities of any series in a periodic offering in which any or all of the specific terms of each security of the series may vary from other securities of that series, including with respect to rate or rates of interest on the securities, if
any, the stated maturity of each security, the redemption provisions, if any, and such other terms as may be permitted by the Indenture and determined by us from time to time as provided in the Indenture and described in the applicable prospectus
supplement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Discount Security </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A
senior debt security may provide that an amount less than the principal amount of the senior debt security would be due and payable if it were to be accelerated because of an event of default. Senior debt securities containing such a provision would
be offered and sold at a substantial discount below their principal amount. Special federal income tax, accounting and other considerations relating to those securities will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment of Senior Debt Securities; Transfers; Exchanges </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of senior debt securities says otherwise with respect to that series, we
will pay interest, if any, on each senior debt security payable on each interest payment date to the person in whose name the senior debt security is registered as of the close of business on the regular record date relating to that interest payment
date. We will pay interest payable at maturity to the person to whom principal is paid at maturity. If there has been a default in the payment of interest on any senior debt security, the defaulted interest may be paid to the holder of the senior
debt security as of the close of business on a date selected by the senior debt security trustee. The date selected must not be more than 15 days and not less </P>
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than 10 days prior to the date we propose for payment of the defaulted interest. Defaulted interest may also be paid in any other lawful manner permitted by requirements of any securities
exchange on which the senior debt security may be listed, if the Indenture trustee deems the manner of payment practicable. (See Section&nbsp;307 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of senior debt securities says otherwise with respect to that series, the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest at maturity will be payable upon presentation of the senior debt securities at the corporate trust office of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as our Paying Agent. We may change the place
of payment. We may appoint one or more additional paying agents and may remove any paying agent, all at our discretion. (See Section&nbsp;1002 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of senior debt securities says otherwise with respect to that series, the
transfer of senior debt securities may be registered, and senior debt securities may be exchanged for other senior debt securities of the same series and tranche, of authorized denominations and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount, at the
corporate trust office of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as security registrar. We may change the place for registration of transfer and exchange of senior debt securities, and we may designate one or more additional places for the
registration of transfer and exchange of senior debt securities, all at our discretion. (See Sections 305 and 1002 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of senior debt securities says otherwise with respect to that series, no
fee for service will be charged for any transfer or exchange of the senior debt securities, but we may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or
exchange of the senior debt securities. We are not required to execute or to provide for the registration of transfer or exchange of (1)&nbsp;any senior debt security during a period of 15 days prior to giving any notice of redemption or
(2)&nbsp;any senior debt security selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any senior debt security being redeemed in part. (See Section&nbsp;305 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Redemption </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prospectus supplement
that describes a series of senior debt securities will set forth any terms for the optional or mandatory redemption of that particular series. Unless the prospectus supplement says that senior debt securities are redeemable at the option of a
holder, senior debt securities that are redeemable will be redeemable only at our option upon notice by mail at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. If fewer than all the senior debt securities of a series are to be redeemed, the
particular senior debt securities to be redeemed will be selected by the trustee by the method provided for that series or, if no method is provided, substantially pro rata, by lot or by any other method as the trustee considers fair and appropriate
and which complies with the requirement of the principal national securities exchange, if any, on which the senior debt securities are listed. If senior debt securities of a series or tranche have different terms and different maturities, we may
select the particular senior debt securities to be redeemed. (See Sections 1103 and 1104 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If redemption is at our
option, the notice of redemption may state that the redemption will be conditional upon receipt by the paying agent or agents, on or prior to the date fixed for the redemption, of money sufficient to redeem all of the senior debt securities called
for redemption, including accrued interest, if any. If no money has been received, the notice will not be effective and we will not be required to redeem the senior debt securities. (See Section&nbsp;1104 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger or Sale </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Indenture provides that we will not consolidate with or merge with or into any other corporation, whether or not we are the surviving corporation, or sell, assign, transfer or lease all or substantially all of our
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properties and assets as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to any person or group of affiliated persons, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, unless: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">either we are the continuing person or the person, if other than us, formed by the consolidation or with which or
into which we are merged or the person, or group of affiliated persons, to which all or substantially all of our properties and assets as an entirety or substantially as an entirety are sold, assigned, transferred or leased is a corporation, or
constitute corporations, organized under the laws of the United States or any State of the United States or the District of Columbia and expressly assumes, by an indenture supplemental to the Indenture, executed and delivered to the Indenture
trustee in a form satisfactory to the Indenture trustee, all of our obligations under the senior debt securities issued under the Indenture and all of our obligations under the Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">immediately before and after giving effect to the transaction or series of transactions, no event of default, and
no default, has occurred and is continuing; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">we deliver to the Indenture trustee an officer&#146;s certificate and an opinion of counsel stating that the
consolidation, merger or transfer and the supplemental indenture comply with the Indenture. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Article Eight of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Events of Default </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following are
events of default under the Indenture with respect to senior debt securities of any series issued under the Indenture: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to pay interest on any senior debt security of that series when due and the failure continues for 30
days and the time for payment has not been extended or deferred; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on, any senior debt security of that series when due and
payable at maturity, and upon redemption but excluding any failure by us to deposit money in connection with any redemption at our option, and the time for payment has not been extended or deferred; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to observe or perform any other covenant, warranty or agreement contained in the senior debt
securities of that series or in the Indenture, other than a covenant, agreement or warranty included in the Indenture solely for the benefit of senior debt securities other than that series, and the failure continues for 60 days after we have
received written notice from the Indenture trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization relating to us; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to pay any installment of interest when due on any other series of senior debt securities issued
pursuant to the Indenture and the failure continues for 30 days, or our failure to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on any such other series of senior debt securities when due and payable at maturity, including upon redemption but excluding
any failure by us to deposit money in connection with any redemption at our option, and the time for payment of that interest or principal (or premium, if any) has not been extended or deferred; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other event of default with respect to senior debt securities of that series specified in the applicable
prospectus supplement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;501 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Remedies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of
Maturity</I></B><B>. </B>If an event of default with respect to senior debt securities of any series, other than due to events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, occurs and is continuing, the Indenture trustee or
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the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of that series, by notice in writing to us, and to the Indenture trustee if given by the
holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the senior debt securities of that series, may declare the unpaid principal of and accrued interest to the date of acceleration, or, if the senior debt securities are original issue discount
securities, the portion of that principal as may be specified in the terms of the Indenture, on all the outstanding senior debt securities of that series to be due and payable immediately and, upon any such declaration, the senior debt securities of
that series, or specified principal amount, will become immediately due and payable. (See Section&nbsp;502 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an event
of default occurs due to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, all unpaid principal of and accrued interest on the outstanding senior debt securities of all series will become immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on
the part of the Indenture trustee or any holder of any senior debt security. (See Section&nbsp;502 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of a
majority of the principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of that series, upon the conditions provided in the Indenture, may rescind an acceleration and its consequences. (See Section&nbsp;502 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct Proceedings. </I></B>The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of any
series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Indenture trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Indenture trustee, with respect to the senior debt
securities of that series; provided that (1)&nbsp;the direction is not in conflict with any law or the Indenture; (2)&nbsp;the Indenture trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Indenture trustee that is not inconsistent with the
direction; and (3)&nbsp;subject to its duties under the Trust Indenture Act, the Indenture trustee need not take any action that might involve the Indenture trustee in personal liability or might be unduly prejudicial to the holders not joining in
the action. (See Section&nbsp;512 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Limitation on Rights to Institute Proceedings. </I></B>No holder of the senior
debt securities of any series will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or a trustee, or for any other remedy under the Indenture, unless: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holder has previously given to the Indenture trustee written notice of a continuing event of default with
respect to the senior debt securities of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of that
series have made written request to the Indenture trustee, and the holder or holders have offered to the Indenture trustee reasonable indemnity, to institute the proceeding as trustee; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Indenture trustee has failed to institute the proceeding, and has not received from the holders of a majority
in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of that series a direction inconsistent with the request, within 60 days after the notice, request and offer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;507 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>No Impairment of Right to Receive Payment. </I></B>Notwithstanding any other provision of the Indenture, the holder of any senior debt
security will have the absolute and unconditional right to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on that senior debt security when due, and to institute suit for enforcement of that payment. This right may not be
impaired without the consent of the holder. (See Section&nbsp;508 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default. </I></B>The Indenture
provides that the Indenture trustee must, within 30 days after the occurrence of any default or event of default with respect to senior debt securities of any series issued under the Indenture, give the holders of senior debt securities of that
series notice of all uncured defaults or events of </P>
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default known to it (the term &#147;default&#148; includes any event that after notice or passage of time or both would be an event of default); provided, however, that, except in the case of an
event of default or a default in payment on any senior debt securities of any series, the Indenture trustee will be protected in withholding the notice if and so long as the board of directors, the executive committee or directors or responsible
officers of the Indenture trustee in good faith determine that the withholding of the notice is in the interest of the holders of senior debt securities of the affected series. (See Section&nbsp;602 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Indemnification of Trustee. </I></B>Subject to the provisions of the Indenture relating to the duties of the Indenture trustee if an
event of default occurs and is continuing, the Indenture trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders, unless the holders have offered to the
Indenture trustee reasonable indemnity. (See Section&nbsp;603 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Waiver. </I></B>The holders of not less than a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of any series may on behalf of the holders of all senior debt securities of that series waive any default or event of default with respect to that series, except a
default or event of default in the payment of the principal of, or premium, if any, or any interest, if any, on any senior debt securities of that series or in respect of a provision that under the Indenture cannot be modified or amended without the
consent of the holder of each outstanding senior debt securities of that series affected. (See Section&nbsp;513 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification of
Indenture </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We and the Indenture trustee may modify the Indenture, without notice to or the consent of any holders of senior debt
securities, with respect to specified matters, including: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to add one or more covenants or other provisions for the benefit of holders of senior debt securities of one or
more series or to surrender any of our rights or powers under the Indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency or to correct or supplement any provision that may be inconsistent
with any other provision of the Indenture; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to make any change that does not materially adversely affect the interests of any holder of senior debt
securities of any series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust Indenture Act is amended after the date of the original Indenture in such a way
as to require or permit changes to the Indenture, or the elimination of provisions that, at the date of the original Indenture or at any time subsequently were required by the Trust Indenture Act, the Indenture will be automatically amended to
conform to the amendment or to make the changes or elimination. The Indenture trustee will, at our request, enter into one or more supplemental indentures with us to evidence or effect the amendment. (See Section&nbsp;901 of the Indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, we, together with the Indenture trustee, may modify some of our rights and obligations and the rights of holders of the senior
debt securities with the consent of the holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding senior debt securities of each series affected thereby. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No amendment or modification may, without the consent of each holder of any outstanding senior debt security affected: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the stated maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any such
senior debt security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the principal amount of, or the rate of interest on, or any premium payable upon the redemption of, or
extend the time for payment of, any such senior debt security, or extend the time for payment of those amounts or reduce the amount of principal of an original issue discount security that would be due and payable upon declaration of acceleration of
the maturity of the senior debt security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the place of payment, or the coin or currency, for payment of principal of, or premium, if any, or
interest on any senior debt security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or with respect to any such senior debt
security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the percentage in principal amount of outstanding senior debt securities of any series necessary to modify
or amend the Indenture, or to waive compliance with specified provisions of the Indenture or defaults or events of default under the Indenture and their consequences; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the redemption provisions in a manner adverse to any such holder of senior debt securities of that series;
or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">modify any of the foregoing provisions or any of the provisions relating to the waiver of specified past defaults
or specified covenants except to increase the percentage of holders required to consent or waive or to provide that specified other provisions may not be modified or waived without the consent of each holder affected thereby. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Article Nine of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we use the term defeasance, we mean discharge from some or all of our obligations under the Indenture. If we deposit with the trustee
funds or U.S. government obligations the scheduled payments of principal and interest in respect of which is sufficient to make payments of principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the senior debt securities of a series or tranche thereof
on the dates those payments are due and payable, then, at our option, either of the following will occur: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">&#147;covenant defeasance,&#148; which means that we will no longer have any obligation to comply with the
restrictive covenants under the Indenture and any other restrictive covenants that apply to that series or tranche of the senior debt securities, and the related events of default will no longer apply to us; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">&#147;legal defeasance,&#148; which means that we will be discharged from our payment obligations, in addition to
the obligations referred to above, with respect to the senior debt securities of that series or tranche. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">So long as no
default or event of default with respect to the senior debt securities of any series has occurred and is continuing, we may affect either a legal defeasance or a covenant defeasance in respect of senior debt securities of that series or tranche by:
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">depositing with the Indenture trustee, under the terms of an irrevocable trust agreement, money or U.S.
government obligations or a combination sufficient to pay, when due, all remaining indebtedness on the senior debt securities of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">delivering to the Indenture trustee either an opinion of counsel or a ruling directed to the Indenture trustee
from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect, among other things, that the holders of the senior debt securities of that series will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of the deposit and termination of
obligations; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">complying with specified other requirements set forth in the Indenture. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;1304 of the Indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Evidence to be
Furnished to the Indenture Trustee </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture provides that we must periodically file statements with the Indenture trustee
regarding our compliance with all conditions and covenants of the Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;704 of the Indenture) </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., is the Indenture Trustee. We and our affiliates conduct banking transactions with the
Indenture trustee in the normal course of business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of laws principles,
except to the extent that the Trust Indenture Act is applicable. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each series of securities offered by this prospectus will be issued as
fully-registered global securities representing all or part of that series of securities. This means that we will not issue certificates for that series of securities to the holders. Instead, a global security representing that series of securities
will be deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC or its successor, as the depository. The global securities will be registered at the request of DTC in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., DTC&#146;s nominee, or such other name as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC will keep an electronic record of its participants (for example, your broker) whose clients have
purchased securities represented by a global security. Unless a global security is exchanged in whole or in part for a certificated security, a global security may not be transferred, except that DTC, its nominees and successors may transfer a
global security as a whole to one another. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Beneficial interests in global securities will be shown on, and transfers of interests will be
made only through, records maintained by DTC and its participants. The laws of some jurisdictions require that some purchasers take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. These laws may impair the ability to transfer beneficial
interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will make payments of principal, interest, if any, and premium, if any, to DTC or its nominee. We, the
applicable trustee and any paying agent will treat DTC or its nominee as the owner of the global security for all purposes, including any notices and voting. Accordingly, neither we nor any trustee nor any paying agent will have any direct
responsibility or liability to pay amounts due on a global security to owners of beneficial interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC is a
limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a &#147;banking organization&#148; within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a &#147;clearing corporation&#148; within the meaning
of the New York Uniform Commercial Code and a &#147;clearing agency&#148; registered pursuant to the provisions of Section&nbsp;17A of the Exchange Act. DTC holds securities that its participants, (&#147;direct participants&#148;) deposit with DTC.
DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among direct participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between direct participants&#146; accounts.
This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct participants include both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and
certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust&nbsp;&amp; Clearing Corporation (&#147;DTCC&#148;). DTCC is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing
Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT>
securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a direct participant either directly or indirectly (&#147;indirect participant&#148;). Direct participants
and indirect participants are referred to collectively as &#147;participants.&#148; The DTC Rules applicable to its participants are on file with the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases of global securities under the DTC system must be made by or through direct participants, which will receive a credit for the
securities on DTC&#146;s records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each security (&#147;beneficial owner&#148;), is in turn to be recorded on the direct and indirect participants&#146; records. Beneficial owners will not receive
written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the direct or indirect
participant through which the beneficial owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the global securities are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of direct and indirect participants acting on behalf of
beneficial owners. Beneficial owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in the global securities, except in the event that use of the book-entry system for the global securities is discontinued. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To facilitate subsequent transfers, all securities deposited by direct participants with DTC
are registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of securities with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee do
not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual beneficial owners of the securities. DTC&#146;s records reflect only the identity of the direct participants to whose accounts such securities are credited, which may
or may not be the beneficial owners. The direct and indirect participants remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to direct participants, by direct participants to indirect participants and by direct
participants and indirect participants to beneficial owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a particular series of securities is redeemable at our option or at the option of the holder, redemption notices will be sent to DTC. If
less than all of the securities of a series are being redeemed, DTC&#146;s practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each direct participant in such series to be redeemed. Redemption proceeds and distributions on global
securities will be made to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. Upon DTC&#146;s receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from us, any trustee or any paying agent,
DTC&#146;s practice is to credit direct participants&#146; accounts in accordance with the holdings information shown on DTC&#146;s records on the payment date. Payments by participants to beneficial owners of securities will be governed by standing
instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in &#147;street name.&#148; Payments will be the responsibility of such participant and not of DTC nor its nominee,
any trustee, any paying agent or us, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements. Payment of redemption proceeds and distributions to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC is the
responsibility of us, the applicable trustee or the applicable paying agent, disbursement of such payments to direct participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the beneficial owners will be the
responsibility of direct and indirect participants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither DTC nor Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or any other DTC nominee will consent or vote
with respect to global securities unless authorized by a direct participant in accordance with DTC&#146;s procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an omnibus proxy to us as soon as possible after the record date. The omnibus proxy assigns
Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co.&#146;s consenting or voting rights to those direct participants to whose accounts the securities are credited on the record date as identified in a listing attached to the omnibus proxy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Global securities will be exchangeable for corresponding certificated securities registered in the name of persons other than DTC or its
nominee if (1)&nbsp;DTC (a) notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depository for any of the global securities or (b)&nbsp;at any time ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (2)&nbsp;an event of default
occurs and is continuing with respect to the applicable series of securities or (3)&nbsp;we execute and deliver to the applicable trustee an order that the global securities will be so exchangeable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC&#146;s book-entry system has been obtained from DTC, and we and any underwriters,
dealers or agents are not responsible for the accuracy of the information or for the performance by DTC of its obligations under the rules and procedures governing its operations or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any underwriters, dealers or agents of any securities may be direct participants of DTC. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may sell the securities offered under this prospectus through underwriters or dealers, through agents or directly to one or more
purchasers. The terms under which the securities are offered and the method of distribution will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the securities offered under this prospectus may be underwriters as
defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the resale of the offered securities by them may be treated as underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act. Any underwriters or agents will be identified and their compensation, including any underwriting discount or commission, will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus
supplement will also describe other terms of the offering, including the initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed to dealers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of the securities described in this prospectus may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price
or prices, which may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may determine the price or other terms of the securities offered under this prospectus by use of an electronic auction. We will describe in
the applicable prospectus supplement how any auction will be conducted to determine the price or any other terms of the securities, how potential investors may participate in the auction and, where applicable, the nature of the underwriters&#146;
obligations with respect to the auction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of securities will be a new issue of securities and will have no established trading
market. Any underwriters to whom securities are sold for public offering and sale may make a market in such securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. The
securities may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under agreements into which we may enter in connection with the
sale of the securities, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of the securities may be entitled to indemnification by us against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, legal opinions relating to the validity of the securities being offered by
this prospectus and certain other matters will be rendered by Faegre Drinker Biddle&nbsp;&amp; Reath LLP, counsel for our company. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus, certain other legal matters will be passed upon for us by
Jones Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriters, dealers or agents named in a prospectus supplement by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP,
New York, New York. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc4788681_12"></A>EXPERTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of Public Service Company of Colorado incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been audited by
Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report. Such financial statements are incorporated by reference in reliance upon the report of such firm, given their authority as experts in
accounting and auditing. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>790 South Buchanan Street </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amarillo, Texas 79101 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(303) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">571-7511</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may offer
and sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, together or separately, any combination of the securities listed above and described in this prospectus. We may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers
and/or agents, or directly to purchasers, on a continuous or delayed basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus describes the general terms that may apply to
the securities and the manner in which they may be offered. The specific terms of any securities to be offered, and the specific manner in which they may be offered, will be described in a supplement to this prospectus. This prospectus may not be
used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>You should
carefully consider the information set forth in &#147;<A HREF="#toc5788681_5">Risk Factors</A>&#148; on page 1, the applicable prospectus supplement and certain of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) before
making any decision to invest in any of the securities described in this prospectus. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the
SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The date of this prospectus is April&nbsp;18, 2024 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This document is called a &#147;prospectus&#148; and it provides you with a description of the general terms of the securities we may offer
and the manner in which such securities may be offered. Each time we sell securities under this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement containing specific information about the terms of the securities being offered. That prospectus
supplement may include a discussion of any risk factors or other special considerations that apply to those securities. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change the information in this prospectus. If there is any inconsistency
between the information in this prospectus and in the prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement. You should read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement together with the additional
information described under the caption &#147;Where You Can Find More Information.&#148; We may also prepare free writing prospectuses that describe particular securities. Any free writing prospectus should also be read in connection with this
prospectus and with the prospectus supplement referred to therein. For purposes of this prospectus, any reference to an applicable prospectus supplement may also refer to a free writing prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC using a shelf registration process. By using this process, we
may, from time to time, sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. We may offer any of the following securities: first mortgage bonds and senior unsecured debt securities. As permitted by SEC rules,
this prospectus does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement and the accompanying exhibits and schedules we filed with the SEC. You should read the registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules for
more information about us and our securities. The registration statement and the related exhibits and schedules can be read at the SEC&#146;s website at <I>www.sec.</I>gov. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement and the offering of the securities in certain jurisdictions may
be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement come should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. This prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement do not
constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offering or solicitation is not qualified to do so or
to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any
free writing prospectus that we prepare or authorize contain and incorporate by reference information that you should consider when making your investment decision. No one is authorized to provide you with information different from that which is
contained, or deemed to be contained, in this prospectus and applicable prospectus supplement. We are not making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this
prospectus or the documents incorporated by reference is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this prospectus to &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148;
&#147;our,&#148; and &#147;the Company,&#148; or similar terms, refer to Southwestern Public Service Company. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (&#147;Xcel Energy&#148;), and Xcel Energy&#146;s website address is
<I>www.xcelenergy.com</I>. We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that
file electronically with the SEC at <I>www.sec.gov</I>. Information on, or accessible through, the SEC&#146;s website or Xcel Energy&#146;s website is not part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc5788681_3"></A>INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The SEC allows us to &#147;incorporate by reference&#148; the information we file with it, 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 we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), from the date of this
prospectus until we sell all of the securities (other than, in each case, documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with SEC rules). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000009252124000006/sps-20231231.htm">Annual
 Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2023</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Our Current Reports on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000048/xel-20240228.htm">February&nbsp;29,
 2024</A> and <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290324000089/xel-20240411.htm">April 11, 2024</A>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will provide, without charge, to each person, including any beneficial owner of our securities to whom this prospectus is delivered, upon
written or oral request, a copy of any or all documents referred to above that have been incorporated by reference into this prospectus, excluding exhibits to those documents unless they are specifically incorporated by reference into those
documents. You may request these documents from: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attn: Corporate Secretary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Southwestern Public Service Company </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c/o Xcel Energy Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414
Nicollet Mall </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(612) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">330-5500</FONT> </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc5788681_4"></A>OUR COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We were incorporated in 1921 under the laws of the State of New Mexico. We are a utility engaged primarily in the generation, purchase,
transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in portions of Texas and New Mexico. At December&nbsp;31, 2023, we provided electric utility service to approximately 0.4&nbsp;million retail customers in Texas and New Mexico. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our principal executive offices are located at 790 South Buchanan Street, Amarillo, Texas 79101 and our telephone number is (303) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">571-7511.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc5788681_5"></A>RISK FACTORS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investing in our securities involves certain risks. You are urged to carefully read and consider the risk factors relating to an investment in
our securities described in our annual, quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider these
risks, as well as any other information that we include or incorporate by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement applicable to each type or series of securities we offer may contain a discussion of
additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities and the particular type of securities we are offering under that prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc5788681_6"></A>USE OF PROCEEDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise set forth in a prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by this
prospectus for general corporate purposes, including meeting our working capital requirements, funding capital expenditures and acquisitions, repaying short-term debt and refunding long-term debt at maturity or otherwise. Until the net proceeds from
the sale of the offered securities have been used, we may invest them temporarily in interest-bearing obligations. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc5788681_7"></A>DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains summaries of selected provisions of the mortgage indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the
first mortgage bonds (&#147;first mortgage bonds,&#148; &#147;mortgage securities,&#148; or &#147;mortgage bonds&#148;) will be issued. These summaries are not complete. The mortgage indenture and the form of supplemental indenture, including the
form of first mortgage bond, applicable to the first mortgage bonds have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summaries
below, we have included references to section numbers of the mortgage indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. Certain terms used but not defined in the following summary have the meaning specified in the mortgage indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the mortgage indenture described below. We are free to use other indentures
or documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The first mortgage bonds will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of The Depository Trust Company
(&#147;DTC&#148;), as depository (the &#147;Depository&#148;), or its nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption
&#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue the first mortgage bonds from time to time in one or more series under the Indenture dated as of August&nbsp;1, 2011, as
supplemented from time to time by supplemental indentures relating to the first mortgage bonds being offered by this prospectus (collectively, the &#147;mortgage indenture&#148;) between us and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as
successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the &#147;mortgage trustee&#148;). The mortgage indenture will govern the first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of mortgage securities that we may issue under the mortgage indenture is unlimited. The mortgage securities may be issued in series
up to the aggregate principal amount that may be authorized by us from time to time. Although the mortgage indenture does not limit the amount of mortgage securities that we may issue under it, we may only issue mortgage securities under the
mortgage indenture on the basis of property additions, retired mortgage securities or cash (as discussed below). See &#147;&#151;Issuance of Additional Mortgage Securities&#148; for more information about the limitations on the issuance of mortgage
securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of outstanding first mortgage bonds do not, and, unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular
series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, the holders of any first mortgage bonds offered by this prospectus will not, have the right to require us to repurchase the first mortgage bonds if we become involved in
a highly leveraged or change of control transaction. The mortgage indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change of control transactions. However, holders of first mortgage bonds would
have the security afforded as described below under the caption &#147;&#151;Security.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we offer to sell a particular series of
first mortgage bonds, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the title of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limit on the aggregate principal amount of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the currency or composite currency and denomination of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the price or prices (or method for determining price or prices) at which that series will be issued and, if an
index formula or other method is used, the method for determining amounts of principal and interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date of maturity of that series and the right, if any, to extend the maturity of that series, and the
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the dates (or method of determining such dates) when principal and interest are payable, and the record dates for
the payment of interest and the right, if any, to extend the interest payment periods and the duration of any such extension; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the rate or rates (which may be fixed or variable) at which that series will bear interest or the method of
calculating the rate or rates; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date or dates from which the interest will accrue; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the manner of paying principal or interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the place or places where principal and interest will be payable; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms, including mandatory redemption through a sinking fund or otherwise, redemption at our
option and redemption at the option of the holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether the first mortgage bonds of that series are to be issuable as registered first mortgage bonds, bearer
first mortgage bonds, or both; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether the first mortgage bonds of that series are to be represented in whole or in part by a first mortgage
bond in global form and, if so, the identity of the depository for any global first mortgage bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">if the first mortgage bonds of that series provide that payments of principal or interest may be made in a
currency other than that in which first mortgage bonds are denominated, the manner for determining those payments; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the denominations in which we will issue that series, if other than $1,000 and multiples of $1,000 in excess
thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the portion of principal payable upon acceleration of a first mortgage bond of that series where the amount of
principal due upon acceleration is less than the stated principal amount, or a &#147;discounted security&#148;; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether and upon what terms first mortgage bonds of that series may be defeased; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any events of default or restrictive covenants in addition to or in lieu of those set forth in the mortgage
indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms or provisions of that series of first mortgage bonds not inconsistent with the provisions of the
mortgage indenture, including any terms that may be required or advisable under U.S. laws or regulations, or advisable in connection with the marketing of the first mortgage bonds. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the applicable prospectus supplement provides otherwise, we may from time to time, without the consent of the holders of a series of
first mortgage bonds, reopen that series and issue additional first mortgage bonds with the same terms (except for the initial interest payment date, the price to public and the issue date) as such series of first mortgage bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect the first mortgage bonds of any series to be issued in whole or in part in the form of one or more global securities that will be
deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC as the Depository. See the information under &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. We will describe any additional or different terms of the depository arrangements in the applicable prospectus
supplement relating to a particular series of first mortgage bonds issued in the form of global securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">First mortgage bonds of any
series may be issued as registered first mortgage bonds or bearer first mortgage bonds, as specified in the terms of the series. Unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus supplement relating to </P>
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a particular series of first mortgage bonds, registered first mortgage bonds will be issued in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. One or more global first mortgage bonds
will be issued in a denomination or aggregate denominations equal to the aggregate principal amount of outstanding first mortgage bonds of the series to be represented by such global first mortgage bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registration of transfer of registered first mortgage bonds may be requested upon surrender of the first mortgage bonds at any of our agencies
maintained for the purpose and upon fulfillment of all other requirements of the security registrar. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">First mortgage bonds may be issued
under the mortgage indenture as discounted first mortgage bonds to be offered and sold at a substantial discount from the principal amount of those first mortgage bonds. Special U.S. federal income tax and other applicable considerations will be
described in the prospectus supplement relating to the discounted first mortgage bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If we ever issue bearer first mortgage bonds, the
applicable prospectus supplement will describe all of the specific terms and provisions of first mortgage bonds in bearer form, and the extent to which those special terms and provisions are different from the terms and provisions which are
described in this prospectus, which generally apply to first mortgage bonds in registered form, and will summarize provisions of the mortgage indenture that relate specifically to bearer first mortgage bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except as otherwise provided herein, when we use the term &#147;holder&#148; in this prospectus with respect to a registered first mortgage
bond, we mean the person in whose name such first mortgage bond is registered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment of First Mortgage Bonds; Transfers; Exchanges </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, we
will pay interest, if any, on each first mortgage bond payable on each interest payment date to the person in whose name the first mortgage bond is registered as of the close of business on the regular record date relating to that interest payment
date. We will pay interest payable at maturity (whether at stated maturity, upon redemption or otherwise) to the person to whom principal is paid at maturity. If we fail to pay interest on any first mortgage bond when due, we will pay the defaulted
interest to the holder of the first mortgage bond as of the close of business on a date selected by the mortgage trustee which is not more than 30 days and not less than 10 days prior to the date we propose for payment or in any other lawful manner
not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which the first mortgage bond may be listed, if the mortgage trustee deems the manner of payment practicable. (See Section&nbsp;307 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, we
will pay the principal of and premium, if any, and interest at maturity upon presentation of the first mortgage bonds at the corporate trust office of the mortgage trustee in New York, New York, as our paying agent. We may change the place of
payment on the first mortgage bonds. We may appoint one or more additional paying agents (including us) and may remove any paying agent, all at our discretion. (See Section&nbsp;602 of the mortgage indenture and Article One of the supplemental
indenture(s) relating to the first mortgage bonds) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage
bonds provides otherwise with respect to that series, you may register the transfer of first mortgage bonds, and exchange your first mortgage bonds for other first mortgage bonds of the same series and tranche, of authorized denominations and of
like tenor and aggregate principal amount, at the corporate trust office of the mortgage trustee in New York, New York, as security registrar. We may change the place for registration of transfer and exchange of first mortgage bonds, and we may
designate one or more additional places for the registration of transfer and exchange of first mortgage bonds, all at our discretion. (See Sections 305 and 602 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
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provides otherwise with respect to that series, no service charge will be made for any transfer or exchange of the first mortgage bonds, but we may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge imposed in
connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of the first mortgage bonds. We are not required to execute or to provide for the registration of transfer or exchange of (1)&nbsp;any first mortgage bonds during a period of 15 days prior to
giving any notice of redemption or (2)&nbsp;any first mortgage bonds selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any first mortgage bonds being redeemed in part. (See Section&nbsp;305 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Redemption </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prospectus supplement
that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds will set forth any terms for the optional or mandatory redemption of that particular series. Unless the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of first mortgage bonds
provides that such series of first mortgage bonds are redeemable at the option of a holder, the first mortgage bonds will be redeemable only at our option. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Sinking Fund Provisions </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While the
original mortgage indenture contains provisions for the maintenance of the mortgaged property, it does not contain any provisions for a maintenance or sinking fund and, except as the prospectus supplement may provide, there will be no provisions for
any maintenance or sinking funds for the first mortgage bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Security </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>General. </I></B>All mortgage securities now or hereafter issued under the mortgage indenture will be secured, equally and ratably, by
the lien of the mortgage indenture on substantially all of our properties (other than those excepted from the lien of the mortgage indenture as described below) used or intended to be used in or in connection with the business of generating,
purchasing, transmitting, distributing and/or selling electric energy and located in the State of Texas or the State of New Mexico, which lien constitutes, subject to specified exceptions, a first mortgage lien on such properties. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Lien of the Mortgage Indenture. </I></B>The mortgage indenture constitutes a first mortgage lien on the property described in the
mortgage indenture as subject to the lien of the mortgage indenture, except any property that has been disposed of or released from the lien of the mortgage indenture in accordance with the terms of the mortgage indenture, subject to no liens prior
to the lien of the mortgage indenture other than the permitted liens. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to recordation of appropriate supplements in the proper
offices, the mortgage indenture effectively subjects to the lien of the mortgage indenture property used or intended to be used in the electric utility business (other than excepted property) that we acquire after the date of the execution and
delivery of the mortgage indenture to the extent, and subject to the qualifications, described below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The properties subject to the lien
of the mortgage indenture, whether currently owned or subsequently acquired, are our properties used or intended to be used in or in connection with the electric utility business (whether or not this is the sole use of the properties). Properties
relating exclusively to our gas and steam businesses are not subject to the lien of the mortgage indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The lien of the mortgage
indenture is subject to permitted liens, which include: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">liens for taxes, assessments and other governmental charges </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">which are not delinquent or are being contested in good faith; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">which are delinquent and are not being contested in good faith if adequate security for the payment of such
taxes, assessments or other governmental charges is given to the mortgage trustee; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified workmen&#146;s, materialmen&#146;s and other similar liens, liens of employees for salaries or wages,
and other liens arising in the ordinary course of business for charges which are not delinquent or are being contested in good faith; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified judgment liens and attachments; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified easements, encumbrances, leases, reservations or other rights of others (including governmental
entities) in, on, over and/or across, and laws, regulations and restrictions affecting, and defects, irregularities, deficiencies, exceptions and limitations in title to, our property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified leasehold interests; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified landlords&#146; and other similar liens; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">liens to secure, or to serve in lieu of, surety, stay or appeal bonds; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified rights and interests of others that relate to common ownership or joint use of property and liens on
the interests of others in the property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-exclusive</FONT> rights and interests that we retain with respect
to property used or to be used in or in connection with both the electric utility business and any other businesses; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">liens existing on the date the mortgage indenture is executed, and renewals, extensions or replacements thereof;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">liens on after acquired property existing or placed on such property when acquired by us (including purchase
money liens, and renewals, extensions or replacements thereof); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">liens in connection with the issuance of pollution control revenue bonds; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Granting Clauses and Section&nbsp;101 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There are excepted from the lien of the mortgage indenture, among other things: </P>
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under the mortgage indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, documents, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">letter-of-credit</FONT></FONT> rights, letters of credit, contracts, leases and other agreements of any kind, contract rights, bills, notes and other instruments, revenues, earnings, accounts receivable, claims,
governmental and other licenses, permits, allowances and franchises, intellectual property rights and other intangible property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">automobiles, other vehicles, movable equipment, railcars, vessels and aircraft; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">goods, stock in trade, wares, merchandise and inventory held for sale or lease in the ordinary course of
business; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">materials, supplies and other personal property consumable in the operation of the mortgaged property;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">fuel, including nuclear fuel, whether or not consumable in the operation of the mortgaged property;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">furniture and furnishings; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">computers, machinery and telecommunication and other equipment used exclusively for corporate administrative or
clerical purposes; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">personal property if a security interest in such personal property cannot be perfected under the Uniform
Commercial Code; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">coal, lignite, ore, gas, oil and other minerals and mineral materials and timber, and rights and interests in any
such minerals, mineral materials or timber, whether or not the minerals, mineral materials or timber have been mined or extracted or otherwise separated from the land; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">electric energy and capacity, gas (natural or artificial), steam, water and other products that we generated,
produced, manufactured, purchased or otherwise acquired; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all property which is the subject of a lease agreement designating us as a lessee; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all proceeds of the foregoing; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all property not used by us in the electric utility business; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any of our property that is located outside of the States of Texas or New Mexico. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See &#147;Excepted Property&#148; in Granting Clauses of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without the consent of the holders, we and the mortgage trustee may enter into supplemental indentures in order to subject to the lien of the
mortgage indenture additional property, whether or not used or to be used in or in connection with the electric utility business (including property which would otherwise be excepted from the lien). (See Section&nbsp;1301 of the mortgage indenture)
Such additional property could include property that would otherwise be excepted from the lien of the mortgage indenture, such as equity interests owned by us in an entity engaged in the electric utility business or in activities that are related,
ancillary or complimentary to the electric utility business. Any such additional property would then constitute property additions (so long as it would otherwise qualify as &#147;property additions&#148; as described below) and be available as a
basis for the issuance of mortgage securities. See &#147;&#151;Issuance of Additional Mortgage Securities.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As discussed above, the
mortgage indenture subjects after-acquired property used or intended to be used in the electric utility business (other than excepted property) in the States of Texas or New Mexico to its lien. These provisions are limited in the case of
consolidation or merger (whether or not we are the surviving corporation) or transfer of the mortgaged property as, or substantially as, an entirety. In the event of consolidation or merger or the transfer of the mortgaged property as or
substantially as an entirety, the mortgage indenture will not be required to be a lien upon any of the properties then owned or subsequently acquired by the successor corporation except properties acquired from us in or as a result of the
consolidation, merger or transfer and improvements, extensions and additions to such properties and renewals, replacements and substitutions of or for any part or parts of such properties. (See Article Twelve of the mortgage indenture and
&#147;&#151;Consolidation, Merger, Etc.&#148; below) In addition, after-acquired property may be subject to liens existing or placed on the after-acquired property at the time of acquisition of the property, including, but not limited to, purchase
money liens. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The mortgage trustee has a lien, prior to the lien on behalf of the holders of mortgage securities, upon the mortgaged
property for the payment of its reasonable compensation and expenses and for indemnity against specified liabilities. (See Section&nbsp;1007 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Issuance of Additional Mortgage Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>General. </I></B>Except as described below, the aggregate principal amount of mortgage securities that we can issue under the mortgage
indenture is unlimited. (See Section&nbsp;301 of the mortgage indenture) We can issue mortgage securities of any series from time to time on the basis, and in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the sum, of: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">70% of the cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of property additions that do not constitute funded
property after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset property retirements. Property additions generally include any property that we own and is subject to the lien of the mortgage indenture except goodwill,
going concern value rights or intangible property (other than property additions consisting of any equity interests that we subject to the lien of the mortgage indenture by a supplemental indenture), or any property the cost of acquisition or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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construction of which is properly chargeable to one of our operating expense accounts. (See Section&nbsp;104 of the mortgage indenture) Funded property is generally property additions that have
been: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">made the basis of the authentication and delivery of mortgage securities, the release of mortgaged property or
cash withdrawals; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">used as the basis of a credit against, or otherwise in satisfaction of, any sinking, improvement, maintenance,
replacement or similar fund, provided that mortgage securities of the series or tranche to which the fund relates remain outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the aggregate principal amount of retired mortgage securities (which consist of mortgage securities no longer
outstanding under the mortgage indenture that have not been used for specified other purposes under the mortgage indenture and that have not been paid, redeemed or otherwise retired by the application of funded cash); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount of cash deposited with the mortgage trustee. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Article Four of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Net Earnings Test. </I></B>In general, we cannot issue any mortgage securities unless at that time our adjusted net earnings for 12
consecutive months within the preceding 18 months is at least twice the annual interest requirements on the sum of: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all mortgage securities at the time outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">new mortgage securities then being applied for; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all other indebtedness (with certain exceptions) secured by a lien prior to the lien of the mortgage indenture.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of calculating our interest requirements, any variable rate debt will be computed based on the rates in effect at the time
we make the interest requirements calculation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adjusted net earnings are calculated before, among other things, provisions for income
taxes; depreciation or amortization of property; interest and amortization of debt discount and expense; any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> charge to income or retained earnings; and any refund of revenues that we previously
collected or accrued subject to possible refund. In addition, profits or losses from the sale or other disposition of property (other than property held for the purpose of sale or lease in the ordinary course of business), or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> items of revenue, income or expense, are not included for purposes of calculating adjusted net earnings. (See Sections 103 and 401 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We do not have to satisfy the net earnings requirement if the additional mortgage securities to be issued will not have a stated interest rate
prior to maturity. In addition, we are not required to satisfy the net earnings requirement prior to the issuance of mortgage securities issued on the basis of retired mortgage securities as described above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For mortgage securities of a series subject to a periodic offering (such as a medium-term note program), the mortgage trustee will be entitled
to receive a certificate evidencing compliance with the net earnings requirements only once, at or prior to the time of the first authentication and delivery of the mortgage securities of the series. (See Article Four of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Release of Property </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless an event of
default under the mortgage indenture has occurred and is continuing, we may obtain the release from the lien of the mortgage indenture of any funded property, except for cash held by the mortgage </P>
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trustee, by delivering to the mortgage trustee cash equal to the cost of the property to be released (or, if less, the fair value to us of the property at the time it became funded property) less
the aggregate of: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the aggregate principal amount of obligations delivered to the mortgage trustee that are secured by purchase
money liens upon the property to be released; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of certified property additions not constituting funded property
after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset property retirements (except that the adjustments need not be made if the property additions were acquired or made within the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">90-day</FONT> period preceding the release); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount equal to 10/7ths of the principal amount of mortgage securities we would be entitled to issue on the
basis of retired securities (with our right to issue a corresponding principal amount of mortgage securities being waived); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount equal to 10/7ths of the principal amount of outstanding mortgage securities delivered to the mortgage
trustee (with the mortgage securities to be cancelled by the mortgage trustee); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">an amount of cash and/or the aggregate principal amount of obligations secured by purchase money liens upon the
property to be released, which in either case is evidenced to the mortgage trustee by a certificate of the trustee or other holder of a lien prior to the lien of the mortgage indenture to have been received by the trustee or other holder in
consideration for the release of the property or any part of the property from the lien, subject in either case to specified limitations on the aggregate credit which may be used; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any taxes and expenses incidental to any sale, exchange, dedication or other disposition of the property to be
released. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Property that is not funded property may generally be released from the lien of the mortgage indenture
without depositing any cash or property with the mortgage trustee as long as: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the aggregate amount of cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of all property additions that do not
constitute funded property (excluding the property to be released) after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset property retirements, is not less than zero; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the cost or fair value (whichever is less) of property to be released does not exceed the aggregate amount of the
cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of property additions acquired or made within the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">90-day</FONT> period preceding the release. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The mortgage indenture provides simplified procedures for the release of minor properties and property taken by eminent domain. Also, under
the mortgage indenture, we can dispose of obsolete property and grant or surrender specified rights without any release or consent by the mortgage trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If we continue to own any property released from the lien of the mortgage indenture, the mortgage indenture will not become a lien on any
improvement, extension, renewal, replacement or substitution of or for any part or parts of such property. (See Article Seven of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Withdrawal of Cash </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless an event of
default under the mortgage indenture has occurred and is continuing and subject to specified limitations, cash held by the mortgage trustee may: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">be withdrawn by us: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to the extent of the cost or fair value to us (whichever is less) of property additions not constituting funded
property, after specified deductions and additions, primarily including adjustments to offset retirements (except that the adjustments need not be made if the property additions were acquired or made within the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">90-day</FONT> period preceding the release); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in an amount equal to 10/7ths of the aggregate principal amount of mortgage securities that we would be entitled
to issue on the basis of retired securities (with the entitlement to the issuance being waived); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in an amount equal to 10/7ths of the aggregate principal amount of any outstanding mortgage securities delivered
to the mortgage trustee; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">upon our request, be applied to: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the purchase of mortgage securities (at prices not exceeding 10/7ths of the principal amount of the purchased
mortgage securities); or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the payment at stated maturity of any mortgage securities (or provision for the satisfaction and discharge of any
mortgage securities) or the redemption (or similar provision for redemption) of any mortgage securities that are redeemable (with any mortgage securities received by the mortgage trustee pursuant to these provisions being canceled by the mortgage
trustee); (see Section&nbsp;706 of the mortgage indenture) </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">provided, however, that we may withdraw cash deposited with the mortgage
trustee as the basis for the authentication and delivery of mortgage securities, only in an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of mortgage securities we would be entitled to issue on any basis (with the entitlement to the issuance being
waived by operation of the withdrawal), or we may, at our request, apply this cash to the purchase, redemption or payment of mortgage securities at prices not exceeding, in the aggregate, the principal amount of the mortgage securities. (See
Section&nbsp;404 of the mortgage indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Subordination to Certain Purchase Money Liens </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The mortgage trustee will at our request subordinate the lien of the mortgage indenture to any lien on after acquired property, existing or
placed on such property when acquired by us, including any purchase money lien, so long as such lien does not encumber funded property and certain other conditions are satisfied. (See Section&nbsp;710(a) of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, if any property is subject to such a lien and the instruments or agreements evidencing or governing such lien or the obligations
secured thereby prohibit the grant of other liens in such property without the consent of the holder of such obligations, then such property shall be excepted property, not subject to the lien of the mortgage indenture until such consent has been
obtained or such instrument or agreement has terminated. (See Section&nbsp;710(b) of the mortgage indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consolidation, Merger, Etc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may not consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or convey, otherwise transfer or lease the mortgaged property as or
substantially as an entirety to any person unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the transaction is on terms that will fully preserve in all material respects the lien and security of the
mortgage indenture and the rights and powers of the mortgage trustee and the holders of the mortgage securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the corporation formed by any consolidation or into which we are merged or the person that acquires by conveyance
or other transfer, or that leases, the mortgaged property as, or substantially as, an entirety is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America or any state or territory of the United States of America or the
District of Columbia, and that corporation assumes our obligations under the mortgage indenture; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in the case of a lease, the lease is made expressly subject to termination by us or by the mortgage trustee at
any time during the continuance of an event of default. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;1201 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">10 </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification of Mortgage Indenture </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without the consent of any holders of mortgage securities, we and the mortgage trustee may enter into one or more supplemental indentures for
any of the following purposes: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to evidence our successor and our successor&#146;s assumption of our covenants in the mortgage indenture and in
the mortgage securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to add one or more of our covenants or other provisions for the benefit of all holders of mortgage securities or
for the benefit of the holders of the mortgage securities of one or more specified series, or to surrender any right or power conferred upon us by the mortgage indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to correct or amplify the description of any property at any time subject to the lien of the mortgage indenture;
to better assure, convey and confirm to the mortgage trustee any property subject or required to be subjected to the lien of the mortgage indenture; or to subject to the lien of the mortgage indenture additional property (including property of
others), to specify any additional permitted liens with respect to the additional property and to modify the provisions in the mortgage indenture for dispositions of specified types of property without release in order to specify any additional
items with respect to the additional property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to change or eliminate any provision of the mortgage indenture or to add any new provision to the mortgage
indenture, provided that if the change, elimination or addition adversely affects the interests of the holders of the mortgage securities of any series or tranche in any material respect, the change, elimination or addition will become effective
with respect to the series or tranche only when no mortgage security of that series or tranche remains outstanding under the mortgage indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to establish the form or terms of the mortgage securities of any series or tranche as permitted by the mortgage
indenture; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to provide for the authentication and delivery of bearer securities and coupons representing interest, if any, on
the bearer securities and for the procedures for the registration, exchange and replacement of bearer securities and for the giving of notice to, and the solicitation of the vote or consent of, the holders, and for any and all other incidental
matters; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee or by a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-trustee</FONT> or separate trustee; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to establish procedures necessary to permit us to use a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-certificated</FONT>
system of registration for all, or any series or tranche of, the mortgage securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to change any place or places for payment, registration of transfer or exchange or where notices may be given;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to amend and restate the mortgage indenture, as originally executed and delivered and as subsequently amended, in
its entirety, but with such additions, deletions and other changes as shall not adversely affect the interests of the holders of the mortgage securities in any material respect; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision in the mortgage indenture that may be defective or
inconsistent with any other provision in the mortgage indenture or to make any other additions to, deletions from and other changes to the provisions of the mortgage indenture, so long as the additions, deletions and/or changes do not adversely
affect the interests of the holders of mortgage securities of any series or tranche in any material respect; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to modify, eliminate or add to the provisions of the mortgage indenture to the extent as shall be necessary to
effect qualification of the mortgage indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the &#147;Trust Indenture Act&#148;); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to supplement any provisions of the mortgage indenture to permit or facilitate the discharge of any series of the
mortgage securities, so long such action does not adversely affect the interests of the holders of the mortgage securities of such series or any other series in any material respect; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to comply with the rules or regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the mortgage
securities may be listed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;1301 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, if the Trust Indenture Act is amended after the date of the original mortgage indenture in such a way as to require changes to
the mortgage indenture or the incorporation into the mortgage indenture of additional provisions or so as to permit changes which are not adverse to us to, or the elimination of, provisions imposing restrictions on us or imposing obligations on us
that, at the date of the original mortgage indenture or at any subsequent time, were required by the Trust Indenture Act to be contained in the mortgage indenture, the mortgage indenture will be deemed to have been amended so as to conform to the
amendment or to effect the changes or elimination, and we and the mortgage trustee may, without the consent of any holders, enter into one or more supplemental indentures to evidence or effect the amendment. (See Section&nbsp;1301 of the mortgage
indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except as provided above, the consent of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the mortgage
securities of all series then outstanding, considered as one class, is required for the purpose of adding any provisions to, or changing in any manner, or eliminating any of the provisions of, the mortgage indenture pursuant to one or more
supplemental indentures. However, if less than all of the series of the mortgage securities outstanding are directly affected by a proposed supplemental indenture, then the consent only of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of
the outstanding mortgage securities of all of these series that are directly affected, considered as one class, will be required. If the mortgage securities of any series have been issued in more than one tranche and if the proposed supplemental
indenture directly affects the rights of the holders of one or more, but less than all, of the tranches, then the consent only of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding mortgage securities of all of these tranches
that are directly affected, considered as one class, will be required. Notwithstanding the above, no such amendment or modification may: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the stated maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any mortgage
security, or reduce the principal amount of any mortgage security or the rate of interest on any mortgage security (or the amount of any installment of interest on any mortgage security), or change the method of calculating the rate, or reduce any
premium payable upon the redemption of any mortgage security, or reduce the amount of the principal of any discount security that would be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of maturity, or change the coin or currency (or other
property) in which any mortgage security or any premium or the interest on any mortgage security is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or after the stated maturity of any mortgage security (or, in
the case of redemption, on or after the date fixed for redemption) without, in any such case, the consent of the holder of such mortgage security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">permit the creation of any lien not otherwise permitted by the mortgage indenture ranking prior to the lien of
the mortgage indenture with respect to all or substantially all of the mortgaged property or terminate the lien of the mortgage indenture on all or substantially all of the mortgaged property, or deprive the holders of the benefit of the lien of the
mortgage indenture, without, in any such case, the consent of the holders of all mortgage securities then outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the percentage of the principal amount of the outstanding mortgage securities of any series, or any
tranche, needed to consent to any supplemental indenture, any waiver of compliance with any provision of the mortgage indenture or of any default under the mortgage indenture and its consequences, or reduce the requirements for quorum or voting,
without, in any such case, the consent of the holder of each outstanding mortgage security of the series or tranche; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">modify specified provisions of the mortgage indenture relating to supplemental indentures, waivers of specified
covenants and waivers of past defaults with respect to the mortgage securities of any series, or any tranche of the mortgage securities, without the consent of the holder of each outstanding mortgage security of the series or tranche.
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A supplemental indenture that changes or eliminates any covenant or other provision of the mortgage
indenture that has expressly been included solely for the benefit of the holders of, or that is to remain in effect only so long as there will be outstanding, mortgage securities of one or more specified series, or one or more tranches of the
outstanding mortgage securities, or modifies the rights of the holders of mortgage securities of the series or tranches with respect to such covenant or other provision, will be deemed not to affect the rights under the mortgage indenture of the
holders of the mortgage securities of any other series or tranche. (See Section&nbsp;1302 of the mortgage indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Waiver </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of all mortgage securities of all affected series or tranches, considered as
one class, may waive our obligations to comply with specified covenants, including the covenants to maintain our corporate existence and properties, pay taxes and discharge liens, maintain insurance and make the recordings and filings as are
necessary to protect the security of the holders and the rights of the mortgage trustee and the covenant described above with respect to merger, consolidation or the transfer or lease of the mortgaged property as, or substantially as, an entirety,
provided that the waiver occurs before the time that compliance is required. (See Section&nbsp;609 of the mortgage indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Events of Default
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each of the following events will be an event of default under the mortgage indenture: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to pay interest on any mortgage security within 60 days after the same becomes due;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to pay principal of or premium, if any, on any mortgage security within 3 business days after
maturity; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our failure to perform, or our breach of, any covenant or warranty contained in the mortgage indenture (other
than a covenant or warranty a default in the performance of which or breach of which is dealt with elsewhere under this caption) for a period of 90 days after we have received a written notice from the mortgage trustee or the holders of at least 33%
in principal amount of outstanding mortgage securities, unless the mortgage trustee, or the mortgage trustee and the holders of a principal amount of mortgage securities not less than the principal amount of mortgage securities the holders of that
gave the notice, as the case may be, agree in writing to an extension of the period prior to its expiration. The mortgage trustee, or the mortgage trustee and the holders, as the case may be, will be deemed to have agreed to an extension of the
period if we have initiated corrective action within the period and we are diligently pursuing such corrective action; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events relating to reorganization, bankruptcy and insolvency or appointment of a receiver or trustee
for our property. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;901 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Remedies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity.
</I></B>If an event of default under the mortgage indenture occurs and is continuing, then the mortgage trustee or the holders of not less than 33% in principal amount of mortgage securities then outstanding may declare the principal amount (or if
the mortgage securities are discount securities, the portion of the principal amount of the discount securities as may be provided for pursuant to the terms of the mortgage indenture) of all of the mortgage securities then outstanding, together with
premium, if any, and accrued interest, if any, on the mortgage securities to be immediately due and payable. At any time after the declaration of acceleration of the mortgage securities then outstanding, but before the sale of any of the mortgaged
property and before a judgment or decree for payment of money has been obtained by the mortgage trustee, the event or events of default giving rise to </P>
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the declaration of acceleration will, without further act, be deemed to have been waived, and the declaration and its consequences will, without further act, be deemed to have been rescinded and
annulled, if: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">we have paid or deposited with the mortgage trustee a sum sufficient to pay: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all overdue interest, if any, on all mortgage securities then outstanding; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the principal of and premium, if any, on any mortgage securities then outstanding that have become due otherwise
than by the declaration of acceleration and interest on such amounts at the rate or rates prescribed in the mortgage securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to the extent that payment of such interest is provided for in the terms of the mortgage securities and is
lawful, interest upon overdue interest at the rate prescribed therefore in such mortgage securities; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all amounts due to the mortgage trustee; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other event or events of default under the mortgage indenture, other than the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> of the principal of the mortgage securities that has become due solely by the declaration of acceleration, has been cured or waived in accordance with the provisions of the mortgage indenture.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Sections 902 and 917 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Possession of Mortgaged Property. </I></B>Under certain circumstances and to the extent permitted by law, if an event of default occurs
and is continuing, the mortgage trustee may take possession of, and hold, operate and manage, the mortgaged property or, with or without entry, sell the mortgaged property. If the mortgaged property is sold, whether by the mortgage trustee or
pursuant to judicial proceedings, the principal of the outstanding mortgage securities, if not previously due, will become immediately due, together with premium, if any, and any accrued interest. (See Sections 903, 904 and 905 of the mortgage
indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct Proceedings. </I></B>If an event of default under the mortgage indenture occurs and is continuing, the
holders of a majority in principal amount of the mortgage securities then outstanding will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceedings for any remedy available to the mortgage trustee or exercising any trust or
power conferred on the mortgage trustee, provided that (1)&nbsp;the direction does not conflict with any rule of law or with the mortgage indenture, and could not involve the mortgage trustee in personal liability in circumstances where indemnity
would not, in the mortgage trustee&#146;s sole discretion, be adequate and (2)&nbsp;the mortgage trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the mortgage trustee that is not inconsistent with the direction. (See Section&nbsp;916 of the
mortgage indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Limitation on Right to Institute Proceedings. </I></B>No holder of any mortgage security may institute any
proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to the mortgage indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or for any other remedy under the mortgage indenture unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holder has previously given to the mortgage trustee written notice of a continuing event of default;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the mortgage securities then outstanding
have made written request to the mortgage trustee to institute proceedings in respect of the event of default and have offered the mortgage trustee reasonable indemnity against costs and liabilities to be incurred in complying with the request; and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">for 60 days after receipt of the notice, the mortgage trustee has failed to institute any such proceeding and no
direction inconsistent with the request has been given to the mortgage trustee during the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">60-day</FONT> period by the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the mortgage securities then outstanding.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Furthermore, no holder may institute any such action if and to the extent that the action would disturb or prejudice the rights of
other holders. (See Section&nbsp;911 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>No Impairment of Right to Receive Payment. </I></B>Notwithstanding that the right of a
holder to institute a proceeding with respect to the mortgage indenture is subject to specified conditions precedent, each holder of a mortgage security has the right, which is absolute and unconditional, to receive payment of the principal of and
premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the mortgage security when due and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment, and the rights may not be impaired without the consent of the holder. (See Section&nbsp;912 of the mortgage
indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default. </I></B>The mortgage trustee must give the holders notice of any default under the mortgage indenture
to the extent required by the Trust Indenture Act, unless the default has been cured or waived, except that the mortgage trustee does not have to give notice of a default of the character described in the third bullet under the caption
&#147;&#151;Events of Default&#148; until at least 75 days after the occurrence of such an event. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term &#147;default&#148; means any event that is, or after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become,
an event of default. (See Section&nbsp;1002 of the mortgage indenture) The Trust Indenture Act currently permits the mortgage trustee to withhold notices of default (except for specified payment defaults) if the mortgage trustee in good faith
determines the withholding of the notice to be in the interests of the holders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Indemnification of Trustee. </I></B>Before taking
specified actions to enforce the lien of the mortgage indenture and institute proceedings on the mortgage securities, the mortgage trustee may require adequate indemnity from the holders of the mortgage securities against costs, expenses and
liabilities to be incurred in connection with the enforcement of the lien. (See Sections 911 and 1001 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Remedies Limited by State Law. </I></B>The laws of the state or states in which the mortgaged property is located may limit or deny the
ability of the mortgage trustee or security holders to enforce certain rights and remedies provided in the mortgage indenture in accordance with its terms. (See Section&nbsp;914 of the mortgage indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defeasance </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any mortgage security or
securities, or any portion of the principal amount of the mortgage security or securities, will be deemed to have been paid for purposes of the mortgage indenture, and, at our election, our entire indebtedness in respect thereof will be deemed to
have been satisfied and discharged, if we have irrevocably deposited with the mortgage trustee or any paying agent (other than us), in trust: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">money (including funded cash not otherwise applied pursuant to the mortgage indenture); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">in the case of a deposit made prior to the maturity of the applicable mortgage securities, eligible obligations
(generally direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. government), which do not contain provisions permitting the redemption or other prepayment at the option of the issuer, the principal of and the interest on which when due, without any regard to
reinvestment of the eligible obligations, will provide moneys that, together with the money, if any, deposited with or held by the mortgage trustee or the paying agent; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a combination of the first two bullets, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">which will be sufficient to pay when due the principal of and premium, if any, and interest, if any, due and to become due on the mortgage security or
securities or portions of the mortgage security or securities. (See Section&nbsp;801 of the mortgage indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under current U.S.
federal income tax law, a defeasance described in the preceding paragraph would be treated as a taxable exchange of the mortgage securities defeased for a series of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT> debt instruments secured by the
assets in the defeasance trust. As a consequence, a holder might recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the holder&#146;s cost or other tax basis for the mortgage securities and the value of the new debt instruments deemed to have
been received in exchange. Holders should consult their own tax advisors as to the specific consequences to them of defeasance under the mortgage indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The mortgage trustee may resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to us. The mortgage trustee may be removed at any time by
act of the holders of a majority in principal amount of mortgage securities then outstanding delivered to the mortgage trustee and us. No resignation or removal of the mortgage trustee and no appointment of a successor mortgage trustee will become
effective until a successor mortgage trustee has accepted its appointment in accordance with the requirements of the mortgage indenture. So long as no event of default or event that, after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become an event of
default has occurred and is continuing, if we have delivered to the mortgage trustee a resolution of our Board of Directors appointing a successor mortgage trustee and the successor has accepted the appointment in accordance with the terms of the
mortgage indenture, the mortgage trustee will be deemed to have resigned and the successor will be deemed to have been appointed as mortgage trustee in accordance with the mortgage indenture. (See Section&nbsp;1010) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Evidence to be Furnished to the Mortgage Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When we are required to document our compliance with mortgage indenture provisions, we will provide the mortgage trustee with written
statements of our officers or other persons that we select or pay. In some cases, we will be required to furnish opinions of counsel and certification of an engineer, accountant, appraiser or other expert (who in some cases must be independent). In
addition, the mortgage indenture requires that we give the mortgage trustee, at least annually, a brief statement as to our compliance with the conditions and covenants under the mortgage indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The mortgage indenture and
the first mortgage bonds will be governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, except to the extent that the Trust Indenture Act shall be applicable and except to the extent that the law of any
jurisdiction where property subject to the mortgage indenture is located mandatorily governs the attachment, perfection, priority or enforcement of the lien of the mortgage indenture with respect to that property. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Concerning the Trustee </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Bank Trust
Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association) is the mortgage trustee. We and our affiliates maintain banking relationships with the mortgage trustee and its affiliates in the ordinary course of business. The
mortgage trustee, or its affiliates, also act as trustee for debt securities of some of our affiliates. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc5788681_8"></A>DESCRIPTION OF THE SENIOR UNSECURED DEBT SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description below contains summaries of selected provisions of the indenture, including supplemental indentures, under which the senior
unsecured debt securities, which we sometimes refer to as &#147;debt securities,&#148; will be issued. These summaries are not complete. The indenture and the form of supplemental indenture, including the form of senior unsecured debt security,
applicable to the debt securities have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read them for provisions that may be important to you. In the summaries below, we have included references to
section numbers of the indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. Certain terms used but not defined in the following summary have the meaning specified in the indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are not required to issue future issues of indebtedness under the indenture described below. We are free to use other indentures or
documentation, containing provisions different from those described in this prospectus, in connection with future issues of other indebtedness not issued under this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The senior unsecured debt securities will be represented either by global securities registered in the name of DTC as the Depository, or its
nominee, or by securities in certificated form issued to the registered owners, as set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. See the information under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>General </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may issue the debt securities
from time to time in one or more new series under the Indenture dated February&nbsp;1, 1999, as supplemented from time to time by supplemental indentures relating to the debt securities being offered by this prospectus (the &#147;indenture&#148;)
between us and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee (the &#147;trustee&#148;). The indenture will govern the debt securities offered by this prospectus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of debt securities that we may issue under the indenture is unlimited. The debt securities may be issued in series up to the
aggregate principal amount that may be authorized by us from time to time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of outstanding debt securities do not, and, unless
the prospectus supplement that describes a particular series of debt securities provides otherwise with respect to that series, the holders of any debt securities offered by this prospectus will not, have the right to require us to repurchase the
debt securities if we become involved in a highly leveraged or change of control transaction. The indenture does not have any provision that is designed specifically in response to highly leveraged or change of control transactions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt securities will be our senior unsecured obligations and will rank on a parity with our other existing and future unsecured and
unsubordinated indebtedness. Our secured debt will have a prior claim on the assets pledged to secure such debt and, therefore, our debt securities will be effectively subordinated to all of our current and future secured debt, including our first
mortgage bonds to the extent of the value of the properties securing such secured debt. As of December&nbsp;31, 2023, we had $3.00&nbsp;billion of secured debt outstanding. When we offer to sell a particular series of debt securities, we will
describe the specific terms of that series in a prospectus supplement relating to that series, including the following terms: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any limit on the aggregate principal amount of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the currency or composite currency and denomination of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the price or prices (or method for determining price or prices) at which that series will be issued and, if an
index formula or other method is used, the method for determining amounts of principal or interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the date of maturity of that series; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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the payment of interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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calculating the rate or rates; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any redemption terms, including mandatory redemption through a sinking fund or otherwise, redemption at our
option and redemption at the option of the holder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether the debt securities of that series are to be issuable as registered debt securities, bearer debt
securities, or both; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether the debt securities of that series are to be represented in whole or in part by a debt security in global
form and, if so, the identity of the depository for any global debt security; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any tax indemnity provisions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">if the debt securities of that series provide that payments of principal or interest may be made in a currency
other than that in which debt securities are denominated, the manner for determining those payments; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the denominations in which we will issue that series, if other than $1,000 and multiples of $1,000 in excess
thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the portion of principal payable upon acceleration of a debt security of that series where the amount of
principal due upon acceleration is less than the stated principal amount, or a &#147;discounted security&#148;; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">whether and upon what terms debt securities of that series may be defeased; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any events of default or restrictive covenants in addition to or in lieu of those set forth in the indenture; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other terms or provisions of that series of debt securities not inconsistent with the provisions of the
indenture, including any terms that may be required or advisable under U.S. laws or regulations, or advisable in connection with the marketing of the debt securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the applicable prospectus supplement provides otherwise, we may from time to time, without the consent of the holders of that series of
debt securities, reopen such series and issue additional debt securities with the same terms (except for the initial interest payment date, the price to public and the issue date) as such series of debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We expect the debt securities of any series to be issued in whole or in part in the form of one or more global securities that will be
deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC as the Depository. Global securities may be issued in registered, bearer or uncertificated form and in either temporary or permanent form. Until it is exchanged in whole or in part for debt securities in
definitive form, a global security may not be transferred except as a whole by the Depository to a nominee or a successor depository. (Section 2.12 of the indenture) See the information under &#147;Book-Entry System&#148; in this prospectus. We will
describe any additional or different terms of the depository arrangements in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of debt securities issued in the form of global securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Debt securities of any series may be issued as registered debt securities, bearer debt securities or uncertificated debt securities, as
specified in the terms of the series. Unless otherwise indicated in the prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of debt securities, registered debt securities will be issued in </P>
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denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. One or more global debt securities will be issued in a denomination or aggregate denominations equal to the aggregate principal amount of
outstanding debt securities of the series to be represented by such global debt security or debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registration of transfer of
registered debt securities may be requested upon surrender of the debt securities at any of our agencies maintained for the purpose and upon fulfillment of all other requirements of the agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Debt securities may be issued under the indenture as discounted debt securities to be offered and sold at a substantial discount from the
principal amount of those debt securities. Special U.S. federal income tax and other applicable considerations will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to the discounted debt securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If we ever issue bearer debt securities, the applicable prospectus supplement will describe all of the specific terms and provisions of debt
securities in bearer form, and the extent to which those special terms and provisions are different from the terms and provisions which are described in this prospectus, which generally apply to debt securities in registered form, and will summarize
provisions of the indenture that relate specifically to bearer debt securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except as otherwise provided herein, when we use the term
&#147;holder&#148; in this prospectus with respect to a registered debt security, we mean the person in whose name such debt security is registered. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Certain Covenants </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt securities
will not be secured by any of our properties or assets and will represent senior unsecured debt. Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the indenture will not limit the amount of secured or unsecured debt that we may
issue. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the applicable prospectus supplement provides otherwise, the indenture will not contain any financial or other similar
restrictive covenants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Successor Obligor </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will not consolidate with or merge into, or transfer all or
substantially all of our assets to, any person, unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the person is organized under the laws of the United States or a state of the United States;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the person assumes by supplemental indenture all our obligations under the indenture, the debt securities and any
coupons; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">all required approvals of any regulatory body having jurisdiction over the transaction have been obtained;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">immediately after the transaction no default (as described below) exists; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">we deliver to the trustee an officer&#146;s certificate and an opinion of counsel stating that the consolidation,
merger, conveyance or transfer and the supplemental indenture comply with the indenture. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If these conditions are
satisfied, then the successor will be substituted for us, and thereafter all our obligations under the indenture, the debt securities and any coupons will terminate. (See Section&nbsp;5.01 of the indenture) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Exchange of Debt Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Registered debt securities may be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of registered debt securities of the same series in the
authorized denominations as may be requested upon surrender of the registered debt securities at an agency maintained by us for that purpose and upon fulfillment of all other requirements of the agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Payment and Paying Agents </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal,
interest and premium, if any, on debt securities issued in the form of global securities will be paid in the manner described below under the caption &#147;Book-Entry System.&#148; Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus
supplement, interest on debt securities that are in the form of certificated debt securities will be paid by check mailed to the holder at that person&#146;s address as it appears in the register for the debt securities maintained by the trustee.
Unless we indicate otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, the principal, interest at maturity and premium, if any, on debt securities in the form of certificated debt securities will be payable by check at the office of the trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Defaults and Remedies </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise
provided in the applicable prospectus supplement, the following constitute &#147;events of default&#148; under the indenture with respect to a series of debt securities: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in any payment of interest on any debt securities of that series when due and payable and the default
continues for a period of 60 days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment of the principal of any debt securities of that series when due and payable at maturity or
upon redemption, acceleration or otherwise; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the payment or satisfaction of any sinking fund obligation with respect to any debt securities of that
series and the default continues for a period of 60 days; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">default in the performance of any of our other agreements applicable to that series and the default continues for
90 days after the notice specified below; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of our company; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">any other event of default provided for in the series. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;6.01 of the indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A
default in the performance of any of our other agreements applicable to that series is not an event of default until the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the debt securities of the series notify us of the default in the
manner specified in the indenture and we do not cure the default within the time specified after receipt of the notice. If the holders notify us of a default, they must notify the trustee at the same time. (See Section&nbsp;6.01 of the indenture)
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Acceleration of Maturity. </I></B>If an event of default occurs and is continuing with respect to a series, either the trustee or
the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of outstanding debt securities of that series may declare the principal of and accrued interest on all debt securities of that series to be due and payable immediately. The holders of a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series may rescind an acceleration and its consequences if the rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree and if all existing events of default on that series have been cured
or waived except the nonpayment of amounts due solely because of the acceleration. (See Section&nbsp;6.02 of the indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Indemnification of Trustee. </I></B>The trustee generally will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the
indenture unless the trustee, upon a reasonable belief that exercising such rights or powers would expose it to any loss, liability or expense, receives indemnity satisfactory to it against such loss, liability or expense. (See Section&nbsp;7.01 of
the indenture) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct Proceedings. </I></B>The holders of a majority in principal amount of
a series of debt securities generally will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee, or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the trustee, relating to that
series. However, the trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the indenture or would expose the trustee to personal liability or be unduly prejudicial to holders not joining in such proceeding, and the trustee may take
any other action deemed proper by the trustee which is not provided for in such notice. (See Section&nbsp;6.05 of the indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Limitation on Rights to Institute Proceedings. </I></B>No holder of the debt securities of a series will have any right to pursue a
remedy under the indenture, unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holder has previously given the trustee written notice of a continuing event of default on that series;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series have made
written request, and the holder or holders have offered indemnity satisfactory to the trustee, to pursue the remedy; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the trustee has failed to comply with the request within 60 days after the request and offer; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">during such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">60-day</FONT> period, the holders of a majority in principal amount
of the outstanding debt securities of that series do not give the trustee any inconsistent directions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;6.06 of the
indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Notice of Default. </I></B>The trustee is required to give the holders notice of the occurrence of a default within 90
days of the default. Except in the case of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> on the debt securities, the trustee may withhold the notice if its committee of officers determines in good faith that it is in the interest of holders
to do so. (See Section&nbsp;7.04 of the indenture) We are required to deliver to the trustee each year a certificate as to whether or not we are in compliance with the conditions and covenants under the indenture. (See Section&nbsp;4.05 of the
indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Waiver. </I></B>The holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of a series of debt securities by
notice to the trustee may waive any default on that series, except a default in the payment of the principal, premium, if any, or interest on that series or in respect of a provision which under the indenture cannot be modified or amended without
the consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security of that series affected. (See Section&nbsp;6.04 of the indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
indenture does not have a cross-default provision. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, a default by us on any other debt (including any other series of debt securities issued under the indenture) would not
constitute an event of default. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Amendments and Waivers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we and the trustee may modify and amend the indenture and the debt
securities from time to time as described below. Depending upon the type of amendment, we may not need the consent or approval of any of the holders of the debt securities, or we may need either the consent or approval of the holders of a majority
in principal amount of all outstanding debt securities affected by the proposed amendment or the consent or approval of each holder affected by the proposed amendment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will not need the consent of any holder for the following types of amendments: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to cure any ambiguity, omission, defect or inconsistency; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to provide for assumption of our obligations under the indenture and the debt securities in the event of a merger
or consolidation requiring such assumption; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to provide that specific provisions of the indenture not apply to a series of debt securities not previously
issued; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to create a series and establish its terms; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to provide for a separate trustee for one or more series; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">to make any change that does not materially adversely affect the rights of any holder of debt securities.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Article 10 of the indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will need the consent of the holders of each outstanding debt security affected, if the proposed amendment would do any of the following:
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the amount of debt securities whose holders must consent to an amendment or waiver; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the interest rate or change the time for payment of interest; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the fixed maturity; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">reduce the principal of any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-discounted</FONT> security or reduce the amount
of principal of any discounted security that would be due on acceleration; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">change the currency in which principal or interest is payable; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">make any change that materially adversely affects the right to convert any security; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">with certain exceptions, modify the provisions of the indenture governing modifications of the indenture or
governing waiver of past defaults. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;10.02 of the indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amendments other than those described in the above two paragraphs will require the approval of the holders of a majority in principal amount
of the debt securities of all series affected voting as one class. A default on a series may be waived with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of that series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Legal Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Debt securities of a series may be defeased in accordance with their terms and, unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus
supplement, as described below. At any time, we may terminate as to a series of debt securities all of our obligations (except for specified obligations regarding the defeasance trust (as defined below) and obligations to register the transfer or
exchange of a debt security, to replace destroyed, lost or stolen debt securities and coupons and to maintain paying and other agencies for the debt securities) with respect to the debt securities of that series and any related coupons and the
indenture, which we refer to as &#147;legal defeasance.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At any time, we may terminate as to a series of debt securities our
obligations under any restrictive covenants which may be applicable to that particular series, which we refer to as &#147;covenant defeasance.&#148; We may exercise our legal defeasance option notwithstanding our prior exercise of our covenant
defeasance option. If we exercise our legal defeasance option, a series may not be accelerated because of an event of default. If we exercise our covenant defeasance option, a series may not be accelerated by reference to any restrictive covenant
which may be applicable to a particular series so defeased under the terms of the series. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To exercise either defeasance option as to a
series, we must deposit in trust (the &#147;defeasance trust&#148;) with the trustee money or direct obligations of the United States of America that have the full faith and credit of the United States of America pledged for payment and that are not
callable at the issuer&#146;s option, or certificates representing an ownership interest in those obligations for the payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest on the debt securities of the series to redemption or maturity and must comply
with specified other conditions. In </P>
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particular, we must obtain an opinion of tax counsel that the defeasance will not result in recognition of any gain or loss to holders for federal income tax purposes. (See Article 8 of the
indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation or Removal of Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The trustee may resign at any time by notifying us in writing and specifying the day upon which the resignation is to take effect. The
resignation will not take effect, however, until a successor trustee has been appointed. (See Section&nbsp;7.07 of the indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities may remove the trustee at any time. (See Section&nbsp;7.07 of the indenture) We may remove the trustee if the trustee fails to comply with specific provisions of the Trust
Indenture Act or fails to comply with the capital and surplus requirements as set forth in its most recent published report of condition. (See Sections 7.07 and 7.09 of the indenture) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may also remove the trustee if one of the following occurs: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">a custodian or other public officer takes charge of the trustee or its property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the trustee becomes incapable of acting; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of our company occur. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;7.07 of the indenture) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Governing Law
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The indenture and the debt securities will be governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New
York. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Concerning the Trustee </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. is the trustee. We and our affiliates maintain banking relationships with the trustee and its affiliates in the ordinary course of business. The trustee, or its affiliates, also act as trustee for some of
our other debt securities as well as debt securities of some of our affiliates. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each series of securities offered by this prospectus will be issued as
fully-registered global securities representing all or part of that series of securities. This means that we will not issue certificates for that series of securities to the holders. Instead, a global security representing that series of securities
will be deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC or its successor, as the depository. The global securities will be registered at the request of DTC in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., DTC&#146;s nominee, or such other name as may be requested by an
authorized representative of DTC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC will keep an electronic record of its participants (for example, your broker) whose clients have
purchased securities represented by a global security. Unless a global security is exchanged in whole or in part for a certificated security, a global security may not be transferred, except that DTC, its nominees and successors may transfer a
global security as a whole to one another. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Beneficial interests in global securities will be shown on, and transfers of interests will be
made only through, records maintained by DTC and its participants. The laws of some jurisdictions require that some purchasers take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. These laws may impair the ability to transfer beneficial
interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will make payments of principal, interest, if any, and premium, if any, to DTC or its nominee. We, the
applicable trustee and any paying agent will treat DTC or its nominee as the owner of the global security for all purposes, including any notices and voting. Accordingly, neither we nor any trustee nor any paying agent will have any direct
responsibility or liability to pay amounts due on a global security to owners of beneficial interests in a global security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC is a
limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a &#147;banking organization&#148; within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a &#147;clearing corporation&#148; within the meaning
of the New York Uniform Commercial Code and a &#147;clearing agency&#148; registered pursuant to the provisions of Section&nbsp;17A of the Exchange Act. DTC holds securities that its participants (&#147;direct participants&#148;) deposit with DTC.
DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among direct participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between direct participants&#146; accounts.
This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct participants include both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and
certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust&nbsp;&amp; Clearing Corporation (&#147;DTCC&#148;). DTCC is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing
Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT>
securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a direct participant either directly or indirectly (&#147;indirect participant&#148;). Direct participants
and indirect participants are referred to collectively as &#147;participants.&#148; The DTC Rules applicable to its participants are on file with the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases of global securities under the DTC system must be made by or through direct participants, which will receive a credit for the
securities on DTC&#146;s records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each security (&#147;beneficial owner&#148;), is in turn to be recorded on the direct and indirect participants&#146; records. Beneficial owners will not receive
written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the direct or indirect
participant through which the beneficial owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the global securities are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of direct and indirect participants acting on behalf of
beneficial owners. Beneficial owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in the global securities, except in the event that use of the book-entry system for the global securities is discontinued. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To facilitate subsequent transfers, all securities deposited by direct participants with DTC
are registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of securities with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee do
not effect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual beneficial owners of the securities. DTC&#146;s records reflect only the identity of the direct participants to whose accounts such securities are credited, which may
or may not be the beneficial owners. The direct and indirect participants remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to direct participants, by direct participants to indirect participants and by direct
participants and indirect participants to beneficial owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a particular series of securities is redeemable at our option or at the option of the holder, redemption notices will be sent to DTC. If
less than all of the securities of a series are being redeemed, DTC&#146;s practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each direct participant in such series to be redeemed. Redemption proceeds and distributions on global
securities will be made to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. Upon DTC&#146;s receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from us, any trustee or any paying agent,
DTC&#146;s practice is to credit direct participants&#146; accounts in accordance with the holdings information shown on DTC&#146;s records on the payment date. Payments by participants to beneficial owners of securities will be governed by standing
instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in &#147;street name.&#148; Payments will be the responsibility of such participant and not of DTC nor its nominee,
any trustee, any paying agent or us, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements. Payment of redemption proceeds and distributions to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC is the
responsibility of us, the applicable trustee or the applicable paying agent, disbursement of such payments to direct participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the beneficial owners will be the
responsibility of direct and indirect participants. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither DTC nor Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or any other DTC nominee will consent or vote
with respect to global securities unless authorized by a direct participant in accordance with DTC&#146;s procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an omnibus proxy to us as soon as possible after the record date. The omnibus proxy assigns
Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co.&#146;s consenting or voting rights to those direct participants to whose accounts the securities are credited on the record date as identified in a listing attached to the omnibus proxy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Global securities will be exchangeable for corresponding certificated securities registered in the name of persons other than DTC or its
nominee if (1)&nbsp;DTC (a) notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depository for any of the global securities or (b)&nbsp;at any time ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, (2)&nbsp;an event of default
occurs and is continuing with respect to the applicable series of securities or (3)&nbsp;we execute and deliver to the applicable trustee an order that the global securities will be so exchangeable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC&#146;s book-entry system has been obtained from DTC, and we and any underwriters,
dealers or agents are not responsible for the accuracy of the information or for the performance by DTC of its obligations under the rules and procedures governing its operations or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any underwriters, dealers or agents of any securities may be direct participants of DTC. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may sell the securities offered under this prospectus through underwriters or dealers, through agents or directly to one or more
purchasers. The terms under which the securities are offered and the method of distribution will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the securities offered under this prospectus may be underwriters as
defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the resale of the offered securities by them may be treated as underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act. Any underwriters or agents will be identified and their compensation, including any underwriting discount or commission, will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus
supplement will also describe other terms of the offering, including the initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed to dealers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The distribution of the securities described in this prospectus may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price
or prices, which may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We may determine the price or other terms of the securities offered under this prospectus by use of an electronic auction. We will describe in
the applicable prospectus supplement how any auction will be conducted to determine the price or any other terms of the securities, how potential investors may participate in the auction and, where applicable, the nature of the underwriters&#146;
obligations with respect to the auction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of securities will be a new issue of securities and will have no established trading
market. Any underwriters to whom securities are sold for public offering and sale may make a market in such securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. The
securities may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under agreements into which we may enter in connection with the
sale of the securities, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of the securities may be entitled to indemnification by us against specified liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, legal opinions relating to the validity of the securities offered by this
prospectus will be rendered by Snell&nbsp;&amp; Wilmer, L.L.P., Albuquerque, New Mexico, Graves Dougherty Hearon&nbsp;&amp; Moody P.C., Austin, Texas, and Faegre Drinker Biddle&nbsp;&amp; Reath LLP, counsel for our company. Unless otherwise
indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, certain legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriters, dealers or agents named in such prospectus supplement by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, New York, New York. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="toc5788681_12"></A>EXPERTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The financial statements of Southwestern Public Service Company incorporated by reference in this prospectus have been audited by
Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report. Such financial statements are incorporated by reference in reliance upon the report of such firm, given their authority as experts in
accounting and auditing. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&#8201;14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, all of which will be paid by the registrants, in connection with the distribution of the
securities being registered. All amounts are estimated, except the SEC registration fee: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Blue Sky Fees</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accountants&#146; Fees and Expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Counsel&#146;s Fees and Expenses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trustees&#146; Fees and Expenses, including Counsel and Authentication Fees</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Rating Agencies&#146; Fees</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mortgage Registration</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miscellaneous</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">**&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Deferred in accordance with Rules 456(b) and 457(r) under the Securities Act. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">**</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Estimated expenses are not presently known. The foregoing sets forth the general categories of expenses (other
than underwriting discounts and commissions) that the registrants anticipate they will incur in connection with the offering of securities under the registration statement. An estimate of the aggregate expenses in connection with the issuance and
distribution of the securities being offered will be included in the applicable prospectus supplement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&#8201;15.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Xcel Energy Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;302A.521 of the Minnesota Business Corporation Act (the &#147;MBCA&#148;) requires indemnification of officers and directors of
domestic or foreign corporations under certain circumstances and subject to certain limitations. Pursuant to authorization contained in the registrant&#146;s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, the registrant&#146;s Bylaws, as amended
and restated, contain provisions for indemnification of its directors and officers consistent with the provisions of Section&nbsp;302A.521 of the MBCA. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The registrant has obtained insurance policies indemnifying it and its directors and officers against certain civil liabilities and related
expenses. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota Corporation) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;302A.521 of the MBCA requires indemnification of officers and directors of domestic or foreign corporations under certain
circumstances and subject to certain limitations. Pursuant to authorization contained in the registrant&#146;s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, Article 6 of the registrant&#146;s Amended and Restated Bylaws contains provisions for
indemnification of its directors and officers consistent with the provisions of Section&nbsp;302A.521 of the MBCA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The registrant has
obtained insurance policies indemnifying it and its directors and officers against certain civil liabilities and related expenses. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sections 180.0850 through 180.0859 of the Wisconsin Statutes require indemnification of officers and directors of domestic or foreign
corporations under certain circumstances and subject to certain limitations. Pursuant to authorization contained in the registrant&#146;s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, Article II, Section&nbsp;5 of the registrant&#146;s Amended and
Restated Bylaws contains provisions for indemnification of its directors and officers consistent with the provisions of Section&nbsp;180.0850 through 180.0859 of the Wisconsin Statutes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The registrant has obtained insurance policies indemnifying it and its directors and officers against certain civil liabilities and related
expenses. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Public Service Company of Colorado </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Title 7, Article 109 of the Colorado Business Corporation Act provides for indemnification of directors, officers, employees, fiduciaries and
agents of Colorado corporations such as the registrant, subject to certain limitations, and authorizes such corporations to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of such persons against any liability incurred in any such capacity or arising out
of their status as such. The registrant currently has such insurance in effect. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A resolution adopted at a special meeting of shareholders
of the registrant held in November 1943 provides: &#147;That each Director and Officer of the Company (or his legal representative) shall be indemnified by the Company against all claims, liabilities, expenses and costs imposed upon or reasonably
incurred by him in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, or the settlement or compromise of any such claim, liability, action, suit or proceeding (other than amounts paid to the Company itself), in which he may be involved by reason of his
being or having been such Director or Officer of the Company, except in relation to matters as to which he shall be finally adjudged in any such action, suit or proceeding to have been derelict in the performance of his duties as such Director or
Officer, provided, however, in respect to any such settlement or compromise that it shall have been determined, by a majority of the Directors of the Company not affected by self interest, that such settlement or compromise should be made, and that
such Director or Officer had not been derelict in the performance of his official duties; and provided further that the foregoing indemnity shall not extend to or cover any claims, liabilities, action, suit or proceeding under the Securities Act or
any costs or expenses in connection therewith unless the Director or Officer of the Company involved shall be finally adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to have been subject to no liability under said Act, or in case of settlement or
compromise, unless the Company shall have obtained an opinion of independent counsel to the effect that he is not liable under said Act. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other right or rights to which such
Director or Officer may be entitled as a matter of law.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Paragraph 7 of the registrant&#146;s Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation provides: &#147;A director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i)&nbsp;for any breach of the
director&#146;s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or to its shareholders, (ii)&nbsp;for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii)&nbsp;for a breach of Colorado Revised Statutes <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;7-108-403</FONT></FONT> or (iv)&nbsp;for any transaction from which the director directly or indirectly derived an improper personal benefit.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Paragraph 6 of the registrant&#146;s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation provides: &#147;The Corporation shall indemnify, to the
maximum extent permitted by law, any person who is or was a director, officer, agent, fiduciary or employee of the Corporation against any claim, liability or expense arising against or incurred by such person as a result of actions reasonably taken
by him at the direction of the Corporation. The Corporation further shall have the authority, to the maximum extent permitted by law and its Bylaws, to indemnify its directors, officers, agents, fiduciaries and employees against any claim, liability
or expense arising against or incurred by them in all other circumstances and to maintain insurance at the Corporation&#146;s expense providing for such indemnification (including insurance with respect to claims, liabilities and expenses for which
the Corporation does not have the power to indemnify such persons).&#148; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Article IV of the registrant&#146;s Amended and Restated Bylaws contains provisions for
indemnification of its directors and officers consistent with the provisions of Title 7, Article 109 of the Colorado Business Corporation Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Southwestern Public Service Company </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;53-11-4.1</FONT></FONT> of the New Mexico Business Corporation Act empowers a corporation to indemnify any officer or director against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements,
and reasonable expenses actually incurred by the person in connection with any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the person&#146;s conduct was unlawful. This section empowers a corporation to
maintain insurance or furnish similar protection, including, but not limited to, providing a trust fund, a letter of credit, or self-insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or who,
while a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee or agent of another foreign or domestic corporation or nonprofit corporation,
cooperative, partnership, joint venture, trust, other incorporated or unincorporated enterprise or employee benefit plan or trust, against any liability asserted against and incurred by the person in such capacity whether or not the corporation
would have the power to indemnify the person against such liability under the provisions of this section. The Registrant currently has such insurance in effect. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The indemnification authorized by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Section&nbsp;53-11-4.1</FONT></FONT> is
not exclusive of any other rights to which an officer or director may be entitled under the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, an agreement, a resolution of shareholders or directors or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Article Seventh of our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation provides that a director shall not be personally liable to the
registrant or to its shareholders for monetary damages for a breach of fiduciary duty as a director unless the director has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office in accordance with the New Mexico Business Corporation Act, and
the breach or failure to perform constitutes negligence, willful misconduct, or recklessness. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Article IV of the registrant&#146;s Amended
and Restated Bylaws requires us, to the fullest extent permitted by the New Mexico Business Corporation Act, to pay or reimburse expenses, liabilities, and losses incurred by an officer or director involved in any action, suit, or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that such person is or was serving as an officer or director of Southwestern Public Service Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The registrant&#146;s Amended and Restated Bylaws also require the registrant to pay or reimburse all covered expenses to an officer or
director promptly upon receipt of a written claim and, where the claimant seeks an advancement of expenses (including attorney&#146;s fees) incurred or to be incurred by an officer or director in connection with a proceeding. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>XCEL ENERGY INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000114036112038380/ex1_01.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement relating to senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities or junior subordinated debt securities (Exhibit 1.01 to
 Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;24, 2012 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-183536)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000114036112038380/ex1_02.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement relating to common stock (Exhibit 1.02 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated
August<U></U>&nbsp;24, 2012 (File no. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-183536)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Underwriting Agreement or Purchase Agreement for Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, Warrants, Rights, Purchase Contracts or Units.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000114036112026380/ex3_01.htm">Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Xcel Energy Inc. (Exhibit 3.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;16,
 2012 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290323000125/exhibit302-amendedbylaws.htm">Bylaws of Xcel Energy Inc., as amended and restated on August<U></U>&nbsp;23, 2023 (Exhibit 3.02 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;23, 2023 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000091205700054001/a2033453zex-4_01.htm">Indenture dated as of December<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2000 between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated December<U></U>&nbsp;
14, 2000 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000110465906040554/a06-13440_1ex4d01.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;3, dated as of June<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2006, between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;
6, 2006 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000114036111045428/ex4_01.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;6, dated as of September<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2011, between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated September<U></U>&nbsp;
12, 2011 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290315000044/holdcoexhibit401june2015.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;8, dated as of June<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2015, between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2015 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290316000175/exhibit401november2016.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;10, dated as of December<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2016, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated December<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2016 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290318000028/exhibit401june2018.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;11, dated as of June<U></U>&nbsp;
25, 2018, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;
25, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312519286898/d826622dex401.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;12, dated as of November<U></U>&nbsp;
7, 2019, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated November<U></U>&nbsp;
7, 2019 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312520094141/d908710dex401.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;13, dated as of April<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2020, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated April<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2020 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312521318038/d86664dex401.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;15, dated as of November<U></U>&nbsp;
3, 2021, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated November<U></U>&nbsp;
3, 2021 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>No.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312522143243/d341017dex401.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;16, dated as of May<U></U>&nbsp;
6, 2022, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
6, 2022 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312523202503/d512151dex401.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;17, dated as of August<U></U>&nbsp;
3, 2023, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;
3, 2023 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312524052751/d711439dex401.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;18, dated as of February<U></U>&nbsp;
29, 2024, by and between Xcel Energy Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company, N.A.), as Trustee. (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated February<U></U>&nbsp;
29, 2024 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000110465906038885/a06-12663_1ex4d04.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture for each series of senior debt securities. (Exhibit 4.04 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;1, 2006 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-134660)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex4a14.htm">Form of Junior Subordinated Indenture. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex4a15.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture for each series of junior subordinated debt securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000114036112038380/ex4_13.htm">Form of Subordinated Indenture (Exhibit 4.13 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;
24, 2012 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-183536)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000114036112038380/ex4_14.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture for each series of subordinated debt securities (Exhibit 4.14 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;24, 2012 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-183536)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000110465908002978/a08-2044_1ex4d03.htm">Replacement Capital Covenant, dated as of January<U></U>&nbsp;
16, 2008 (Exhibit 4.03 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated January<U></U>&nbsp;16, 2008 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Preferred Security.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Depositary Agreement.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5a.htm">Opinion of Amy L. Schneider as to the legality of the securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex23a2.htm">Consent of Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex25a1.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association to act as Trustee under the Senior Indenture. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of Trustee under the Junior Subordinated Indenture.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of Trustee under the Subordinated Indenture.</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Indicates incorporation by reference. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be filed by amendment or pursuant to a report to be filed pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, if applicable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be filed pursuant to Section&nbsp;305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000114036111003021/ex1a.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the first mortgage bonds (Exhibit 1(a) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated January<U></U>&nbsp;14, 2011 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-171732)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000114036111003021/ex1b.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the senior unsecured debt securities (Exhibit 1(b) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated January<U></U>&nbsp;14, 2011 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-171732)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(b)(1)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000091205700043903/a2026356zex-3_01.txt">Articles of Incorporation and Amendments of Northern Power Corporation (renamed Northern States Power Company on August<U></U>&nbsp;
21, 2000) (Exhibit 3.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-12G</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;5, 2000 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;000-31709)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(b)(2)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000112385219000004/nspmbylaws-amended012519.htm">Amended and Restated Bylaws of Northern States Power Company (as amended and restated January<U></U>&nbsp;
25, 2019) (Exhibit 3.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;000-31387)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(b)(3)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312518121135/d570355dex4b3.htm">Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture, dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 1988, from Northern States Power Company to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (as successor to Harris Trust and Savings Bank), as Trustee, providing for the issuance of First Mortgage Bonds (Exhibit 4(b)(3) to Registration Statement on
 Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated April<U></U>&nbsp;18, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-224333-04)).</FONT></FONT> </A></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(b)(4)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Indentures supplemental to the Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(b)(3) above:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; "><B>Dated as of</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Previous Filing: Form, Date and File No.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Exhibit</B><br><B>No.</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June&nbsp;1, 1995</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290318000009/xcelex411sti07011995.htm">Xcel Energy Inc. Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2017 <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03034)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">March&nbsp;1, 1998</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000007290318000009/xcelex412sti03011998.htm">Xcel Energy Inc. Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2017 <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03034)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2000</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000091205700043903/a2026356zex-4_51.txt">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-12G</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;
5, 2000 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(000-31709)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.51</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">July&nbsp;1, 2005</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000110465905032759/a05-12260_1ex4d01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated July<U></U>&nbsp;
14, 2005 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2006</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000110465906036653/a06-12391_1ex4d01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
18, 2006 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June&nbsp;1, 2007</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000110465907049639/a07-17244_1ex4d01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;
19, 2007 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">November&nbsp;1, 2009&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000110465909065290/a09-33141_1ex4d01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated November<U></U>&nbsp;
16, 2009 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2010</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000110465910043654/a10-15059_4ex4d01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;
14, 2010 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2012</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000114036112036441/ex4_01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;
13, 2012 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2014</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000112385214000008/nsp-mn8k5x13x2014exhibit401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;13, 2014 <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2015</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000112385215000012/nspmexhibit401aug2015.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;
11, 2015 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2016</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000112385216000023/nspmbonds-exhibit401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
31, 2016 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">September&nbsp;1, 2017</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000112385217000012/nspmbonds-exhibit401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated September<U></U>&nbsp;
13, 2017 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">September&nbsp;1, 2019</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000119312519241671/d787588dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated September<U></U>&nbsp;
10, 2019 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June&nbsp;8, 2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000119312520168576/d939094dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;
15, 2020 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">March&nbsp;1, 2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000119312521099568/d105536dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated March<U></U>&nbsp;
30, 2021 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2022</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000119312522144559/d317416dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
9, 2022 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2023</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000119312523138033/d133422dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
8, 2023 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">February&nbsp;1, 2024</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000119312524052411/d732009dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated February<U></U>&nbsp;
29, 2024 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-31387)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000114036111003021/ex4a3.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of first mortgage bonds under the Trust Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(b)(3) above, as supplemented
 (Exhibit 4(a)(3) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated January<U></U>&nbsp;14, 2011 (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-171732)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123852/000114036111003021/ex4a3.htm">Form of First Mortgage Bonds (included in the Form of Supplemental Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(b)(5) above).</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex4b7.htm">Form of Senior Indenture. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex4b8.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of senior unsecured debt securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5b.htm">Opinion of Amy L. Schneider regarding the validity of certain securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5b.htm">Consent of Amy L. Schneider (included in Exhibit 5(b)). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex23b2.htm">Consent of Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Power of Attorney (included on the Registrant&#146;s signature page to this Registration Statement).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex25b1.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor Trustee under the Trust Indenture relating to first mortgage bonds
 referenced in Exhibit 4(b)(3) above, as supplemented. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of Trustee under the Senior Indenture.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dexfilingfees.htm">Filing Fee Table </A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>No.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>Description</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000114036112031513/ex1_01.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the first mortgage bonds (Exhibit 1.01 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;28, 2012 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-182404)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000114036112031513/ex1_02.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the senior unsecured debt securities (Exhibit 1.02 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;28, 2012 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-182404)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000095013404000565/c81897s4exv3w01.htm">Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Northern States Power Company (Exhibit 3.01 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-4</FONT> dated January<U></U>&nbsp;21, 2004 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-112033)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000007290919000004/nspwbylaws-amended012519.htm">Amended and Restated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-Laws</FONT> of Northern States Power Company (as amended and restated on January
<U></U>&nbsp;25, 2019) (Exhibit 3.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312518121135/d570355dex4c3.htm">Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture, dated March<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 1991, between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to First Wisconsin Trust Company), as Trustee, providing for the issuance of First Mortgage Bonds (Exhibit 4(c)(3) to Registration Statement on
 Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated April<U></U>&nbsp;18, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-224333-03).</FONT></FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000110465908057771/a08-23108_1ex4d01.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of September<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2008 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated September<U></U>&nbsp;
3, 2008 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000114036112043337/ex4_01.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of October<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2012 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;
10, 2012 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000007290914000008/exhibit401.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of June<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2014 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;
23, 2014 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000007290917000016/nspwexhibit401nov2017.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of November<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2017 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated December<U></U>&nbsp;
4, 2017 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000007290918000016/nspwexhibit401sept2018.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of September<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2018 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated September<U></U>&nbsp;
12, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000119312520151253/d933074dex401.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of May<U></U>&nbsp;
18, 2020 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
26, 2020 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000119312521219640/d62339dex401.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture, dated as of July<U></U>&nbsp;
19, 2021 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association) as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated July<U></U>&nbsp;
20, 2021 (Fil No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000119312522194958/d377246dex401.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture, dated as of July<U></U>&nbsp;
15, 2022 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated July<U></U>&nbsp;15, 2022 (Fil No.<U></U><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000119312523140719/d420640dex401.htm">Supplemental Trust Indenture, dated as of May<U></U>&nbsp;
10, 2023 between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;10, 2023 (Fil No.<U></U><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>No.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000110465908041720/a08-16829_1ex4da7.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of first mortgage bonds under the Trust Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(c)(3) above,
 as supplemented (Exhibit 4(a)(7) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;24, 2008 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-151868)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000110465908041720/a08-16829_1ex4da7.htm">Form of First Mortgage Bonds (included in the Form of Supplemental Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(c)(13) above).</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000091205700042996/a2026586zex-4_01.txt">Trust Indenture, dated September<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2000, between Northern States Power Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Firstar Bank, N.A.) as Trustee, providing for the issuance of Senior Unsecured Debt Securities (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated September<U></U>&nbsp;25, 2000 (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">001-03140)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000110465908041720/a08-16829_1ex4db3.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of senior unsecured debt securities under the Trust Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(c)(15)
above, as supplemented (Exhibit 4(b)(3) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;24, 2008 (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-151868)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72909/000110465908041720/a08-16829_1ex4db3.htm">Form of Senior Unsecured Debt Securities (included in the Form of Supplemental Indenture in Exhibit 4(c)(16) above).</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5c.htm">Opinion of Foley&nbsp;&amp; Lardner LLP regarding the validity of certain securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5c.htm">Consent of Foley&nbsp;&amp; Lardner LLP (included in Exhibit 5(c)). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex23c2.htm">Consent of Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Power of Attorney (included on the Registrant&#146;s signature page to this Registration Statement).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex25c.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Successor Trustee under the Trust Indenture relating to first mortgage bonds referenced
 in Exhibit 4(c)(3) above and the Trust Indenture relating to the senior unsecured debt securities referenced in Exhibit 4(c)(15) above, each as supplemented. </A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>No.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>Description</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036110040114/ex1_a.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the first mortgage bonds (Exhibit 1(a) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;5, 2010 (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-169772)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036110040114/ex1_b.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the senior debt securities (Exhibit 1(b) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;5, 2010 (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-169772)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101817000015/pscarticles7-1x98.htm">Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation dated July<U></U>&nbsp;
15, 1998 (Exhibit 3.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> for the quarter ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2017 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03280)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101819000004/pscobylaws-amended0125191.htm">Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended and restated January<U></U>&nbsp;25, 2019) (Exhibit 3.02 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03280)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312518121135/d570355dex4d3.htm">Indenture, dated as of October<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 1993, between Public Service Company of Colorado and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York), as Trustee, providing for the issuance of first mortgage bonds (Exhibit 4(d)(3) to Registration
 Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated April<U></U>&nbsp;18, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-224333-02)).</FONT></FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Indentures supplemental to the Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(d)(3) above:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Previous Filing: Form, Date and File No.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Exhibit</B><br><B>No.</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2007</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000110465907062248/a07-21142_3ex4d01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August&nbsp;
14, 2007 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2008</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000110465908052266/a08-21163_1ex4d01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August&nbsp;
12, 2008 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2011</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036111040414/ex4_01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August&nbsp;9, 2011
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">September&nbsp;1,&nbsp;2012</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036112040028/ex4_01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> September&nbsp;11, 2012
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">March&nbsp;1, 2013</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036113013992/ex4_01.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated March&nbsp;26, 2013
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">March&nbsp;1, 2014</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101814000005/pscoexhibit401march2014.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated March&nbsp;
10, 2014 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2015</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101815000008/pscoexhibit401may2015.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May&nbsp;
12, 2015 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June&nbsp;1, 2016</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101816000025/pscoexhibit401june2016.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June&nbsp;
13, 2016 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June&nbsp;1, 2017</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101817000008/pscoexhibit401june2017.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June&nbsp;
19, 2017 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June&nbsp;1, 2018</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000008101818000009/pscoexhibit401june2018.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June&nbsp;
21, 2018 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">March&nbsp;1,&nbsp;2019</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312519072930/d712056dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated March&nbsp;
13, 2019 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2019</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312519219704/d789097dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August&nbsp;
13, 2019 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2020</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312520143597/d902869dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May&nbsp;15, 2020
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">February&nbsp;1, 2021</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312521062853/d94728dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated March&nbsp;1, 2021
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">May&nbsp;1, 2022</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312522152761/d344217dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May&nbsp;17, 2022
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">March&nbsp;1, 2023</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312523089177/d487843dex401.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated April&nbsp;3, 2023
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(001-03280)</FONT></A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April 1, 2024</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000119312524086858/d775433dex401.htm">Form 8-K dated April 4, 2024 (001-03280) </A></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(d)(5)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036110040114/ex4_a3.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of first mortgage bonds under the Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(d)(3) above (Exhibit 4(a)(3)
 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;10, 2010 (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-169772)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(d)(6)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036110040114/ex4_a3.htm">Form of First Mortgage Bonds (included in the Form of Supplemental Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(d)(5) above).</A></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(d)(7)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000104746999028282/0001047469-99-028282.txt">Indenture, dated July<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 1999, between Public Service Company of Colorado and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (as successor to The Bank of New York), as Trustee, providing for the issuance of Senior Debt Securities (Exhibit 4.1 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated July<U></U>&nbsp;13, 1999 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03280)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(d)(8)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036110040114/ex4_b3.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of senior debt securities under the Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(d)(7) above (Exhibit 4(b)(3)
 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;10, 2010 (No. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-169772)).</FONT></A></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<p style="margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:0em; page-break-before:always"> </p>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*4(d)(9)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/81018/000114036110040114/ex4_b3.htm">Form of Senior Debt Securities (included in the Form of Supplemental Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(d)(8) above).</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5(d)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5d.htm">Opinion of Faegre Drinker Biddle&nbsp;&amp; Reath LLP regarding the validity of securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">23(d)(1)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5d.htm">Consent of Faegre Drinker Biddle&nbsp;&amp; Reath LLP (included in Exhibit 5(d)). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">23(d)(2)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex23d2.htm">Consent of Deloitte&nbsp;&amp; Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">24(d)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Power of Attorney (included on the Registrant&#146;s signature page to this Registration Statement).</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">25(d)(1)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex25d1.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Successor Trustee under the Indenture relating to first mortgage bonds referenced
 in Exhibit 4(d)(3) above. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">25(d)(2)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex25d2.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee under the Indenture relating to senior debt securities referenced in
 Exhibit 4(d)(7) above. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">107</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dexfilingfees.htm">Filing Fee Table </A></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Incorporated by reference. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Southwestern Public Service Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Exhibit</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>No.</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center"><B>Description</B></P></TD></TR>


<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">*1(e)(1)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000119312518121135/d570355dex1e1.htm">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the first mortgage bonds (Exhibit 1(e)(1) to Registration Statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated April<U></U>&nbsp;18, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-224333-01)).</FONT></FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">+1(e)(2)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Form of Underwriting Agreement with respect to the senior unsecured debt securities.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000009252117000016/exhibit3-sps.htm">Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation dated September<U></U>&nbsp;
30, 1997 (Exhibit 3.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> for the quarter ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2017 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000009252119000004/spsbylaws-amended012519.htm">Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended and restated January<U></U>&nbsp;25, 2019) (Exhibit 3.02 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000114036111040832/ex4_01.htm">Indenture dated as of August<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2011 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee, providing for the issuance of First Mortgage Bonds (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;10, 2011 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000114036111040832/ex4_02.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;1 dated as of August<U></U>&nbsp;
3, 2011 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;10,
 2011 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000009252114000011/exhibit402supplementalinde.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;3 dated as of June<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2014 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;9,
 2014 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000009252116000028/spsexhibit402aug2016.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;4 dated as of August<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2016 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;12,
 2016 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000009252117000012/spsexhibit402aug2017.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;5 dated as of August<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2017 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;9,
 2017 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000009252118000016/spsexhibit402oct2018.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;6 dated as of October<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2018 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated November<U></U>&nbsp;5,
 2018 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000119312519175400/d759305dex402.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;7 dated as of June<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2019 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;18,
 2019 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000119312520144737/d929849dex402.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;8 dated as of May<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2020 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
18, 2020 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000119312522163420/d334633dex402.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;9 dated as of May<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2022 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.02 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated May<U></U>&nbsp;
31, 2022 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000119312523216984/d513892dex401.htm">Supplemental Indenture No.<U></U>&nbsp;10 dated as of August<U></U>&nbsp;
21, 2023 between Southwestern Public Service Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank National Association), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated August<U></U>&nbsp;21,
 2023 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000114036111031177/ex4_05.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of first mortgage bonds under the Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(e)(3) above, as supplemented
 (Exhibit 4.05 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;3, 2011 (File
No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-174693)).</FONT></A></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000114036111031177/ex4_05.htm">Form of First Mortgage Bonds (included in the Form of Supplemental Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(e)(13) above).</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000114036111031177/ex4_04.htm">Indenture dated as of February<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 1999 between Southwestern Public Service Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (as successor to The Chase Manhattan Bank), as Trustee, providing for the issuance of Debt Securities (Exhibit 4.04 to Registration Statement on Form
 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> filed dated June<U></U>&nbsp;3, 2011 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-174693)).</FONT> </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/72903/000095013403015235/c80639exv4w04.htm">Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of October<U></U>&nbsp;1, 2003 to the indenture dated February<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 1999 by and between Southwestern Public Service Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (as successor to the Bank of New York, which succeeded JPMorgan Chase Bank as successor to The Chase Manhattan Bank), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.04
 to Xcel Energy, Inc. Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> for the quarter ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2003 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03034)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000110465906065000/a06-20621_2ex4d01.htm">Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of October<U></U>&nbsp;
1, 2006 between Southwestern Public Service Company and The Bank of New York (as successor to The Chase Manhattan Bank), as Trustee (Exhibit 4.01 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> dated October<U></U>&nbsp;5, 2006 (File No.<U></U><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;001-03789)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000114036111031177/ex4_06.htm">Form of Supplemental Indenture establishing a series of senior unsecured debt securities under the Indenture referenced in Exhibit 4(e)(15) above, as
 supplemented (Exhibit 4.06 to Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> dated June<U></U>&nbsp;3, 2011 (File No.<U></U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;333-174693)).</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92521/000114036111031177/ex4_06.htm">Form of Senior Unsecured Debt Securities (included in the Form of Supplemental Indenture in Exhibit 4(e)(18) above).</A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5e1.htm">Opinion of Faegre Drinker Biddle&nbsp;&amp; Reath LLP as to the legality of the securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5e2.htm">Opinion of Snell&nbsp;&amp; Wilmer, L.L.P. as to the legality of the securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5e3.htm">Opinion of Graves Dougherty Hearon&nbsp;&amp; Moody P.C. as to the legality of the securities. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5e1.htm">Consent of Faegre Drinker Biddle&nbsp;&amp; Reath LLP (included in Exhibit 5(e)(1)). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex5e2.htm">Consent of Snell&nbsp;&amp; Wilmer, L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5(e)(2)). </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex25e1.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee under the Indenture relating to First Mortgage Bonds referenced
 in Exhibit 4(e)(3) above. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d788681dex25e2.htm">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> Statement of Eligibility of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee under the Indenture relating to Senior Unsecured Debt Securities
 referenced in Exhibit 4(e)(15) above. </A></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">To be filed by amendment or pursuant to a report to be filed pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, if applicable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Each of the undersigned registrants hereby undertakes: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration
statement: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) To include any prospectus required by Section&nbsp;10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(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 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the &#147;Calculation of Filing Fee Tables&#148; or &#147;Calculation of
Registration Fee&#148; table, as applicable, in the effective registration statement; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(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; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>provided, however</I>, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (ii) and (iii)&nbsp;do not apply if the registration statement is on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(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 <I>bona fide</I> offering thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of
1933 to any purchaser: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) Each prospectus filed by the 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 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(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)&nbsp;for the purpose of providing the information required by Section&nbsp;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
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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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities
Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, each of the undersigned registrants undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the 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: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the
undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) Any free writing
prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the
undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iv) Any other
communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Each of the undersigned
registrants hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant&#146;s annual report pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) or Section&nbsp;15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan&#146;s annual report pursuant to Section&nbsp;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 <I>bona fide</I> offering thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and
controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the 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 the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the 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, the 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.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) 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)&nbsp;of Section&nbsp;310 of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the SEC under Section&nbsp;305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Xcel Energy Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> and has duly caused this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Minneapolis, and State of Minnesota, on April&nbsp;18, 2024. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Brian J. Van Abel</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, this registration statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Robert C. Frenzel</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Executive Officer)</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Brian J. Van Abel</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Financial Officer)</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Megan Burkhart</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Patricia L. Kampling</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Charles Pardee</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Christopher J. Policinski</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Brian J. Van Abel</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Minneapolis, State of
Minnesota, on April&nbsp;18, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B></B>(a Minnesota corporation)<B></B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each person whose signature appears below appoints Robert C. Frenzel and Brian J. Van Abel, or any of
them, the undersigned&#146;s true and lawful attorney with full power to sign in the undersigned&#146;s name in the capacity indicated below any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation), and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
generally to do all such things in the undersigned&#146;s name and behalf in the undersigned&#146;s capacity as an officer and/or director to enable Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation) to comply with the provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm his or her signature as it may be signed by the undersigned&#146;s said attorney. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the date indicated. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Robert C. Frenzel</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Executive Officer)</P></TD>
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Director</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Financial Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Melissa Ostrom</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Accounting Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Ryan J. Long</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Ryan J. Long</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">President and Director</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;18, 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Amanda J. Rome</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Amanda J. Rome</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, Interim General
Counsel and Director</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;18, 2024</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Minneapolis, State of
Minnesota, on April&nbsp;18, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a Wisconsin corporation)</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Brian J. Van Abel</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each person whose signature appears below appoints Robert C. Frenzel and Brian J. Van Abel, or any of
them, the undersigned&#146;s true and lawful attorney with full power to sign in the undersigned&#146;s name in the capacity indicated below any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation), and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
generally to do all such things in the undersigned&#146;s name and behalf in the undersigned&#146;s capacity as an officer and/or director to enable Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation) to comply with the provisions of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm his or her signature as it may be signed by the undersigned&#146;s said attorney. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Title</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Robert C. Frenzel</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Robert C. Frenzel</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Executive Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;18, 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Brian J. Van Abel</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Executive Vice President, Chief Financial&nbsp;Officer and
Director</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Financial Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;18, 2024</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Melissa Ostrom</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Melissa Ostrom</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Vice President, Controller</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Accounting Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Karl J. Hoesly</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Karl J. Hoesly</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">President and Director</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Amanda J. Rome</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Amanda J. Rome</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, Interim General
Counsel and Director</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;18, 2024</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Public Service Company of Colorado </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Minneapolis, State of
Minnesota, on April&nbsp;18, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Brian J. Van Abel</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each person whose signature appears below appoints Robert C. Frenzel and Brian J. Van Abel, or any of
them, the undersigned&#146;s true and lawful attorney with full power to sign in the undersigned&#146;s name in the capacity indicated below any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of Public Service Company of Colorado, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and generally to do all such
things in the undersigned&#146;s name and behalf in the undersigned&#146;s capacity as an officer and/or director to enable Public Service Company of Colorado to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all
requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm his or her signature as it may be signed by the undersigned&#146;s said attorney. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the date indicated. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Title</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date</B></P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Robert C. Frenzel</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Robert C. Frenzel</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Executive Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Brian J. Van Abel</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Executive Vice President, Chief Financial&nbsp;Officer and
Director</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Financial Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Melissa Ostrom</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Melissa Ostrom</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Vice President, Controller</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Accounting Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Robert S. Kenney</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Robert S. Kenney</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">President and Director</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Amanda J. Rome</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Amanda J. Rome</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, Interim General
Counsel and Director</P></TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Southwestern Public Service Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets
all the requirements for filing on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Minneapolis, State of
Minnesota, on April&nbsp;18, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Brian J. Van Abel</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each person whose signature appears below appoints Robert C. Frenzel and Brian J. Van Abel, or any of
them, the undersigned&#146;s true and lawful attorney with full power to sign in the undersigned&#146;s name in the capacity indicated below any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of Southwestern Public Service Company, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and generally to do all such
things in the undersigned&#146;s name and behalf in the undersigned&#146;s capacity as an officer and/or director to enable Southwestern Public Service Company to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all
requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm his or her signature as it may be signed by the undersigned&#146;s said attorney. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Robert C. Frenzel</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Robert C. Frenzel</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Executive Officer)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">/s/ Brian J. Van Abel</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Financial Officer)</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Principal Accounting Officer)</P></TD>
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Counsel and Director</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LOCATION IN THE INDENTURE OF THE PROVISIONS INSERTED </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 310 THROUGH 318(a) INCLUSIVE OF </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">313(d)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(a)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>6.2(a), 6.2(b) and 6.2(c)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">20</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(b)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(c)(1)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Definition of Officers&#146; Certificate and 15.5</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3;40-41</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(c)(2)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Definition of Opinion of Counsel and 15.5</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-4;40-41</FONT></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(c)(3)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(d)(1)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(d)(2)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(d)(3)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(e)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>15.5(b)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">40</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">314(f)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">315(a)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.1 and 8.2(b)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">25-26</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">315(b)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.8</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">25</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">315(c)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.1(a)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">25</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">315(d)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.1(b)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">25-26</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">315(e)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">25</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">316(a)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>7.7, 9.4 and 12.2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">24-25;&nbsp;30-31;</FONT></FONT><BR><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">34-35</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">316(b)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.4(b) and 12.2</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">24; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">34-35</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">316(c)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>9.6</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">31</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">317(a)(1)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.2(b)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">22-23</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">317(a)(2)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.2(c)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">23</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">317(b)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>4.2 and 5.4</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17-18</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">&#151;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">318(a)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>15.7</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">41</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ARTICLE I &#8195;DEFINITIONS</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.1</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>General</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.2</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Trust Indenture Act</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.3</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Definitions</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ARTICLE&nbsp;II &#8195;FORM, ISSUE, EXECUTION, REGISTRATION AND EXCHANGE OF
SECURITIES</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.1</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.2</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Form Of Trustee&#146;s Certificate Of Authentication</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.3</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Amount Unlimited</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.4</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Denominations, Dates, Interest Payment And Record Dates</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.5</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Execution, Authentication, Delivery And Dating</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.6</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Exchange And Registration Of Transfer Of Securities</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.7</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost Or Stolen Securities</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.10</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Interest Rights Preserved</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.11</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Special Record Date</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.12</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.13</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Securities Issuable In The Form Of A Global Security</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.14</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Deferrals of Interest Payment Dates</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.15</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Agreed Tax Treatment</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.16</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>CUSIP and Other Numbers</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ARTICLE&nbsp;III &#8195;REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Applicability Of Article</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Notice Of Redemption; Selection Of Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Securities On Redemption; Deposit Of Redemption Price</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ARTICLE&nbsp;IV &#8195;SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE; UNCLAIMED MONEYS</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.1</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Deposited Moneys To Be Held In Trust By Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Paying Agent To Repay Moneys Held</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Return Of Unclaimed Moneys</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ARTICLE V &#8195;PARTICULAR COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Principal, Premium And Interest</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Office For Notices And Payments, Etc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Appointments To Fill Vacancies In Trustee&#146;s Office</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Provision As To Paying Agent</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Certificates And Notice To Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.6</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Additional Covenants</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE VI &#8195;SECURITYHOLDER LISTS AND REPORTS BY THE COMPANY AND THE TRUSTEE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Securityholder Lists</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Securities And Exchange Commission Reports</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Reports By The Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE&nbsp;VII &#8195;REMEDIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND SECURITYHOLDERS ON EVENTS OF DEFAULT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Events Of Default</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Securities On Default; Suit Therefor</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Application Of Moneys Collected By Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Proceedings By Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Proceedings By Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.6</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Remedies Cumulative And Continuing</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.7</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Direction Of Proceedings And Waiver Of Defaults By Majority Of Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.8</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Notice Of Default</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.9</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Undertaking To Pay Costs</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE&nbsp;VIII &#8195;CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Duties And Responsibilities Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.2</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Reliance On Documents, Opinions, Etc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.3</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.4</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Trustee, Authenticating Agent, Paying Agent Or Registrar May Own Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.5</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.6</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Compensation And Expenses Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.7</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Officers&#146; Certificate As Evidence</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.8</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Conflicting Interest Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.9</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Existence And Eligibility Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">27</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.10</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Resignation Or Removal Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.11</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Appointment Of Successor Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.12</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Acceptance By Successor Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.13</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Succession By Merger, Etc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.14</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Limitations On Rights Of Trustee As A Creditor</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.15</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Authenticating Agent</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE IX &#8195;CONCERNING THE SECURITYHOLDERS</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">30</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Action By Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Proof Of Execution By Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Who Deemed Absolute Owners</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.4</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Company-Owned Securities Disregarded</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Revocation Of Consents; Future Holders Bound</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.6</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Record Date For Securityholder Acts</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE&nbsp;X &#8195;SECURITYHOLDERS&#146; MEETING</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Purposes Of Meetings</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Call Of Meetings By Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Call Of Meetings By Company Or Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Qualifications For Voting</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Regulations</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.6</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Voting</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE&nbsp;XI &#8195;CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;11.1</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;11.2</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Successor Corporation Substituted</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE&nbsp;XII &#8195;SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Supplemental Indentures Without Consent Of Securityholders</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;12.2</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">35</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Evidence Of Compliance Of Supplemental Indenture To Be Furnished Trustee</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE&nbsp;XIII &#8195;IMMUNITY OF INCORPORATORS, STOCKHOLDERS, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">ARTICLE&nbsp;XIV &#8195;SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">36</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Obligation Of The Company Unconditional</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Limitations On Duties To Holders Of Senior Indebtedness Of The Company</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Notice To Trustee Of Facts Prohibiting Payment</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">37</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Application By Trustee Of Moneys Deposited With It</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.6</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Subrogation</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.7</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Subordination Rights Not Impaired By Acts Or Omissions Of Company Or Holders Of Senior Indebtedness Of The Company</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.8</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Authorization Of Trustee To Effectuate Subordination Of Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.9</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>No Payment When Senior Indebtedness In Default</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.10</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Right Of Trustee To Hold Senior Indebtedness Of The Company</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;14.11</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Article XIV Not To Prevent Defaults</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ARTICLE&nbsp;XV &#8195;MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;15.1</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Provisions Binding On Company&#146;s Successors</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Official Acts By Successor Corporation</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">39</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;15.3</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Notices</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">40</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Governing Law</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">40</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Evidence Of Compliance With Conditions Precedent</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">40</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;15.6</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Business Days</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">41</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Trust Indenture Act To Control</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Manner Of Mailing Notice To Securityholders</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS JUNIOR SUBORDINATED INDENTURE, dated as of [__________], between XCEL ENERGY INC., a
corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the <I>&#147;Company&#148;</I>), and [__________], a [national] banking [association] organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as trustee (the
<I>&#147;Trustee&#148;</I>). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WITNESSETH </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, for its lawful corporate purposes, the Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the
issuance from time to time of its unsecured junior subordinated debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (the <I>&#147;Securities&#148;</I>), to be issued as in this Indenture provided; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AND WHEREAS, all acts and things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement according to its terms have been done and performed, and
the execution of this Indenture and the issue hereunder of the Securities have in all respects been duly authorized; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW THEREFORE, THIS
INDENTURE WITNESSETH: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">That in order to declare the terms and conditions upon which the Securities are, and are to be authenticated,
issued and delivered, and in consideration of the premises, of the purchase and acceptance of the Securities by the Holders thereof and of the sum of one dollar duly paid to it by the Trustee at the execution of this Indenture, the receipt whereof
is hereby acknowledged, the Company covenants and agrees with the Trustee for the equal and proportionate benefit of the respective Holders from time to time of the Securities or of any series thereof, as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE I </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DEFINITIONS
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;1.1 General.</B> The terms defined in this Article I (except as herein otherwise expressly provided or
unless the context otherwise requires) for all purposes of this Indenture and of any indenture supplemental hereto shall have the respective meanings specified in this Article I. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;1.2 Trust Indenture Act.</B> (a)&nbsp;Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the Trust Indenture Act
of 1939, as amended (the &#147;<I>TIA</I>&#148;), such provision is incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)
Unless otherwise indicated, all terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the TIA, defined by the TIA by reference to another statute or defined by a rule of the Commission under the TIA shall have the meanings assigned to them in the TIA or
such statute or rule as in force on the date of execution of this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;1.3 Definitions.</B> For
purposes of this Indenture, the following terms shall have the following meanings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ADDITIONAL INTEREST: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Additional Interest&#148;</I> means the interest, if any, that shall accrue on any interest on the Securities of any series
the payment of which has not been made on the applicable Interest Payment Date and which shall accrue at the rate per annum specified or determined as specified in such Security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AUTHENTICATING AGENT: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Authenticating Agent&#148;</I> shall mean any agent of the Trustee which shall be appointed and acting pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.15 hereof. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Authorized Agent&#148;</I> shall mean any agent of the Company designated as such by an Officers&#146; Certificate delivered
to the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BOARD OF DIRECTORS: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Board of Directors&#148;</I> shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company or the Financing Committee of such Board or
any other duly authorized committee of such Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BOARD RESOLUTION: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Board Resolution&#148;</I> shall mean a copy of a resolution certified by the Secretary or an Assistant 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BUSINESS DAY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Business Day&#148;</I> shall mean each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday that is not a day on which banking institutions or trust companies in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and State of New York, or in the city where the
corporate trust office of the Trustee is located, are obligated or authorized by law or executive order to close, except as otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CAPITAL STOCK: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Capital Stock&#148;</I> means shares of capital stock of any class of any corporation whether now or hereafter authorized regardless of whether such capital stock shall be limited to a fixed sum or percentage in respect of the rights of the
holders thereof to participate in dividends and in the distribution of assets upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMMISSION: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Commission&#148;</I> shall mean the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or if at any time hereafter the Commission is not existing or performing the duties now assigned to it under the TIA, then the body performing such
duties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMMON STOCK: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
term <I>&#147;Common Stock&#148;</I> means the common stock, par value $2.50 per share, of the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMPANY: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Company&#148;</I> shall mean the corporation named as the &#147;Company&#148; in the first paragraph of this Indenture, and
its successors and assigns permitted hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMPANY ORDER: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Company Order&#148;</I> shall mean a written order signed in the name of the Company by one of the Chairman, the President,
any Vice President, the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, and the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary or a Vice President of the Company, and delivered to the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CORPORATE TRUST OFFICE OF THE TRUSTEE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;corporate trust office of the Trustee,&#148;</I> or other similar term, shall mean the corporate trust office of the
Trustee, at which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be principally administered, which office is at the date of the execution of this Indenture located at [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Depository&#148;</I> shall mean, unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, The
Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, or any successor thereto registered and qualified under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute or regulation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">EVENT OF DEFAULT: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Event of Default&#148;</I> shall mean any event specified in Section&nbsp;7.1 hereof, continued for the period of time, if any, and after the giving of the notice, if any, therein designated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">EXTENSION PERIOD: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Extension Period&#148;</I> has the meaning specified in Section&nbsp;2.14. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">GLOBAL SECURITY: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Global Security&#148;</I> shall mean a Security that pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof is issued to evidence Securities,
that is delivered to the Depository or pursuant to the instructions of the Depository and that shall be registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">INDENTURE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Indenture&#148;</I> shall mean this instrument as originally executed or, if amended or supplemented as herein provided, as so amended or supplemented. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">INTEREST PAYMENT DATE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
term <I>&#147;Interest Payment Date&#148;</I> shall mean, unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, (a)&nbsp;each of the dates specified as such in the Company Order with respect to any Security (provided
that the first Interest Payment Date for any Security, the Original Issue Date of which is after a Regular Record Date but prior to the respective Interest Payment Date, shall be the Interest Payment Date following the next succeeding Regular Record
Date), (b) a date of maturity of such Security and (c)&nbsp;only with respect to defaulted interest on such Security, the date established by the Trustee for the payment of such defaulted interest pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.11 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MATURITY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;maturity,&#148;</I> when used with respect to any Security, shall mean the date on which the principal of such Security becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at the stated maturity thereof or by declaration of
acceleration, redemption or otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OFFICERS&#146; CERTIFICATE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Officers&#146; Certificate&#148;</I> when used with respect to the Company, shall mean a certificate signed by one of the
Chairman, the President, any Vice President, the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, and by the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary or a Vice President of the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OPINION OF COUNSEL: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Opinion of Counsel&#148;</I> shall mean an opinion in writing signed by legal counsel, who may be an employee of the Company, meeting the applicable requirements of Section&nbsp;15.5 hereof. If the Indenture requires the delivery of an
Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee, the text and substance of which has been previously delivered to the Trustee, the Company may satisfy such requirement by the delivery by the legal counsel that delivered such previous Opinion of Counsel of a
letter to the Trustee to the effect that the Trustee may rely on such previous Opinion of Counsel as if such Opinion of Counsel was dated and delivered the date delivery of such Opinion of Counsel is required. Any Opinion of Counsel may contain
conditions and qualifications satisfactory to the Trustee. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OPINION OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Opinion of Independent Counsel&#148;</I> shall mean an opinion in writing signed by legal counsel, who shall not be an
employee of the Company, meeting the applicable requirements of Section&nbsp;15.5. Any Opinion of Independent Counsel may contain conditions and qualifications satisfactory to the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term
<I>&#147;Original Issue Date&#148;</I> shall mean for a Security, or portions thereof, the date upon which it, or such portion, was issued by the Company pursuant to this Indenture and authenticated by the Trustee (other than in connection with a
transfer, exchange or substitution). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OUTSTANDING: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;outstanding,&#148;</I> when used with reference to Securities, shall, subject to Section&nbsp;9.4 hereof, mean, as of any
particular time, all Securities authenticated and delivered by the Trustee under this Indenture, except: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Securities theretofore
canceled by the Trustee or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Securities, or portions thereof, for the payment or redemption
of which moneys in the necessary amount shall have been deposited in trust with the Trustee or with any paying agent (other than the Company), provided that if such Securities are to be redeemed prior to the maturity thereof, notice of such
redemption shall have been given as provided in Article III, or provisions satisfactory to the Trustee shall have been made for giving such notice; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Securities, or portions thereof, that have been paid and discharged or are deemed to have been paid and discharged pursuant to the
provisions of this Indenture; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Securities in lieu of or in substitution for which other Securities shall have been authenticated
and delivered, or which have been paid, pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.7 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PERSON: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Person&#148;</I> shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, association,
joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agent or political subdivision thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE
OFFICES OF THE COMPANY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;principal executive offices of the Company&#148;</I> shall mean 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55401, or such other place where the main corporate offices of the Company are located as designated in writing to the Trustee by an Authorized Agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">RANKING JUNIOR TO THE SECURITIES: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;ranking junior to the Securities&#148;</I> of any series when used with respect to any obligation of the Company means any
other obligation of the Company which (a)&nbsp;ranks junior to and not equally with or prior to such Securities (or any other obligations of the Company ranking on a parity with such Securities) in right of payment upon the happening of any event of
the kind specified in the first sentence of the second paragraph of Section&nbsp;14.1, or (b)&nbsp;is specifically designated as ranking junior to such Securities by express provision in the instrument creating or evidencing such obligation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The securing of any obligations of the Company, otherwise ranking junior to such Securities, shall be deemed to prevent such obligations from
constituting obligations ranking junior to such Securities. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">RANKING ON A PARITY WITH THE SECURITIES: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;ranking on a parity with the Securities&#148; </I>of any series when used with respect to any obligation of the Company
means (a)&nbsp;any obligation of the Company which ranks equally with and not prior to such Securities in right of payment upon the happening of any event of the kind specified in the first sentence of the second paragraph of Section&nbsp;14.1, or
(b)&nbsp;any obligation of the Company which is specifically designated as ranking on a parity with such Securities by express provision in the instrument creating or evidencing such obligation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The securing of any obligations of the Company, otherwise ranking on a parity with such Securities, shall not be deemed to prevent such
obligations from constituting obligations ranking on a parity with such Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">REGULAR RECORD DATE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Regular Record Date&#148;</I> shall mean, unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5, for an
Interest Payment Date for a particular Security (a)&nbsp;the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding each Interest Payment Date (unless the Interest Payment Date is the date of maturity of such Security, in which event, the Regular Record
Date shall be as described in clause (b)&nbsp;hereof) and (b)&nbsp;the date of maturity of such Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;responsible officer&#148;</I> or <I>&#147;responsible officers&#148;</I> when used with respect to the Trustee shall mean
one or more of the following: the chairman of the board of directors, the vice chairman of the board of directors, the chairman of the executive committee, the president, any vice president, the secretary, the treasurer, any trust officer, any
assistant trust officer, any second or assistant vice president, any assistant secretary, any assistant treasurer, or any other officer or assistant officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by the Persons
who at the time shall be such officers, respectively, or to whom any corporate trust matter is referred because of his or her knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECURITY OR SECURITIES: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
terms <I>&#147;Security&#148;</I> or <I>&#147;Securities&#148;</I> shall mean any security or securities, as the case may be, authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, including any Global Security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECURITYHOLDER: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The terms
<I>&#147;Securityholder,&#148;</I> <I>&#147;Holder of Securities&#148;</I> or <I>&#147;Holder&#148;</I> shall mean any Person in whose name at the time a particular Security is registered on the books of the Trustee, in its capacity as the
registrar, kept for that purpose in accordance with the terms hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SENIOR INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COMPANY: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The term <I>&#147;Senior Indebtedness of the Company&#148;</I> means (a)&nbsp;any current or future indebtedness of the Company for borrowed
or purchased money, whether or not evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar written instruments, (b)&nbsp;obligations of the Company under synthetic leases, finance leases and capitalized leases, (c)&nbsp;obligations of the Company for
reimbursement under letters of credit, banker&#146;s acceptances, security purchase facilities or similar facilities issued for the account of the Company, (d)&nbsp;any indebtedness or other obligations of the Company with respect to derivative
contracts, including but not limited to commodity contracts, interest rate, commodity and currency swap agreements, forward contracts, and other similar agreements or arrangements designed to protect against fluctuations in commodity prices,
currency exchange or interest rates, and (e)&nbsp;any guarantees, endorsements, assumptions (other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business) or other similar contingent obligations in respect of
obligations of others of a type described in (a), (b), (c) or (d)&nbsp;above, whether or not such obligation is classified as a liability on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, in each case listed in
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">above whether outstanding on the date of execution of this Indenture or thereafter incurred; provided,
however, that &#147;Senior Indebtedness of the Company&#148; does not include (i)&nbsp;trade accounts payable, (ii)&nbsp;accrued liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business, (iii)&nbsp;any indebtedness of the Company to any of its
subsidiaries or (iv)&nbsp;obligations that by their terms rank junior to or on parity with the Securities.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SPECIAL RECORD DATE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Special Record Date&#148;</I> shall mean, with respect to any Security, the date established by the Trustee in connection
with the payment of defaulted interest on such Security pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.11 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">STATED MATURITY: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;stated maturity&#148;</I> shall mean with respect to any Security, the last date on which principal on such Security becomes
due and payable as therein or herein provided, other than by declaration of acceleration or by redemption. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TRUSTEE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Trustee&#148;</I> shall mean [__________] and, subject to Article VIII, shall also include any successor Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;U.S. Government Obligations&#148;</I> shall mean (a)&nbsp;direct <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-callable</FONT>
obligations of, or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-callable</FONT> obligations guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by, the United States of America or an agency thereof for the payment of which obligations or guarantee the
full faith and credit of the United States is pledged or (b)&nbsp;certificates or receipts representing direct ownership interests in obligations or specified portions (such as principal or interest) of obligations described in clause
(a)&nbsp;above, which obligations are held by a custodian in safekeeping in a manner satisfactory to the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE II </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM, ISSUE, EXECUTION, REGISTRATION AND EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.1 Form Generally</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If the Securities are in the form of a Global Security they shall be in substantially the form set forth in <I>Exhibit A</I> to this
Indenture, and, if the Securities are not in the form of a Global Security, they shall be in substantially the form set forth in <I>Exhibit B</I> to this Indenture, or, in any case, in such other form as shall be established by a Board Resolution,
or a Company Order 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 applicable rules of any securities exchange or of the Depository or with applicable law or as may,
consistently herewith, be determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)
The definitive Securities shall be typed, 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.2 Form Of Trustee&#146;s Certificate Of Authentication. </B>The Trustee&#146;s certificate of
authentication on all Securities shall be in substantially the following form: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Trustee&#146;s Certificate of Authentication </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of the Securities of the series herein designated, described or provided for in the within-mentioned Indenture. </P>
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</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.3 Amount Unlimited.</B> The aggregate principal amount of Securities
that may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited, subject to compliance with the provisions of this Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.4 Denominations, Dates, Interest Payment And Record Dates</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Securities of each series shall be issuable in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples
thereof or such other amount or amounts as may be authorized by the Board of Directors or a Company Order pursuant to a Board Resolution or in one or more indentures supplemental hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Each Security shall be dated and issued as of the date of its authentication by the Trustee, and shall bear an Original Issue Date or, as
provided in Section&nbsp;2.13(e) hereof, two or more Original Issue Dates; each Security issued upon transfer, exchange or substitution of a Security shall bear the Original Issue Date or Dates of such transferred, exchanged or substituted Security,
subject to the provisions of Section&nbsp;2.13(e) hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Each Security shall bear interest from the later of (i)&nbsp;its Original
Issue Date (or, if pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.13 hereof, a Global Security has two or more Original Issue Dates, interest shall, beginning on each such Original Issue Date, begin to accrue for that part of the principal amount of such Global
Security to which that Original Issue Date is applicable), or (ii)&nbsp;the most recent date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for with respect to such Security until the principal of such Security is paid or made available for
payment, and interest on each Security shall be payable on each Interest Payment Date after the Original Issue Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Each Security
shall mature on a stated maturity specified in the Security. The principal amount of each outstanding Security shall be payable on the maturity date or dates specified therein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, interest on each of the Securities shall be calculated
on the basis of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months and shall be computed at a fixed rate until the maturity of such Securities. The method of computing interest on
any Securities not bearing a fixed rate of interest shall be set forth in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof. Unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, principal, interest and premium on the
Securities shall be payable in the currency of the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) Except as provided in the following sentence, the Person in whose
name any Security is registered at the close of business on any Regular Record Date or Special Record Date with respect to an Interest Payment Date for such Security shall be entitled to receive the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date
notwithstanding the cancellation of such Security upon any registration of transfer, exchange or substitution of such Security subsequent to such Regular Record Date or Special Record Date and prior to such Interest Payment Date. Any interest
payable at maturity shall be paid to the Person to whom the principal of such Security is payable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g) The Trustee (or any duly selected
paying agent) shall provide to the Company during each month that precedes an Interest Payment Date a list of the principal, interest and premium to be paid on Securities on such Interest Payment Date; provided, however, that any failure to receive
such notice shall not relieve the Company of its obligation to pay the principal, interest and premium on the Securities when due. The Trustee shall assume responsibility for withholding taxes on interest paid as required by law except with respect
to any Global Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.5 Execution, Authentication, Delivery And Dating</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by one of its Chairman, President, any Vice President, its Treasurer or an
Assistant Treasurer of the Company and attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company. The signature of any of these officers on the Securities may be manual or facsimile. </P>
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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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Company may
deliver Securities executed by the Company to the Trustee for authentication, together with or preceded by one or more Company Orders for the authentication and delivery of such Securities, and the Trustee in accordance with any such Company Order
shall authenticate and deliver such Securities. The Securities shall be issued in series. Such Company Order shall specify the following with respect to each series of Securities: (i)&nbsp;any limitations on the aggregate principal amount of the
Securities to be issued as part of such series, (ii)&nbsp;the Original Issue Date or Dates for such series, (iii)&nbsp;the stated maturity or maturities of such series, (iv)&nbsp;the interest rate or rates, or method of calculation of such rate or
rates, for such series and extent to which Additional Interest or other interest, if any, shall be payable, the date or dates from which such interest shall accrue, and the rights, if any, of the Company to defer or extend an Interest Payment Date,
(v)&nbsp;the terms and conditions, if any, regarding the optional or mandatory redemption of such series, including redemption date or dates of such series, if any, and the price or prices applicable to such redemption (including any premium), (vi)
the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which such Securities may be repaid, in whole or in part, at the option of the Holder thereof, (vii)&nbsp;whether or not the Securities of such series
shall be issued in whole or in part in the form of a Global Security and, if so, the Depository for such Global Security, (viii)&nbsp;the designation of such series (which shall distinguish the Securities of the series from all other Securities and
which shall include the word &#147;subordinated&#148; or a work of like meaning), (ix) if the form of the Securities of such series is not as described in <I>Exhibit A or Exhibit B</I> hereto, the form of the Securities of such series, (x)&nbsp;the
maximum annual interest rate, if any, of the Securities permitted for such series, (xi)&nbsp;any other information necessary to complete the Securities of such series, (xii)&nbsp;the establishment of any office or agency pursuant to Section&nbsp;5.2
hereof, (xiii)&nbsp;any deletions from, modifications of or additions to the Events of Default or covenants of the Company with respect to any of such series of Securities, whether or not such Events of Default or covenants are consistent with the
Events of Default or covenants set forth herein, (xiv)&nbsp;whether any Securities of such series are subject to any securities law or other restrictions on transfer, (xv)&nbsp;any deletions from, modifications or additions to the provisions of
Article IV in respect of the Securities of such series, (xvi)&nbsp;if the provisions of Section&nbsp;5.6 prohibiting the declaration or payment of dividends or distributions on, or redemptions, purchases, acquisitions or liquidation payments with
respect to, shares of the Company&#146;s Capital Stock shall not be applicable, and (xvii)&nbsp;any other terms of such series not inconsistent with this Indenture. The Securities of all series shall be subordinate to Senior Indebtedness of the
Company as provided in Article XIV. The applicable Board Resolution, Company Order or supplemental indenture may provide that Securities of any particular series may be issued at various times, with different dates on which the principal or any
installment of principal is payable, with different rates of interest, if any, or different methods by which interest may be determined, with different dates from which such interest shall accrue, with different dates on which such interest may be
payable or with any different terms other than Events of Default but all such Securities of a particular series shall for all purposes under this Indenture including, but not limited to, voting and Events of Default, be treated as Securities of a
single series. Unless otherwise expressly provided with respect to a series of Securities, the aggregate principal amount of a series of Securities may be increased and additional Securities of such series may be issued up to the maximum aggregate
principal amount authorized with respect to such series as increased. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior to authenticating Securities of any series, and in accepting
the additional responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Securities, the Trustee shall receive from the Company the following at or before the issuance of the initial Security of such series of Securities, and (subject to
Section&nbsp;8.1 hereof) shall be fully protected in relying upon: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) A Board Resolution authorizing such Company Order
or Orders and, if the form of Securities is established by a Board Resolution or a Company Order pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of such Board Resolution; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) an Opinion of Counsel stating substantially the following subject to customary qualifications and exceptions: </P>
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Resolution, a Company Order pursuant to a Board Resolution, or in a supplemental indenture as permitted by Section&nbsp;2.1 hereof, that such form has been established in conformity with this Indenture; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(B) that the Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of general
application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors and the application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity) and except as enforcement of provisions of the
Indenture may be limited by state laws affecting the remedies for the enforcement of the security provided for in the Indenture; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(C) that such Securities have been duly authorized and executed by the Company, and when authenticated 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 binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, except to the extent that enforcement
thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors and the application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity) and except as enforcement of provisions of this Indenture may be limited by state laws affecting the remedies for the enforcement of the security provided for in this Indenture; and
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(D) that the issuance of the Securities will not result in any default under this Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) an Officers&#146; Certificate stating that (i)&nbsp;the Company is not, and upon the authentication by the Trustee of the
series of Securities, will not be in default under any of the terms or covenants contained in the Indenture, and (ii)&nbsp;all conditions that must be met by the Company to issue Securities under this Indenture have been met. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) The Trustee shall have the right to decline to authenticate and deliver any Security: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) if the issuance of such Securities pursuant to this Indenture will affect the Trustee&#146;s own rights, duties or
immunities under the Securities and this Indenture or otherwise in a manner that is not reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) if the Trustee, being advised by counsel, determines that such action may not lawfully be taken; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) if the Trustee in good faith by its Board of Directors, executive officers or a trust committee of directors and/or
responsible officers determines that such action would expose the Trustee to personal liability to Holders of any outstanding Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) 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 the manual signature of an authorized officer, 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)
If all Securities of a series are not to be authenticated and issued at one time, the Company shall not be required to deliver the Company Order, Board Resolutions, Officers&#146; Certificate and Opinion of Counsel (including any such that would be
otherwise required pursuant to Section&nbsp;15.5 hereof) described in Section&nbsp;2.5(c) hereof at or prior to the authentication of each Security of such series, if such items are delivered at or prior to the time of authentication of the first
Security of such series to be authenticated and issued. If all of the Securities of a series are not authenticated and issued at one time, for each issuance of Securities after the initial issuance of Securities, the Company shall be required only
to deliver to the Trustee the Security and a written request (executed by one of the Chairman, the President, any Vice President, the Treasurer, or an Assistant Treasurer, and the Secretary or an </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assistant Secretary of the Company) to the Trustee to authenticate such Security and to deliver such
Security in accordance with the instructions specified by such request. Any such request shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Company that the statements made in the Officers&#146; Certificate delivered to the Trustee prior to the
authentication and issuance of the first Security of such series are true and correct on the date thereof as if made on and as of the date thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.6 Exchange And Registration Of Transfer Of Securities</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Subject to Section&nbsp;2.13 hereof, Securities of any series may be exchanged for one or more new Securities of such series of any
authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, series and stated maturity and having the same terms and Original Issue Date or Dates. Securities to be exchanged shall be surrendered at any of the offices or agencies to be
maintained pursuant to Section&nbsp;5.2 hereof, and the Trustee shall deliver in exchange therefor the Security or Securities which the Securityholder making the exchange shall be entitled to receive. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee shall keep, at one of said offices or agencies, a register or registers in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it
may prescribe, the Trustee shall register or cause to be registered Securities and shall register or cause to be registered the transfer of Securities as provided in this Article II. Such register shall be in written form or in any other form
capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time. At all reasonable times, such register shall be open for inspection by the Company. Upon due presentment for registration of transfer of any Security at any such office or
agency, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall register, authenticate and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees one or more new Securities of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, series and
stated maturity and having the same terms and Original Issue Date or Dates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) All Securities presented for registration of transfer or
for exchange, redemption or payment shall be duly endorsed by, or be accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee and duly executed by the Holder or the attorney in fact of such
Holder duly authorized in writing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) No service charge shall be made for any exchange or registration of transfer 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 therewith. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) The Trustee shall not be required to exchange or register a transfer of any Securities selected, called or being called for redemption
(including Securities, if any, redeemable at the option of the Holder provided such Securities are then redeemable at such Holder&#146;s option) except, in the case of any Security to be redeemed in part, the portion thereof not to be so redeemed.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) If the principal amount, and applicable premium, of part, but not all of a Global Security is paid, then upon surrender to the
Trustee of such Global Security, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate, deliver and register, a Global Security in an authorized denomination in aggregate principal amount equal to, and having the same terms, Original Issue
Date or Dates and series as, the unpaid portion of such Global Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.7 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost Or
Stolen Securities</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If any temporary or definitive Security shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost or stolen, the Company
shall execute, and upon its request the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, a new Security of like form and principal amount and having the same terms and Original Issue Date or Dates and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding, in
exchange and substitution for the mutilated Security, or in lieu of and in substitution for the Security so destroyed, lost or stolen. In every case the applicant for a substituted Security shall furnish to the Company, the Trustee and any paying
agent or Authenticating Agent such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless, and, in every case of destruction, loss or theft of a Security, the applicant shall also furnish to the Company and to the Trustee
evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of such Security and of the ownership thereof. </P>
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the written request or authorization of any officer of the Company. Upon the issuance of any substituted Security, 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 connected therewith. If any Security which has matured, is about to mature, has been redeemed or called for redemption shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost or stolen, the Company may, instead of issuing a
substituted Security, pay or authorize the payment of the same (without surrender thereof except in the case of a mutilated Security) if the applicant for such payment shall furnish to the Company, the Trustee and any paying agent or Authenticating
Agent such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless and, in case of destruction, loss or theft, evidence satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee of the destruction, loss or theft of such Security and of the
ownership thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Every substituted Security issued pursuant to this Section&nbsp;2.7 by virtue of the fact that any Security is
mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen shall constitute an additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not such destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall be found at any time, and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Indenture
equally and proportionately with any and all other Securities duly issued hereunder. All Securities shall be held and owned upon the express condition that, to the extent permitted by law, the foregoing provisions are exclusive with respect to the
replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities and shall preclude any and all other rights or remedies notwithstanding any law or statute existing or hereafter enacted to the contrary with respect to the replacement or
payment of negotiable instruments or other securities without their surrender. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.8 Temporary
Securities.</B> Pending the preparation of definitive Securities, the Company may execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver temporary Securities (printed, lithographed or otherwise reproduced). Temporary Securities shall be issuable in
any authorized denomination and substantially in the form of the definitive Securities but with such omissions, insertions and variations as may be appropriate for temporary Securities, all as may be determined by the Company. Every such temporary
Security shall be authenticated by the Trustee upon the same conditions and in substantially the same manner, and with the same effect, as the definitive Securities. Without unreasonable delay the Company shall execute and shall deliver to the
Trustee definitive Securities and thereupon any or all temporary Securities shall be surrendered in exchange therefor at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, and the Trustee shall authenticate, deliver and register in exchange for such
temporary Securities an equal aggregate principal amount of definitive Securities. Such exchange shall be made by the Company at its own expense and without any charge therefor to the Securityholders. Until so exchanged, the temporary Securities
shall in all respects be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Securities authenticated and delivered hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.9 Cancellation Of Securities Paid, Etc.</B> All Securities surrendered for the purpose of payment, redemption,
exchange or registration of transfer shall be surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation and promptly canceled by it and no Securities shall be issued in lieu thereof except as expressly permitted by this Indenture. The Company&#146;s acquisition
of any Securities shall operate as a redemption or satisfaction of the indebtedness represented by such Securities and such Securities shall be surrendered by the Company to and canceled by the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.10 Interest Rights Preserved.</B> Each Security delivered under this Indenture upon transfer of or in exchange
for or in lieu of any other Security shall carry all the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Security, and each such Security shall be so dated that neither gain nor loss of interest shall result
from such transfer, exchange or substitution. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.11 Special Record Date.</B> If and to the extent that the
Company fails to make timely payment or provision for timely payment of interest on any series of Securities (other than on an Interest Payment Date that is a maturity date), that interest shall cease to be payable to the Persons who were the
Securityholders of such series at the applicable Regular Record Date. In that event, when moneys become available for payment of the interest, the Trustee shall (a)&nbsp;establish a date of payment of such interest and a Special Record Date for the
payment of that interest, which Special Record Date shall be not more than 15 or fewer than 10 days prior to the date of the proposed </P>
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payment and (b)&nbsp;mail notice of the date of payment and of the Special Record Date not fewer than 10 days preceding the Special Record Date to each Securityholder of such series at the close
of business on the 15th day preceding the mailing at the address of such Securityholder, as it appeared on the register for the Securities. On the day so established by the Trustee the interest shall be payable to the Holders of the applicable
Securities at the close of business on the Special Record Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.12 Payment Of Securities. </B>Payment of
the principal, interest and premium on all Securities shall be payable as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) On or before 11:30 a.m., New York City time, of
the day on which payment of principal, interest and premium is due on any Global Security pursuant to the terms thereof, the Company shall deliver to the Trustee funds available on such date sufficient to make such payment, by wire transfer of
immediately available funds or by instructing the Trustee to withdraw sufficient funds from an account maintained by the Company with the Trustee or such other method as is acceptable to the Trustee and the Depository. On or before Noon, New York
City time, or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day on which any payment of interest is due on any Global Security (other than at maturity) and following receipt of the necessary funds from the
Company, the Trustee shall pay to the Depository such interest in same day funds. On or before Noon, New York City time or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day on which principal, interest
payable at maturity and premium, if any, is due on any Global Security and following receipt of the necessary funds from the Company, the Trustee shall deposit with the Depository the amount equal to the principal, interest payable at maturity and
premium, if any, by wire transfer into the account specified by the Depository. As a condition to the payment, at maturity or upon redemption, of any part of the principal of, interest on and applicable premium of any Global Security, the Depository
shall surrender, or cause to be surrendered, such Global Security to the Trustee, whereupon a new Global Security shall be issued to the Depository pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.6(f) hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) With respect to any Security that is not a Global Security, principal, applicable premium and interest due at the maturity of the Security
shall be payable in immediately available funds when due upon presentation and surrender of such Security at the corporate trust office of the Trustee or at the authorized office of any paying agent. Interest on any Security that is not a Global
Security (other than interest payable at maturity) shall be paid to the Holder thereof as its name appears on the register by check payable in clearinghouse funds; provided that if the Trustee receives a written request from any Holder of
Securities, the aggregate principal amount of which having the same Interest Payment Date equals or exceeds $10,000,000, on or before the applicable Regular Record Date for such Interest Payment Date, interest shall be paid by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to a bank within the continental United States designated by such Holder in its request or by direct deposit into the account of such Holder designated by such Holder in its request if such account is maintained with the
Trustee or any paying agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.13 Securities Issuable In The Form Of A Global Security</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If the Company shall establish pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof that the Securities of a particular series are to be issued in whole or
in part in the form of one or more Global Securities, then the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall, in accordance with Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof and the Company Order delivered to the Trustee thereunder, authenticate and deliver such Global
Security or Securities, which (i)&nbsp;shall represent, shall be denominated in an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and shall have the same terms as, the outstanding Securities of such series to be represented by such Global
Security or Securities, (ii)&nbsp;shall be registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee, (iii)&nbsp;shall be delivered by the Trustee to the Depository or pursuant to the Depository&#146;s instruction and (iv)&nbsp;shall bear a legend
substantially to the following effect: &#147;This Security is a Global Security registered in the name of the Depository (referred to herein) or a nominee thereof and, unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for the individual
Securities represented hereby, this Global Security may not be transferred except as a whole by the Depository to a nominee of the Depository or by a nominee of the Depository to the Depository or another nominee of the Depository or by the
Depository or any such nominee to a successor Depository or a nominee of such successor Depository. Unless this Global Security is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, to the trustee for registration of
transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other name as requested by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company and any payment is made to Cede&nbsp;&amp;
Co., any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any Person is wrongful since the registered owner hereof, Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., has an interest herein&#148; or such other legend as may be required by the rules and
regulations of the Depository. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of Section&nbsp;2.6 hereof or of this
Section&nbsp;2.13, unless the terms of a Global Security expressly permit such Global Security to be exchanged in whole or in part for individual Securities, a Global Security may be transferred, in whole but not in part, only as described in the
legend thereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;(i) If at any time the Depository for a Global Security notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to
continue as Depository for such Global Security or if at any time the Depository for the Global Security shall no longer be eligible or in good standing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute or
regulation, the Company shall appoint a successor Depository with respect to such Global Security. If a successor Depository for such Global Security is not appointed by the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice or becomes
aware of such ineligibility, the Company&#146;s election pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5(c)(vii) hereof shall no longer be effective with respect to the series of Securities evidenced by such Global Security and the Company shall execute, and the
Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of individual Securities of such series in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver, individual Securities of such series of like tenor and terms
in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Global Security in exchange for such Global Security. The Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge or notice of the ineligibility of a Depository unless a
responsible officer assigned to and working in its corporate trustee administration department shall have actual knowledge thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii)
The Company may at any time and in its sole discretion determine that all outstanding (but not less than all) Securities of a series issued or issuable in the form of one or more Global Securities shall no longer be represented by such Global
Security or Securities. In such event the Company shall execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of individual Securities in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver
individual Securities of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such Global Security or Securities in exchange for such Global Security or Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) In any exchange provided for in any of the preceding two paragraphs, the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and
deliver individual Securities in definitive registered form in authorized denominations. Upon the exchange of a Global Security for individual Securities, such Global Security shall be canceled by the Trustee. Securities issued in exchange for a
Global Security pursuant to this Section&nbsp;2.13 shall be registered in such names and in such authorized denominations as the Depository for such Global Security, pursuant to instructions from its direct or indirect participants or otherwise,
shall instruct the Trustee. The Trustee shall deliver such Securities to the Depository for delivery to the Persons in whose names such Securities are so registered, or if the Depository shall refuse or be unable to deliver such Securities, the
Trustee shall deliver such Securities to the Persons in whose names such Securities are registered, unless otherwise agreed upon between the Trustee and the Company, in which event the Company shall cause the Securities to be delivered to the
Persons in whose names such Securities are registered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Neither the Company, the Trustee, any Authenticating Agent nor any paying
agent shall have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests of a Global Security or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such
beneficial ownership interest. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, at the option of the Trustee and upon 30 days&#146;
written notice to the Depository but not prior to the first Interest Payment Date of the respective Global Securities, the Depository shall be required to surrender any two or more Global Securities which have identical terms, including, without
limitation, identical maturities, interest rates and redemption provisions (but which may have differing Original Issue Dates) to the Trustee, and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to, or at the direction of,
the Depository a Global Security in principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and with all terms identical to, the Global Securities surrendered thereto and that shall indicate each applicable Original Issue Date and the principal
amount applicable to each such Original Issue Date. The exchange contemplated in this subsection shall be consummated at least 30 days prior to any Interest Payment Date applicable to any of the Global Securities surrendered to the Trustee. Upon any
exchange of any Global Security with two or </P>
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more Original Issue Dates, whether pursuant to this Section&nbsp;2.13 or pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.6 or Section&nbsp;3.3 hereof, the aggregate principal amount of the Securities with a
particular Original Issue Date shall be the same before and after such exchange, after giving effect to any retirement of Securities and the Original Issue Dates applicable to such Securities occurring in connection with such exchange. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.14 Deferrals of Interest Payment Dates</B>.<B> </B>If specified as contemplated by Section&nbsp;2.1 or
Section&nbsp;2.5 with respect to the Securities of a particular series, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing with respect to such series of Securities, the Company shall have the right, at any time during the term of such
series, from time to time to defer the payment of interest on such Securities for such period or periods as may be specified as contemplated by Section&nbsp;2.1 or Section&nbsp;2.5 (each, an <I>&#147;Extension Period&#148;</I>) during which
Extension Periods the Company shall have the right to make partial payments of interest on any Interest Payment Date. The Company shall give the Trustee written notice of its election to make partial payments of interest at least 5 Business Days
prior to the applicable Interest Payment Date. No Extension Period shall end on a date other than an Interest Payment Date or extend beyond the stated maturity. Except as otherwise contemplated in Section&nbsp;2.1 or Section&nbsp;2.5, at the end of
any such Extension Period the Company shall pay all interest then accrued and unpaid on such Securities (together with Additional Interest or other interest thereon, if any, at the rate specified for the Securities of such series to the extent
permitted by applicable law). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.15 Agreed Tax Treatment</B>.<B> </B>Each Security issued hereunder shall
provide that the Company and, by its acceptance of a Security or a beneficial interest therein, the Holder of, and any Person that acquires a beneficial interest in, such Security agree that for United States federal, state and local tax purposes it
is intended that such Security constitute indebtedness. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.16 CUSIP and Other Numbers</B>.<B> </B>The
Company in issuing the Securities may use &#147;CUSIP&#148; numbers, ISIN numbers or other similar identifiers (if then generally in use), and, if so, the Trustee shall use such numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders of
Securities; provided that any such notice may state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Securities or as contained in any notice of a redemption and that reliance may be placed only on the
other identification numbers printed on the Securities, and any such redemption shall not be affected by any defect in or omission of such numbers. The Company will promptly notify the Trustee of any change in CUSIP, ISIN or other numbers assigned
to the Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE III </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;3.1 Applicability Of Article.</B> Such of the Securities as are, by their terms, redeemable prior to their
stated maturity date at the option of the Company, may be redeemed by the Company at such times, in such amounts and at such prices as may be specified therein and in accordance with the provisions of this Article III. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;3.2 Notice Of Redemption; Selection Of Securities</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The election of the Company to redeem any Securities shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution which shall be given with notice of
redemption to the Trustee at least 45 days (or such shorter period acceptable to the Trustee in its sole discretion) prior to the redemption date specified in such notice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Notice of redemption to each Holder of Securities to be redeemed as a whole or in part shall be given by the Trustee, in the manner
provided in Section&nbsp;15.10 hereof, no less than 30 or more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Any notice which is given in the manner herein provided shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the
Securityholder receives the notice. In any case, failure duly to give such notice, or any defect in such notice, to the Holder of any Security designated for redemption as a whole or in part shall not affect the validity of the proceedings for the
redemption of any other Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Each such notice shall identify the Securities to be redeemed and shall specify the date fixed for
redemption, the places of redemption and the redemption price at which such Securities are to be redeemed, and shall state that payment of the redemption price of such Securities or portion thereof to be redeemed will be made upon surrender of such
Securities at such places of redemption, that interest accrued (including any Additional </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest or other interest) to the date fixed for redemption will be paid as specified in such notice, and
that from and after such date interest thereon shall cease to accrue. If less than all of a series of Securities having the same terms are to be redeemed, the notice shall specify the Securities or portions thereof to be redeemed. If any Security is
to be redeemed in part only, the notice which relates to such Security shall state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed, and shall state that, upon surrender of such Security, a new Security or Securities having the same terms
in aggregate principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion thereof will be issued. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Unless otherwise provided by a supplemental
indenture or Company Order under Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, if less than all of a series of Securities is to be redeemed, the Trustee shall select in such manner as it shall deem appropriate and fair in its discretion the particular Securities to be
redeemed in whole or in part and shall thereafter promptly notify the Company in writing of the Securities so to be redeemed. If less than all of a series of Securities represented by a Global Security is to be redeemed, the particular Securities or
portions thereof of such series to be redeemed shall be selected by the Depository for such series of Securities in such manner as the Depository shall determine. Securities shall be redeemed only in minimum denominations of $1,000 (or as otherwise
specified for a series of Securities), provided that any remaining principal amount of a Security redeemed in part shall be a denomination authorized under this Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) If at the time of the mailing of any notice of redemption the Company shall not have irrevocably directed the Trustee to apply funds
deposited with the Trustee or held by it and available to be used for the redemption of Securities to redeem all the Securities called for redemption, such notice, at the election of the Company, may state that it is subject to the receipt of the
redemption moneys by the Trustee before the date fixed for redemption and that such notice shall be of no effect unless such moneys are so received before such date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;3.3 Payment Of Securities On Redemption; Deposit Of Redemption Price</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If notice of redemption for any Securities shall have been given as provided in Section&nbsp;3.2 hereof and such notice shall not contain
the language permitted at the Company&#146;s option under Section&nbsp;3.2(e) hereof, such Securities or portions of Securities called for redemption shall become due and payable on the date and at the places stated in such notice at the applicable
redemption price, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption of such Securities. Interest on the Securities or portions thereof so called for redemption shall cease to accrue and such Securities or portions thereof shall be
deemed not to be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture except to receive payment of the redemption price together with interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption or as provided in Article IV. Upon presentation and surrender of
such Securities at such a place of payment in such notice specified, such Securities or the specified portions thereof shall be paid and redeemed at the applicable redemption price, together with interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for
redemption. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) If notice of redemption shall have been given as provided in Section&nbsp;3.2 hereof and such notice shall contain the
language permitted at the Company&#146;s option under Section&nbsp;3.2(e) hereof, such Securities or portions of Securities called for redemption shall become due and payable on the date and at the places stated in such notice at the applicable
redemption price, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption of such Securities, and interest on the Securities or portions thereof so called for redemption shall cease to accrue and such Securities or portions thereof shall be
deemed not to be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture except to receive payment of the redemption price together with interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption; provided that, in each case, the Company shall have deposited
with the Trustee or a paying agent on or prior to such redemption date an amount sufficient to pay the redemption price together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption. Upon the Company making such deposit and, upon presentation and
surrender of such Securities at such a place of payment in such notice specified, such Securities or the specified portions thereof shall be paid and redeemed at the applicable redemption price, together with interest accrued thereon to the date
fixed for redemption. If the Company shall not make such deposit on or prior to the redemption date, the notice of redemption shall be of no force and effect and the principal on such Securities or specified portions thereof shall continue to bear
interest as if the notice of redemption had not been given. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) No notice of redemption of Securities shall be mailed during the
continuance of any Event of Default, except (i)&nbsp;that, when notice of redemption of any Securities has been mailed, the Company shall redeem such Securities but only if funds sufficient for that purpose have prior to the occurrence of such Event
of Default been deposited with the Trustee or a paying agent for such purpose, and (ii)&nbsp;that notices of redemption of all outstanding Securities may be given during the continuance of an Event of Default. </P>
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Trustee shall authenticate, deliver and register, a new Security or Securities of authorized denominations in aggregate principal amount equal to, and having the same terms, Original Issue Date or Dates and series as, the unredeemed portion of the
Security so surrendered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE IV </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE; UNCLAIMED MONEYS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.1 Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture</B>. If at any time: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) the Company shall have paid or caused to be paid the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on all the outstanding Securities of
any series, as and when the same shall have become due and payable; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee for cancellation
all outstanding Securities of such series; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) the Company shall have irrevocably deposited or caused to be irrevocably deposited with
the Trustee as trust funds the entire amount in (i)&nbsp;cash, (ii) U.S. Government Obligations maturing as to principal and interest in such amounts and at such times as will insure the availability of cash, or (iii)&nbsp;a combination of cash and
U.S. Government Obligations, in any case sufficient, without reinvestment, as certified by an independent public accounting firm of national reputation in a written certification delivered to the Trustee, to pay at maturity or the applicable
redemption date (provided that notice of redemption shall have been duly given or irrevocable provision satisfactory to the Trustee shall have been duly made for the giving of any notice of redemption) all outstanding Securities of such series,
including principal and any premium and interest due or to become due to such date of maturity, as the case may be and, unless all outstanding Securities of such series are to be due within 90 days of such deposit by redemption or otherwise, shall
also deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or similar pronouncement by the Internal Revenue Service or that there has been
a change of law, in either case to the effect that the Holders of the Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance or discharge of the Indenture and holders will be
subject to tax in the same manner, in the same amounts and at the same time as would have been the case absent such defeasance, and if, in any such case, the Company shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the Company,
then this Indenture shall cease to be of further effect (except as to (A)&nbsp;rights of registration of transfer and exchange of Securities of such series, (B)&nbsp;substitution of mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities of such
series, (C)&nbsp;rights of Holders of Securities of such series to receive payments of principal thereof, and any premium and interest thereon, upon the original stated due dates therefor or upon the applicable redemption date (but not upon
acceleration of maturity) from the moneys and U.S. Government Obligations held by the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.2 hereof, (D)&nbsp;the rights and immunities of the Trustee hereunder, (E)&nbsp;the rights of the Holders of Securities of such
series as beneficiaries hereof with respect to the property so deposited with the Trustee payable to all or any of them, (F)&nbsp;the obligations and rights of the Trustee and the Company under Section&nbsp;4.4 hereof, and (G)&nbsp;the duties of the
Trustee with respect to any of the foregoing), and the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by, and its obligations under, the Securities of such series, and the Trustee, on demand of the Company
and at the cost and expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging such satisfaction of and discharging this Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series and the Trustee shall at the request of the Company return
to the Company all property and money held by it under this Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series and determined by it from time to time in accordance with the certification pursuant to this Section&nbsp;4.1(c) to be in excess of
the amount required to be held under this Section&nbsp;4.1. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Securities of such series are deemed to be paid and discharged
pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.1(c) hereof, within 15 days after such Securities are so deemed to be paid and discharged, the Trustee shall cause a written notice provided by the Company to be given to each Holder in the manner provided by
Section&nbsp;15.10 hereof. The notice shall: (i)&nbsp;state that such Securities are deemed to be paid and discharged; (ii)&nbsp;set forth a description of any U.S. Government Obligations and cash held by the Trustee as described above; and
(iii)&nbsp;if any such Securities will be called for redemption, specify the date or dates on which such Securities are to be called for redemption. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture with respect to the
Securities of any or all series, the obligations of the Company to the Trustee under Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof shall survive. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.2 Deposited Moneys To Be Held In Trust By Trustee</B>. All moneys and U.S. Government Obligations deposited
with the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.1 hereof, shall be held in trust and applied by it to the payment, either directly or through any paying agent (including the Company acting as its own paying agent), to the Holders of the particular
Securities for the payment or redemption of which such moneys and U.S. Government Obligations have been deposited with the Trustee of all sums due and to become due thereon for principal and premium, if any, and interest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.3 Paying Agent To Repay Moneys Held</B>. Upon the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture with respect to
Securities of any series, all moneys then held by any paying agent for such Securities (other than the Trustee) shall, upon written demand by an Authorized Agent, be repaid to the Company or paid to the Trustee, and thereupon such paying agent shall
be released from all further liability with respect to such moneys. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.4 Return Of Unclaimed Moneys</B>.
Subject to the requirements of applicable law, any moneys deposited with or paid to the Trustee for payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities and not applied but remaining unclaimed by the Holders of such Securities
for two years after the date upon which the principal of or any premium or interest on such Securities, as the case may be, shall have become due and payable, shall be repaid to the Company by the Trustee on written demand by an Authorized Agent,
and all liability of the Trustee shall thereupon cease; and any Holder of any of such Securities shall thereafter look only to the Company for any payment which such Holder may be entitled to collect. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE V </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PARTICULAR
COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.1 Payment Of Principal, Premium And Interest.</B> The Company covenants and
agrees for the benefit of the Holders of the Securities of any series that it will duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid the principal of and any premium and interest (including any Additional Interest) on such Securities at the places, at the
respective times and in the manner provided in such Securities or in this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.2 Office For Notices
And Payments, Etc.</B> So long as any of the Securities of any series remain outstanding, the Company at its option may cause to be maintained in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and State of New York, or elsewhere, an office or agency where the
Securities of such series may be presented for registration of transfer and for exchange as in this Indenture provided, and where, at any time when the Company is obligated to make a payment of principal and premium upon such Securities, the
Securities of such series may be surrendered for payment, and may maintain at any such office or agency and at its principal office an office or agency where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of such Securities or of this
Indenture may be served. The designation of any such office or agency shall be made by Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof or at any subsequent time pursuant to this Section&nbsp;5.2 hereof. The Company will give to the Trustee written
notice of the location of each such office or agency and of any change of location thereof. If the Company shall fail to give such notice of the location or of any change in the location of any such office or agency, presentations may be made and
notices and demands may be served at the corporate trust office of the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.3 Appointments To Fill
Vacancies In Trustee&#146;s Office.</B> The Company, whenever necessary to avoid or fill a vacancy in the office of Trustee, will appoint, in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;8.11 hereof, a Trustee, so that there shall at all times be a Trustee
hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.4 Provision As To Paying Agent. </B>The Trustee shall be the paying agent for the Securities
and, at the option of the Company, the Company may appoint additional paying agents (including without limitation itself). Whenever the Company shall appoint an additional paying agent, it shall cause such paying agent to execute and deliver to the
Trustee an instrument in which such agent shall agree with the Trustee, subject to this Section&nbsp;5.4: </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) that it will hold in trust for the benefit of the Holders and the
Trustee all sums held by it as such agent for the payment of the principal of and any premium or interest on the Securities (whether such sums have been paid to it by the Company or by any other obligor on such Securities) in trust for the benefit
of the Holders of such Securities; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) that it will give to the Trustee notice of any failure by the Company (or by any
other obligor on such Securities) to make any payment of the principal of and any premium or interest on such Securities when the same shall be due and payable; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) that it will at any time during the continuance of any such failure, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay
to the Trustee all sums so held in trust by such paying agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Company shall 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 any premium or interest on such Securities, set aside, segregate and hold in trust for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities a sum sufficient to pay such
principal and any premium or interest so becoming due and will notify the Trustee of any failure by it to take such action and of any failure by the Company (or by any other obligor on such Securities) to make any payment of the principal of and any
premium or interest on such Securities when the same shall become due and payable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Whenever the Company shall have one or more paying
agents, it will, on or prior to each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest, if any, on any series of Securities, deposit with such paying agent a sum sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest, if any,
so becoming due, such sum to be held in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to such principal, premium or interest, if any, and (unless such paying agent is the Trustee) the Company shall promptly notify the Trustee of any failure on its
part to so act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Anything in this Section&nbsp;5.4 to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company may, at any time, for the purpose of
obtaining a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, or for any other reason, pay or cause to be paid to the Trustee all sums held in trust by it or any paying agent hereunder, as required by this Section&nbsp;5.4, such sums to be held by the
Trustee upon the trusts herein contained. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Anything in this Section&nbsp;5.4 to the contrary notwithstanding, the agreement to hold sums
in trust as provided in this Section&nbsp;5.4 is subject to Sections 4.3 and 4.4 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.5 Certificates
And Notice To Trustee.</B> The Company shall, on or before May&nbsp;1 of each year, beginning in [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], deliver to the Trustee a certificate from its principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer, treasurer or assistant treasurer covering the preceding calendar year and stating whether or not, to the knowledge of such party, the Company has complied with all conditions and covenants under this Indenture, and, if
not, describing in reasonable detail any failure by the Company to comply with any such conditions or covenants. For purposes of this Section&nbsp;5.5, compliance shall be determined without regard to any period of grace or requirement of notice
provided under this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.6 Additional Covenants.</B> The Company covenants and agrees, to the
extent not excluded from the terms of the series of Securities pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5(c)(xvi) hereof, with each Holder of the Securities of any series issued hereunder, that unless the Company shall have paid all accrued and payable interest
on the Securities of such series, except as provided below, it shall not, and shall not permit any of its subsidiaries to: (a)&nbsp;declare or pay any dividends or distributions, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment, on any
shares of the Company&#146;s Capital Stock; (b)&nbsp;make any payment of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on or repay, purchase or redeem any of the Company&#146;s debt securities that rank upon the Company&#146;s liquidation on a
parity with or junior to the Securities of such series; or (c)&nbsp;make any payments with respect to any guarantee by the Company of debt securities if such guarantee ranks upon liquidation on a parity with or junior to the Securities of such
series. The foregoing provisions shall not prevent or restrict the Company from making, and the Company shall be permitted at any time, including during an Extension Period, to make any of the following: (i)&nbsp;purchases, redemptions or other
acquisitions of the Company&#146;s Capital Stock in connection with any employment contract, benefit plan or other similar arrangement with or for the benefit of employees, officers, directors, agents, consultants or a stock purchase, dividend
reinvestment or similar plan, or the satisfaction of the Company&#146;s obligations pursuant to any contract or security outstanding on the date that the payment of interest is deferred requiring the Company to purchase, redeem </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">or acquire its Capital Stock; (ii)&nbsp;any payment, repayment, redemption, purchase, acquisition or
declaration of a dividend as a result of any reclassification of the Company&#146;s Capital Stock or the exchange or conversion of all or a portion of one class or series of its Capital Stock or debt securities for a class or series of its Capital
Stock; (iii)&nbsp;the purchase of fractional interests in shares of the Company&#146;s Capital Stock pursuant to the conversion or exchange provisions of its Capital Stock or the security being converted or exchanged, or in connection with the
settlement of stock purchase contracts; (iv)&nbsp;dividends or distributions paid or made in the Company&#146;s Capital Stock (or rights to acquire its Capital Stock), or repurchases, redemptions or acquisitions of Capital Stock in connection with
the issuance or exchange of Capital Stock (or of securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of the Company&#146;s Capital Stock) and distributions in connection with the settlement of stock purchase contracts outstanding on the date that
the payment of interest on the Securities of such series is deferred as provided in Section&nbsp;2.14; (v) redemptions, exchanges or repurchases of, or with respect to, any rights outstanding under a shareholder rights plan or the declaration or
payment thereunder of a dividend or distribution of or with respect to rights in the future; and (vi)&nbsp;payments under any trust preferred securities, subordinated debentures or junior subordinated debentures, or guarantees of the foregoing, in
each case that rank equal in right of payment to the Securities of such series, so long as the amount of payments made on account of such securities or guarantees is paid on all such securities and guarantees then outstanding on a pro rata basis in
proportion to the full payment to which each series of such securities and guarantees is then entitled if paid in full. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE VI
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITYHOLDER LISTS AND REPORTS BY THE COMPANY AND THE TRUSTEE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;6.1 Securityholder Lists</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Company shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee semiannually, not later than the earlier to occur of (i)&nbsp;five days
after each Regular Record Date for each Interest Payment Date that is not a maturity date and (ii)&nbsp;the Business Day prior to such Interest Payment Date, and at such other times as such Trustee may request in writing, within 30 days after
receipt by the Company of any such request, a list in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require containing all the information in the possession or control of the Company, or any paying agents other than the Trustee, as to the names and
addresses of the Holders of Securities, obtained since the date as of which the next previous list, if any, was furnished. Any such list may be dated as of a date not more than 15 days prior to the time such information is furnished or caused to be
furnished and need not include information received after such date; provided that as long as the Trustee is the registrar for the Securities, no such list shall be required to be furnished. The Trustee shall preserve any list provided to it
pursuant to this Section&nbsp;6.1 until such time as the Company or any paying agent, as applicable, shall provide it with a more recent list. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Within five Business Days after the receipt by the Trustee of a written application by any three or more Holders stating that the
applicants desire to communicate with other Holders with respect to their rights under the Indenture or under the Securities, and accompanied by a copy of the form of proxy or other communication which such applicants propose to transmit, and by
reasonable proof that each such applicant has owned a Security for a period of at least six months preceding the date of such application, the Trustee shall, at its election, either: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) afford to such applicants access to all information furnished to or received by the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.1(a)
hereof or, if applicable, in its capacity as registrar to the Securities; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) inform such applicants as to the
approximate number of Holders according to the most recent information furnished to or received by the Trustee under Section&nbsp;6.1(a) hereof or if applicable in its capacity as registrar for the Securities, and as to the approximate cost of
mailing to such Holders the form of proxy or other communication, if any, specified in such application. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 of Securities 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 such mailing, unless within five Business 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 interests of the Holders or would be
in violation of </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Every Holder of a Security, by receiving and holding the same, agrees with the Company and the Trustee that neither the Company nor the
Trustee nor any paying agent nor any Authenticating Agent 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 this Section&nbsp;6.1, 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 this Section&nbsp;6.1. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;6.2 Securities And Exchange Commission Reports</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company shall: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) file
with the Trustee, within 15 days after the Company has filed 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&nbsp;13 or Section&nbsp;15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or, if the Company is not required to file
information, documents or reports pursuant to either of said Sections, then it will 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&nbsp;13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) 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,
including, in the case of annual reports, if required by such rules and regulations, certificates or opinions of independent public accountants, conforming to the requirements of Section&nbsp;15.5, as to compliance with conditions or covenants,
compliance with which is subject to verification by accountants; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) transmit by mail to all Holders, as their names and addresses
appear in the 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 (a)&nbsp;and (b) of this Section&nbsp;6.2 as may be
required by rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;6.3 Reports By The
Trustee</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Within 60 days after July&nbsp;15 of each year, beginning with the July&nbsp;15 after the first issuance of Securities
hereunder, the Trustee shall transmit by mail a brief report dated as of such date that complies with Section&nbsp;313(a) of the TIA (to the extent required by such Section). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee shall from time to time transmit by mail brief reports that comply, both in content and date of delivery, with
Section&nbsp;313(b) of the TIA (to the extent required by such Section). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) A copy of each such report filed pursuant to this
Section&nbsp;6.3 shall, at the time of such transmission to such Holders, be filed by the Trustee with each securities exchange upon which any Securities are listed and also with the Commission. The Company will notify the Trustee promptly upon the
listing of such Securities on any securities exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Reports pursuant to this Section&nbsp;6.3 shall be transmitted: </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) by mail to all Holders of Securities, as their names and addresses
appear in the register for the Securities; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) by mail to such Holders of Securities as have, within the two years
preceding such transmission, filed their names and addresses with the Trustee for such purpose; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) by mail, except in the
case of reports pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.3(b) and (c)&nbsp;hereof, to all Holders of Securities whose names and addresses have been furnished to or received by the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.1 hereof; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) at the time such report is transmitted to the Holders of the Securities, to each securities exchange on which Securities
are listed and also with the Commission. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE VII </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REMEDIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND SECURITYHOLDERS ON EVENTS OF DEFAULT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.1 Events Of Default</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If one or more of the following Events of Default with respect to the Securities of any series shall have occurred and be continuing: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) default in the payment of any installment of interest upon any of the Securities of such series as and when the same shall
become due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days (subject to the deferral of any due date in the case of an Extension Period); </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) default in the payment of the principal of or any premium on any of the Securities of such series as and when the same
shall become due and payable and continuance of such default for five days; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) failure on the part of the Company duly to
observe or perform any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the Company contained in the Securities of such series or in this Indenture (other than a covenant or agreement that has been expressly included in this Indenture solely for
the benefit of one or more series of Securities other than such series) for a period of 90 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied and stating that such notice is a &#147;Notice of Default&#148;
hereunder, shall have been given to the Company by the Trustee by registered mail, or to the Company and the Trustee by the Holders of at least 33% in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of such series at the time outstanding; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) the entry of a decree or order by a court having jurisdiction over the Company for relief in respect of the Company under
Title 11 of the United States Code, as now constituted or hereafter amended, or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator or
similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or ordering the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for
a period of 90 consecutive days; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(5) the filing by the Company with respect to itself or its property of a petition or
answer or consent seeking relief under Title 11 of the United States Code, as now constituted or hereafter amended, or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the consent by it to the institution of
proceedings thereunder or to the filing of any such petition or to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator or other similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of
its property, or the failure of the Company generally to pay its debts as such debts become due, or the taking of corporate action by the Company to effectuate any such action; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(6) any other Event of Default specified with respect to Securities of any series pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then and in each and every such case, unless the principal of all of the Securities shall have already
become due and payable, either the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of such series then outstanding, by notice in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by Securityholders), may
declare the principal of all the Securities of such series to be due and payable immediately and upon any such declaration the same shall become and shall be immediately due and payable, anything in this Indenture or in the Securities of such series
contained to the contrary notwithstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing paragraph, however, is subject to the condition that if, at any time after the
principal of the Securities of any series shall have been so declared due and payable, and before any judgment or decree for the payment of the moneys due shall have been obtained or entered as hereinafter provided, (i)&nbsp;the Holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of such series then outstanding, by notice in writing to the Trustee, rescind an acceleration and (ii)&nbsp;the Company shall pay or shall deposit with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay all
matured installments of interest upon all of the Securities of such series and the principal of and any premium on any and all Securities of such series which shall have become due otherwise than by acceleration (with interest on overdue
installments of interest, to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law, and on such principal and applicable premium at the rate borne by the Securities of such series to the date of such payment or deposit) and
all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee hereunder, the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof, and any and all
defaults under this Indenture, other than the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> of principal of and accrued interest on Securities of such series which shall have become due solely by acceleration of maturity, shall have been cured
or waived, then and in every such case such Holders&#146; rescission or payment or deposit shall cause an automatic waiver of the Event of Default and its consequences and shall cause an automatic rescission and annulment of the acceleration of the
Securities of such series; but no such waiver or rescission and annulment shall extend to or shall affect any subsequent default, or shall impair any right consequent thereon. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) If the Trustee shall have proceeded to enforce any right under this Indenture and such proceedings shall have been discontinued or
abandoned because of such rescission or annulment or for any other reason or shall have been determined adversely to the Trustee, then and in every such case the Company and the Trustee shall be restored respectively to their several positions and
rights hereunder, and all rights, remedies and powers of the Company and the Trustee shall continue as though no such proceeding had been taken. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.2 Payment Of Securities On Default; Suit Therefor</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Company covenants with respect to the Securities of any series that in case of: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) default in the payment of any installment of interest upon any of the Securities of such series as and when the same shall
become due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days (subject to the deferral of any due date in the case of an Extension Period); or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) default in the payment of the principal of or any premium on any of the Securities of such series as and when the same
shall have become due and payable whether at the stated maturity thereof, upon redemption thereof (provided that such redemption is not conditioned upon the deposit of sufficient moneys for such redemption), upon declaration of acceleration or
otherwise, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then, upon demand of the Trustee, the Company shall pay to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Securities of such series, the
whole amount that then shall have so become due and payable on all such Securities for principal and any premium or interest, or both, as the case may be, with interest upon the overdue principal and any premium and (to the extent that payment of
such interest is enforceable under applicable law) upon the overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by such Securities; and, in addition thereto, such further amounts as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection,
including reasonable compensation to the Trustee, its agents, attorneys and counsel, any expenses or liabilities incurred by the Trustee hereunder other than through its negligence or bad faith, and any other amounts due the Trustee under
Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) If the Company shall fail forthwith to pay such amounts upon such demand, the Trustee, in its own name and
as trustee of an express trust, shall be entitled and empowered to institute any actions or proceedings at </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">law or in equity for the collection of the sums so due and unpaid, and may enforce any such judgment or
final decree against the Company or any other obligor on such Securities and collect in the manner provided by law out of the property of the Company or any other obligor on such Securities wherever situated, the moneys adjudged or decreed to be
payable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) If there shall be pending proceedings for the bankruptcy or for the reorganization of the Company or any other obligor on
the Securities under the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable law, or in case a receiver or trustee shall have been appointed for the property of the Company or such other obligor, or in the case of any similar judicial proceedings
relative to the Company or other obligor upon the Securities, or to the creditors or property of the Company or such other obligor, 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 pursuant to this Section&nbsp;7.2, shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceedings or otherwise, to file and prove a
claim or claims for the whole amount of principal and any premium and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Securities, and, in case of any judicial proceedings, to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or
advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any amounts due to the Trustee under Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof) and of the Holders of Securities allowed in such judicial proceedings relative to the Company or any other obligor on the
Securities, its or their creditors, or its or their property, and to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims, and to distribute the same after the deduction of its charges and expenses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) All claims and rights of action under this Indenture, or under any of the Securities, may be enforced by the Trustee without the
possession of any of the Securities, or the production thereof in any trial or other proceeding relative thereto, and any such suit or proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any
recovery of judgment shall be for the ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities in respect of which such action was taken. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent or to accept or adopt on behalf of any Securityholder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Securities of any series
or the rights of any Holder thereof, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Securityholder in any such proceeding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.3 Application Of Moneys Collected By Trustee.</B> Any moneys or properties collected by the Trustee with
respect to any of the Securities pursuant to this Article shall be applied in the order following, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee for the distribution of such moneys, upon presentation of the several Securities, and stamping thereon the
payment, if only partially paid, and upon surrender thereof if fully paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FIRST: To the payment of all amounts due to the Trustee
pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECOND: If the principal of the outstanding Securities in respect of which such moneys have been
collected shall not have become due and be unpaid, to the payment of interest on the Securities, in the order of the maturity of the installments of such interest, with interest (to the extent allowed by law and to the extent that such interest has
been collected by the Trustee) upon the overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by the Securities, such payments to be made ratably to the Persons entitled thereto, and then to the payment to the Holders entitled thereto of the unpaid
principal of and applicable premium on any of the Securities which shall have become due (other than Securities previously called for redemption for the payment of which moneys are held pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture), whether at
stated maturity or by redemption, in the order of their due dates, beginning with the earliest due date, and if the amount available is not sufficient to pay in full all Securities due on any particular date, then to the payment thereof ratably,
according to the amounts of principal and applicable premium due on that date, to the Holders entitled thereto, without any discrimination or privilege; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIRD: If the principal of the outstanding Securities in respect of which such moneys have been collected shall have become due, by
declaration or otherwise, to the payment of the whole amount then owing and unpaid upon the Securities for principal and any premium and interest thereon, with interest on the overdue principal and any premium and (to the extent allowed by law and
to the extent that such interest has been collected by the Trustee) upon overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by the Securities; and in case such moneys shall be insufficient to pay in full the whole amount so due and unpaid upon the
Securities, then to the payment of such </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">principal and any premium and interest without preference or priority of principal and any premium over
interest, or of interest over principal and any premium or of any installment of interest over any other installment of interest, or of any Security over any other Security, ratably to the aggregate of such principal and any premium and accrued and
unpaid interest; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FOURTH: to the payment of the remainder, if any, to the Company or its successors or assigns, or to whomsoever may
lawfully be entitled to the same, or as a court of competent jurisdiction may determine. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.4 Proceedings By
Securityholders</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) No Holder of any Security shall have any right by virtue of or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to
institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless such Holder previously shall have given to the
Trustee written notice of an Event of Default with respect to such Security and of the continuance thereof, as hereinabove provided, and unless also Securityholders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of such series then
outstanding affected by such Event of Default shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as Trustee hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity as it
may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, and the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have neglected or refused to institute any such action,
suit or proceeding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, however, the rights of any Holder of any Security to
receive payment of the principal of and any premium and interest on such Security, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Security or on the applicable redemption date, or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on
or after such respective dates shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.5
Proceedings By Trustee.</B> In case of an Event of Default hereunder the Trustee may in its discretion proceed to protect and enforce the rights vested in it by this Indenture, by such appropriate judicial proceedings as the Trustee shall deem most
effectual to protect and enforce any of such rights, either by suit in equity or by action at law or by proceeding in bankruptcy or otherwise, whether for the specific enforcement of any covenant or agreement contained in this Indenture or in aid of
the exercise of any power granted to it under this Indenture, or to enforce any other legal or equitable right vested in the Trustee by this Indenture or by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.6 Remedies Cumulative And Continuing.</B> All powers and remedies given by this Article VII to the Trustee or
to the Securityholders shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed cumulative and not exclusive of any powers and remedies hereof or of any other powers and remedies available to the Trustee or the Holders of the Securities, by judicial
proceedings or otherwise, to enforce the performance or observance of the covenants and agreements contained in this Indenture, and no delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder of any of the Securities in exercising any right or power
accruing upon any default occurring and continuing as aforesaid shall impair any such right or power, or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such default or an acquiescence therein; and, subject to Section&nbsp;7.4 hereof, every power and
remedy given by this Article VII or by law to the Trustee or to the Securityholders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as shall be deemed expedient, by the Trustee or by the Securityholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.7 Direction Of Proceedings And Waiver Of Defaults By Majority Of Securityholders.</B> The Holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series at the time outstanding 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 such Securities; provided, that (subject to Section&nbsp;8.1 hereof) the Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Trustee being advised by counsel determines that
the action or proceeding so directed may not lawfully be taken or if the Trustee in good faith by its board of directors or trustees, executive committee, or a trust committee of directors or trustees or responsible officers shall determine that the
action or proceeding so directed would involve the Trustee in personal liability or would be unduly prejudicial to the rights of Securityholders not joining in such directions. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
Securities of any series at the time outstanding may on behalf of all of the Holders of the Securities of such series waive any past default or Event of Default hereunder and </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">its consequences except a default in the payment of principal of or any premium or interest on the
Securities of such series. Upon any such waiver the Company, the Trustee and the Holders of the Securities of such series shall be restored to their former positions and rights hereunder, respectively, but no such waiver shall extend to any
subsequent or other default or Event of Default or impair any right consequent thereon. Whenever any default or Event of Default hereunder shall have been waived as permitted by this Section&nbsp;7.7, said default or Event of Default shall for all
purposes of the Securities of such series and this Indenture be deemed to have been cured and to be not continuing. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.8 Notice Of Default.</B> The Trustee shall, within 90 days after the occurrence of a default, give to all
Holders of the Securities of such series, in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;15.10, notice of such default, unless such default shall have been cured before the giving of such notice, the term &#147;default&#148; for the purpose of this
Section&nbsp;7.8 being hereby defined to be any event which is or after notice or lapse of time or both would become an Event of Default; provided that, except in the case of default in the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on
any of the Securities of such series, or in the payment of any sinking or purchase fund installments, the Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as its board of directors or trustees, executive committee, or a trust
committee of directors or trustees or responsible officers in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Securities of such series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.9 Undertaking To Pay Costs.</B> All parties to this Indenture agree, and each Holder of any Security by
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 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&#146; 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 this Section&nbsp;7.9 shall not apply to any suit instituted by the Trustee, or to any suit instituted by any Securityholder, or group of
Securityholders, holding in the aggregate more than 10% in principal amount of the Securities or to any suit instituted by any Securityholder for the enforcement of the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security on or
after the due date expressed in such Security or the applicable redemption date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE VIII </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.1 Duties And Responsibilities Of Trustee</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Trustee, prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default and after the curing of all Events of Default which may have occurred,
undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Indenture. If an Event of Default has occurred (which has not been cured or waived), 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) No provisions 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: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) prior to the occurrence of any Event of Default and after
the curing or waiving of all Events of Default which may have occurred: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(A) the duties and obligations of the Trustee
shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Indenture, and the Trustee shall not be liable except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Indenture, and no implied covenants or
obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(B) in the absence of bad faith on the part of the
Trustee, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon any 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; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good
faith by a responsible officer or officers of the Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance
with Section&nbsp;7.7 hereof relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Trustee under this Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.2 Reliance On Documents, Opinions, Etc</B>. Except as otherwise provided in Section&nbsp;8.1 hereof: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) the Trustee may rely and shall be protected in acting upon or refraining from acting at the direction of any resolution, certificate,
statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, note or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) any request, direction, order or demand of the Company mentioned herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Officers&#146; Certificate
(unless other evidence in respect thereof is herein specifically prescribed); and any Board Resolution may be evidenced to the Trustee by a copy thereof certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) the Trustee may consult with counsel and any advice or 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 accordance with such advice or Opinion of Counsel; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request, order or
direction of any of the Securityholders, pursuant to this Indenture, unless such Securityholders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred by such exercise;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) the Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it in good faith and believed by it to be authorized or
within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default
hereunder and after the curing or waiving of all Events of Default, 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,
consent, order, approval, note or other paper or document, unless requested in writing to do so by the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Securities of any series; provided that if the payment within a
reasonable time to the Trustee of the costs, expenses or liabilities likely to be incurred by it in the making of such investigation is, in the opinion of the Trustee, not reasonably assured to the Trustee by the security afforded to it by this
Indenture, the Trustee may require reasonable indemnity against such expense or liability as a condition to so proceeding; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g) no
provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to extend 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; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h) the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or through agents or
attorneys; provided that the Trustee shall not be liable for the conduct or acts of any such agent or attorney that shall have been appointed in accordance herewith with due care. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.3 No Responsibility For Recitals, Etc.</B> The recitals contained herein and in the Securities (except in the
certificate of authentication) shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the same. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Securities. The Trustee shall not be accountable for the use or
application by the Company of any Securities or the proceeds of any Securities authenticated and delivered by the Trustee in conformity with this Indenture. The Trustee shall not be responsible for recording or filing this Indenture, any
supplemental indenture, or any financing or continuation statement in any public office at any time or times. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.4 Trustee, Authenticating Agent, Paying Agent Or Registrar May Own Securities.</B> The Trustee and any
Authenticating Agent or paying agent in its individual or other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Securities with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee, Authenticating Agent or paying agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.5 Moneys To Be Held In Trust.</B> Subject to Section&nbsp;4.4 hereof, all moneys received by the Trustee
shall, until used or applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Trustee may allow and credit to the Company
interest on any money received hereunder at such rate, if any, as may be agreed upon by the Company and the Trustee from time to time as may be permitted by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.6 Compensation And Expenses Of Trustee.</B> The Company covenants and agrees to pay to the Trustee from time
to time, and the Trustee shall be entitled to, such compensation as the parties shall agree in writing from time to time for all services rendered to it herein (which compensation shall not be limited by any law in regard to the compensation of a
trustee of an express trust), and the Company shall pay or reimburse the Trustee upon its request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in accordance with this Indenture (including the reasonable
compensation and the reasonable expenses and disbursements of its counsel and agents, including any Authenticating Agents, and of all Persons not regularly in its employ) except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may arise from its
negligence or bad faith. The Company also covenants to indemnify the Trustee for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss, liability or expense incurred without negligence or bad faith on the part of the Trustee and arising out of or in connection
with the acceptance or administration of this trust, including the costs and expenses of defending itself against any claim or liability. The obligations of the Company under this Section&nbsp;8.6 to compensate the Trustee and to pay or reimburse
the Trustee for expenses, disbursements and advances shall constitute additional indebtedness hereunder. Such additional indebtedness shall be secured by a lien prior to that of the Securities upon all property and funds held or collected by the
Trustee as such, except funds held in trust for the benefit of the Holders of any particular Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.7 Officers&#146; Certificate As Evidence.</B> Whenever in the administration of this Indenture, the Trustee
shall deem it necessary or desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to the taking, suffering or omitting of any action hereunder, such matter (unless other evidence in respect thereof is herein specifically prescribed) may, in the
absence of negligence or bad faith on the part of the Trustee, be deemed to be conclusively proved and established by an Officers&#146; Certificate delivered to the Trustee, and such Officers&#146; Certificate, in the absence of negligence or bad
faith on the part of the Trustee, shall be full warrant to the Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it under this Indenture in reliance thereon. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.8 Conflicting Interest Of Trustee.</B> The Trustee shall be subject to and shall comply with the provisions of
Section&nbsp;310 of the TIA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.9 Existence And Eligibility Of Trustee.</B> There shall at all times be a
Trustee hereunder which Trustee shall at all times be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States or any State thereof or of the District of Columbia (or a corporation or other Person permitted to act as trustee by
the Commission), subject to supervision or examination by such bodies and authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $150,000,000. If such corporation publishes reports of
condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of the aforesaid authority, then for the purposes of this Section&nbsp;8.9, the combined capital and surplus shall be deemed to be as set forth in its most recent report of
condition so published. No obligor upon the Securities or Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such obligor shall serve as Trustee. If at any time the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance
with this Section&nbsp;8.9, the Trustee shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in Section&nbsp;8.10 hereof. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Pursuant to the provisions of this Article, the Trustee may at any time resign with respect to Securities of any series and be discharged
of the trusts with respect to such Securities created by this Indenture by giving written notice to the Company specifying the day upon which such resignation shall take effect, and such resignation shall take effect immediately upon the later of
the appointment of a successor trustee and such day. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Any Trustee with respect to Securities of any series may be removed at any time
by an instrument or concurrent instruments in writing filed with such Trustee and signed and acknowledged by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Securities of such series or by their attorneys in fact duly
authorized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and no event has occurred and is continuing that, with the
giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, the Company may remove any Trustee with respect to Securities of any series upon written notice to the Holder of each outstanding Security of such series and the
Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) If at any time (1)&nbsp;the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with Section&nbsp;8.9 hereof and shall fail to
resign after written request therefor by the Company or by any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder for at least six months, (2)&nbsp;the Trustee shall fail to comply with Section&nbsp;8.8 hereof after written request therefor by the Company or
any such Holder, or (3)&nbsp;the Trustee shall become incapable of acting or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent or a receiver of the Trustee or 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 the Trustee may be removed forthwith by an instrument or concurrent instruments in writing filed with the Trustee and either: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) signed by the President or any Vice President of the Company and attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the
Company; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) signed and acknowledged by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of outstanding Securities of any
series for which the Trustee is acting as trustee or by their attorneys in fact duly authorized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Any resignation or removal of the
Trustee shall not become effective until acceptance of appointment by the successor Trustee as provided in Section&nbsp;8.11 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.11 Appointment Of Successor Trustee</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If at any time the Trustee shall resign or be removed, the Company, by a Board Resolution, shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Company shall provide written notice of its appointment of a successor Trustee to the Holder of each outstanding Security for any
series for which such successor Trustee is acting as trustee following any such appointment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) If no appointment of a successor Trustee
shall be made pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.11(a) hereof within 60 days after appointment shall be required, any Holder of Securities of such series or the resigning Trustee may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor
Trustee. Said court may thereupon after such notice, if any, as such court may deem proper and prescribe, appoint a successor Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Any Trustee appointed under this Section&nbsp;8.11 as a successor Trustee shall be a bank or trust company eligible under Section&nbsp;8.9
hereof and qualified under Section&nbsp;8.8 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.12 Acceptance By Successor Trustee</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Any successor Trustee appointed as provided in Section&nbsp;8.11 hereof shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Company and to its
predecessor Trustee an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">thereupon the resignation or removal of the predecessor Trustee shall become effective and such successor
Trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, on the written
request of the Company or of the successor Trustee, the Trustee ceasing to act shall, upon payment of any amounts then due it pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor Trustee all the
rights and powers of the Trustee so ceasing to act. Upon request of any such successor Trustee, the Company shall execute any and all instruments in writing in order more fully and certainly to vest in and confirm to such successor Trustee all such
rights and powers. Any Trustee ceasing to act shall, nevertheless, retain a lien upon all property or funds held or collected by such Trustee to secure any amounts then due it pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) No successor Trustee shall accept appointment as provided in this Section&nbsp;8.12 unless at the time of such acceptance such successor
Trustee shall be qualified under Section&nbsp;8.8 hereof and eligible under Section&nbsp;8.9 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Upon acceptance of appointment
by a successor Trustee as provided in this Section&nbsp;8.12, the successor Trustee shall mail notice of its succession hereunder to all Holders of Securities as the names and addresses of such Holders appear on the registry books. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.13 Succession By Merger, Etc</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) 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 of the corporate trust business of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee hereunder without the
execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) If at the time such successor to the Trustee shall succeed to the trusts created by this Indenture any of the Securities shall have been
authenticated but not delivered, any such successor to the Trustee may adopt the certificate of authentication of any predecessor Trustee, and deliver such Securities so authenticated; and in case at that time any of the Securities shall not have
been authenticated, any successor to the Trustee may authenticate such Securities either in the name of any predecessor hereunder or in the name of the successor Trustee; and in all such cases such certificates shall have the full force which it is
anywhere in the Securities or in this Indenture provided that the certificates of the Trustee shall have; provided that the right to adopt the certificate of authentication of any predecessor Trustee or authenticate Securities in the name of any
predecessor Trustee shall apply only to its successor or successors by merger, conversion or consolidation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.14 Limitations On Rights Of Trustee As A Creditor.</B> The Trustee shall be subject to, and shall comply with,
the provisions of Section&nbsp;311 of the TIA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.15 Authenticating Agent</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) There may be one or more Authenticating Agents appointed by the Trustee with the written consent of the Company, with power to act on its
behalf and subject to the direction of the Trustee in the authentication and delivery of Securities in connection with transfers and exchanges under Sections 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.13, 3.3, and 12.4 hereof, as fully to all intents and purposes as though
such Authenticating Agents had been expressly authorized by those Sections to authenticate and deliver Securities. For all purposes of this Indenture, the authentication and delivery of Securities by any Authenticating Agent pursuant to this
Section&nbsp;8.15 shall be deemed to be the authentication and delivery of such Securities &#147;by the Trustee.&#148; Any such Authenticating Agent shall be a bank or trust company or other Person of the character and qualifications set forth in
Section&nbsp;8.9 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Any corporation into which any 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 any Authenticating Agent shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the corporate trust business of any Authenticating Agent, shall be the
successor of such Authenticating Agent hereunder, if such successor corporation is otherwise eligible under this Section&nbsp;8.15, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of the parties hereto or such
Authenticating Agent or such successor corporation. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Any Authenticating Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice of resignation
to the Trustee and to the Company. The Trustee may at any time terminate the agency of any Authenticating Agent by giving written notice of termination to such Authenticating Agent and to the Company. Upon receiving such a notice of resignation or
upon such a termination, or in case at any time any Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible under this Section&nbsp;8.15, the Trustee may, with the written consent of the Company, appoint a successor Authenticating Agent, and upon so doing
shall give written notice of such appointment to the Company and shall mail, in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;15.10, notice of such appointment to the Holders of Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) The Trustee agrees to pay to each Authenticating Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its services, and the Trustee shall
be entitled to be reimbursed for such payments, in accordance with Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Sections 8.2, 8.3, 8.6, 8.7 and 8.9
hereof shall be applicable to any Authenticating Agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE IX </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONCERNING THE SECURITYHOLDERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.1 Action By Securityholders.</B> Whenever in this Indenture it is provided that the Holders of a specified
percentage in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series may take any action, the fact that at the time of taking any such action the Holders of such specified percentage have joined therein may be evidenced (a)&nbsp;by any
instrument or any number of instruments of similar tenor executed by such Securityholders in person or by agent or proxy appointed in writing, (b)&nbsp;by the record of such Securityholders voting in favor thereof at any meeting of Securityholders
duly called and held in accordance with Article X hereof, or (c)&nbsp;by a combination of such instrument or instruments and any such record of such a meeting of Securityholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.2 Proof Of Execution By Securityholders</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Subject to Sections 8.1, 8.2 and 10.5 hereof, proof of the execution of any instruments by a Securityholder or the agent or proxy for such
Securityholder shall be sufficient if made in accordance with such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Trustee or in such manner as shall be satisfactory to the Trustee. The ownership of Securities shall be proved by the
register for the Securities maintained by the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The record of any Securityholders&#146; meeting shall be proven in the manner
provided in Section&nbsp;10.6 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.3 Who Deemed Absolute Owners.</B> Subject to Sections 2.4(f) and
9.1 hereof, the Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and any Authenticating Agent shall deem the Person in whose name any Security shall be registered upon the register for the Securities to be, and shall treat such Person as, the absolute owner
of such Security (whether or not such Security shall be overdue) for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of the principal and premium, if any, and interest on such Security, and for all other purposes; and neither the Company nor the
Trustee nor any paying agent nor any Authenticating Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon any such Security to the extent of the sum or sums
so paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.4 Company-Owned Securities Disregarded.</B> In determining whether the Holders of the requisite
aggregate principal amount of outstanding Securities of any series have concurred in any direction, consent or waiver under this Indenture, Securities which are owned by the Company or any other obligor on the Securities or by any Person directly or
indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Company or any other obligor on the Securities shall be disregarded and deemed not to be outstanding for the purpose of any such determination; provided
that, for the purposes of determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying on any such direction, consent or waiver, only Securities which the Trustee knows are so owned shall be so disregarded. Securities so owned which have been
pledged in good faith to third parties may be regarded as outstanding for the purposes of this Section&nbsp;9.4 if the pledgee shall establish to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee&#146;s right to take action with respect to such Securities
and that the pledgee is not a Person directly or </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Company or any
such other obligor. In the case of a dispute as to such right, any decision by the Trustee taken upon the advice of counsel shall be full protection to the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.5 Revocation Of Consents; Future Holders Bound.</B> Except as may be otherwise required in the case of a
Global Security by the applicable rules and regulations of the Depository, at any time prior to the taking of any action by the Holders of the percentage in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of any series specified in this Indenture in
connection with such action, any Holder of a Security, which has been included in the Securities the Holders of which have consented to such action, may, by filing written notice with the Trustee at the corporate trust office of the Trustee and upon
proof of ownership as provided in Section&nbsp;9.2(a) hereof, revoke such action so far as it concerns such Security. Except as aforesaid, any such action taken by the Holder of any Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon
all future Holders and owners of such Security and of any Securities issued in exchange, substitution or upon registration of transfer therefor, irrespective of whether or not any notation thereof is made upon such Security or such other Securities.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.6 Record Date For Securityholder Acts.</B> If the Company shall solicit from the Securityholders any
request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act, the Company may, at its option, by Board Resolution, fix in advance a record date for the determination of Securityholders entitled to give such request, demand,
authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act, but the Company shall have no obligation to do so. If such a record date is fixed, such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act may be given
before or after the record date, but only the Securityholders of record at the close of business on the record date shall be deemed to be Securityholders for the purpose of determining whether Holders of the requisite aggregate principal amount of
outstanding Securities have authorized or agreed or consented to such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act, and for that purpose the outstanding Securities shall be computed as of the record date; provided
that no such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act by the Securityholders on the record date shall be deemed effective unless it shall become effective pursuant to this Indenture not later than six months
after the record date. Any such record date shall be at least 30 days prior to the date of the solicitation to the Securityholders by the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE X </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITYHOLDERS&#146; MEETING </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.1 Purposes Of Meetings. </B>A meeting of Securityholders may be called at any time and from time to time
pursuant to this Article X for any of the following purposes: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) to give any notice to the Company or to the Trustee, or to give any
directions to the Trustee, or to consent to the waiving of any Event of Default hereunder and its consequences, or to take any other action authorized to be taken by Securityholders pursuant to Article VII; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) to remove the Trustee pursuant to Article VIII; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) to consent to the execution of an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto pursuant to Section&nbsp;12.2 hereof; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) to take any other action authorized to be taken by or on behalf of the Holders of any specified aggregate principal amount of the
Securities of any series, as the case may be, under any other provision of this Indenture or under applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.2 Call Of Meetings By Trustee.</B> The Trustee may at any time call a meeting of Holders of Securities to
take any action specified in Section&nbsp;10.1 hereof, to be held at such time and at such place as the Trustee shall determine. Notice of every such meeting of Securityholders, setting forth the time and the place of such meeting and in general
terms the action proposed to be taken at such meeting, shall be given to Holders of the Securities that may be affected by the action proposed to be taken at such meeting in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;15.10 hereof. Such notice shall be
given not less than 20 nor more than 90 days prior to the date fixed for such meeting. </P>
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any time the Company, pursuant to a Board Resolution, or the Holders of at least 10% in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of all series then outstanding, shall have requested the Trustee to call a meeting of Securityholders, by written
request setting forth in reasonable detail the action proposed to be taken at the meeting, and the Trustee shall not have mailed the notice of such meeting within 20 days after receipt of such request, then the Company or such Securityholders may
determine the time and the place for such meeting and may call such meeting to take any action authorized in Section&nbsp;10.1 hereof, by giving notice thereof as provided in Section&nbsp;10.2 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.4 Qualifications For Voting.</B> To be entitled to vote at any meetings of Securityholders a Person shall
(a)&nbsp;be a Holder of one or more Securities affected by the action proposed to be taken or (b)&nbsp;be a Person appointed by an instrument in writing as proxy by a Holder of one or more such Securities. The only Persons who shall be entitled to
be present or to speak at any meeting of Securityholders shall be the Persons entitled to vote at such meeting and their counsel and any representatives (including employees) of the Trustee and its counsel and any representatives (including
employees) of the Company and its counsel. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.5 Regulations</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, the Trustee may make such reasonable regulations as it may deem advisable for any
meeting of Securityholders in regard to proof of the holding of Securities and of the appointment of proxies, and in regard to the appointment and duties of inspectors of votes, the submission and examination of proxies, certificates and other
evidence of the right to vote, and such other matters concerning the conduct of the meeting as it shall think fit. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee shall,
by an instrument in writing, appoint a temporary chairman of the meeting, unless the meeting shall have been called by the Company or by the Securityholders as provided in Section&nbsp;10.3 hereof, in which case the Company or Securityholders
calling the meeting, as the case may be, shall in like manner appoint a temporary chairman. A permanent chairman and a permanent secretary of the meeting shall be elected by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities
present in person or by proxy at the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Subject to Section&nbsp;9.4 hereof, at any meeting each Securityholder or proxy
qualified to vote pursuant to Section&nbsp;10.4 shall be entitled to one vote for each $1,000 principal amount of Securities held or represented by such Securityholder (and proportional fractional votes for principal amounts less than $1,000);
provided that no vote shall be cast or counted at any meeting in respect of any Security ruled by the chairman of the meeting to be not outstanding. The chairman of the meeting shall have no right to vote other than by virtue of Securities held by
such chairman or instruments in writing as aforesaid duly designating such chairman as the person to vote on behalf of other Securityholders. At any meeting of Securityholders duly called pursuant to Section&nbsp;10.2 or 10.3 hereof, the presence of
Persons holding or representing Securities in an aggregate principal amount sufficient to take action on any business for the transaction for which such meeting was called shall constitute a quorum. Any meeting of Securityholders duly called
pursuant to Section&nbsp;10.2 or 10.3 hereof may be adjourned from time to time by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities present in person or by proxy at the meeting, whether or not constituting a quorum, and the
meeting may be held as so adjourned without further notice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.6 Voting.</B> The vote upon any resolution
submitted to any meeting of Securityholders shall be by written ballots on which shall be subscribed the signatures of the Holders of Securities or of their representatives by proxy and the principal amount of Securities held or represented by them.
The permanent chairman of the meeting shall appoint two inspectors of votes who shall count all votes cast at the meeting for or against any resolution and who shall make and file with the secretary of the meeting their verified written reports in
duplicate of all votes cast at the meeting. A record in duplicate of the proceedings of such meeting of Securityholders shall be prepared by the secretary of the meeting and there shall be attached to said record the original reports of the
inspectors of votes on any vote by ballot taken thereat and affidavits by one or more Persons having knowledge of the facts setting forth a copy of the notice of the meeting and showing that said notice was given as provided in Section&nbsp;10.2
hereof. The record shall show the aggregate principal amount of the Securities voting in favor of or against any resolution. The record shall be signed and verified by the affidavits of the permanent chairman and secretary of the meeting and one of
the duplicates shall be delivered to the Company and the other to the Trustee to be preserved by the Trustee and the Trustee shall have the ballots taken at the meeting attached to such duplicate. Any record so signed and verified shall be
conclusive evidence of the matters therein stated. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.7 Rights Of Trustee Or Securityholders Not Delayed.</B>
Nothing in this Article X shall be deemed or construed to authorize or permit, by reason of any call of a meeting of Securityholders or any rights expressly or impliedly conferred hereunder to make such call, any hindrance or delay in the exercise
of any right or rights conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders of Securities under any of the provisions of this Indenture or of the Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XI </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;11.1 Company May Consolidate, Etc. Only On Certain Terms.</B> The Company shall not consolidate with or merge
into any other corporation or sell, or otherwise dispose all or substantially all of its assets unless (i)&nbsp;the corporation formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the Person which receives all or substantially all of
the assets pursuant to such sale, transfer or other disposition 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 and interest on all of the Securities and the performance of every covenant of this Indenture on the part of the Company to be performed or observed and (ii)&nbsp;the Company or such successor corporation or Person, as the case may be,
shall not, immediately after such consolidation or merger, or such sale or disposition, be in default in the performance of any such covenant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, even if a sale, transfer or disposition of the Company&#146;s <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-utility</FONT> subsidiaries might otherwise be deemed a sale of &#147;<I>all or substantially all of its assets</I>,&#148; for purposes of this Article X, such a sale, transfer or disposition of the Company&#146;s <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-utility</FONT> subsidiaries will not be deemed a sale of &#147;<I>all or substantially all of its assets</I>,&#148; if, immediately following such sale, transfer or disposition the Securities are rated by
Standard&nbsp;&amp; Poor&#146;s Ratings Group and by Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc. at least as high as the ratings accorded the Securities immediately prior to the sale, transfer or disposition. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;11.2 Successor Corporation Substituted.</B> Upon any consolidation or merger, or any sale, transfer or other
disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company in accordance with Section&nbsp;11.1 hereof, the successor corporation formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to which such sale, transfer or other
disposition 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 corporation had been named as the Company herein and the Company shall
be released from all obligations hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XII </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;12.1 Supplemental Indentures Without Consent Of Securityholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Company, when authorized by Board Resolution, and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time enter into an indenture or
indentures supplemental hereto for one or more of the following purposes: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) to make such provision in regard to matters
or questions arising under this Indenture as may be necessary or desirable, and not inconsistent with this Indenture or prejudicial to the interests of the Holders, for the purpose of supplying any omission, curing any ambiguity, or curing,
correcting or supplementing any defective or inconsistent provision; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) 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 created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture which is entitled to the benefit of such provision or such
change or elimination is applicable only to Securities issued after the effective date of such change or elimination; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3)
to establish the form of Securities as permitted by Section&nbsp;2.1 hereof or to establish or reflect any terms of any Security determined pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) to evidence the succession of another corporation to the Company, and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants
of the Company herein and in the Securities; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(5) to grant to or confer upon the Trustee for the benefit of the Holders
any additional rights, remedies, powers or authority; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(6) to permit the Trustee to comply with any duties imposed upon it
by law; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(7) to specify further the duties and responsibilities of, and to define further the relationships among the
Trustee, any Authenticating Agent and any paying agent; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(8) to add to the covenants of the Company for the benefit of the
Holders of one or more series of Securities, to add security for the Securities, to surrender a right or power conferred on the Company herein or to add any Event of Default with respect to one or more series of Securities; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(9) to supplement any of the provisions of this Indenture to such extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate a
satisfaction and discharge pursuant to Article IV, provided that any such action shall not adversely affect the interests of any holder of a Security of such series or any other Security or coupon; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(10) to make any other change that is not prejudicial to the Trustee or the Holders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee is hereby authorized to join with the Company in the execution of any such supplemental indenture, to make any further
appropriate agreements and stipulations which may be therein contained and to accept the conveyance, transfer and assignment of any property thereunder, but the Trustee shall not be obligated to enter into any such supplemental indenture which
affects the Trustee&#146;s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Any supplemental indenture authorized
by this Section&nbsp;12.1 may be executed by the Company and the Trustee without the consent of the Holders of any of the Securities at the time outstanding, notwithstanding any of the provisions of Section&nbsp;12.2 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;12.2 Supplemental Indentures With Consent Of Securityholders</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) With the consent (evidenced as provided in Section&nbsp;9.1 hereof) of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
Securities of all series at the time outstanding, the Company, when authorized by Board Resolution, and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time 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 any supplemental indenture or of modifying in any manner the rights of the Securityholders; provided, however, that if there shall be Securities of
more than one series outstanding hereunder and if a proposed supplemental indenture shall directly affect the rights of the Holders of Securities of one or more, but less than all, of such series, then the consent of Holders of a majority in
aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of all series so directly affected, considered as one class, shall be required; provided, further, that no such supplemental indenture shall: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) change the maturity date of any Security, or reduce the rate or extend the time of payment of interest thereon, or reduce
the principal amount thereof or any premium thereon, or change the coin or currency in which the principal of any Security or any premium or interest thereon is payable, or change the date on which any Security may be redeemed or repaid at the
option of the Holder thereof or adversely affect the rights of the Securityholders to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment of principal of or any premium or interest on any Security, in each case without the consent of the Holder of
each Security so affected; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) modify this Section&nbsp;12.2(a) or reduce the aforesaid percentage of Securities, the
Holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture or to reduce the percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to waive Events of Default, in each case, without the consent of the Holders of all of the
Securities then outstanding; or </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) modify the provisions of Article XIV with respect to the subordination
of outstanding Securities of any series in a manner adverse to the Holders thereof without the consent of the Holder of each Security so affected. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Upon the request of the Company, accompanied by a copy of the Board Resolution authorizing the execution of any such supplemental
indenture, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence of the consent of Securityholders as aforesaid, the Trustee shall join with the Company in the execution of such supplemental indenture unless such supplemental indenture affects the
Trustee&#146;s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but shall not be obligated to, enter into such supplemental indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) A supplemental indenture which changes, waives or eliminates any covenant or provision of this Indenture (or any supplemental indenture)
which has expressly been included solely for the benefit of one or more series of Securities, or which modifies the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series with respect to such covenant or provision, shall be deemed not to affect the
rights under this Indenture of Holders of Securities of any other series. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders of
Securities under this Section&nbsp;12.2 to approve the particular form of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall be sufficient if such consent shall approve the substance thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Promptly after the execution by the Company and the Trustee of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Section&nbsp;12.2, the Trustee
shall give notice in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;15.10 hereof, setting forth in general terms the substance of such supplemental indenture, to all Securityholders. Any failure of the Trustee to give such notice or any defect therein shall
not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such supplemental indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;12.3 Compliance
With Trust Indenture Act; Effect Of Supplemental Indentures.</B> Any supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article XII shall comply with the TIA. Upon the execution of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Article XII, the Indenture
shall be deemed to be modified and amended in accordance therewith and the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities under this Indenture of the Trustee, the Company and the Securityholders shall thereafter be
determined, exercised and enforced hereunder subject in all respects to such modifications and amendments, and all the terms and conditions of any such supplemental indenture shall be deemed to be part of the terms and conditions of this Indenture
for any and all purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;12.4 Notation On Securities.</B> Securities authenticated and delivered after the
execution of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Article XII may bear a notation in form satisfactory to the Trustee as to any matter provided for in such supplemental indenture. If the Company shall so determine, new Securities so modified
as approved by the Board of Directors and in form satisfactory to the Trustee with respect to any modification of this Indenture contained in any such supplemental indenture may be prepared and executed by the Company, authenticated by the Trustee
and delivered in exchange for the Securities then outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;12.5 Evidence Of Compliance Of Supplemental
Indenture To Be Furnished Trustee.</B> The Trustee, subject to Sections 8.1 and 8.2 hereof, may receive an Officers&#146; Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel as conclusive evidence that any supplemental indenture executed pursuant hereto complies
with the requirements of this Article XII. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XIII </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>IMMUNITY OF INCORPORATORS, STOCKHOLDERS, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;13.1 Indenture And Securities Solely Corporate Obligations.</B> No recourse for the payment of the principal of
or any premium or interest on any Security, or for any claim based thereon or otherwise in respect thereof, and no recourse under or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement of the Company, contained in this Indenture or in any supplemental
indenture, or in any Security, or because of the creation of any indebtedness represented thereby, shall be had against any incorporator, stockholder, officer or director, as such, past, present or </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">future, of the Company or any successor corporation, either directly or through the Company or any successor
corporation, 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 all such liability is hereby expressly waived and released as a condition
of, and as a consideration for, the execution of this Indenture and the issuance of the Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XIV </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.1 Agreement To Subordinate</B>. The Company, for itself, its successors and assigns, covenants and agrees,
and each Holder of a Security of any series likewise covenants and agrees by its acceptance thereof, that the obligation of the Company to make any payment on account of the principal of and interest on each and all of the Securities of any series
shall be subordinate and junior in right of payment to the Company&#146;s obligations to the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of any insolvency, receivership, conservatorship, reorganization, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities or
similar proceedings or any liquidation or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> of or relating to the Company as a whole, whether voluntary or involuntary, all obligations of the Company to holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company
shall be entitled to be paid in full before any payment shall be made on account of the principal of or interest on any of the Securities. In the event of any such proceeding, after payment in full of all sums owing with respect to Senior
Indebtedness of the Company, the Holders of the Securities of each series, together with the holders of any obligations of the Company ranking on a parity with the Securities, shall be entitled to be paid from the remaining assets of the Company the
amounts at the time due and owing on account of unpaid principal of and interest on the Securities of any series before any payment or other distribution, whether in cash, property or otherwise, shall be made on account of any capital stock or any
obligations of the Company ranking junior to the Securities. In addition, in the event of any such proceeding, if any payment or distribution of assets of the Company of any kind or character whether in cash, property or securities, including any
such payment or distribution which may be payable or deliverable by reason of the payment of any other indebtedness of the Company being subordinated to the payment of the Securities of any series shall be received by the Trustee or the Holders of
the Securities of any series before all Senior Indebtedness of the Company is paid in full, such payment or distribution shall be held in trust for the benefit of and shall be paid over to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness of the Company or
their representative or representatives or to the trustee or trustees under any indenture under which any instruments evidencing any of such Senior Indebtedness of the Company may have been issued, ratably, for application to the payment of all
Senior Indebtedness of the Company remaining unpaid until all such Senior Indebtedness of the Company shall have been paid in full, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to the holders of such Senior Indebtedness of the
Company. The obligations of the Company in respect of the Securities of all series shall rank on a parity with any obligations of the Company ranking on a parity with the Securities. Nothing in this Article shall apply to claims of, or payments to,
the Trustee under or pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.6. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The subordination provisions of the foregoing paragraph and Section&nbsp;14.9 shall
not be applicable to amounts at the time due and owing on the Securities of any series on account of the unpaid principal of or interest on the Securities of such series for the payment of which funds have been deposited in trust with the Trustee or
any paying agent or have been set aside by the Company in trust in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture; nor shall such provisions impair any rights, interests, or powers of any secured creditor of the Company in respect of any security
the creation of which is not prohibited by the provisions of this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company shall give written notice to the Trustee within
10 Business Days after the occurrence of (i)&nbsp;any insolvency, receivership, conservatorship, reorganization, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings or any liquidation or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> of or relating to the Company as a whole, whether voluntary or involuntary, (ii)&nbsp;any Event of Default described in Section&nbsp;7.1(a)(4) or 7.1(a)(5), or (iii)&nbsp;any event specified in
Section&nbsp;14.9. The Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section&nbsp;8.1, shall be entitled to assume that, and may act as if, no such event referred to in the preceding sentence has occurred unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee assigned
to the Trustee&#146;s corporate trust department has received at the principal office of the Trustee from the Company or any one or more holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company or any trustee or representative therefor (who shall have been
certified or otherwise established to the satisfaction of the Trustee to be such a holder or trustee or representative) written notice thereof. Upon any distribution of assets of the Company referred to in this </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Article, the Trustee and Holders of the Securities of each series shall be entitled to rely upon any order
or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction in which proceedings relating to any event specified in the first sentence of this paragraph are pending for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such distribution, the
holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon, and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article, and the Trustee, subject to the provisions of
Article VIII, and the Holders of the Securities of each series shall be entitled to rely upon a certificate of the liquidating trustee or agent or other Person making any distribution to the Trustee or to the Holders of the Securities of each series
for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such distribution, the Holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon and all other
facts pertinent thereto or to this Article. In the absence of any such liquidating trustee, agent or other Person, the Trustee shall be entitled to rely upon a written notice by a Person representing himself to be a Holder of Senior Indebtedness of
the Company (or a trustee or representative on behalf of such holder) as evidence that such Person is a holder of such Senior Indebtedness (or is such a trustee or representative). In the event that the Trustee determines, in good faith, that
further evidence is required with respect to the right of any Person, as a Holder of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, to participate in any payment or distribution pursuant to this Article, the Trustee may request such Person to furnish evidence
to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee as to the amount of such Senior Indebtedness held by such Person, as to the extent to which such Person is entitled to participation in such payment or distribution, and as to other facts pertinent to
the rights of such Person under this Article, and if such evidence is not furnished, the Trustee may defer any payment to such Person pending judicial determination as to the right of such Person to receive such payment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.2 Obligation Of The Company Unconditional</B>. Nothing contained in this Article or elsewhere in this
Indenture is intended to or shall impair, as between the Company and the Holders of the Securities of each series, the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay to such Holders the principal of and interest on such
Securities of each series when, where and as the same shall become due and payable, all in accordance with the terms of such Securities, or is intended to or shall affect the relative rights of such Holders and creditors of the Company other than
the Holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the Company, nor shall anything herein or therein prevent the Trustee or the Holder of any Security from exercising all remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law upon default under this Indenture,
subject to the rights, if any, under this Article of the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company in respect of cash, property or securities of the Company received upon the exercise of any such remedy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.3 Limitations On Duties To Holders Of Senior Indebtedness Of The Company</B>. With respect to the holders of
Senior Indebtedness of the Company, the Trustee undertakes to perform or to observe only such of its covenants and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Article, and no implied covenants or obligations with respect to the holders of
Senior Indebtedness of the Company shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee. The Trustee shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company, except with respect to moneys held in trust
pursuant to the first paragraph of Section&nbsp;14.1. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.4 Notice To Trustee Of Facts Prohibiting
Payment</B>. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Article or any other provisions of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not at any time be charged with knowledge of the existence of any facts which would prohibit the making of any payment of
moneys to or by the Trustee unless and until a Responsible Officer of the Trustee assigned to its corporate trust department shall have received at the principal office of the Trustee written notice thereof from the Company or from one or more
holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company or from any trustee therefor or representative thereof who shall have been certified by the Company or otherwise established to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee to be such a holder or trustee
or representative; and, prior to the receipt of any such written notice, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section&nbsp;8.1, shall be entitled in all respects to assume that no such facts exist; provided, however, that, if prior to the fifth
Business Day preceding the date upon which by the terms hereof any such moneys may become payable for any purpose, or in the event of the execution of an instrument pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.1 or 4.5 acknowledging satisfaction and discharge of this
Indenture or acknowledging a defeasance or in the event of a deposit under Section&nbsp;4.5(d)(1) with respect to a covenant defeasance, then, if prior to the second Business Day preceding the date of such execution or deposit, as the case may be,
the Trustee shall not have received with respect to such moneys or the moneys and/or Governmental Obligations deposited pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.5 the notice provided for in this Section&nbsp;14.4, then, anything herein contained to the contrary
notwithstanding, the Trustee shall have full power and authority to receive such moneys and/or Governmental Obligations and/or apply the same to the purpose for which they were received, </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">and shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary which may be received by it on or after such date;
provided, however, no such application shall affect the obligations under this Article of the Persons receiving such moneys from the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.5 Application By Trustee Of Moneys Deposited With It</B>. Anything in this Indenture to the contrary
notwithstanding, any deposit of moneys by the Company with the Trustee or any agent (whether or not in trust) for any payment of the principal of or interest on any Securities shall, except as provided in Section&nbsp;14.4, be subject to the
provisions of Section&nbsp;14.1. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.6 Subrogation</B>. Subject to the payment in full of all Senior
Indebtedness of the Company, the Holders of the Securities of each series shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Senior Indebtedness to receive payments or distributions of assets of the Company applicable to such Senior
Indebtedness until the Securities shall be paid in full, and none of the payments or distributions to the Holders of such Senior Indebtedness to which the Holders of the Securities of any series or the Trustee would be entitled except for the
provisions of this Article or of payments over pursuant to the provisions of this Article to the Holders of such Senior Indebtedness by the Holders of such Securities or the Trustee shall, as among the Company, its creditors other than the Holders
of such Senior Indebtedness, and the Holders of such Securities, be deemed to be a payment by the Company to or on account of such Senior Indebtedness; it being understood that the provisions of this Article are and are intended solely for the
purpose of defining the relative rights of the Holders of such Securities, on the one hand, and the Holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the Company, on the other hand. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.7 Subordination Rights Not Impaired By Acts Or Omissions Of Company Or Holders Of Senior Indebtedness Of The
Company</B>. No right of any present or future Holders of any Senior Indebtedness of the Company to enforce subordination as herein provided shall at any time in any way be prejudiced or impaired by any act or failure to act on the part of the
Company or by any act or failure to act, in good faith, by any such Holder, or by any noncompliance by the Company with the terms, provisions and covenants of this Indenture, regardless of any knowledge thereof with which any such Holder may have or
be otherwise charged. The Holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company may, at any time or from time to time and in their absolute discretion, change the manner, place or terms of payment, change or extend the time of payment of, or renew or alter,
any such Senior Indebtedness of the Company, or amend or supplement any instrument pursuant to which any such Senior Indebtedness of the Company is issued or by which it may be secured, or release any security therefor, or exercise or refrain from
exercising any other of their rights under the Senior Indebtedness of the Company including, without limitation, the waiver of default thereunder, all without notice to or assent from the Holders of the Securities of each series or the Trustee and
without affecting the obligations of the Company, the Trustee or the Holders of such Securities under this Article. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.8 Authorization Of Trustee To Effectuate Subordination Of Securities</B>. Each Holder of a Security of any
series, by its acceptance thereof, authorizes and expressly directs the Trustee on its behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate, as between the Holders of such Securities and the holders of Senior Indebtedness of
the Company, the subordination provided in this Article and appoints the Trustee as <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">attorney-in-fact</FONT></FONT> for any and all such purposes. If, in the event of any proceeding or
other action relating to the Company referred to in the first sentence of the second paragraph of Section&nbsp;14.1, the Trustee does not file a claim or proof of debt in the form required in such proceeding or action is not filed by or on behalf of
the Holders of the Securities of any series prior to fifteen days before the expiration of the time to file such claim or claims, then the holder or holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company shall have the right to file and are hereby authorized
to have the right to and are (or is) authorized to file in the name of the Trustee, a claim or proof of debt for and on behalf of the Holders of such Securities; provided that (a)&nbsp;if the holder or holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the
Company file any claim or proof of debt as contemplated above and the Trustee shall subsequently file a claim or proof of debt in such proceeding before the expiration of the time to file a claim or proof of debt in such proceeding, such subsequent
claim or proof of debt filed by the Trustee shall supersede any such claim or proof of debt previously filed by the holder or holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the Company, and such claim or proof of debt previously filed by the holder or
holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the Company shall withdraw such claim or proof of debt, and in any event, such claim or proof of debt shall be deemed to be withdrawn, and (b)&nbsp;the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not be
construed to authorize the holder or holders of the Senior Indebtedness of the Company to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, liquidation, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting
the Securities, or to authorize the holder or holders of </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">the Senior Indebtedness of the Company to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.
This paragraph is intended solely to permit the holder or holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company to preserve their &#147;turnover right&#148; pursuant to the applicable subordination provisions in this Article XIV in circumstances where a
claim or proof of debt has not been filed by the Trustee before the expiration of the time to file a claim or proof of debt in a bankruptcy proceeding, and nothing herein is intended to impair the rights of the Trustee under Section&nbsp;7.3 and
Section&nbsp;8.6 of this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trustee shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty, or any other duty, to the holder or
holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company and shall not be liable to any such holder or holders for any action it takes or omits to take within the rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trustee shall not be responsible for any costs, expenses, damages or other liabilities arising (directly or indirectly) as a result of
(i)&nbsp;any filing of a claim or proof of debt by a holder or holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company or (ii)&nbsp;any right of the holder or holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company to file any such claim or proof of debt, in any such
case in accordance with the first paragraph of this Section&nbsp;14.8. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.9 No Payment When Senior
Indebtedness In Default</B>. In the event and during the continuation of any default in the payment of principal of or interest on any Senior Indebtedness, or in the event that any event of default with respect to any Senior Indebtedness shall have
occurred and be continuing and shall have resulted in such Senior Indebtedness becoming or being declared due and payable prior to the date on which it would otherwise have become due and payable, unless and until such event of default shall have
been cured, waived or remedied or shall have ceased to exist and such acceleration shall have been rescinded or annulled or all amounts due on such Senior Indebtedness are paid in full in cash or other permitted consideration, or in the event any
judicial proceeding shall be pending with respect to any such default in payment or such event or default (unless and until all amounts due on such Senior Indebtedness are paid in full in cash or other permitted consideration), then no payment or
distribution of any kind or character, whether in cash, properties or securities shall be made by the Company on account of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest (including any Additional Interest) if any, on the Securities or on account of
the purchase or other acquisition of Securities by the Company or any subsidiary. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Company shall make any payment to the Trustee or the holder of any Security prohibited by the foregoing provisions of this Section&nbsp;14.9, and if such fact shall, at or prior to the time of such payment, have been made known to the Trustee or, as
the case may be, such Holder, then and in such event payment shall be paid over and delivered forthwith to the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.10 Right Of Trustee To Hold Senior Indebtedness Of The Company</B>. The Trustee shall be entitled to all of
the rights set forth in this Article in respect of any Senior Indebtedness of the Company at any time held by it in its individual capacity to the same extent as any other Holder of such Senior Indebtedness, and nothing in this Indenture shall be
construed to deprive the Trustee of any of its rights as such Holder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.11 Article XIV Not To Prevent
Defaults</B>. The failure of the Company to make a payment pursuant to the terms of Securities of any series by reason of any provision in this Article shall not be construed as preventing the occurrence of an Event of Default under this Indenture.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XV </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.1 Provisions Binding On Company&#146;s Successors.</B> All the covenants, stipulations, promises and
agreements made by the Company in this Indenture shall bind its successors and assigns whether so expressed or not. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.2 Official Acts By Successor Corporation.</B> Any act or proceeding by any provision of this Indenture
authorized or required to be done or performed by any board, committee or officer of the Company shall and may be done and performed with like force and effect by the like board, committee or officer of any corporation that shall at the time be the
lawful successor of the Company. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.3 Notices</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Any notice or demand which by any provision of this Indenture is required or permitted to be given or served by the Trustee or by the
Securityholders on the Company may be given or served by being deposited postage prepaid in a post office letter box addressed (until another address is filed by the Company with the Trustee) at the principal executive offices of the Company, to the
attention of the Secretary. Any notice, direction, request or demand by any Securityholder or the Company to or upon the Trustee shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given or made, for all purposes, if given or made in writing at the corporate
trust office of the Trustee, Attention: Xcel Energy Administrator, Corporate Trust Department. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Company shall provide any notices
required under this Indenture by publication, but only to the extent that such publication is required by the TIA, the rules and regulations of the Commission or any securities exchange upon which any series of Securities is listed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.4 Governing Law.</B> This Indenture and each Security shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of
the State of Minnesota, and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with the laws of said State. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.5 Evidence Of Compliance With Conditions Precedent</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Upon any application or demand by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the
Trustee an Officers&#146; Certificate stating that all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Indenture (including any covenants compliance with which constitutes a condition precedent) relating to the proposed action have been complied
with and an Opinion of Counsel stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent have been complied with. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)
Each certificate or opinion provided for in this Indenture and delivered to the Trustee with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture (other than the certificates delivered pursuant to Section&nbsp;5.5
hereof) shall include (1)&nbsp;a statement that each Person making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition and the definitions relating thereto; (2)&nbsp;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)&nbsp;a statement that, in the opinion of each such Person, such Person has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable
such Person to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and (4)&nbsp;a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of each such Person, such condition or covenant has been complied with.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Any certificate or opinion of an 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 such certificate or opinion is based
are erroneous. Any such certificate or opinion of counsel delivered under the Indenture 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 Person knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion of representations with respect to such
matters are erroneous. Any opinion of counsel delivered hereunder may contain standard exceptions and qualifications satisfactory to the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Any certificate, statement or opinion of any officer of the Company, or of counsel, may be based, insofar as it relates to accounting
matters, upon a certificate or opinion of or representations by an independent public accountant or firm of accountants, unless such officer or counsel, as the case may be, knows that the certificate or opinions or representations with respect to
the accounting matters upon which the certificate, statement or opinion of such officer or counsel may be based as aforesaid are erroneous, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know that the same are erroneous. Any certificate or opinion of
any firm of independent public accountants filed with the Trustee shall contain a statement that such firm is independent. </P>
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requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and form one instrument. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.6 Business Days.</B> Unless otherwise provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5(c) hereof, in any case where the
date of maturity of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security or the date fixed for redemption of any Security is not a Business Day, then payment of such principal or any premium or interest need not be made on such date but may
be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and affect as if made on the date of maturity or the date fixed for redemption, and, in the case of timely payment thereof, no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such
Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of the Security is required to be paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.7 Trust
Indenture Act To Control.</B> If and to the extent that any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by any of Sections 310 to 317, inclusive, of the TIA, such required provision of the TIA shall govern.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.8 Table Of Contents, Headings, Etc.</B> The table of contents and the titles and headings of the
articles and sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part hereof, and shall in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.9 Execution In Counterparts.</B> This Indenture may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.10 Manner Of Mailing Notice To Securityholders.</B> Any notice or demand which by any provision of this
Indenture is required or permitted to be given or served by the Trustee or the Company to or on the Holders of Securities, as the case may be, shall be given or served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Holders of such Securities
at their last addresses as the same appear on the register for the Securities referred to in Section&nbsp;2.6, and any such notice shall be deemed to be given or served by being deposited in a post office letter box in the form and manner provided
in this Section&nbsp;15.10. In case by reason of the suspension of regular mail service or by reason of any other cause it shall be impracticable to give notice to any Holder by mail, then such notification to such Holder as shall be made by such
reasonable alternate method of delivery, with notice of such to be provided to the Trustee, shall constitute a sufficient notification for every purpose hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;15.11 Approval By Trustee Of Expert Or Counsel.</B> Wherever the Trustee is required to approve an Expert or
counsel who is to furnish evidence of compliance with conditions precedent in this Indenture, such approval by the Trustee shall be deemed to have been given upon the taking of any action by the Trustee pursuant to and in accordance with the
certificate or opinion so furnished by such Expert or counsel. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF GLOBAL SECURITY </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="101%"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">REGISTERED </P></TD>
<TD> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">REGISTERED </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS SECURITY IS A GLOBAL SECURITY REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY (REFERRED TO HEREIN) OR A NOMINEE THEREOF AND, UNLESS AND UNTIL IT
IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR THE INDIVIDUAL SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY, THIS GLOBAL SECURITY MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITORY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY TO THE DEPOSITORY OR
ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY THE DEPOSITORY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY. UNLESS THIS GLOBAL SECURITY IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY,
TO THE TRUSTEE FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY AND ANY
PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>XCEL ENERGY INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[&#8195;] % JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES, SERIES DUE [&#8195;] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">XCEL ENERGY INC., a corporation of the State of Minnesota (the &#147;Company&#148;), for value received hereby
promises to pay to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] DOLLARS on the Maturity Date set forth above, and to pay interest thereon from the Original Issue Date (or if this Global Security has
two or more Original Issue Dates, interest shall, beginning on each such Original Issue Date, begin to accrue for that part of the principal amount to which that Original Issue Date is applicable) set forth above or from the most recent Interest
Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semiannually in arrears on the [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] and [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] in each year, commencing on the first such Interest Payment Date succeeding the
applicable Original Issue Date set forth above, at the per annum Interest Rate set forth above, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment. No interest shall accrue on the Maturity Date, so long as the principal amount of this
Global Security is paid on the Maturity Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any such Interest Payment Date will, as provided in the Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security is registered at
the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest, which shall be the [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] or [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;], as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date; provided, that the first
Interest Payment Date for any part of this Security, the Original Issue Date of which is after a Regular Record Date but prior to the applicable Interest Payment Date, shall be the Interest Payment Date following the next succeeding Regular Record
Date; and provided, that interest payable on the Maturity Date set forth above or, if applicable, upon redemption or acceleration, shall be payable to the Person to whom principal shall be payable. Except as otherwise provided in the Indenture (as
defined below), 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 shall be paid to the Person in whose name this Security 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 Securityholders not more than fifteen days or fewer than ten days prior to such Special Record Date. On or
before Noon, New York City time, or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day on which such payment of interest is due on this Global Security (other than maturity), the Trustee shall pay to the
Depository such interest in same day funds. On or before Noon, New York City time, or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">the Depository, of the day on which principal, interest payable at maturity and premium, if any, is due on
this Global Security and following receipt of the necessary funds from the Company, the Trustee shall deposit with the Depository the amount equal to the principal, interest payable at maturity and premium, if any, by wire transfer into the account
specified by the Depository. As a condition to the payment, on the Maturity Date or upon redemption or acceleration, of any part of the principal and applicable premium of this Global Security, the Depository shall surrender, or cause to be
surrendered, this Global Security to the Trustee, whereupon a new Global Security shall be issued to the Depository. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Global Security
is a global security in respect of a duly authorized issue of Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] (the &#147;Securities of this Series,&#148; which term includes any Global Securities representing such Securities) of
the Company issued and to be issued under a Junior Subordinated Indenture dated as of [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] between the Company and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], as trustee (herein called the &#147;Trustee,&#148; which term
includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture) and indentures supplemental thereto (collectively, the &#147;Indenture&#148;). Under the Indenture, one or more series of Securities may be issued and, as used herein, the term
&#147;Securities&#148; refers to the Securities of this Series and any other outstanding series of Securities. The indebtedness of the Company evidenced by this Global Security, including the principal hereof and interest hereon, is, to the extent
and in the manner set forth in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right of payment to the Company&#146;s obligations to holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company and each Holder of this Global Security, by acceptance hereof, agrees to and
shall be bound by such provisions of the Indenture and all other provisions of the Indenture. Reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities under the Indenture of the
Company, the Trustee and the Securityholders and of the terms upon which the Securities are and are to be authenticated and delivered. This Global Security has been issued in respect of the series designated on the first page hereof, limited in
aggregate principal amount to $[&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; ]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Security of this Series shall be dated and issued as of the date of
its authentication by the Trustee and shall bear an Original Issue Date or Dates. Each Security or Global Security issued upon transfer, exchange or substitution of such Security or Global Security shall bear the Original Issue Date or Dates of such
transferred, exchanged or substituted Security or Global Security, as the case may be. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Insert redemption provisions, if applicable] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Notice of redemption will be given by mail to Holders of Securities of this Series not less than 30 or more than 60 days prior to the date
fixed for redemption, all as provided in the Indenture. In the event of redemption of this Global Security in part only, a new Global Security or Securities of like tenor and series for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the
Securityholder hereof upon the surrender hereof.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest payments for this Global Security shall be computed and paid on the basis of a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months. In any case where any Interest Payment Date or date on which the principal of this Global Security is required to be paid is not a
Business Day, then payment of principal, premium or interest need not be made on such date but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such Interest Payment Date or date on which the principal of
this Global Security is required to be paid and, in the case of timely payment thereof, no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this Global Security is required to be
paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company, at its option, and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Indenture, will be discharged from any and all
obligations in respect of the Securities of this Series (except for certain obligations including obligations to register the transfer or exchange of Securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated Securities, maintain paying agencies and hold monies
for payment in trust, all as set forth in the Indenture) if the Company deposits with the Trustee money, U.S. Government Obligations which through the payment of interest thereon and principal thereof in accordance with their terms will provide
money, or a combination of money and U.S. Government Obligations, in any event in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay all the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities on the dates such payments are due in accordance
with the terms of the Securities of this Series. </P>
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this Series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture permits, with
certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modifications of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Securityholders under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of
the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Global Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Global
Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon the Security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As set forth in and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, no Holder of any Securities will have any right to institute any proceeding
with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy thereunder unless such Holder shall have previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to such Securities, the Holders of not less than a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding Securities affected by such Event of Default shall have made written request and offered reasonable indemnity to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as Trustee and the Trustee shall have failed to institute
such proceeding within 60 days; <I>provided, however</I>, that such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by the Holder hereof for the enforcement of payment of the principal of and any premium or interest on this Security on or after the
respective due dates expressed here. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No reference herein to the Indenture and to provisions of this Global 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 Global Security at the times, places and rates and the coin or currency prescribed in the
Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Global Security may be transferred
only as permitted by the legend hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If at any time the Depository for this Global Security notifies the Company that it is unwilling
or unable to continue as Depository for this Global Security or if at any time the Depository for this Global Security shall no longer be eligible or in good standing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute
or regulation, the Company shall appoint a successor Depository with respect to this Global Security. If a successor Depository for this Global Security is not appointed by the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice or becomes
aware of such ineligibility, the Company&#146;s election to issue this Security in global form shall no longer be effective with respect to this Global Security and the Company will execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the
authentication and delivery of individual Securities of this Series in exchange for this Global Security, will authenticate and deliver individual Securities of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount
equal to the principal amount of this Global Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company may at any time and in its sole discretion determine that all
Securities of this Series (but not less than all) issued or issuable in the form of one or more Global Securities shall no longer be represented by such Global Security or Securities. In such event, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee, upon
receipt of a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of individual Securities of this Series in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver, individual Securities of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive
form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such Global Security or Securities in exchange for such Global Security or Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under certain circumstances specified in the Indenture, the Depository may be required to surrender any two or more Global Securities which
have identical terms (but which may have differing Original Issue Dates) to the Trustee, and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to, or at the direction of, the Depository a Global Security in principal amount
equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and with all terms identical to, the Global Securities surrendered thereto and that shall indicate all Original Issue Dates and the principal amount applicable to each such Original Issue Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Minnesota. </P>
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or through an Authenticating Agent by manual signature of an authorized officer, this Global Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All terms used in this Global Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture unless
otherwise indicated herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TRUSTEE&#146;S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of the Securities of the series herein designated, described or provided for in the within-mentioned Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
to applicable laws or regulations: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">though not in the above list. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sell(s), </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">assign(s) and transfer(s) unto </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">the within security and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing attorney to transfer said security on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF SECURITY </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>XCEL ENERGY INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[&#8195;]% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTE, SERIES DUE [&#8195;] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">XCEL ENERGY INC., a corporation of the State of Minnesota (the <I>&#147;Company&#148;</I>), for value received
hereby promises to pay to [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] or registered assigns, the principal sum of [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] DOLLARS on the Maturity Date set forth above, and to pay interest thereon from the Original Issue Date set forth
above or from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semiannually in arrears on [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] and [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] in each year, commencing on the first such Interest Payment Date
succeeding the Original Issue Date set forth above, at the per annum Interest Rate set forth above, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment. No interest shall accrue on the Maturity Date, so long as the principal amount of
this Security is paid in full on the Maturity Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any such Interest Payment Date will, as provided in the Indenture (as defined below), be paid to the Person in whose name this
Security is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest, which shall be the [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] or [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;], as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date;
provided that the first Interest Payment Date for any Security, the Original Issue Date of which is after a Regular Record Date but prior to the applicable Interest Payment Date, shall be the Interest Payment Date following the next succeeding
Regular Record Date; and provided, that interest payable on the Maturity Date set forth above or, if applicable, upon redemption or acceleration, shall be payable to the Person to whom principal shall be payable. Except as otherwise provided in the
Indenture (referred to on the reverse hereof), 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 shall be paid to the Person in whose name this Security 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 Securityholders not more than fifteen days nor fewer than ten days prior to such
Special Record Date. Principal, applicable premium and interest due at the maturity of this Security shall be payable in immediately available funds when due upon presentation and surrender of this Security at the corporate trust office of the
Trustee or at the authorized office of any paying agent in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and State of New York. Interest on this Security (other than interest payable at maturity) shall be paid by check in clearinghouse funds to the Holder as
its name appears on the register; provided, that if the Trustee receives a written request from any Holder of Securities (as defined below), the aggregate principal amount of all of which having the same Interest Payment Date as this Security equals
or exceeds $10,000,000, on or prior to the applicable Regular Record Date, interest on the Security shall be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds to a bank within the continental United States designated by such Holder in its request
or by direct deposit into the account of such Holder designated by such Holder in its request if such account is maintained with the Trustee or any paying agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO THE FURTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECURITY SET FORTH IN FULL ON THE REVERSE HEREOF, WHICH FURTHER PROVISIONS SHALL
FOR ALL PURPOSES HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH IN FULL AT THIS PLACE. </P>
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on the reverse hereof, directly or through an Authenticating Agent by manual signature of an authorized officer, this Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TRUSTEE&#146;S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of the Securities of the series herein designated, described or provided for in the within-mentioned Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>XCEL ENERGY INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[&#8195;]% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTE, SERIES DUE [&#8195;] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] (the
<I>&#147;Securities of this Series&#148;</I>) of the Company issued and to be issued under an Indenture dated as of [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;], between the Company and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], as trustee (herein called the
<I>&#147;Trustee,&#148;</I> which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture) and indentures supplemental thereto (collectively, the <I>&#147;Indenture&#148;</I>). Under the Indenture, one or more series of Securities may be issued and,
as used herein, the term &#147;Securities&#148; refers to the Securities of this Series and any other outstanding series of Securities. The indebtedness of the Company evidenced by this Security, including the principal hereof and interest hereon,
is, to the extent and in the manner set forth in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right of payment to the Company&#146;s obligations to holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company and each Holder of this Security, by acceptance hereof,
agrees to and shall be bound by such provisions of the Indenture and all other provisions of the Indenture. Reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities under the
Indenture of the Company, the Trustee and the Securityholders 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, limited in aggregate principal
amount to $[&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Insert redemption provisions, if applicable] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Notice of redemption will be given by mail to Holders of Securities of this Series not less than 30 or more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for
redemption, all as provided in the Indenture. In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this Series of like tenor for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the Securityholder
hereof upon the surrender hereof.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest payments for this Security shall be computed and paid on the basis of a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months. In any case where any Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this Security is required to be paid is not a Business
Day, then payment of principal, premium or interest need not be made on such date but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this
Security is required to be paid, and, in the case of timely payment thereof, no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this Security is required to be paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company, at its option, and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Indenture, will be discharged from any and all obligations
in respect of the Securities (except for certain obligations including obligations to register the transfer or exchange of Securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated Securities, maintain paying agencies and hold monies for payment in trust, all
as set forth in the Indenture) if the Company deposits with the Trustee money, U.S. Government Obligations which through the payment of interest thereon and principal thereof in accordance with their terms will provide money, or a combination of
money and U.S. Government Obligations, in any event in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay all the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities on the dates such payments are due in accordance with the terms of the
Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, the principal of the Securities may be declared due and payable in the
manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment
thereof and the modifications of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Securityholders under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal
amount of the outstanding Securities. 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 therefor in lieu thereof whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon the Security. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As set forth in and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, no Holder of any Securities
will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy thereunder unless such Holder shall have previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to such Securities,
the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities affected by such Event of Default shall have made written request and offered reasonable indemnity to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as Trustee and
the Trustee shall have failed to institute such proceeding within 60 days; <I>provided</I>, however, that such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by the Holder hereof for the enforcement of payment of the principal of and any premium or
interest on this Security on or after the respective due dates expressed here. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No reference herein to the Indenture and to provisions 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, places and rates and the coin or currency
prescribed in the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 or transfer at the corporate trust office of the Trustee or such other office or agency as may be designated by the Company in the Borough of
Manhattan, the City and State of New York, 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 the attorney in fact of such Holder duly
authorized in writing, one or more new Securities of this Series of like tenor and of authorized denominations and for the same aggregate principal amount will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Securities of this Series are issuable only in registered form, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 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 of like tenor and of a different authorized
denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 thereof for all purposes, whether or not this Security is overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Minnesota. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">TEN COM&#151;as tenants in common</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">GIFT</TD>
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RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sell(s), </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">assign(s) and transfer(s) unto </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">the within security and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing attorney to transfer said security on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 4(a)(15) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SUPPLEMENTAL
INDENTURE NO. [<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FROM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>XCEL ENERGY INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(a
Minnesota corporation) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TO </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Trustee </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>JUNIOR
SUBORDINATED NOTES, SERIES DUE [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DATED AS OF </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SUPPLEMENTAL TO JUNIOR SUBORDINATED INDENTURE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DATED AS OF [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center">ARTICLE ONE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center">RELATION TO INDENTURE; DEFINITIONS</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.01</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>INTEGRAL PART OF INDENTURE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">(a)&#8195;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">(b)&#8195;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>References to Articles and Sections</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">(c)&#8195;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Terms Relating to this Supplemental Indenture</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center">[<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U>]% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES, SERIES DUE [<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U>]</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>DESIGNATION AND PRINCIPAL AMOUNT</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>OFFICE FOR PAYMENT</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>[REDEMPTION]</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>AUTHORIZED DENOMINATIONS</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>FORM OF NOTES</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>REOPENING OF NOTES</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>[RESTRICTIONS DURING OPTIONAL DEFERRAL PERIOD]</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>EVENTS OF DEFAULT</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE TO BE CONSTRUED AS A PART OF THE INDENTURE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Severability of Provisions Contained in Supplemental Indenture and Notes</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Provision for Execution in Counterparts</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE NO. [<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U>], made as of the
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U>] day of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], by and between XCEL ENERGY INC., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the &#147;Company&#148;), and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], a
[national] banking [association] organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as trustee (the &#147;Trustee&#148;): </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WITNESSETH: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS,</B> the Company has heretofore executed and delivered its Junior Subordinated Indenture (hereinafter referred to as the
&#147;Indenture&#148;), dated as of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS,</B> Section&nbsp;2.5 of the Indenture provides that
Securities shall be issued in series and that a Company Order shall specify the terms of each series; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS,</B> the Company has
this day delivered a Company Order setting forth the terms of a series of Securities designated &#147;[_____]% Junior Subordinated Notes, Series due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]&#148; (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the &#147;Notes due
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]&#148;); and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS,</B> Section&nbsp;12.1 of the Indenture provides that the Company and the Trustee
may enter into indentures supplemental thereto for the purposes, among others, of establishing the form of Securities or establishing or reflecting any terms of any Security and adding to the covenants of the Company; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS,</B> the execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture No. [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] (herein, &#147;this Supplemental
Indenture&#148;) have been duly authorized by a resolution or written consent adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NOW,
THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">That in order to set forth the terms and conditions upon which the Notes due
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] are, and are to be, authenticated, issued and delivered, and in consideration of the premises of the purchase and acceptance of the Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] by the Holders thereof and the sum of one
dollar duly paid to it by the Trustee at the execution of this Supplemental Indenture, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the Company covenants and agrees with the Trustee for the equal and proportionate benefit of the respective Holders
from time to time of the Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE ONE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RELATION TO INDENTURE; DEFINITIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 1.01</B> This Supplemental Indenture constitutes an integral part of the Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 1.02 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For all
purposes of this Supplemental Indenture: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&#8195; Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings specified in
the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&#8195; All references herein to Articles and Sections, unless otherwise specified, refer to the corresponding Articles
and Sections of this Supplemental Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&#8195; The terms &#147;hereof,&#148; &#147;herein,&#148; &#147;hereby,&#148;
&#147;hereto,&#148; &#147;hereunder&#148; and &#147;herewith&#148; refer to this Supplemental Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]<B>% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES, SERIES DUE </B>[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.01</B> There shall be a series of Securities designated the &#147;[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]% Junior Subordinated Notes,
Series due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]&#148; (the &#147;Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]&#148;). The Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall be limited to $[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] aggregate principal amount except as
provided in Section&nbsp;2.08 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.02</B> Except as otherwise provided in Section&nbsp;2.05 hereof, the principal amount
of the Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall be payable on the stated maturity date of (the &#147;Stated Maturity&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.03</B> The Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall be dated their date of authentication as provided in the Indenture.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall bear interest at the rate of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;Interest Period&#148; shall mean each period from, and including, an Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, the next
succeeding Interest Payment Date, except that the first Interest Period shall commence on the date of original issuance of the Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The amount of interest payable for any Interest Period shall be computed on the basis of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT>
year consisting of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months (and for any period shorter than a full semi-annual period, on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed during such period using
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> calendar months). If an Interest Payment Date[or a Redemption Date (as defined below)] falls on a day that is not a Business Day, the payment of interest and principal shall be made on the next
succeeding Business Day, and no interest on such payment shall accrue for the period from and after the Interest Payment Date[or Redemption Date, as applicable]. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal and interest shall be payable to the persons and in the manner provided in Sections 2.4 and 2.12 of the Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.04</B> The Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall be payable at the corporate trust office of the Trustee at the offices
of such paying agents as the Company may appoint by Company Order in the future. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.05</B> [Insert redemption provisions, if
applicable] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall not be subject to any sinking fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.06</B> The Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall be issued in fully registered form without coupons in denominations of
$[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] and in integral multiples of $[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] in excess thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.07</B> The
Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] shall initially be in the form attached as Exhibit A hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.08</B> The Notes due
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] may be reopened and additional notes of the Notes due&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;may be issued in excess of the limitation set forth in Section&nbsp;2.01, provided that such additional notes will contain the same terms
(including the maturity date and interest payment terms) as the other Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]. Any such additional Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], together with the other Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], shall
constitute a single series for purposes of the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.09</B> [Insert restrictions during optional interest deferral
period, if applicable] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 2.10</B> Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Indenture, in no event will the occurrence or
continuation of an event described in Section&nbsp;7.1(a)(3) of the Indenture constitute an Event of Default. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MISCELLANEOUS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION
3.01</B> The recitals of fact herein and in the Notes due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] (except the Trustee&#146;s Certificate) shall be taken as statements of the Company and shall not be construed as made by the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 3.02</B> This Supplemental Indenture shall be construed in connection with and as a part of the Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 3.03 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&#8195;
If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies, or conflicts with another provision of the Indenture required to be included in indentures qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (as enacted prior to the date of this
Supplemental Indenture) by any of the provisions of Sections 310 to 317, inclusive, of said Act, such required provisions shall control. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&#8195; In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Supplemental Indenture or in the Notes due
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] issued hereunder should be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein and therein shall not in any way be affected,
impaired, prejudiced or disturbed thereby. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 3.04</B> Whenever in this Supplemental Indenture either of the parties hereto is
named or referred to, this shall be deemed to include the successors or assigns of such party, and all the covenants and agreements in this Supplemental Indenture contained by or on behalf of the Company or by or on behalf of the Trustee shall bind
and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of such parties, whether so expressed or not. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECTION 3.05 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&#8195; This Supplemental Indenture may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, and all said counterparts executed and
delivered, each as an original, shall constitute but one and the same instrument. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&#8195; The Table of Contents and the descriptive
headings of the several Articles of this Supplemental Indenture were formulated, used and inserted in this Supplemental Indenture for convenience only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.
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its President or a Vice President, and attested by its Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], has caused this Supplemental Indenture to be signed by its President, Vice President, Assistant Vice President or
authorized Corporate Trust Officer, and attested by an authorized officer, this day [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF GLOBAL SECURITY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[_____]<B>% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES, SERIES DUE </B>[_____] </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS SECURITY IS A GLOBAL SECURITY REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY (REFERRED TO HEREIN) OR A NOMINEE
THEREOF AND, UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR THE INDIVIDUAL SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY, THIS GLOBAL SECURITY MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITORY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE
DEPOSITORY TO THE DEPOSITORY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY THE DEPOSITORY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY. UNLESS THIS GLOBAL SECURITY IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, TO THE TRUSTEE FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>XCEL ENERGY INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U>]<B>% JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES, SERIES DUE </B>[<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">XCEL ENERGY INC., a corporation of the State of Minnesota (the &#147;Company&#148;), for value received hereby
promises to pay to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] DOLLARS on the Maturity Date set forth above (the &#147;Stated Maturity&#148;), and to pay interest thereon from the Original Issue
Date (or if this Global Security has two or more Original Issue Dates, interest shall, beginning on each such Original Issue Date, begin to accrue for that part of the principal amount to which that Original Issue Date is applicable) set forth above
or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, as set forth below. The Securities of this Series (as defined below) shall bear interest at the rate of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;Interest Period&#148; shall mean each period from, and including, an Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, the next
succeeding Interest Payment Date, except that the first Interest Period shall commence on the date of original issuance of the Securities of this Series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The amount of interest payable for any semi-annual Interest Period shall be computed on the basis of a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year consisting of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months (and for any period shorter than a full semi-annual period, on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed during such
period using <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> calendar months). If an Interest Payment Date or a Redemption Date (as defined below) falls on a day that is not a Business Day, the payment of interest and principal shall be made on the
next succeeding Business Day, and no interest on such payment shall accrue for the period from and after the Interest Payment Date or Redemption Date, as applicable.] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Insert optional interest deferral provisions, if applicable] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Principal and interest shall be payable to the persons and in the manner provided in Sections 2.4 and 2.12 of the Indenture (as defined
below). </P>
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Subordinated Notes, Series due [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] (the &#147;Securities of this Series,&#148; which term includes any Global Securities representing such Securities) of the Company issued and to be issued under a Junior Subordinated
Indenture dated as of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] between the Company and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], as trustee (herein called the &#147;Trustee&#148;, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture) and indentures
supplemental thereto (collectively, the &#147;Indenture&#148;). Under the Indenture, one or more series of Securities may be issued and, as used herein, the term &#147;Securities&#148; refers to the Securities of this Series and any other
outstanding series of Securities. The indebtedness of the Company evidenced by this Global Security, including the principal hereof and interest hereon, is, to the extent and in the manner set forth in the Indenture, subordinate and junior in right
of payment to the Company&#146;s obligations to holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company and each Holder of this Global Security, by acceptance hereof, agrees to and shall be bound by such provisions of the Indenture and all other provisions of
the Indenture. Reference is hereby made to the Indenture for a more complete statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities under the Indenture of the Company, the Trustee and the Securityholders and of the terms
upon which the Securities of this Series are and are to be authenticated and delivered. This Global Security has been issued in respect of the series designated on the first page hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Security of this Series shall be dated and issued as of the date of its authentication by the Trustee and shall bear an Original Issue
Date or Dates. Each Security or Global Security issued upon transfer, exchange or substitution of such Security or Global Security shall bear the Original Issue Date or Dates of such transferred, exchanged or substituted Security or Global Security,
as the case may be. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Insert redemption provisions, if applicable] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Notice of redemption will be given by mail to Holders of Securities of this Series not less than 30 or more than 60 days prior to the date
fixed for redemption, all as provided in the Indenture. In the event of redemption of this Global Security in part only, a new Global Security or Securities of like tenor and series for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the
Securityholder hereof upon the surrender hereof.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[Insert restrictions during optional interest deferral period, if applicable] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company, at its option, and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Indenture, will be discharged from any and all obligations
in respect of the Securities of this Series (except for certain obligations including obligations to register the transfer or exchange of Securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated Securities, maintain paying agencies and hold monies for payment
in trust, all as set forth in the Indenture) if the Company deposits with the Trustee money, U.S. Government Obligations which through the payment of interest thereon and principal thereof in accordance with their terms will provide money, or a
combination of money and U.S. Government Obligations, in any event in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay all the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities on the dates such payments are due in accordance with the
terms of the Securities of this Series. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an Event of Default with respect to the 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; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Indenture, in no event
will the occurrence or continuation of an event described in 7.1(a)(3) of the Indenture constitute an Event of Default with respect to the Securities of this Series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modifications of the rights and obligations
of the Company and the rights of the Securityholders under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities. Any such consent or
waiver by the Holder of this Global Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Global Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu
thereof whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon the Security. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No reference herein to the Indenture and to provisions of this Global 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 Global Security at the times, places and rates and the coin or currency prescribed in
the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Global Security may be transferred
only as permitted by the legend hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If at any time the Depository for this Global Security notifies the Company that it is unwilling
or unable to continue as Depository for this Global Security or if at any time the Depository for this Global Security shall no longer be eligible or in good standing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute
or regulation, the Company shall appoint a successor Depository with respect to this Global Security. If a successor Depository for this Global Security is not appointed by the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice or becomes
aware of such ineligibility, the Company&#146;s election to issue this Security in global form shall no longer be effective with respect to this Global Security and the Company will execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the
authentication and delivery of individual Securities of this Series in exchange for this Global Security, will authenticate and deliver individual Securities of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount
equal to the principal amount of this Global Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company may at any time and in its sole discretion determine that all
Securities of this Series (but not less than all) issued or issuable in the form of one or more Global Securities shall no longer be represented by such Global Security or Securities. In such event, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee, upon
receipt of a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of individual Securities of this Series in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver, individual Securities of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive
form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such Global Security or Securities in exchange for such Global Security or Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under certain circumstances specified in the Indenture, the Depository may be required to surrender any two or more Global Securities which
have identical terms (but which may have differing Original Issue Dates) to the Trustee, and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to, or at the direction of, the Depository a Global Security in principal amount
equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and with all terms identical to, the Global Securities surrendered thereto and that shall indicate all Original Issue Dates and the principal amount applicable to each such Original Issue Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Minnesota. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee, directly or through an Authenticating Agent by manual
signature of an authorized officer, this Global Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All terms used in this Global Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture unless
otherwise indicated herein. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">XCEL ENERGY INC.</TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TRUSTEE&#146;S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of the Securities of the series herein designated, described or provided for in the within-mentioned Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
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VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sell(s), </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">assign(s) and transfer(s) unto </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(a
Minnesota corporation) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">AND </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TRUSTEE </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">FORM OF </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">INDENTURE </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">DATED AS OF
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Providing for issuance of Debt Securities </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 310 THROUGH 318(a) INCLUSIVE OF </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION&nbsp;OF&nbsp;TRUST</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">310(a)(l)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">310(a)(5)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.14</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>14.5(b)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">32</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>NOT APPLICABLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.8</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.l(a)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>8.l(b)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">22</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.7</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>9.4</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">30</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">316(b)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.4</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">20</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>12.2</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">30</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">316(c)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>9.6</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">27</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">317(a)(l)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.2(b)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">19</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">317(a)(2)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>7.2(c)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">19</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">317(b)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>4.2</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">14</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>5.4</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">15</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">318(a)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>14.7</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="center">33</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;I.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>DEFINITIONS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>General</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Trust Indenture Act</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Definitions</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;II.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>FORM, ISSUE, EXECUTION, REGISTRATION AND EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Form Generally</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Form Of Trustee&#146;s Certificate Of Authentication</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Amount Unlimited</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Denominations, Dates, Interest Payment and Record Dates</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Execution, Authentication, Delivery And Dating</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.6</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Exchange And Registration Or Transfer Of Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.7</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost Or Stolen Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.8</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Temporary Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.9</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Cancellation Of Securities Paid, Etc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.10</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Interest Rights Preserved</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.11</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Special Record Date</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.12</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.13</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Securities Issuable In The Form Of A Global Security</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;III.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.1</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Applicability Of Article</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.2</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Notice Of Redemption; Selection Of Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.3</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Securities On Redemption; Deposit Of Redemption Price</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;IV.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE; UNCLAIMED MONEYS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Satisfaction And Discharge</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.2</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Deposited Moneys To Be Held In Trust By Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.3</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Paying Agent To Repay Moneys Held</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Return of Unclaimed Moneys</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;V.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>PARTICULAR COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Principal, Premium And Interest</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Office For Notices And Payments, Etc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Appointments To Fill Vacancies In Trustee&#146;s Office</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.4</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Certificates And Notice To Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;VI.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>SECURITYHOLDER LISTS AND REPORTS BY THE COMPANY AND THE TRUSTEE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Securityholder Lists</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Securities And Exchange Commission Reports</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Reports By The Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;VII.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>REMEDIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND SECURITYHOLDERS ON EVENTS OF DEFAULT</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Events of Default</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Payment Of Securities On Default; Suit Therefor</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Application Of Moneys Collected By Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Proceedings By Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.5</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Proceedings By Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.6</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Remedies Cumulative And Continuing</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">20</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.7</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Direction Of Proceedings And Waiver Of Defaults By Majority Of Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.8</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Notice Of Default</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.9</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Undertaking To Pay Costs</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;VIII.</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.1</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Duties And Responsibilities Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.2</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Reliance On Documents, Opinions, Etc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.3</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>No Responsibility For Recitals, Etc.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.4</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Trustee, Authenticating Agent, Paying Agent Or Registrar May Own Securities</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.5</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Moneys To Be Held In Trust</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.6</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Compensation And Expenses Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.7</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Officers&#146; Certificate As Evidence</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.8</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Conflicting Interest Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.9</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Existence And Eligibility Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">23</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.10</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Resignation Or Removal Of Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.11</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Appointment Of Successor Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.12</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Acceptance by Successor Trustee</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.13</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Succession By Merger, Etc</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.14</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Limitations On Rights Of Trustee As A Creditor</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.15</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Authenticating Agent</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">ARTICLE&nbsp;IX.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>CONCERNING THE SECURITYHOLDERS</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.1</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Action By Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.2</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Proof Of Execution By Securityholders</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.3</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Who Deemed Absolute Owners</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.4</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Company-Owned Securities Disregarded</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.5</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Revocation of Consents; Future Holders Bound</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>SECURITYHOLDERS&#146; MEETING</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Call Of Meetings By Company Or Securityholders</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Evidence of Compliance Of Supplemental Indenture To Be Furnished Trustee</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>IMMUNITY OF INCORPORATORS, STOCKHOLDERS, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS INDENTURE, dated as of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], between NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, a
corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the &#147;<I>Company</I>&#148;), and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], a [national] banking [association] organized and existing under the laws of the United
States, as trustee (the <I>&#147;Trustee&#148;</I> )<I>.</I> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">WITNESSETH </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, for its lawful corporate purposes, the Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance from time
to time of its unsecured debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (the <I>&#147;Securities&#148;),</I> to be issued as in this Indenture provided; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AND WHEREAS, all acts and things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement according to its terms have been done and performed, and the execution of
this Indenture and the issue hereunder of the Securities have in all respects been duly authorized; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">That in order to declare the terms and conditions upon which the Securities are, and are to be authenticated, issued and delivered, and in consideration of
the premises, of the purchase and acceptance of the Securities by the Holders thereof and of the sum of one dollar duly paid to it by the Trustee at the execution of this Indenture, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the Company covenants
and agrees with the Trustee for the equal and proportionate benefit of the respective Holders from time to time of the Securities, as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">ARTICLE I. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">DEFINITIONS </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;1.1. General.</B> The terms defined in this Article I (except as herein otherwise expressly provided or unless the context
otherwise requires) for all purposes of this Indenture and of any indenture supplemental hereto shall have the respective meanings specified in this Article I. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;1.2</B>. <B>Trust Indenture Act.</B> (a)&nbsp;Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939,
as amended (the &#147;TIA&#148;), such provision is incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Unless otherwise indicated, all
terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the TIA, defined by the TIA by reference to another statute or defined by a rule of the Commission under the TIA shall have the meanings assigned to them in the TIA or such statute or rule as in force
on the date of execution of this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;1.3.</B> <B>Definitions.</B> For purposes of this Indenture, the following
terms shall have the following meanings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AUTHENTICATING AGENT: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Authenticating Agent&#148;</I> shall mean any agent of the Trustee which shall be appointed and acting pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.15 hereof.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AUTHORIZED AGENT: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Authorized
Agent&#148;</I> shall mean any agent of the Company designated as such by an Officers&#146; Certificate delivered to the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Board of Directors&#148;</I> shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company or the Financing Committee of such Board or any other duly
authorized committee of such Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BOARD RESOLUTION: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
term <I>&#147;Board Resolution&#148;</I> shall mean a copy of a resolution certified by the Secretary or an Assistant 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. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BUSINESS DAY: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Business Day&#148;</I> shall mean each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday that is not a day on which banking institutions or
trust companies in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and State of New York, or in the city where the corporate trust office of the Trustee is located, are obligated or authorized by law or executive order to close. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMMISSION: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Commission&#148;</I> shall mean
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or if at any time hereafter the Commission is not existing or performing the duties now assigned to it under the TIA, then the body performing such duties. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMPANY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Company&#148;</I> shall mean the
corporation named as the &#147;Company&#148; in the first paragraph of this Indenture, and its successors and assigns permitted hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COMPANY ORDER
: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Company Order&#148;</I> shall mean a written order signed in the name of the Company by one of the Chairman, the President, any Vice
President, the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company, and delivered to the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CORPORATE
TRUST OFFICE OF THE TRUSTEE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;corporate trust office of the Trustee&#148;,</I> or other similar term, shall mean the corporate trust
office of the Trustee, at which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be principally administered, which office is at the date of the execution of this Indenture located at [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>]. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DEPOSITORY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Depository&#148;</I> shall mean,
unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, or any successor thereto registered and qualified under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other
applicable statute or regulation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">EVENT OF DEFAULT: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
term <I>&#147;Event of Default&#148;</I> shall mean any event specified in Section&nbsp;7.1 hereof, continued for the period of time, if any, and after the giving of the notice, if any, therein designated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">GLOBAL SECURITY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Global Security&#148;</I>
shall mean a Security that pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof is issued to evidence Securities, that is delivered to the Depository or pursuant to the instructions of the Depository and that shall be registered in the name of the Depository or its
nominee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">INDENTURE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Indenture&#148;</I>
shall mean this instrument as originally executed or, if amended or supplemented as herein provided, as so amended or supplemented. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">INTEREST PAYMENT
DATE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Interest Payment Date&#148; </I>shall mean, unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof,
(a)&nbsp;each [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] during the period any Security is outstanding (provided that the first Interest Payment Date for any Security, the Original Issue Date of which is after a
Regular Record Date but prior to the respective Interest Payment Date, shall be the Interest Payment Date following the next succeeding Regular Record Date), (b) a date of maturity of such Security and (c)&nbsp;only with respect to defaulted
interest on such Security, the date established by the Trustee for the payment of such defaulted interest pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.11 hereof. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MATURITY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
term <I>&#147;maturity&#148;,</I> when used with respect to any Security, shall mean the date on which the principal of such Security becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at the stated maturity thereof or by declaration of
acceleration, redemption or otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OFFICERS&#146; CERTIFICATE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Officers&#146; Certificate&#148;</I> when used with respect to the Company, shall mean a certificate signed by one of the Chairman, the
President, any Vice President, the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OPINION OF
COUNSEL: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Opinion of Counsel&#148;</I> shall mean an opinion in writing signed by legal counsel, who may be an employee of the Company,
meeting the applicable requirements of Section&nbsp;14.5 hereof. If the Indenture requires the delivery of an Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee, the text and substance of which has been previously delivered to the Trustee, the Company may satisfy
such requirement by the delivery by the legal counsel that delivered such previous Opinion of Counsel of a letter to the Trustee to the effect that the Trustee may rely on such previous Opinion of Counsel as if such Opinion of Counsel was dated and
delivered the date delivery of such Opinion of Counsel is required. Any Opinion of Counsel may contain conditions and qualifications satisfactory to the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OPINION OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Opinion of
Independent Counsel&#148;</I> shall mean an opinion in writing signed by legal counsel, who shall not be an employee of the Company, meeting the applicable requirements of Section&nbsp;14.5. Any Opinion of Independent Counsel may contain conditions
and qualifications satisfactory to the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Original Issue Date&#148;</I> shall mean for a Security, or portions thereof, the date upon which it, or such portion, was issued by the
Company pursuant to this Indenture and authenticated by the Trustee (other than in connection with a transfer, exchange or substitution). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">OUTSTANDING:
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;outstanding</I> &#147;, when used with reference to Securities, shall, subject to Section&nbsp;9.4 hereof, mean, as of any particular
time, all Securities authenticated and delivered by the Trustee under this Indenture, except </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Securities theretofore canceled by the Trustee or
delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Securities, or portions thereof, for the payment or redemption of which moneys in the necessary amount
shall have been deposited in trust with the Trustee or with any paying agent (other than the Company), provided that if such Securities are to be redeemed prior to the maturity thereof, notice of such redemption shall have been given as provided in
Article III, or provisions satisfactory to the Trustee shall have been made for giving such notice; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Securities, or portions thereof, that have been
paid and discharged or are deemed to have been paid and discharged pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Securities in lieu of or in
substitution for which other Securities shall have been authenticated and delivered, or which have been paid, pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.7 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PERSON: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Person&#148;</I> shall mean any
individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agent or political subdivision thereof. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;principal executive offices of the Company&#148;</I> shall mean 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, or such other place where
the main corporate offices of the Company are located as designated in writing to the Trustee by an Authorized Agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">REGULAR RECORD DATE: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Regular Record Date&#148;</I> shall mean, unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5, for an Interest Payment
Date for a particular Security (a)&nbsp;the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding each Interest Payment Date (unless the Interest Payment Date is the date of maturity of such Security, in which event, the Regular Record Date shall be as
described in clause (b)&nbsp;hereof) and (b)&nbsp;the date of maturity of such Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;responsible officer&#148;</I> or <I>&#147;responsible officers&#148;</I> when used with respect to the Trustee shall mean one or more of the
following: the chairman of the board of directors, the vice chairman of the board of directors, the chairman of the executive committee, the president, any vice president, the secretary, the treasurer, any trust officer, any assistant trust officer,
any second or assistant vice president, any assistant secretary, any assistant treasurer, or any other officer or assistant officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by the persons who at the time shall be
such officers, respectively, or to whom any corporate trust matter is referred because of his or her knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECURITY OR SECURITIES: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The terms <I>&#147;Security&#148;</I>
or <I>&#147;Securities&#148;</I> shall mean any debt security or debt securities, as the case may be, authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, including any Global Security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECURITYHOLDER: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The terms <I>&#147;Securityholder&#148;,
&#147;Holder of Securities&#148;</I> or <I>&#147;Holder&#148;</I> shall mean any Person in whose name at the time a particular Security is registered on the books of the Trustee kept for that purpose in accordance with the terms hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SPECIAL RECORD DATE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Special Record
Date&#148;</I> shall mean, with respect to any Security, the date established by the Trustee in connection with the payment of defaulted interest on such Security pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.11 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">STATED MATURITY: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;stated maturity&#148;</I>
shall mean with respect to any Security, the last date on which principal on such Security becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, other than by declaration of acceleration or by redemption. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TRUSTEE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;Trustee&#148;</I> shall mean
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] and, subject to Article VIII, shall also include any successor Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term <I>&#147;US. Government Obligations&#148;</I> shall mean (i)&nbsp;direct <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-callable</FONT> obligations of, or <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-callable</FONT> obligations guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by, the United States of America or an agency thereof for the payment of which obligations or guarantee the full faith and credit of
the United States is pledged or (ii)&nbsp;certificates or receipts representing direct ownership interests in obligations or specified portions (such as principal or interest) of obligations described in clause (i)&nbsp;above, which obligations are
held by a custodian in safekeeping in a manner satisfactory to the Trustee. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM, ISSUE, EXECUTION, REGISTRATION AND EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2.1. Form Generally. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If
the Securities are in the form of a Global Security they shall be in substantially the form set forth in <I>Exhibit A</I> to this Indenture, and, if the Securities are not in the form of a Global Security, they shall be in substantially the form set
forth in <I>Exhibit B</I> to this Indenture, or, in any case, in such other form as shall be established by a Board Resolution, or a Company Order 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 applicable rules of any securities exchange or of the Depository or with applicable law or as may, consistently herewith, be determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such
Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The definitive Securities shall be typed, 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.2. Form Of Trustee&#146;s Certificate Of Authentication</B>. The Trustee&#146;s certificate of authentication on all
Securities shall be in substantially the following form: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:15%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Trustee&#146;s Certificate of Authentication </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of the Securities of the series herein designated, described or provided for in the within-mentioned Indenture. </P>
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</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.3. Amount Unlimited.</B> The aggregate principal amount of Securities that may be
authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited, subject to compliance with the provisions of this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2.4.
Denominations, Dates, Interest Payment And Record Dates. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Securities shall be issuable in registered form without coupons in
denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof or such other amount or amounts as may be authorized by the Board of Directors or a Company Order pursuant to a Board Resolution or in one or more indentures supplemental hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Each Security shall be dated and issued as of the date of its authentication by the Trustee, and shall bear an Original Issue Date or, as
provided in Section&nbsp;2.13(e) hereof, two or more Original Issue Dates; each Security issued upon transfer, exchange or substitution of a Security shall bear the Original Issue Date or Dates of such transferred, exchanged or substituted Security,
subject to the provisions of Section&nbsp;2.13(e) hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Each Security shall bear interest from the later of (1)&nbsp;its Original
Issue Date (or, if pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.13 hereof, a Global Security has two or more Original Issue Dates, interest shall, beginning on each such Original Issue Date, begin to accrue for that part of the principal amount of such Global
Security to which that Original Issue Date is applicable), or (2)&nbsp;the most recent date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for with respect to such Security until the principal of such Security is paid or made available for
payment, and interest on each Security shall be payable on each Interest Payment Date after the Original Issue Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Each Security
shall mature on a stated maturity specified in the Security. The principal amount of each outstanding Security shall be payable on the maturity date or dates specified therein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, interest on each of the Securities shall be calculated
on the basis of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months and shall be computed at a fixed rate until the maturity of such Securities. The method of computing interest on
any Securities not bearing a fixed rate of interest shall be set forth in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof. Unless otherwise specified in a Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, principal, interest and premium on the
Securities shall be payable in the currency of the United States. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) Except as provided in the following sentence, the Person in whose name any Security is
registered at the close of business on any Regular Record Date or Special Record Date with respect to an Interest Payment Date for such Security shall be entitled to receive the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date notwithstanding the
cancellation of such Security upon any registration of transfer, exchange or substitution of such Security subsequent to such Regular Record Date or Special Record Date and prior to such Interest Payment Date. Any interest payable at maturity shall
be paid to the Person to whom the principal of such Security is payable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g) The Trustee (or any duly selected paying agent) shall
provide to the Company during each month that precedes an Interest Payment Date a list of the principal, interest and premium to be paid on Securities on such Interest Payment Date; provided, however, that any failure to receive such notice shall
not relieve the Company of its obligation to pay the principal, interest and premium on the Securities when due. The Trustee shall assume responsibility for withholding taxes on interest paid as required by law except with respect to any Global
Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2.5. Execution, Authentication, Delivery And Dating. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by one of its Chairman, President, any Vice President, its Treasurer or an
Assistant Treasurer of the Company and attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company. The signature of any of these officers on the Securities may be manual or facsimile. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Company may deliver Securities executed by the
Company to the Trustee for authentication, together with or preceded by one or more Company Orders for the authentication and delivery of such Securities, and the Trustee in accordance with any such Company Order shall authenticate and deliver such
Securities. The Securities shall be issued in series. Such Company Order shall specify the following with respect to each series of Securities: (i)&nbsp;any limitations on the aggregate principal amount of the Securities to be issued as part of such
series, (ii)&nbsp;the Original Issue Date or Dates for such series, (iii)&nbsp;the stated maturity of such series, (iv)&nbsp;the interest rate or rates, or method of calculation of such rate or rates, for such series, (v)&nbsp;the terms, if any,
regarding the optional or mandatory redemption of such series, including redemption date or dates of such series, if any, and the price or prices applicable to such redemption (including any premium), (vi) the period or periods within which, the
price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which such Securities may be repaid, in whole or in part, at the option of the Holder thereof, (vii)&nbsp;whether or not the Securities of such series shall be issued in whole or in part in
the form of a Global Security and, if so, the Depository for such Global Security, (viii)&nbsp;the designation of such series, (ix)&nbsp;if the form of the Securities of such series is not as described in <I>Exhibit A</I> or <I>Exhibit B</I> hereto,
the form of the Securities of such series, (x)&nbsp;the maximum annual interest rate, if any, of the Securities permitted for such series, (xi)&nbsp;any other information necessary to complete the Securities of such series, (xii)&nbsp;the
establishment of any office or agency pursuant to Section&nbsp;5.2 hereof, and (xiii)&nbsp;any other terms of such series not inconsistent with this Indenture. Prior to authenticating Securities of any series, and in accepting the additional
responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Securities, the Trustee shall receive from the Company the following at or before the issuance of the initial Security of such series of Securities, and (subject to Section&nbsp;8.1 hereof)
shall be fully protected in relying upon: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) A Board Resolution authorizing such Company Order or Orders and, if the form of Securities
is established by a Board Resolution or a Company Order pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of such Board Resolution; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) an Opinion of
Counsel stating substantially the following subject to customary qualifications and exceptions: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(A) if the form of
Securities has been established by or pursuant to a Board Resolution, a Company Order pursuant to a Board Resolution, or in a supplemental indenture as permitted by Section&nbsp;2.1 hereof, that such form has been established in conformity with this
Indenture; </P>
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the Company and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors and the application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in
equity) and except as enforcement of provisions of the Indenture may be limited by state laws affecting the remedies for the enforcement of the security provided for in the Indenture; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(C) that the Indenture is qualified to the extent necessary under the TIA; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(D) that such Securities have been duly authorized and executed by the Company, and when authenticated 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 binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, except to the extent that enforcement
thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of general application relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors and the application of general principles of equity (regardless of
whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity) and except as enforcement of provisions of this Indenture may be limited by state laws affecting the remedies for the enforcement of the security provided for in this Indenture; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(E) that the issuance of the Securities will not result in any default under this Indenture, or any other contract, indenture,
loan agreement or other instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(F)
that all consents or approvals of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (or any successor agency) and of any other federal or state regulatory agency required in connection with the Company&#146;s execution and delivery of this Indenture and
such series of Securities have been obtained and not withdrawn (except that no statement need be made with respect to state securities laws). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) an Officer&#146;s Certificate stating that (i)&nbsp;the Company is not, and upon the authentication by the Trustee of the series of
Securities, will not be in default under any of the terms or covenants contained in the Indenture, and (ii)&nbsp;all conditions that must be met by the Company to issue Securities under this Indenture have been met. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) The Trustee shall have the right to decline to authenticate and deliver any Security: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) if the issuance of such Securities pursuant to this Indenture will affect the Trustee&#146;s own rights, duties or immunities under the
Securities and this Indenture or otherwise in a manner that is not reasonably acceptable to the Trustee; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) if the Trustee, being advised
by counsel, determines that such action may not lawfully be taken; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) if the Trustee in good faith by its Board of Directors,
executive officers or a trust committee of directors and/or responsible officers determines that such action would expose the Trustee to personal liability to Holders of any outstanding Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) 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 the manual signature of an authorized officer, 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)
If all Securities of a series are not to be authenticated and issued at one time, the Company shall not be required to deliver the Company Order, Board Resolutions, Officers&#146; Certificate and Opinion of Counsel (including any such that would be
otherwise required pursuant to Section&nbsp;14.5 hereof) described in Section&nbsp;2.5(c) hereof at or prior to the authentication of each Security of such series, if such items are delivered at or prior to the time of authentication of the first
Security of such series to be authenticated and issued. If all of the Securities of a series are not authenticated and issued at one time, for each issuance of Securities after the initial issuance of Securities, the Company shall be required only
to deliver to the Trustee the Security and a written request (executed by one of the Chairman, the President, any Vice President, the Treasurer, or an Assistant Treasurer, and the Secretary or an </P>
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Assistant Secretary of the Company) to the Trustee to authenticate such Security and to deliver such Security in accordance with the instructions specified by such request. Any such request shall
constitute a representation and warranty by the Company that the statements made in the Officers&#146; Certificate delivered to the Trustee prior to the authentication and issuance of the first Security of such series are true and correct on the
date thereof as if made on and as of the date thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2.6. Exchange And Registration Of Transfer Of Securities. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Subject to Section&nbsp;2.13 hereof, Securities may be exchanged for one or more new Securities of any authorized denominations and of a
like aggregate principal amount, series and stated maturity and having the same terms and Original Issue Date or Dates. Securities to be exchanged shall be surrendered at any of the offices or agencies to be maintained pursuant to Section&nbsp;5.2
hereof, and the Trustee shall deliver in exchange therefor the Security or Securities which the Securityholder making the exchange shall be entitled to receive. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee shall keep, at one of said offices or agencies, a register or registers in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it
may prescribe, the Trustee shall register or cause to be registered Securities and shall register or cause to be registered the transfer of Securities as in this Article II provided. Such register shall be in written form or in any other form
capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time. At all reasonable times, such register shall be open for inspection by the Company. Upon due presentment for registration of transfer of any Security at any such office or
agency, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall register, authenticate and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees one or more new Securities of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, series and
stated maturity and having the same terms and Original Issue Date or Dates. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) All Securities presented for registration or for
exchange, redemption or payment shall be duly endorsed by, or be accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee and duly executed by the Holder or the attorney in fact of such
Holder duly authorized in writing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) No service charge shall be made for any exchange or registration of transfer 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 therewith. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) The Trustee shall not be required to exchange or register a transfer of any Securities selected, called or being called for redemption
(including Securities, if any, redeemable at the option of the Holder provided such Securities are then redeemable at such Holder&#146;s option) except, in the case of any Security to be redeemed in part, the portion thereof not to be so redeemed.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) If the principal amount, and applicable premium, of part, but not all of a Global Security is paid, then upon surrender to the
Trustee of such Global Security, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate, deliver and register, a Global Security in an authorized denomination in aggregate principal amount equal to, and having the same terms, Original Issue
Date or Dates and series as, the unpaid portion of such Global Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2.7. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost Or Stolen Securities. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If any temporary or definitive Security shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost or stolen, the Company shall execute, and upon its
request the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, a new Security of like form and principal amount and having the same terms and Original Issue Date or Dates and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding, in exchange and substitution for
the mutilated Security, or in lieu of and in substitution for the Security so destroyed, lost or stolen. In every case the applicant for a substituted Security shall furnish to the Company, the Trustee and any paying agent or Authenticating Agent
such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless, and, in every case of destruction, loss or theft of a Security, the applicant shall also furnish to the Company and to the Trustee evidence to their satisfaction of
the destruction, loss or theft of such Security and of the ownership thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee shall authenticate any such substituted
Security and deliver the same upon the written request or authorization of any officer of the Company. Upon the issuance of any substituted Security, 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 connected therewith. If any Security which has matured, is about to mature, has been redeemed or called for redemption shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost or stolen, the
Company </P>
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may, instead of issuing a substituted Security, pay or authorize the payment of the same (without surrender thereof except in the case of a mutilated Security) if the applicant for such payment
shall furnish to the Company, the Trustee and any paying agent or Authenticating Agent such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless and, in case of destruction, loss or theft, evidence satisfactory to the
Company and the Trustee of the destruction, loss or theft of such Security and of the ownership thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Every substituted Security
issued pursuant to this Section&nbsp;2.7 by virtue of the fact that any Security is mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen shall constitute an additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not such destroyed, lost or stolen Security
shall be found at any time, and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with any and all other Securities duly issued hereunder. All Securities shall be held and owned upon the express condition that, to
the extent permitted by law, the foregoing provisions are exclusive with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities and shall preclude any and all other rights or remedies notwithstanding any law or
statute existing or hereafter enacted to the contrary with respect to the replacement or payment of negotiable instruments or other securities without their surrender. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.8. Temporary Securities.</B> Pending the preparation of definitive Securities, the Company may execute and the Trustee shall
authenticate and deliver temporary Securities (printed, lithographed or otherwise reproduced). Temporary Securities shall be issuable in any authorized denomination and substantially in the form of the definitive Securities but with such omissions,
insertions and variations as may be appropriate for temporary Securities, all as may be determined by the Company. Every such temporary Security shall be authenticated by the Trustee upon the same conditions and in substantially the same manner, and
with the same effect, as the definitive Securities. Without unreasonable delay the Company shall execute and shall deliver to the Trustee definitive Securities and thereupon any or all temporary Securities shall be surrendered in exchange therefor
at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, and the Trustee shall authenticate, deliver and register in exchange for such temporary Securities an equal aggregate principal amount of definitive Securities. Such exchange shall be made by the Company
at its own expense and without any charge therefor to the Securityholders. Until so exchanged, the temporary Securities shall be in the principal amount of definitive Securities. Such exchange shall be made by the Company at its own expense and
without any charge therefor to the Securityholders. Until so exchanges, the temporary Securities shall in all respects be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Securities authenticated and delivered hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.9. Cancellation Of Securities Paid, Etc.</B> All Securities surrendered for the purpose of payment, redemption, exchange or
registration of transfer shall be surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation and promptly canceled by it and no Securities shall be issued in lieu thereof except as expressly permitted by this Indenture. The Company&#146;s acquisition of any
Securities shall operate as a redemption or satisfaction of the indebtedness represented by such Securities and such Securities shall be surrendered by the Company to and canceled by the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.10. Interest Rights Preserved.</B> Each Security delivered under this Indenture upon transfer of or in exchange for or in lieu
of any other Security shall carry all the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Security, and each such Security shall be so dated that neither gain nor loss of interest shall result from such
transfer, exchange or substitution. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;2.11. Special Record Date.</B> If and to the extent that the Company fails to make
timely payment or provision for timely payment of interest on any series of Securities (other than on an Interest Payment Date that is a maturity date), that interest shall cease to be payable to the Persons who were the Securityholders of such
series at the applicable Regular Record Date. In that event, when moneys become available for payment of the interest, the Trustee shall (a)&nbsp;establish a date of payment of such interest and a Special Record Date for the payment of that
interest, which Special Record Date shall be not more than 15 or fewer than 10 days prior to the date of the proposed payment and (b)&nbsp;mail notice of the date of payment and of the Special Record Date not fewer than 10 days preceding the Special
Record Date to each Securityholder of such series at the close of business on the 15th day preceding the mailing at the address of such Securityholder, as it appeared on the register for the Securities. On the day so established by the Trustee the
interest shall be payable to the Holders of the applicable Securities at the close of business on the Special Record Date. </P>
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premium on all Securities shall be payable as follows: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) On or before 11:30 a.m., New York City time, of the day on which payment of
principal, interest and premium is due on any Global Security pursuant to the terms thereof, the Company shall deliver to the Trustee funds available on such date sufficient to make such payment, by wire transfer of immediately available funds or by
instructing the Trustee to withdraw sufficient funds from an account maintained by the Company with the Trustee or such other method as is acceptable to the Trustee and the Depository. On or before Noon, New York City time, or such other time as
shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day on which any payment of interest is due on any Global Security (other than at maturity) and following receipt of the necessary funds from the Company, the Trustee shall pay to
the Depository such interest in same day funds. On or before Noon, New York City time or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day on which principal, interest payable at maturity and premium, if any,
is due on any Global Security and following receipt of the necessary funds from the Company, the Trustee shall deposit with the Depository the amount equal to the principal, interest payable at maturity and premium, if any, by wire transfer into the
account specified by the Depository. As a condition to the payment, at maturity or upon redemption, of any part of the principal of, interest on and applicable premium of any Global Security, the Depository shall surrender, or cause to be
surrendered, such Global Security to the Trustee, whereupon a new Global Security shall be issued to the Depository pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.6(f) hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) With respect to any Security that is not a Global Security, principal, applicable premium and interest due at the maturity of the Security
shall be payable in immediately available funds when due upon presentation and surrender of such Security at the corporate trust office of the Trustee or at the authorized office of any paying agent. Interest on any Security that is not a Global
Security (other than interest payable at maturity) shall be paid to the Holder thereof as its name appears on the register by check payable in clearinghouse funds; provided that if the Trustee receives a written request from any Holder of
Securities, the aggregate principal amount of which having the same Interest Payment Date equals or exceeds $10,000,000, on or before the applicable Regular Record Date for such Interest Payment Date, interest shall be paid by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to a bank within the continental United States designated by such Holder in its request or by direct deposit into the account of such Holder designated by such Holder in its request if such account is maintained with the
Trustee or any paying agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2.13. Securities Issuable In The Form Of A Global Security. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If the Company shall establish pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof that the Securities of a particular series are to be issued in whole or
in part in the form of one or more Global Securities, then the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall, in accordance with Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof and the Company Order delivered to the Trustee thereunder, authenticate and deliver such Global
Security or Securities, which (i)&nbsp;shall represent, shall be denominated in an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and shall have the same terms as, the outstanding Securities of such series to be represented by such Global
Security or Securities, (ii)&nbsp;shall be registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee, (iii)&nbsp;shall be delivered by the Trustee to the Depository or pursuant to the Depository&#146;s instruction and (iv)&nbsp;shall bear a legend
substantially to the following effect: &#147;This Security is a Global Security registered in the name of the Depository (referred to herein) or a nominee thereof and, unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for the individual
Securities represented hereby, this Global Security may not be transferred except as a whole by the Depository to a nominee of the Depository or by a nominee of the Depository to the Depository or another nominee of the Depository or by the
Depository or any such nominee to a successor Depository or a nominee of such successor Depository. Unless this Global Security is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, to the trustee for registration of
transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other name as requested by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company and any payment is made to Cede&nbsp;&amp;
Co., any transfer, pledge or other use hereof for value or otherwise by or to any person is wrongful since the registered owner hereof, Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., has an interest herein&#148; or such other legend as may be required by the rules and
regulations of the Depository. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of Section&nbsp;2.6 hereof or of this Section&nbsp;2.13, unless
the terms of a Global Security expressly permit such Global Security to be exchanged in whole or in part for individual Securities, a Global Security may be transferred, in whole but not in part, only as described in the legend thereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;(i) If at any time the Depository for a Global Security notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depository
for such Global Security or if at any time the Depository for the Global Security </P>
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shall no longer be eligible or in good standing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute or regulation, the Company shall appoint a successor Depository
with respect to such Global Security. If a successor Depository for such Global Security is not appointed by the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice or becomes aware of such ineligibility, the Company&#146;s election
pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5(c)(vi) hereof shall no longer be effective with respect to the series of Securities evidenced by such Global Security and the Company shall execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the authentication
and delivery of individual Securities of such series in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver, individual Securities of such series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the
principal amount of the Global Security in exchange for such Global Security. The Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge or notice of the ineligibility of a Depository unless a responsible officer assigned to and working in its corporate
trustee administration department shall have actual knowledge thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) The Company may at any time and in its sole discretion
determine that all outstanding (but not less than all) Securities of a series issued or issuable in the form of one or more Global Securities shall no longer be represented by such Global Security or Securities. In such event the Company shall
execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of individual Securities in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver individual Securities of like tenor and terms in definitive
form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such Global Security or Securities in exchange for such Global Security or Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) In any exchange provided for in any of the preceding two paragraphs, the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and
deliver individual Securities in definitive registered form in authorized denominations. Upon the exchange of a Global Security for individual Securities, such Global Security shall be canceled by the Trustee. Securities issued in exchange for a
Global Security pursuant to this Section shall be registered in such names and in such authorized denominations as the Depository for such Global Security, pursuant to instructions from its direct or indirect participants or otherwise, shall
instruct the Trustee. The Trustee shall deliver such Securities to the Depository for delivery to the persons in whose names such Securities are so registered, or if the Depository shall refuse or be unable to deliver such Securities, the Trustee
shall deliver such Securities to the persons in whose names such Securities are registered, unless otherwise agreed upon between the Trustee and the Company, in which event the Company shall cause the Securities to be delivered to the persons in
whose names such Securities are registered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Neither the Company, the Trustee, any Authenticating Agent nor any paying agent shall
have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests of a Global Security or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial
ownership interest. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, at the option of the Trustee and upon 30 days&#146; written notice
to the Depository but not prior to the first Interest Payment Date of the respective Global Securities, the Depository shall be required to surrender any two or more Global Securities which have identical terms, including, without limitation,
identical maturities, interest rates and redemption provisions (but which may have differing Original Issue Dates) to the Trustee, and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to, or at the direction of, the
Depository a Global Security in principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and with all terms identical to, the Global Securities surrendered thereto and that shall indicate each applicable Original Issue Date and the principal
amount applicable to each such Original Issue Date. The exchange contemplated in this subsection shall be consummated at least 30 days prior to any Interest Payment Date applicable to any of the Global Securities surrendered to the Trustee. Upon any
exchange of any Global Security with two or more Original Issue Dates, whether pursuant to this Section or pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.6 or Section&nbsp;3.3 hereof, the aggregate principal amount of the Securities with a particular Original Issue
Date shall be the same before and after such exchange, after giving effect to any retirement of Securities and the Original Issue Dates applicable to such Securities occurring in connection with such exchange. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;3.1.</B> <B>Applicability Of Article</B>. Such of the Securities as are, by their terms, redeemable prior to their stated
maturity date at the option of the Company, may be redeemed by the Company at such times, in such amounts and at such prices as may be specified therein and in accordance with the provisions of this Article III. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;3.2.</B> <B>Notice Of Redemption; Selection Of Securities</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The election of the Company to redeem any Securities shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution which shall be given with notice of
redemption to the Trustee at least 45 days (or such shorter period acceptable to the Trustee in its sole discretion) prior to the redemption date specified in such notice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Notice of redemption to each Holder of Securities to be redeemed as a whole or in part shall be given by the Trustee, in the manner
provided in Section&nbsp;14.10 hereof, no less than 30 or more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Any notice which is given in the manner herein provided shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the
Securityholder receives the notice. In any case, failure duly to give such notice, or any defect in such notice, to the Holder of any Security designated for redemption as a whole or in part shall not affect the validity of the proceedings for the
redemption of any other Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Each such notice shall specify the date fixed for redemption, the places of redemption and the
redemption price at which such Securities are to be redeemed, and shall state that payment of the redemption price of such Securities or portion thereof to be redeemed will be made upon surrender of such Securities at such places of redemption, that
interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption will be paid as specified in such notice, and that from and after such date interest thereon shall cease to accrue. If less than all of a series of Securities having the same terms are to be
redeemed, the notice shall specify the Securities or portions thereof to be redeemed. If any Security is to be redeemed in part only, the notice which relates to such Security shall state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed,
and shall state that, upon surrender of such Security, a new Security or Securities having the same terms in aggregate principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion thereof will be issued. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Unless otherwise provided by a supplemental indenture or Company Order under Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof, if less than all of a series of
Securities is to be redeemed, the Trustee shall select in such manner as it shall deem appropriate and fair in its discretion the particular Securities to be redeemed in whole or in part and shall thereafter promptly notify the Company in writing of
the Securities so to be redeemed. If less than all of a series of Securities represented by a Global Security is to be redeemed, the particular Securities or portions thereof of such series to be redeemed shall be selected by the Depository for such
series of Securities in such manner as the Depository shall determine. Securities shall be redeemed only in denominations of $1,000, provided that any remaining principal amount of a Security redeemed in part shall be a denomination authorized under
this Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) If at the time of the mailing of any notice of redemption the Company shall not have irrevocably directed the Trustee
to apply funds deposited with the Trustee or held by it and available to be used for the redemption of Securities to redeem all the Securities called for redemption, such notice, at the election of the Company, may state that it is subject to the
receipt of the redemption moneys by the Trustee before the date fixed for redemption and that such notice shall be of no effect unless such moneys are so received before such date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;3.3. Payment Of Securities On Redemption; Deposit Of Redemption Price. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If notice of redemption for any Securities shall have been given as provided in Section&nbsp;3.2 hereof and such notice shall not contain
the language permitted at the Company&#146;s option under Section&nbsp;3.2(e) hereof, such Securities or portions of Securities called for redemption shall become due and payable on the date and at the places stated in such notice at the applicable
redemption price, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption of such Securities. Interest on the Securities or portions thereof so called for redemption shall cease to accrue and such Securities or portions thereof shall be
deemed not to be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture except to receive payment of the redemption price together with interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption. Upon presentation and surrender of such Securities at such a
place of payment in such notice specified, such Securities or the specified portions thereof shall be paid and redeemed at the applicable redemption price, together with interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption. </P>
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such notice shall contain the language permitted at the Company&#146;s option under Section&nbsp;3.2(e) hereof, such Securities or portions of Securities called for redemption shall become due and payable on the date and at the places stated in such
notice at the applicable redemption price, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption of such Securities, and interest on the Securities or portions thereof so called for redemption shall cease to accrue and such Securities or
portions thereof shall be deemed not to be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture except to receive payment of the redemption price together with interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption; provided that, in each case, the
Company shall have deposited with the Trustee or a paying agent on or prior to such redemption date an amount sufficient to pay the redemption price together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption. Upon the Company making such
deposit and, upon presentation and surrender of such Securities at such a place of payment in such notice specified, such Securities or the specified portions thereof shall be paid and redeemed at the applicable redemption price, together with
interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption. If the Company shall not make such deposit on or prior to the redemption date, the notice of redemption shall be of no force and effect and the principal on such Securities or specified
portions thereof shall continue to bear interest as if the notice of redemption had not been given. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) No notice of redemption of
Securities shall be mailed during the continuance of any Event of Default, except (1)&nbsp;that, when notice of redemption of any Securities has been mailed, the Company shall redeem such Securities but only if funds sufficient for that purpose have
prior to the occurrence of such Event of Default been deposited with the Trustee or a paying agent for such purpose, and (2)&nbsp;that notices of redemption of all outstanding Securities may be given during the continuance of an Event of Default.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Upon surrender of any Security redeemed in part only, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate, deliver and
register, a new Security or Securities of authorized denominations in aggregate principal amount equal to, and having the same terms, Original Issue Date or Dates and series as, the unredeemed portion of the Security so surrendered. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE IV. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE; UNCLAIMED MONEYS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.1. Satisfaction And Discharge.</B> If at any time: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) the Company shall have paid or caused to be paid the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on all the outstanding Securities, as
and when the same shall have become due and payable, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee for cancellation all outstanding
Securities, or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) the Company shall have irrevocably deposited or caused to be irrevocably deposited with the Trustee as trust funds the
entire amount in (A)&nbsp;cash, (B) U.S. Government Obligations maturing as to principal and interest in such amounts and at such times as will insure the availability of cash, or (C)&nbsp;a combination of cash and U.S. Government Obligations, in
any case sufficient, without reinvestment, as certified by an independent public accounting firm of national reputation in a written certification delivered to the Trustee, to pay at maturity or the applicable redemption date (provided that notice
of redemption shall have been duly given or irrevocable provision satisfactory to the Trustee shall have been duly made for the giving of any notice of redemption) all outstanding Securities, including principal and any premium and interest due or
to become due to such date of maturity, as the case may be and, unless all outstanding Securities are to be due within 90 days of such deposit by redemption or otherwise, shall also deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Independent Counsel to the
effect that the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or similar pronouncement by the Internal Revenue Service or that there has been a change of law, in either case to the effect that the
Holders of the Securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance or discharge of the Indenture, and if, in any such case, the Company shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums
payable hereunder by the Company, then this Indenture shall cease to be of further effect (except as to (i)&nbsp;rights of registration of transfer and exchange of Securities, (ii)&nbsp;substitution of mutilated, defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen
Securities, (iii)&nbsp;rights of Securityholders to receive payments of principal thereof, and any premium and interest thereon, upon the original stated due dates therefor or upon the applicable redemption date (but not upon acceleration of
maturity) from the moneys and U.S. Government Obligations held by the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.2 hereof, (iv)&nbsp;the rights and immunities of the Trustee hereunder, (v)&nbsp;the rights of the Holders of Securities as
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beneficiaries hereof with respect to the property so deposited with the Trustee payable to all or any of them, (vi)&nbsp;the obligations and rights of the Trustee and the Company under
Section&nbsp;4.4 hereof, and (vii)&nbsp;the duties of the Trustee with respect to any of the foregoing), and the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by, and its obligations under, the Securities,
and the Trustee, on demand of the Company and at the cost and expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging such satisfaction of and discharging this Indenture and the Trustee shall at the request of the Company return to
the Company all property and money held by it under this Indenture and determined by it from time to time in accordance with the certification pursuant to this Section&nbsp;4.1(c) to be in excess of the amount required to be held under this Section.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Securities are deemed to be paid and discharged pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.l(c) hereof, within 15 days after those Securities are
so deemed to be paid and discharged, the Trustee shall cause a written notice to be given to each Holder in the manner provided by Section&nbsp;14.10 hereof. The notice shall: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) state that the Securities are deemed to be paid and discharged; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) set forth a description of any U.S. Government Obligations and cash held by the Trustee as described above; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(iii) if any Securities will be called for redemption, specify the date or dates on which those Securities are to be called for redemption.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, the obligations of the Company to the Trustee under Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof, shall
survive. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.2. Deposited Moneys To Be Held In Trust By Trustee</B>. All moneys and U.S. Government Obligations deposited
with the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.1 hereof, shall be held in trust and applied by it to the payment, either directly or through any paying agent (including the Company if acting as its own paying agent), to the Holders of the particular
Securities for the payment or redemption of which such moneys and U.S. Government Obligations have been deposited with the Trustee of all sums due and to become due thereon for principal and premium, if any, and interest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.3. Paying Agent To Repay Moneys Held.</B> Upon the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture all moneys then held by any
paying agent for the Securities (other than the Trustee) shall, upon written demand by an Authorized Agent, be repaid to the Company or paid to the Trustee, and thereupon such paying agent shall be released from all further liability with respect to
such moneys. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;4.4. Return Of Unclaimed Moneys.</B> Any moneys deposited with or paid to the Trustee for payment of the
principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities and not applied but remaining unclaimed by the Holders of such Securities for two years after the date upon which the principal of or any premium or interest on such Securities, as the case
may be, shall have become due and payable, shall be repaid to the Company by the Trustee on written demand by an Authorized Agent, and all liability of the Trustee shall thereupon cease; and any Holder of any of such Securities shall thereafter look
only to the Company for any payment which such Holder may be entitled to collect. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE V. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PARTICULAR COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.1. Payment Of Principal, Premium And Interest.</B> The Company covenants and agrees for the benefit of the Holders of the
Securities that it will duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid the principal of and any premium and interest on each of the Securities at the places, at the respective times and in the manner provided in such Securities or in this Indenture.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.2. Office For Notices And Payments, Etc.</B> So long as any of the Securities remain outstanding, the Company at its
option may cause to be maintained in the Borough of Manhattan, the City and State of New York, or elsewhere, an office or agency where the Securities may be presented for registration of transfer and for exchange as in this Indenture provided, and
where, at any time when the Company is obligated to make a payment of principal </P>
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and premium upon Securities, the Securities may be surrendered for payment, and may maintain at any such office or agency and at its principal office an office or agency where notices and demands
to or upon the Company in respect of the Securities or of this Indenture may be served. The designation of any such office or agency shall be made by Company Order pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof or at any subsequent time pursuant to this
Section&nbsp;5.2 hereof. The Company will give to the Trustee written notice of the location of each such office or agency and of any change of location thereof. If the Company shall fail to give such notice of the location or of any change in the
location of any such office or agency, presentations may be made and notices and demands may be served at the corporate trust office of the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.3. Appointments To Fill Vacancies In Trustee&#146;s Office.</B> The Company, whenever necessary to avoid or fill a vacancy in
the office of Trustee, will appoint, in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;8.11 hereof, a Trustee, so that there shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.4. Provision As To Paying Agent.</B> The Trustee shall be the paying agent for the Securities and, at the option of the
Company, the Company may appoint additional paying agents (including without limitation itself). Whenever the Company shall appoint an additional paying agent, it shall cause such paying agent to execute and deliver to the Trustee an instrument in
which such agent shall agree with the Trustee, subject to this Section&nbsp;5.4: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) that it will hold in trust for the benefit of the
Holders and the Trustee all sums held by it as such agent for the payment of the principal of and any premium or interest on the Securities (whether such sums have been paid to it by the Company or by any other obligor on such Securities) in trust
for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) that it will give to the Trustee notice of any failure by the Company (or by any
other obligor on such Securities) to make any payment of the principal of and any premium or interest on such Securities when the same shall be due and payable; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) that it will at any time during the continuance of any such failure, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee
all sums so held in trust by such paying agent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Company shall act as its own paying agent with respect to any Securities, it will,
on or before each due date of the principal of and any premium or interest on such Securities, set aside, segregate and hold in trust for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities a sum sufficient to pay such principal and any premium or
interest so becoming due and will notify the Trustee of any failure by it to take such action and of any failure by the Company (or by any other obligor on such Securities) to make any payment of the principal of and any premium or interest on such
Securities when the same shall become due and payable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Whenever the Company shall have one or more paying agents, it will, on or prior to
each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest, if any, on any Securities, deposit with such paying agent a sum sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest, if any, so becoming due, such sum to be held in
trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to such principal, premium or interest, if any, and (unless such paying agent is the Trustee) the Company shall promptly notify the Trustee of any failure on its part to so act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Anything in this Section&nbsp;5.4 to the contrary notwithstanding, the Company may, at any time, for the purpose of obtaining a satisfaction
and discharge of this Indenture, or for any other reason, pay or cause to be paid to the Trustee all sums held in trust by it or any paying agent hereunder, as required by this Section&nbsp;5.4, such sums to be held by the Trustee upon the trusts
herein contained. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Anything in this Section&nbsp;5.4 to the contrary notwithstanding, the agreement to hold sums in trust as provided in
this Section&nbsp;5.4 is subject to Sections 4.3 and 4.4 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;5.5. Certificates And Notice To Trustee.</B> The Company
shall, on or before May&nbsp;1 of each year, beginning in [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], deliver to the Trustee a certificate from its principal executive officer, principal financial officer or principal accounting officer covering the
preceding calendar year and stating whether or not, to the knowledge of such party, the Company has complied with all conditions and covenants under this Indenture, and, if not, describing in reasonable detail any failure by the Company to comply
with any such conditions or covenants. For purposes of this Section, compliance shall be determined without regard to any period of grace or requirement of notice provided under this Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITYHOLDER LISTS AND REPORTS BY THE COMPANY AND THE TRUSTEE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;6.1. Securityholder Lists. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Company shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee semiannually, not later than 15 days after each Regular Record Date for
each Interest Payment Date that is not a maturity date and at such other times as such Trustee may request in writing, within 30 days after receipt by the Company of any such request, a list in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require
containing all the information in the possession or control of the Company, or any paying agents other than the Trustee, as to the names and addresses of the Holders of Securities, obtained since the date as of which the next previous list, if any,
was furnished. Any such list may be dated as of a date not more than 15 days prior to the time such information is furnished or caused to be furnished and need not include information received after such date; provided that as long as the Trustee is
the registrar for the Securities, no such list shall be required to be furnished. The Trustee shall preserve any list provided to it pursuant to this Section until such time as the Company or any paying agent, as applicable, shall provide it with a
more recent list. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Within five business days after the receipt by the Trustee of a written application by any three or more Holders
stating that the applicants desire to communicate with other Holders with respect to their rights under the Indenture or under the Securities, and accompanied by a copy of the form of proxy or other communication which such applicants propose to
transmit, and by reasonable proof that each such applicant has owned a Security for a period of at least six months preceding the date of such application, the Trustee shall, at its election, either: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) afford to such applicants access to all information furnished to or received by the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.l(a)
hereof or, if applicable, in its capacity as registrar to the Securities; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) inform such applicants as to the
approximate number of Holders according to the most recent information furnished to or received by the Trustee under Section&nbsp;6.l(a) hereof or if applicable in its capacity as registrar for the Securities, and as to the approximate cost of
mailing to such Holders the form of proxy or other communication, if any, specified in such application. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 of Securities 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 such 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 interests 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 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Every Holder of a Security, by receiving and holding the same, agrees with the Company and the Trustee
that neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any paying agent nor any Authenticating Agent 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 this Section,
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 this Section. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company shall: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) file
with the Trustee, within 15 days after the Company is required to file 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&nbsp;13 or Section&nbsp;15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or, if the Company is not
required to file information, documents or reports pursuant to either of said Sections, then it will 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&nbsp;13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) 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, including, in the case of annual reports, if required by such rules and regulations, certificates or opinions of independent public accountants, conforming to the requirements of Section&nbsp;14.5, as to compliance with
conditions or covenants, compliance with which is subject to verification by accountants; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) transmit by mail to all Holders, as
their names and addresses appear in the 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 (a)&nbsp;and (b) of this
Section as may be required by rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the Commission. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;6.3. Reports By The Trustee. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Within 60 days after July&nbsp;15 of each year, beginning with the July&nbsp;15 after the first issuance of Securities hereunder, the
Trustee shall transmit by mail a brief report dated as of such date that complies with Section&nbsp;313(a) of the TIA (to the extent required by such Section). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee shall from time to time transmit by mail brief reports that comply, both in content and date of delivery, with
Section&nbsp;313(b) of the TIA (to the extent required by such Section). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) A copy of each such report filed pursuant to this section
shall, at the time of such transmission to such Holders, be filed by the Trustee with each stock exchange upon which any Securities are listed and also with the Commission. The Company will notify the Trustee promptly upon the listing of such
Securities on any stock exchange. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Reports pursuant to this Section shall be transmitted </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) by mail to all Holders of Securities, as their names and addresses appear in the register for the Securities; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) by mail to such Holders of Securities as have, within the two years preceding such transmission, filed their names and addresses with the
Trustee for such purpose; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) by mail, except in the case of reports pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.3(b) and (c)&nbsp;hereof, to all Holders
of Securities whose names and addresses have been furnished to or received by the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;6.1 hereof; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) at
the time such report is transmitted to the Holders of the Securities, to each exchange on which Securities are listed and also with the Commission. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE VII. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REMEDIES
OF THE TRUSTEE AND SECURITYHOLDERS ON EVENTS OF DEFAULT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;7.1. Events Of Default. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If one or more of the following Events of Default shall have occurred and be continuing: </P>
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Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2)
default in the payment of the principal of or any premium on any of the Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable and continuance of such default for five days; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) failure on the part of the Company duly to observe or perform any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the
Company contained in the Securities or in this Indenture for a period of 90 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied and stating that such notice is a &#147;Notice of Default&#148; hereunder,
shall have been given to the Company by the Trustee by registered mail, or to the Company and the Trustee by the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Securities at the time outstanding; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) the entry of a decree or order by a court having jurisdiction over the Company for relief in respect of the Company under
Title 11 of the United States Code, as now constituted or hereafter amended, or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator or
similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of its property, or ordering the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for
a period of 60 consecutive days; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(5) the filing by the Company with respect to itself or its property of a petition or
answer or consent seeking relief under Title 11 of the United States Code, as now constituted or hereafter amended, or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the consent by it to the institution of
proceedings thereunder or to the filing of any such petition or to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator or other similar official of the Company or of any substantial part of
its property, or the failure of the Company generally to pay its debts as such debts become due, or the taking of corporate action by the Company to effectuate any such action; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then and in each and every such case, unless the principal of all of the Securities shall have already become due and payable, either the Trustee or the
Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities then outstanding, by notice in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by Securityholders), may declare the principal of all the Securities to be due and payable
immediately and upon any such declaration the same shall become and shall be immediately due and payable, anything in this Indenture or in the Securities contained to the contrary notwithstanding. This provision, however, is subject to the condition
that if, at any time after the principal of the Securities shall have been so declared due and payable, and before any judgment or decree for the payment of the moneys due shall have been obtained or entered as hereinafter provided, the Company
shall pay or shall deposit with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay all matured installments of interest upon all of the Securities and the principal of and any premium on any and all Securities which shall have become due otherwise than by
acceleration (with interest on overdue installments of interest, to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable under applicable law, and on such principal and applicable premium at the rate borne by the Securities to the date of such
payment or deposit) and all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee hereunder, the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section&nbsp;8.6
hereof, and any and all defaults under this Indenture, other than the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> of principal of and accrued interest on Securities which shall have become due solely by acceleration of maturity, shall have
been cured or waived then and in every such case such payment or deposit shall cause an automatic waiver of the Event of Default and its consequences and shall cause an automatic rescission and annulment of the acceleration of the Securities; but no
such waiver or rescission and annulment shall extend to or shall affect any subsequent default, or shall impair any right consequent thereon. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) If the Trustee shall have proceeded to enforce any right under this Indenture and such proceedings shall have been discontinued or
abandoned because of such rescission or annulment or for any other reason or shall have been determined adversely to the Trustee, then and in every such case the Company and the Trustee shall be restored respectively to their several positions and
rights hereunder, and all rights, remedies and powers of the Company and the Trustee shall continue as though no such proceeding had been taken. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;7.2. Payment Of Securities On Default; Suit Therefor. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Company covenants that in case of: </P>
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Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of 30 days; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) default in the payment of the principal of or any premium on any of the Securities as and when the same shall have become
due and payable whether at the stated maturity thereof, upon redemption thereof (provided that such redemption is not conditioned upon the deposit of sufficient moneys for such redemption), upon declaration of acceleration or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">then, upon demand of the Trustee, the Company shall pay to the Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of the Securities, the whole amount that then shall
have so become due and payable on all such Securities for principal and any premium or interest, or both, as the case may be, with interest upon the overdue principal and any premium and (to the extent that payment of such interest is enforceable
under applicable law) upon the overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by the Securities; and, in addition thereto, such further amounts as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including reasonable
compensation to the Trustee, its agents, attorneys and counsel, any expenses or liabilities incurred by the Trustee hereunder other than through its negligence or bad faith, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) If the Company shall fail forthwith to pay such amounts upon such demand, the Trustee, in its own name and as trustee of an express trust,
shall be entitled and empowered to institute any actions or proceedings at law or in equity for the collection of the sums so due and unpaid, and may enforce any such judgment or final decree against the Company or any other obligor on the
Securities and collect in the manner provided by law out of the property of the Company or any other obligor on such series of Securities wherever situated, the moneys adjudged or decreed to be payable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) If there shall be pending proceedings for the bankruptcy or for the reorganization of the Company or any other obligor on the Securities
under the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable law, or in case a receiver or trustee shall have been appointed for the property of the Company or such other obligor, or in the case of any similar judicial proceedings relative to the
Company or other obligor upon the Securities, or to the creditors or property of the Company or such other obligor, 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 pursuant to this Section&nbsp;7.2, shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceedings or otherwise, to file and prove a claim or claims for
the whole amount of principal and any premium and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Securities, and, in case of any judicial proceedings, to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order
to have the claims of the Trustee (including any amounts due to the Trustee under Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof) and of the Holders of Securities allowed in such judicial proceedings relative to the Company or any other obligor on the Securities, its or
their creditors, or its or their property, and to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims, and to distribute the same after the deduction of its charges and expenses. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) All claims and rights of action under this Indenture, or under any of the Securities, may be enforced by the Trustee without the
possession of any of the Securities, or the production thereof in any trial or other proceeding relative thereto, and any such suit or proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any
recovery of judgment shall be for the ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities in respect of which such action was taken. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent or to accept or adopt on behalf of any Securityholder 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 Securityholder in any such proceeding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.3.</B> <B>Application Of Moneys Collected By Trustee.</B> Any moneys collected by the Trustee with respect to any of the
Securities pursuant to this Article shall be applied in the order following, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee for the distribution of such moneys, upon presentation of the several Securities, and stamping thereon the payment, if only
partially paid, and upon surrender thereof if fully paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FIRST: To the payment of all amounts due to the Trustee pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof;
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECOND: If the principal of the outstanding Securities in respect of which such moneys have been collected
shall not have become due and be unpaid, to the payment of interest on the Securities, in the order of the maturity of the installments of such interest, with interest (to the extent allowed by law and to the extent that such interest has been
collected by the Trustee) upon the overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by the Securities, such payments to be made ratably to the persons entitled thereto, and then to the payment to the Holders entitled thereto of the unpaid
principal of and applicable premium on any of the Securities which shall have become due (other than Securities previously called for redemption for the payment of which moneys are held pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture), whether at
stated maturity or by redemption, in the order of their due dates, beginning with the earliest due date, and if the amount available is not sufficient to pay in full all Securities due on any particular date, then to the payment thereof ratably,
according to the amounts of principal and applicable premium due on that date, to the Holders entitled thereto, without any discrimination or privilege; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIRD: If the principal of the outstanding Securities in respect of which such moneys have been collected shall have become due, by declaration or otherwise,
to the payment of the whole amount then owing and unpaid upon the Securities for principal and any premium and interest thereon, with interest on the overdue principal and any premium and (to the extent allowed by law and to the extent that such
interest has been collected by the Trustee) upon overdue installments of interest at the rate borne by the Securities; and in case such moneys shall be insufficient to pay in full the whole amount so due and unpaid upon the Securities, then to the
payment of such principal and any premium and interest without preference or priority of principal and any premium over interest, or of interest over principal and any premium or of any installment of interest over any other installment of interest,
or of any Security over any other Security, ratably to the aggregate of such principal and any premium and accrued and unpaid interest; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FOURTH: to
the payment of the remainder, if any, to the Company or its successors or assigns, or to whomsoever may lawfully be entitled to the same, or as a court of competent jurisdiction may determine. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;7.4. Proceedings By Securityholders. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) No Holder of any Security shall have any right by virtue of or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit,
action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless such Holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice
of an Event of Default with respect to such Security and of the continuance thereof, as hereinabove provided, and unless also Securityholders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities then outstanding affected by such Event of
Default shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as Trustee hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity as it may require against the costs, expenses
and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, and the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have neglected or refused to institute any such action, suit or proceeding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, however, the rights of any Holder of any Security to receive payment of the
principal of and any premium and interest on such Security, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Security or on the applicable redemption date, or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such
respective dates shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.5. Proceedings By Trustee</B>. In
case of an Event of Default hereunder the Trustee may in its discretion proceed to protect and enforce the rights vested in it by this Indenture, by such appropriate judicial proceedings as the Trustee shall deem most effectual to protect and
enforce any of such rights, either by suit in equity or by action at law or by proceeding in bankruptcy or otherwise, whether for the specific enforcement of any covenant or agreement contained in this Indenture or in aid of the exercise of any
power granted to it under this Indenture, or to enforce any other legal or equitable right vested in the Trustee by this Indenture or by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.6. Remedies Cumulative And Continuing</B>. All powers and remedies given by this Article VII to the Trustee or to the
Securityholders shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed cumulative and not exclusive of any powers and remedies hereof or of any other powers and remedies available to the Trustee or the Holders of the Securities, by judicial proceedings or
otherwise, to enforce the performance or observance of the covenants and agreements contained in this Indenture, and no delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder of any of the </P>
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Securities in exercising any right or power accruing upon any default occurring and continuing as aforesaid shall impair any such right or power, or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such
default or an acquiescence therein; and, subject to Section&nbsp;7.4 hereof, every power and remedy given by this Article VII or by law to the Trustee or to the Securityholders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as shall be deemed
expedient, by the Trustee or by the Securityholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.7. Direction Of Proceedings And Waiver Of Defaults By Majority Of
Securityholders.</B> The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities at the time outstanding 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; provided, that (subject to Section&nbsp;8.1 hereof) the Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Trustee being advised by counsel determines that the
action or proceeding so directed may not lawfully be taken or if the Trustee in good faith by its board of directors or trustees, executive committee, or a trust committee of directors or trustees or responsible officers shall determine that the
action or proceeding so directed would involve the Trustee in personal liability or would be unduly prejudicial to the rights of Securityholders not joining in such directions. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
Securities at the time outstanding may on behalf of all of the Holders of the Securities waive any past default or Event of Default hereunder and its consequences except a default in the payment of principal of or any premium or interest on the
Securities. Upon any such waiver the Company, the Trustee and the Holders of the Securities shall be restored to their former positions and rights hereunder, respectively, but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or Event
of Default or impair any right consequent thereon. Whenever any default or Event of Default hereunder shall have been waived as permitted by this Section&nbsp;7.7, said default or Event of Default shall for all purposes of the Securities and this
Indenture be deemed to have been cured and to be not continuing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.8. Notice Of Default.</B> The Trustee shall, within 90
days after the occurrence of a default, give to all Holders of the Securities, in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;14.10, notice of such default, unless such default shall have been cured before the giving of such notice, the term
&#147;default&#148; for the purpose of this Section&nbsp;7.8 being hereby defined to be any event which is or after notice or lapse of time or both would become an Event of Default; provided that, except in the case of default in the payment of the
principal of or any premium or interest on any of the Securities, or in the payment of any sinking or purchase fund installments, the Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as its board of directors or trustees,
executive committee, or a trust committee of directors or trustees or responsible officers in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Securities. The Trustee shall not be charged with
knowledge of any Event of Default unless a responsible officer of the Trustee assigned to the corporate trustee department of the Trustee shall have actual knowledge of such Event of Default. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;7.9. Undertaking To Pay Costs</B>. All parties to this Indenture agree, and each Holder of any Security by 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 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&#146; 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 this Section&nbsp;7.9 shall not apply to any suit instituted by the Trustee, or to any suit instituted by any Securityholder, or group of Securityholders,
holding in the aggregate more than 10% in principal amount of the Securities outstanding, or to any suit instituted by any Securityholder for the enforcement of the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security on or after
the due date expressed in such Security or the applicable redemption date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE VIII. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;8.1. Duties And Responsibilities Of Trustee. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Trustee, prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default and after the curing of all Events of Default which may have occurred,
undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Indenture. If an Event of Default has occurred (which has not been cured or waived), 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. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) No provisions 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: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) prior to the occurrence of
any Event of Default and after the curing or waiving of all Events of Default which may have occurred </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(A) the duties and
obligations of the Trustee shall be determined solely by the express provisions of this Indenture, and the Trustee shall not be liable except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Indenture, and no
implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(B) in the absence of bad
faith on the part of the Trustee, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon any 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; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good
faith by a responsible officer or officers of the Trustee, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with
Section&nbsp;7.7 hereof relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Trustee under this Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.2. Reliance On Documents, Opinions, Etc.</B> Except as otherwise provided in Section&nbsp;8.1 hereof: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) the Trustee may rely and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument,
opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, note or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) any request, direction, order or demand of the Company mentioned herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Officers&#146; Certificate
(unless other evidence in respect thereof is herein specifically prescribed); and any Board Resolution may be evidenced to the Trustee by a copy thereof certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) the Trustee may consult with counsel and any advice or 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 accordance with such advice or Opinion of Counsel; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request, order or
direction of any of the Securityholders, pursuant to this Indenture, unless such Securityholders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred by such exercise;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) the Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it in good faith and believed by it to be authorized or
within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default
hereunder and after the curing or waiving of all Events of Default, 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,
consent, order, approval, note or other paper or document, unless requested in writing to do so by the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Securities; provided that if the payment within a reasonable time to
the Trustee of the costs, expenses or liabilities likely to be incurred by it in the making of such investigation is, in the opinion of the Trustee, not reasonably assured to the Trustee by the security afforded to it by this Indenture, the Trustee
may require reasonable indemnity against such expense or liability as a condition to so proceeding; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g) no provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to extend 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; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(h) the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or
perform any duties hereunder either directly or through agents or attorneys; provided that the Trustee shall not be liable for the conduct or acts of any such agent or attorney that shall have been appointed in accordance herewith with due care.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.3. No Responsibility For Recitals, Etc.</B> The recitals contained herein and in the Securities (except in the
certificate of authentication) shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the same. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture or of
the Securities. The Trustee shall not be accountable for the use or application by the Company of any Securities or the proceeds of any Securities authenticated and delivered by the Trustee in conformity with this Indenture. The Trustee shall not be
responsible for recording or filing this Indenture, any supplemental indenture, or any financing or continuation statement in any public office at any time or times. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.4. Trustee, Authenticating Agent, Paying Agent Or Registrar May Own Securities.</B> The Trustee and any Authenticating Agent
or paying agent in its individual or other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Securities with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee, Authenticating Agent or paying agent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.5. Moneys To Be Held In Trust.</B> Subject to Section&nbsp;4.4 hereof, all moneys received by the Trustee shall, until used or
applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Trustee may allow and credit to the Company interest on any money
received hereunder at such rate, if any, as may be agreed upon by the Company and the Trustee from time to time as may be permitted by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.6. Compensation and Expenses Of Trustee.</B> The Company covenants and agrees to pay to the Trustee from time to time, and the
Trustee shall be entitled to, reasonable compensation (which shall not be limited by any law in regard to the compensation of a trustee of an express trust), and the Company shall pay or reimburse the Trustee upon its request for all reasonable
expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in accordance with this Indenture (including the reasonable compensation and the reasonable expenses and disbursements of its counsel and agents, including any Authenticating
Agents, and of all persons not regularly in its employ) except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may arise from its negligence or bad faith. The Company also covenants to indemnify the Trustee for, and to hold it harmless against, any
loss, liability or expense incurred without negligence or bad faith on the part of the Trustee and arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of this trust, including the costs and expenses of defending itself against any
claim or liability. The obligations of the Company under this Section&nbsp;8.6 to compensate the Trustee and to pay or reimburse the Trustee for expenses, disbursements and advances shall constitute additional indebtedness hereunder. Such additional
indebtedness shall be secured by a lien prior to that of the Securities upon all property and funds held or collected by the Trustee as such, except funds held in trust for the benefit of the Holders of any particular Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.7. Officers&#146; Certificate As Evidence.</B> Whenever in the administration of this Indenture, the Trustee shall deem it
necessary or desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to the taking, suffering or omitting of any action hereunder, such matter (unless other evidence in respect thereof is herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of
negligence or bad faith on the part of the Trustee, be deemed to be conclusively proved and established by an Officers&#146; Certificate delivered to the Trustee, and such Officers&#146; Certificate, in the absence of negligence or bad faith on the
part of the Trustee, shall be full warrant to the Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it under this Indenture in reliance thereon. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.8. Conflicting Interest Of Trustee.</B> The Trustee shall be subject to and shall comply with the provisions of
Section&nbsp;310 of the TIA. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8.9. Existence And Eligibility Of Trustee.</B> There shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder
which Trustee shall at all times be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States or any State thereof or of the District of Columbia (or a corporation or other Person permitted to act as trustee by the
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Commission), subject to supervision or examination by such bodies and authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers and having a combined capital and surplus of at least
$150,000,000. If such corporation publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of the aforesaid authority, then for the purposes of this Section&nbsp;8.9, the combined capital and surplus shall be deemed
to be as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. No obligor upon the Securities or Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such obligor shall serve as Trustee. If at any time the
Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with this Section&nbsp;8.9, the Trustee shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in Section&nbsp;8.10 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;8.10. Resignation Or Removal Of Trustee. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Pursuant to the provisions of this Article, the Trustee may at any time resign and be discharged of the trusts created by this Indenture
by giving written notice to the Company specifying the day upon which such resignation shall take effect, and such resignation shall take effect immediately upon the later of the appointment of a successor trustee and such day. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Any Trustee may be removed at any time by an instrument or concurrent instruments in writing filed with such Trustee and signed and
acknowledged by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Securities or by their attorneys in fact duly authorized. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and no event has occurred and is continuing that, with the giving of notice
or the lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, the Company may remove any Trustee upon written notice to the Holder of each Security outstanding and the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) If at any time (1)&nbsp;the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in accordance with Section&nbsp;8.9 hereof and shall fail to resign after
written request therefor by the Company or by any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder for at least six months, (2)&nbsp;the Trustee shall fail to comply with Section&nbsp;8.8 hereof after written request therefor by the Company or any such
Holder, or (3)&nbsp;the Trustee shall become incapable of acting or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent or a receiver of the Trustee or 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 the Trustee may be removed forthwith by an instrument or concurrent instruments in writing filed with the Trustee and either: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) signed by the President or any Vice President or the Company and attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company; or
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) signed and acknowledged by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of outstanding Securities or by their attorneys in fact duly
authorized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Any resignation or removal of the Trustee shall not become effective until acceptance of appointment by the successor
Trustee as provided in Section&nbsp;8.11 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;8.11. Appointment Of Successor Trustee. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If at any time the Trustee shall resign or be removed, the Company, by a Board Resolution, shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Company shall provide written notice of its appointment of a Successor Trustee to the Holder of each Security outstanding
following any such appointment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) If no appointment of a successor Trustee shall be made pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.11(a) hereof within
60 days after appointment shall be required, any Securityholder or the resigning Trustee may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor Trustee. Said court may thereupon after such notice, if any, as such court may deem
proper and prescribe, appoint a successor Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Any Trustee appointed under this Section&nbsp;8.11 as a successor Trustee shall be
a bank or trust company eligible under Section&nbsp;8.9 hereof and qualified under Section&nbsp;8.8 hereof. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Any successor Trustee appointed as provided in Section&nbsp;8.11 hereof shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Company and to its
predecessor Trustee an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the predecessor Trustee shall become effective and such successor Trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become
vested with all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, on the written request of the Company or of the successor Trustee, the Trustee
ceasing to act shall, upon payment of any amounts then due it pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor Trustee all the rights and powers of the Trustee so ceasing to act. Upon request of
any such successor Trustee, the Company shall execute any and all instruments in writing in order more fully and certainly to vest in and confirm to such successor Trustee all such rights and powers. Any Trustee ceasing to act shall, nevertheless,
retain a lien upon all property or funds held or collected by such Trustee to secure any amounts then due it pursuant to Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) No successor Trustee shall accept appointment as provided in this Section&nbsp;8.12 unless at the time of such acceptance such successor
Trustee shall be qualified under Section&nbsp;8.8 hereof and eligible under Section&nbsp;8.9 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Upon acceptance of appointment
by a successor Trustee as provided in this Section&nbsp;8.12, the successor Trustee shall mail notice of its succession hereunder to all Holders of Securities as the names and addresses of such Holders appear on the registry books. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;8.13. Succession By Merger, Etc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) 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 of the corporate trust business of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee hereunder without the
execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) If at the time such successor to the Trustee shall succeed to the trusts created by this Indenture any of the Securities shall have been
authenticated but not delivered, any such successor to the Trustee may adopt the certificate of authentication of any predecessor Trustee, and deliver such Securities so authenticated; and in case at that time any of the Securities shall not have
been authenticated, any successor to the Trustee may authenticate such Securities either in the name of any predecessor hereunder or in the name of the successor Trustee; and in all such cases such certificates shall have the full force which it is
anywhere in the Securities or in this Indenture provided that the certificates of the Trustee shall have; provided that the right to adopt the certificate of authentication of any predecessor Trustee or authenticate Securities in the name of any
predecessor Trustee shall apply only to its successor or successors by merger, conversion or consolidation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;8.14. Limitations On Rights
Of Trustee As A Creditor. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trustee shall be subject to, and shall comply with, the provisions of Section&nbsp;311 of the TIA. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;8.15. Authenticating Agent. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) There may be one or more Authenticating Agents appointed by the Trustee with the written consent of the Company, with power to act on its
behalf and subject to the direction of the Trustee in the authentication and delivery of Securities in connection with transfers and exchanges under Sections 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.13, 3.3, and 12.4 hereof, as fully to all intents and purposes as though
such Authenticating Agents had been expressly authorized by those Sections to authenticate and deliver Securities. For all purposes of this Indenture, the authentication and delivery of Securities by any Authenticating Agent pursuant to this
Section&nbsp;8.15 shall be deemed to be the authentication and delivery of such Securities &#147;by the Trustee.&#148; Any such Authenticating Agent shall be a bank or trust company or other Person of the character and qualifications set forth in
Section&nbsp;8.9 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Any corporation into which any 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 any Authenticating Agent shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the corporate trust business of any
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Authenticating Agent, shall be the successor of such Authenticating Agent hereunder, if such successor corporation is otherwise eligible under this Section&nbsp;8.15, without the execution or
filing of any paper or any further act on the part of the parties hereto or such Authenticating Agent or such successor corporation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)
Any Authenticating Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice of resignation to the Trustee and to the Company. The Trustee may at any time terminate the agency of any Authenticating Agent by giving written notice of termination to such
Authenticating Agent and to the Company. Upon receiving such a notice of resignation or upon such a termination, or in case at any time any Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible under this Section&nbsp;8.15, the Trustee may, with the
written consent of the Company, appoint a successor Authenticating Agent, and upon so doing shall give written notice of such appointment to the Company and shall mail, in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;14.10, notice of such appointment to the
Holders of Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) The Trustee agrees to pay to each Authenticating Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its
services, and the Trustee shall be entitled to be reimbursed for such payments, in accordance with Section&nbsp;8.6 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Sections
8.2, 8.3, 8.6, 8.7 and 8.9 hereof shall be applicable to any Authenticating Agent </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE IX. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONCERNING THE SECURITYHOLDERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.1. Action By Securityholders</B>. Whenever in this Indenture it is provided that the Holders of a specified percentage in
aggregate principal amount of the Securities may take any action, the fact that at the time of taking any such action the Holders of such specified percentage have joined therein may be evidenced (a)&nbsp;by any instrument or any number of
instruments of similar tenor executed by such Securityholders in person or by agent or proxy appointed in writing, (b)&nbsp;by the record of such Securityholders voting in favor thereof at any meeting of Securityholders duly called and held in
accordance with Article X hereof, or (c)&nbsp;by a combination of such instrument or instruments and any such record of such a meeting of Securityholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;9.2. Proof Of Execution By Securityholders. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Subject to Sections 8.1, 8.2 and 10.5 hereof, proof of the execution of any instruments by a Securityholder or the agent or proxy for such
Securityholder shall be sufficient if made in accordance with such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Trustee or in such manner as shall be satisfactory to the Trustee. The ownership of Securities shall be proved by the
register for the Securities maintained by the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The record of any Securityholders&#146; meeting shall be proven in the manner
provided in Section&nbsp;10.6 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.3. Who Deemed Absolute Owners.</B> Subject to Sections 2.4(f) and 9.1 hereof, the
Company, the Trustee, any paying agent and any Authenticating Agent shall deem the person in whose name any Security shall be registered upon the register for the Securities to be, and shall treat such person as, the absolute owner of such Security
(whether or not such Security shall be overdue) for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of the principal and premium, if any, and interest on such Security, and for all other purposes; and neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any
paying agent nor any Authenticating Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon any such Security to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.4. Company-Owned Securities Disregarded.</B> In determining whether the Holders of the requisite aggregate principal amount of
outstanding Securities have concurred in any direction, consent or waiver under this Indenture, Securities which are owned by the Company or any other obligor on the Securities or by any person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or
under direct or indirect common control with the Company or any other obligor on the Securities shall be disregarded and deemed not to be outstanding for the purpose of any such determination; provided that, for the purposes of determining whether
the Trustee shall be protected in relying on any such direction, consent or waiver, only Securities which the Trustee knows are so owned shall be so disregarded. Securities so owned which have been pledged in good faith to third parties may be
regarded as outstanding for the purposes of this Section&nbsp;9.4 if the pledgee shall establish to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee&#146;s right to take action with respect to such Securities and that the pledgee is not a person directly
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indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Company or any such other obligor. In the case of a dispute as to such right, any decision by the
Trustee taken upon the advice of counsel shall be full protection to the Trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.5. Revocation Of Consents; Future
Holders Bound.</B> Except as may be otherwise required in the case of a Global Security by the applicable rules and regulations of the Depository, at any time prior to the taking of any action by the Holders of the percentage in aggregate principal
amount of the Securities specified in this Indenture in connection with such action, any Holder of a Security, which has been included in the Securities the Holders of which have consented to such action, may, by filing written notice with the
Trustee at the corporate trust office of the Trustee and upon proof of ownership as provided in Section&nbsp;9.2(a) hereof, revoke such action so far as it concerns such Security. Except as aforesaid, any such action taken by the Holder of any
Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders and owners of such Security and of any Securities issued in exchange, substitution or upon registration of transfer therefor, irrespective of whether or not any
notation thereof is made upon such Security or such other Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9.6. Record Date For Securityholder Acts.</B> If the
Company shall solicit from the Securityholders any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act, the Company may, at its option, by Board Resolution, fix in advance a record date for the determination of
Securityholders entitled to give such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act, but the Company shall have no obligation to do so. If such a record date is fixed, such request, demand, authorization, direction,
notice, consent, waiver or other act may be given before or after the record date, but only the Securityholders of record at the close of business on the record date shall be deemed to be Securityholders for the purpose of determining whether
Holders of the requisite aggregate principal amount of outstanding Securities have authorized or agreed or consented to such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act, and for that purpose the outstanding
Securities shall be computed as of the record date; provided that no such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act by the Securityholders on the record date shall be deemed effective unless it shall become
effective pursuant to this Indenture not later than six months after the record date. Any such record date shall be at least 30 days prior to the date of the solicitation to the Securityholders by the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE X. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITYHOLDERS&#146; MEETING </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.1. Purposes Of Meetings</B>. A meeting of Securityholders may be called at any time and from time to time pursuant to this
Article X for any of the following purposes: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) to give any notice to the Company or to the Trustee, or to give any directions to the
Trustee, or to consent to the waiving of any Event of Default hereunder and its consequences, or to take any other action authorized to be taken by Securityholders pursuant to Article VII; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) to remove the Trustee pursuant to Article VIII; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) to consent to the execution of an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto pursuant to Section&nbsp;12.2 hereof; or </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) to take any other action authorized to be taken by or on behalf of the Holders of any specified aggregate principal amount of the
Securities, as the case may be, under any other provision of this Indenture or under applicable law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.2. Call Of Meetings
By Trustee.</B> The Trustee may at any time call a meeting of Holders of Securities to take any action specified in Section&nbsp;10.1 hereof, to be held at such time and at such place as the Trustee shall determine. Notice of every such meeting of
Securityholders, setting forth the time and the place of such meeting and in general terms the action proposed to be taken at such meeting, shall be given to Holders of the Securities that may be affected by the action proposed to be taken at such
meeting in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;14.10 hereof. Such notice shall be given not less than 20 nor more than 90 days prior to the date fixed for such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.3. Call Of Meetings By Company Or Securityholders</B>. If at any time the Company, pursuant to a Board Resolution, or the
Holders of at least 10% in aggregate principal amount of the Securities then outstanding, </P>
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shall have requested the Trustee to call a meeting of Securityholders, by written request setting forth in reasonable detail the action proposed to be taken at the meeting, and the Trustee shall
not have mailed the notice of such meeting within 20 days after receipt of such request, then the Company or such Securityholders may determine the time and the place for such meeting and may call such meeting to take any action authorized in
Section&nbsp;10.1 hereof, by giving notice thereof as provided in Section&nbsp;10.2 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.4. Qualifications For
Voting.</B> To be entitled to vote at any meetings of Securityholders a Person shall (a)&nbsp;be a Holder of one or more Securities affected by the action proposed to be taken or (b)&nbsp;be a Person appointed by an instrument in writing as proxy by
a Holder of one or more such Securities. The only Persons who shall be entitled to be present or to speak at any meeting of Securityholders shall be the Persons entitled to vote at such meeting and their counsel and any representatives (including
employees) of the Trustee and its counsel and any representatives (including employees) of the Company and its counsel. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;10.5.
Regulations. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, the Trustee may make such reasonable regulations as it may
deem advisable for any meeting of Securityholders in regard to proof of the holding of Securities and of the appointment of proxies, and in regard to the appointment and duties of inspectors of votes, the submission and examination of proxies,
certificates and other evidence of the right to vote, and such other matters concerning the conduct of the meeting as it shall think fit. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee shall, by an instrument in writing, appoint a temporary chairman of the meeting, unless the meeting shall have been called by
the Company or by the Securityholders as provided in Section&nbsp;10.3 hereof, in which case the Company or Securityholders calling the meeting, as the case may be, shall in like manner appoint a temporary chairman. A permanent chairman and a
permanent secretary of the meeting shall be elected by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities present in person or by proxy at the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Subject to Section&nbsp;9.4 hereof, at any meeting each Securityholder or proxy shall be entitled to one vote for each $1,000 principal
amount of Securities held or represented by such Securityholder; provided that no vote shall be cast or counted at any meeting in respect of any Security ruled by the chairman of the meeting to be not outstanding. The chairman of the meeting shall
have no right to vote other than by virtue of Securities held by such chairman or instruments in writing as aforesaid duly designating such chairman as the person to vote on behalf of other Securityholders. At any meeting of Securityholders duly
called pursuant to Section&nbsp;10.2 or 10.3 hereof, the presence of persons holding or representing Securities in an aggregate principal amount sufficient to take action on any business for the transaction for which such meeting was called shall
constitute a quorum. Any meeting of Securityholders duly called pursuant to Section&nbsp;10.2 or 10.3 hereof may be adjourned from time to time by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities present in person or by
proxy at the meeting, whether or not constituting a quorum, and the meeting may be held as so adjourned without further notice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.6. Voting.</B> The vote upon any resolution submitted to any meeting of Securityholders shall be by written ballots on which
shall be subscribed the signatures of the Holders of Securities or of their representatives by proxy and the principal amount of Securities held or represented by them. The permanent chairman of the meeting shall appoint two inspectors of votes who
shall count all votes cast at the meeting for or against any resolution and who shall make and file with the secretary of the meeting their verified written reports in duplicate of all votes cast at the meeting. A record in duplicate of the
proceedings of such meeting of Securityholders shall be prepared by the secretary of the meeting and there shall be attached to said record the original reports of the inspectors of votes on any vote by ballot taken thereat and affidavits by one or
more persons having knowledge of the facts setting forth a copy of the notice of the meeting and showing that said notice was given as provided in Section&nbsp;10.2 hereof. The record shall show the aggregate principal amount of the Securities
voting in favor of or against any resolution. The record shall be signed and verified by the affidavits of the permanent chairman and secretary of the meeting and one of the duplicates shall be delivered to the Company and the other to the Trustee
to be preserved by the Trustee and the Trustee shall have the ballots taken at the meeting attached to such duplicate. Any record so signed and verified shall be conclusive evidence of the matters therein stated. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;10.7. Rights Of Trustee Or Securityholders Not Delayed.</B> Nothing in this Article X shall be deemed or construed to authorize
or permit, by reason of any call of a meeting of Securityholders or any rights expressly or impliedly conferred hereunder to make such call, any hindrance or delay in the exercise of any right or rights conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or
to the Holders of Securities under any of the provisions of this Indenture or of the Securities. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;11.1. Company May Consolidate, Etc. Only On Certain Terms.</B> The Company shall not consolidate with or merge into any other
corporation or sell, or otherwise dispose all or substantially all of its assets unless (i)&nbsp;the corporation formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the Person which receives all or substantially all of the assets
pursuant to such sale, transfer or other disposition 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 and interest on all of the Securities and the performance of every covenant of this Indenture on the part of the Company to be performed or observed and (ii)&nbsp;the Company or such successor corporation or Person, as the case may be, shall
not, immediately after such consolidation or merger, or such sale or disposition, be in default in the performance of any such covenant. For purposes of this Article XI the phrase <I>&#147;all or substantially all of its assets&#148;</I> shall mean
50% or more of the total assets of the Company as shown on the balance sheet of the Company as of the end of the calendar year immediately preceding the day of the year in which such determination is made and nothing in this Indenture shall prevent
or hinder the Company from selling, transferring or otherwise disposing during any calendar year (in one transaction or a series of transactions) less than 50% of the amount of its total assets as shown on the balance sheet of the Company as of the
end of the immediately preceding calendar year. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;11.2. Successor Corporation Substituted.</B> Upon any consolidation or
merger, or any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company in accordance with Section&nbsp;11.1 hereof, the successor corporation formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to
which such sale, transfer or other disposition 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 corporation had been named as the
Company herein and the Company shall be released from all obligations hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XII. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;12.1. Supplemental Indentures Without Consent Of Securityholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) The Company, when authorized by Board Resolution, and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time enter into an indenture or
indentures supplemental hereto for one or more of the following purposes: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) to make such provision in regard to matters
or questions arising under this Indenture as may be necessary or desirable, and not inconsistent with this Indenture or prejudicial to the interests of the Holders, for the purpose of supplying any omission, curing any ambiguity, or curing,
correcting or supplementing any defective or inconsistent provision; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) 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 created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture which is entitled to the benefit of such provision or such
change or elimination is applicable only to Securities issued after the effective date of such change or elimination; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(3)
to establish the form of Securities as permitted by Section&nbsp;2.1 hereof or to establish or reflect any terms of any Security determined pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5 hereof; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(4) to evidence the succession of another corporation to the Company, and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants
of the Company herein and in the Securities; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(5) to grant to or confer upon the Trustee for the benefit of the Holders any
additional rights, remedies, powers or authority; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(6) to permit the Trustee to comply with any duties imposed upon it by law;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(7) to specify further the duties and responsibilities of, and to define further the relationships among the Trustee, any
Authenticating Agent and any paying agent; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(8) to add to the covenants of the Company for the benefit of the Holders, to
add security for the Securities or to surrender a right or power conferred on the Company herein; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(9) to make any
other change that is not prejudicial to the Trustee or the Holders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Trustee is hereby authorized to join with the Company in the
execution of any such supplemental indenture, to make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations which may be therein contained and to accept the conveyance, transfer and assignment of any property thereunder, but the Trustee shall not be
obligated to enter into any such supplemental indenture which affects the Trustee&#146;s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Any supplemental indenture authorized by this Section&nbsp;12.1 may be executed by the Company and the Trustee without the consent of the
Holders of any of the Securities at the time outstanding, notwithstanding any of the provisions of Section&nbsp;12.2 hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;12.2.
Supplemental Indentures With Consent Of Securityholders. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) With the consent (evidenced as provided in Section&nbsp;9.1 hereof) of
the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities at the time outstanding, the Company, when authorized by Board Resolution, and the Trustee may from time to time and at any time 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 any supplemental indenture or of modifying in any manner the rights of the Securityholders;
provided that no such supplemental indenture shall: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) change the maturity date of any Security, or reduce the rate or
extend the time of payment of interest thereon, or reduce the principal amount thereof or any premium thereon, or change the coin or currency in which the principal of any Security or any premium or interest thereon is payable, or change the date on
which any Security may be redeemed or repaid at the option of the holder thereof or adversely affect the rights of the Securityholders to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment of principal of or any premium or interest on any Security,
in each case without the consent of the Holder of each Security so affected; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) modify this Section&nbsp;12.2(a) or
reduce the aforesaid percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to consent to any such supplemental indenture or to reduce the percentage of Securities, the Holders of which are required to waive Events of Default, in each case,
without the consent of the Holders of all of the Securities then outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Upon the request of the Company, accompanied by a copy
of the Board Resolution authorizing the execution of any such supplemental indenture, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence of the consent of Securityholders as aforesaid, the Trustee shall join with the Company in the execution of such
supplemental indenture unless such supplemental indenture affects the Trustee&#146;s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but shall not be obligated to, enter into such
supplemental indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders of Securities under this Section&nbsp;12.2 to
approve the particular form of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall be sufficient if such consent shall approve the substance thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Promptly after the execution by the Company and the Trustee of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Section&nbsp;12.2, the Trustee
shall give notice in the manner provided in Section&nbsp;14.10 hereof, setting forth in general terms the substance of such supplemental indenture, to all Securityholders. Any failure of the Trustee to give such notice or any defect therein shall
not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such supplemental indenture. </P>
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Indentures.</B> Any supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article XII shall comply with the TIA. Upon the execution of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Article XII, the Indenture shall be and be deemed to be modified and
amended in accordance therewith and the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities under this Indenture of the Trustee, the Company and the Securityholders shall thereafter be determined, exercised and enforced
hereunder subject in all respects to such modifications and amendments, and all the terms and conditions of any such supplemental indenture shall be and be deemed to be part of the terms and conditions of this Indenture for any and all purposes.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;12.4. Notation On Securities.</B> Securities authenticated and delivered after the execution of any supplemental indenture
pursuant to this Article XII may 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 so modified as approved by the Trustee and the Board of
Directors with respect to any modification of this Indenture contained in any such supplemental indenture may be prepared and executed by the Company, authenticated by the Trustee and delivered in exchange for the Securities then outstanding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;12.5. Evidence Of Compliance Of Supplemental Indenture To Be Furnished Trustee.</B> The Trustee, subject to Sections 8.1 and 8.2
hereof may receive an Officers&#146; Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel as conclusive evidence that any supplemental indenture executed pursuant hereto complies with the requirements of this Article XII. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XIII. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>IMMUNITY
OF INCORPORATORS, STOCKHOLDERS, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;13.1. Indenture And Securities Solely Corporate Obligations</B>.
No recourse for the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security, or for any claim based thereon or otherwise in respect thereof, and no recourse under or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement of the Company, contained
in this Indenture or in any supplemental indenture, or in any Security, or because of the creation of any indebtedness represented thereby, shall be had against any incorporator, stockholder, officer or director, as such, past, present or future, of
the Company or any successor corporation, either directly or through the Company or any successor corporation, 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 all such liability is hereby expressly waived and released as a condition of, and as a consideration for, the execution of this Indenture and the issuance of the Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE XIV. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.1. Provisions Binding On Company&#146;s Successors.</B> All the covenants, stipulations, promises and agreements made by the
Company in this Indenture shall bind its successors and assigns whether so expressed or not. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.2. Official Acts By
Successor Corporation.</B> Any act or proceeding by any provision of this Indenture authorized or required to be done or performed by any board, committee or officer of the Company shall and may be done and performed with like force and effect by
the like board, committee or officer of any corporation that shall at the time be the lawful successor of the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;14.3. Notices.
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Any notice or demand which by any provision of this Indenture is required or permitted to be given or served by the Trustee or by
the Securityholders on the Company may be given or served by being deposited postage prepaid in a post office letter box addressed (until another address is filed by the Company with the Trustee) at the principal executive offices of the Company, to
the attention of the Secretary. Any notice, direction, request or demand by any Securityholder or the Company to or upon the Trustee shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given or made, for all purposes, if given or made in writing at the
corporate trust office of the Trustee, Attention: Vice President, Corporate Trust Department. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Company shall provide any notices required under this Indenture by publication, but
only to the extent that such publication is required by the TIA, the rules and regulations of the Commission or any securities exchange upon which any series of Securities is listed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.4. Governing Law.</B> This Indenture and each Security shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the State of
Minnesota, and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with the laws of said State. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;14.5. Evidence Of Compliance With
Conditions Precedent. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Upon any application or demand by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the
Company shall furnish to the Trustee an Officers&#146; Certificate stating that all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Indenture (including any covenants compliance with which constitutes a condition precedent) relating to the
proposed action have been complied with and an Opinion of Counsel stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent have been compiled with. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Each certificate or opinion provided for in this Indenture and delivered to the Trustee with respect to compliance with a condition or
covenant provided for in this Indenture (other than the certificates delivered pursuant to Section&nbsp;5.5 hereof) shall include (1)&nbsp;a statement that each Person making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition and the
definitions relating thereto; (2)&nbsp;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)&nbsp;a statement that, in the
opinion of each such Person, such Person has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable such Person to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and (4)&nbsp;a statement
as to whether or not, in the opinion of each such Person, such condition or covenant has been complied with. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Any certificate or opinion of an 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 such certificate or
opinion is based are erroneous. Any such certificate or opinion of counsel delivered under the Indenture 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 person knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion of representations with
respect to such matters are erroneous. Any opinion of counsel delivered hereunder may contain standard exceptions and qualifications satisfactory to the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Any certificate, statement or opinion of any officer of the Company, or of counsel, may be based, insofar as it relates to accounting
matters, upon a certificate or opinion of or representations by an independent public accountant or firm of accountants, unless such officer or counsel, as the case may be, knows that the certificate or opinions or representations with respect to
the accounting matters upon which the certificate, statement or opinion of such officer or counsel may be based as aforesaid are erroneous, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know that the same are erroneous. Any certificate or opinion of
any firm of independent public accountants filed with the Trustee shall contain a statement that such firm is independent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.6. Business Days.</B> Unless otherwise provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.5(c) hereof, in any case where the date of
maturity of the principal of or any premium or interest on any Security or the date fixed for redemption of any Security is not a Business Day, then payment of such principal or any premium or interest need not be made on
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such date but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and affect as if made on the date of maturity or the date fixed for redemption, and, in the case of timely
payment thereof, no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of the Security is required to be paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.7. Trust Indenture Act To Control</B>. If and to the extent that any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies or
conflicts with the duties imposed by any of Sections 310 to 317, inclusive, of the TIA, such required provision of the TIA shall govern. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.8. Table Of Contents, Headings, Etc.</B> The table of contents and the titles and headings of the articles and sections of
this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part hereof, and shall in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.9. Execution In Counterparts.</B> This Indenture may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an
original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.10. Manner Of Mailing Notice
To Securityholders.</B> Any notice or demand which by any provision of this Indenture is required or permitted to be given or served by the Trustee or the Company to or on the Holders of Securities, as the case may be, shall be given or served by
first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Holders of such Securities at their last addresses as the same appear on the register for the Securities referred to in Section&nbsp;2.6, and any such notice shall be deemed to be given or served
by being deposited in a post office letter box in the form and manner provided in this Section&nbsp;14.10. In case by reason of the suspension of regular mail service or by reason of any other cause it shall be impracticable to give notice to any
Holder by mail, then such notification to such Holder as shall be made with the approval of the Trustee shall constitute a sufficient notification for every purpose hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;14.11. Approval By Trustee Of Expert Or Counsel.</B> Wherever the Trustee is required to approve an Expert or counsel who is to
furnish evidence of compliance with conditions precedent in this Indenture, such approval by the Trustee shall be deemed to have been given upon the taking of any action by the Trustee pursuant to and in accordance with the certificate or opinion so
furnished by such Expert or counsel. </P>
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one of its Vice Presidents, and attested by its Secretary, and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] has caused this Indenture to be signed and acknowledged by one of its Vice Presidents or authorized Corporate Trust Officers, and attested by one of
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF GLOBAL SECURITY </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS SECURITY IS A GLOBAL SECURITY REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY (REFERRED TO HEREIN) OR A NOMINEE THEREOF AND,
UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR THE INDIVIDUAL SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY, THIS GLOBAL SECURITY MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITORY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY
TO THE DEPOSITORY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY THE DEPOSITORY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY. UNLESS THIS GLOBAL SECURITY IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, TO THE TRUSTEE FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY
TRUST COMPANY AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>% DEBT SECURITY, SERIES DUE <U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U> </B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Minnesota (the <I>&#147;Company&#148;),</I> for
value received hereby promises to pay to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">DOLLARS </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">on the Maturity Date set forth above, and to pay interest thereon from the Original Issue Date (or if this Global Security has two or more Original Issue
Dates, interest shall, beginning on each such Original Issue Date begin to accrue for that part of the principal amount to which that Original Issue Date is applicable) set forth above or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest
has been paid or duly provided for, semiannually in arrears on the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;in each year, commencing on the first such Interest Payment Date succeeding the applicable Original Issue Date set forth
above, at the per annum Interest Rate set forth above, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment. No interest shall accrue on the Maturity Date, so long as the principal amount of this Global Security is paid on the Maturity
Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any such Interest Payment Date will, as provided in the Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security is registered at the close of business on the Regular
Record Date for such interest, which shall be the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;or&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date; provided, that the first Interest Payment Date for any part of this Security,
the Original Issue Date of which is after a Regular Record Date but prior to the applicable Interest Payment Date, shall be the Interest Payment Date following the next succeeding Regular Record Date; and provided, that interest payable on the
Maturity Date set forth above or, if applicable, upon redemption or acceleration, shall be payable to the Person to whom principal shall be payable. Except as otherwise provided in the Indenture (as defined below), 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 shall be paid to the Person in whose name this Security is </P>
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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 Securityholders not more than
fifteen days or fewer than ten days prior to such Special Record Date. On or before Noon, New York City time, or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day on which such payment of interest is due on
this Global Security (other than maturity), the Trustee shall pay to the Depository such interest in same day funds. On or before Noon, New York City time, or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day
on which principal, interest payable at maturity and premium, if any, is due on this Global Security and following receipt of the necessary funds from the Company and following receipt of the necessary funds from the Company, the Trustee shall
deposit with the Depository the amount equal to the principal, interest payable at maturity and premium, if any, by wire transfer into the account specified by the Depository. As a condition to the payment, on the Maturity Date or upon redemption or
acceleration, of any part of the principal and applicable premium of this Global Security, the Depository shall surrender, or cause to be surrendered, this Global Security to the Trustee, whereupon a new Global Security shall be issued to the
Depository. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Global Security is a global security in respect of a duly authorized issue of Debt Securities,
Series&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;(the <I>&#147;Securities of this Series&#148;,</I> which term includes any Global Securities representing such Securities) of the Company issued and to be issued under an Indenture dated as of
[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>] between the Company and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], as trustee (herein called the <I>&#147;Trustee&#148;,</I> which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture) and indentures supplemental thereto
(collectively, the <I>&#147;Indenture&#148;).</I> Under the Indenture, one or more series of Securities may be issued and, as used herein, the term &#147;Securities&#148; refers to the Securities of this Series and any other outstanding series of
Securities. Reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities under the Indenture of the Company, the Trustee and the Securityholders and of the terms upon which the
Securities are and are to be authenticated and delivered. This Global Security has been issued in respect of the series designated on the first page hereof, limited in aggregate principal amount to $&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Security of this Series shall be dated and issued as of the date of its authentication by the Trustee and shall bear an Original Issue
Date or Dates. Each Security or Global Security issued upon transfer, exchange or substitution of such Security or Global Security shall bear the Original Issue Date or Dates of such transferred, exchanged or substituted Security or Global Security,
as the case may be. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[As applicable, one of the following two sentences: This Global Security may not be redeemed prior
to&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;,&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. This Global Security is not redeemable prior to the Maturity Date set forth on the first page hereof.] [If applicable: On or after&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;,&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;this
Global Security is redeemable in whole or in part in increments of $1,000 (provided that any remaining principal amount of this Global Security shall be at least $100,000) at the option of the Company at the following redemption prices (expressed as
a percentage of the principal amount to be redeemed) plus accrued interest to the redemption date: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;Redemption Prices&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notice of redemption will be given by mail to Holders of Securities of this Series not less than 30 or more than 60 days prior
to the date fixed for redemption, all as provided in the Indenture. In the event of redemption of this Global Security in part only, a new Global Security or Securities of like tenor and series for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the
name of the Securityholder hereof upon the surrender hereof.] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest payments for this Global Security shall be computed and paid on
the basis of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months. In any case where any Interest Payment Date or date on which the principal of this Global Security is required to be
paid is not a Business Day, then payment of principal, premium or interest need not be made on such date but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such Interest Payment Date or date on which the
principal of this Global Security is required to be paid and, in the case of timely payment thereof, no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this Global Security is
required to be paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company, at its option, and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Indenture, will be discharged
from any and all obligations in respect of the Securities (except for certain obligations including obligations to register the transfer or exchange of Securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated Securities, maintain paying agencies and hold
monies for payment in trust, all as set forth in the Indenture) if the Company deposits with </P>
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the Trustee money, U.S. Government Obligations which through the payment of interest thereon and principal thereof in accordance with their terms will provide money, or a combination of money and
U.S. Government Obligations, in any event in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay all the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities on the dates such payments are due in accordance with the terms of the Securities.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, the principal of the Securities may be declared due and payable in the manner and
with the effect provided in the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and
the modifications of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Securityholders under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of
the outstanding Securities. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Global Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Global Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of
transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon the Security. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As set forth in and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, no Holder of any Securities will have any right to institute any proceeding
with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy thereunder unless such Holder shall have previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to such Securities, the Holders of not less than a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding Securities affected by such Event of Default shall have made written request and offered reasonable indemnity to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as Trustee and the Trustee shall have failed to institute
such proceeding within 60 days; <I>provided however,</I> that such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by the Holder hereof for the enforcement of payment of the principal of and any premium or interest on this Security on or after the
respective due dates expressed here. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No reference herein to the Indenture and to provisions of this Global 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 Global Security at the times, places and rates and the coin or currency prescribed in the
Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Global Security may be transferred
only as permitted by the legend hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If at any time the Depository for this Global Security notifies the Company that it is unwilling
or unable to continue as Depository for this Global Security or if at any time the Depository for this Global Security shall no longer be eligible or in good standing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute
or regulation, the Company shall appoint a successor Depository with respect to this Global Security. If a successor Depository for this Global Security is not appointed by the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice or becomes
aware of such ineligibility, the Company&#146;s election to issue this Security in global form shall no longer be effective with respect to this Global Security and the Company will execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the
authentication and delivery of individual Securities of this Series in exchange for this Global Security, will authenticate and deliver individual Securities of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount
equal to the principal amount of this Global Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company may at any time and in its sole discretion determine that all
Securities of this Series (but not less than all) issued or issuable in the form of one or more Global Securities shall no longer be represented by such Global Security or Securities. In such event, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee, upon
receipt of a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of individual Securities of this Series in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver, individual Securities of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive
form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such Global Security or Securities in exchange for such Global Security or Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under certain circumstances specified in the Indenture, the Depository may be required to surrender any two or more Global Securities which
have identical terms (but which may have differing Original Issue Dates) to the Trustee, and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to, or at the direction of, the Depository a Global Security in principal amount
equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and with all terms identical to, the Global Securities surrendered thereto and that shall indicate all Original Issue Dates and the principal amount applicable to each such Original Issue Date. </P>
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laws of the State of Minnesota. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee, directly or through an
Authenticating Agent by manual signature of an authorized officer, this Global Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All terms used in this Global Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture unless
otherwise indicated herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TRUSTEE&#146;S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of the Securities of the </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">series herein
designated, described or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">provided for in the within-mentioned Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], <I>as Trustee</I> </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:3.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Authorized Officer</I></P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">TEN <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ENT-</FONT> as tenants by the entireties</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Under Uniform Gifts to Minors</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">JT <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">TEN-</FONT> as joint tenants with right of</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">survivorship and not as tenants in common</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sell(s), </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">assign(s) and transfer(s) unto </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF
ASSIGNEE </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please print or
typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8194;&#8201; </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">the within security and all rights thereunder, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">hereby
irrevocably constituting and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">appointing &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; attorney to transfer said security on the books of the Company, with full
power of substitution in the premises. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated:<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U> </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must<BR>correspond with the name as written upon the face of<BR>the within instrument in every particular, without<BR>alteration or enlargement or any change whatever.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF SECURITY </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>% DEBT SECURITY, SERIES DUE<U>&#8195;&#8195;</U> </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>CUSIP:</B></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Minnesota (the &#147;<I>Company</I>&#148;), for
value received hereby promises to pay to or registered assigns, the principal sum of </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">DOLLARS </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">on the Maturity Date set forth above, and to pay interest thereon from the Original Issue Date set forth above or from the most recent date to which interest
has been paid or duly provided for, semiannually in arrears on&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; in each year, commencing on the first such Interest Payment Date succeeding the Original Issue Date set forth above, at the per
annum Interest Rate set forth above, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment. No interest shall accrue on the Maturity Date, so long as the principal amount of this Security is paid in full on the Maturity Date. The interest
so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any such Interest Payment Date will, as provided in the Indenture (as defined below), be paid to the Person in whose name this Security is registered at the close of business on the Regular
Record Date for such interest, which shall be the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;or&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date; provided that the first Interest Payment Date for any Security, the Original
Issue Date of which is after a Regular Record Date but prior to the applicable Interest Payment Date, shall be the Interest Payment Date following the next succeeding Regular Record Date; and provided, that interest payable on the Maturity Date set
forth above or, if applicable, upon redemption or acceleration, shall be payable to the Person to whom principal shall be payable. Except as otherwise provided in the Indenture (referred to on the reverse hereof), 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 shall be paid to the Person in whose name this Security 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 Securityholders not more than fifteen days nor fewer than ten days prior to such Special Record Date. Principal, applicable premium and interest due at the maturity
of this Security shall be payable in immediately available funds when due upon presentation and surrender of this Security at the corporate trust office of the Trustee or at the authorized office of any paying agent in the Borough of Manhattan, the
City and State of New York. Interest on this Security (other than interest payable at maturity) shall be paid by check in clearinghouse funds to the Holder as its name appears on the register; provided, that if the Trustee receives a written request
from any Holder of Securities (as defined below), the aggregate principal amount of all of which having the same Interest Payment Date as this Security equals or exceeds $10,000,000, on or prior to the applicable Regular Record Date, interest on the
Security shall be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds to a bank within the continental United States designated by such Holder in its request or by direct deposit into the account of such Holder designated by such Holder in its
request if such account is maintained with the Trustee or any paying agent. </P>
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REVERSE HEREOF, WHICH FURTHER PROVISIONS SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH IN FULL AT THIS PLACE. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the
certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee referred to on the reverse hereof, directly or through an Authenticating Agent by manual signature of an authorized officer, this Security shall not be entitled to any benefit
under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly
executed. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TRUSTEE&#146;S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of the Securities of the </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">series herein
designated, described or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">provided for in the within-mentioned </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], <I>as
Trustee</I> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>% DEBT SECURITIES, SERIES DUE<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; </U> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of Debt Securities, Series (the &#147;<I>Securities of this Series</I>&#148;) of the Company
issued and to be issued under an Indenture dated as of [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], between the Company and [<U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U>], as trustee (herein called the &#147;<I>Trustee</I>&#148;, which term includes any successor
Trustee under the Indenture) and indentures supplemental thereto (collectively, the &#147;<I>Indenture</I>&#148;). Under the Indenture, one or more series of Securities may be issued and, as used herein, the term &#147;Securities&#148; refers to the
Securities of this Series and any other outstanding series of Securities. Reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities under the Indenture of the Company, the Trustee
and the Security holders 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, limited in aggregate principal amount to $&#8195;&#8195;. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[As applicable, one of the following two sentences: This Security may not be redeemed prior to&#8195;&#8195;,&#8195;&#8195;. This Security is
not redeemable prior to the Maturity Date set forth on the face hereof.] [If applicable: On or after&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;,&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, this Security is redeemable in whole or in part in increments of $1,000 (provided that any remaining
principal amount of this Security shall be at least $1,000) at the option of the Company at the following redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount to be redeemed) plus accrued interest to the redemption date: </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notice of redemption will be given by mail to Holders of Securities of this Series not less than 30 or more than 60 days prior
to the date fixed for redemption, all as provided in the Indenture. In the event of redemption of this Security in part only , a new Security or Securities of this Series of like tenor for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of
the Security holder hereof upon the surrender hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest payments for this Security shall be computed and paid on the basis of a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months. In any case where any Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this Security is required to be paid is not a Business
Day, then payment of principal, premium or interest need not be made on such date but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this
Security is required to be paid, and, in the case of timely payment thereof, no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the principal of this Security is required to be paid. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company, at its option, and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Indenture, will be discharged from any and all obligations
in respect of the Securities (except for certain obligations including obligations to register the transfer or exchange of Securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated Securities, maintain paying agencies and hold monies for payment in trust, all
as set forth in the Indenture) if the Company deposits with the Trustee money, U.S. Government Obligations which through the payment of interest thereon and principal thereof in accordance with their terms will provide money, or a combination of
money and U.S. Government Obligations, in any event in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay all the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities on the dates such payments are due in accordance with the terms of the
Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, the principal of the Securities may be declared due and payable in the
manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment
thereof and the modifications of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Securityholders under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal
amount of the outstanding Securities. 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 therefor in lieu thereof whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon the Security. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As set forth in and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, no Holder of any Securities
will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy thereunder unless such Holder shall have previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to such Securities,
the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities affected by such Event of Default shall have made written request and offered reasonable indemnity to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as Trustee and
the Trustee shall have failed to institute such proceeding within 60 days; <I>provided,</I> however, that such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by the Holder hereof for the enforcement of payment of the principal of and any premium or
interest on this Security on or after the respective due dates expressed here. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No reference herein to the Indenture and to provisions 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, places and rates and the coin or currency
prescribed in the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 or transfer at the corporate trust office of the Trustee or such other office or agency as may be designated by the Company in the Borough of
Manhattan, the City and State of New York, 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 the attorney in fact of such Holder duly
authorized in writing, one or more new Securities of this Series of like tenor and of authorized denominations and for the same aggregate principal amount will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Securities of this Series are issuable only in registered form, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 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 of like tenor and of a different authorized
denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 thereof for all purposes, whether or not this Security is overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Minnesota. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this instrument, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according
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<TD VALIGN="top">MIN ACT Custodian</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">survivorship and not as tenants in common</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sell(s), </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">assign(s) and transfer(s) unto </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8194;&#8201; </U></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">the within security and all rights thereunder,<BR>hereby irrevocably constituting and<BR>appointing &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; attorney to transfer said security on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">FORM OF </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
NO. [&#8195;] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FROM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(A
MINNESOTA CORPORATION) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TO </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TRUSTEE
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DATED AS OF </B></P>
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TO INDENTURE </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DATED AS OF [&#8195;&#8195;] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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between NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the &#147;Company&#148;), and [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;], a [national] banking [association] organized and existing under
the laws of the United States, as trustee (the &#147;Trustee&#148;): </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WITNESSETH: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered an Indenture (hereinafter referred to as the &#147;Indenture&#148;), made as of
[&#8195;]; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, Section&nbsp;2.5 of the Indenture provides that Securities shall be issued in series and that a Company Order shall
specify the terms of each series; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Company has this day delivered a Company Order setting forth the terms of a series of
Securities designated &#147;[&#8195;]% Notes, Series due [&#8195;]&#148; (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the &#147;Notes due [&#8195;]&#148;); </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, Section&nbsp;12.1 of the Indenture provides that the Company and the Trustee may enter into indentures supplemental thereto for the
purposes, among others, of establishing the form of Securities or establishing or reflecting any terms of any Security and adding to the covenants of the Company; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture No. [&#8195;] (herein, &#147;this Supplemental Indenture&#148;) have been
duly authorized by a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company (the &#147;Board&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE
WITNESSETH: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">That in order to set forth the terms and conditions upon which the Notes due [&#8195;] are, and are to be, authenticated,
issued and delivered, and in consideration of the premises of the purchase and acceptance of the Notes due [&#8195;] by the Holders thereof and the sum of one dollar duly paid to it by the Trustee at the execution of this Supplemental Indenture, the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the Company covenants and agrees with the Trustee for the equal and proportionate benefit of the respective Holders from time to time of the Notes due [&#8195;] as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE I </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>RELATION TO
INDENTURE; DEFINITIONS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 1.01 This Supplemental Indenture constitutes an integral part of the Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 1.02 For all purposes of this Supplemental Indenture: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings specified in the Indenture; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) All references herein to Articles and Sections, unless otherwise specified, refer to the corresponding Articles and Sections of this
Supplemental Indenture; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) The terms &#147;hereof,&#148; &#147;herein,&#148; &#147;hereby,&#148; &#147;hereto,&#148;
&#147;hereunder&#148; and &#147;herewith&#148; refer to this Supplemental Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLE II </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[&#8195;]% NOTES, SERIES DUE [&#8195;] </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 2.01 There shall be a series of Securities designated the &#147;[&#8195;]% Notes, Series due [&#8195;]&#148; (the &#147;Notes due
[&#8195;]&#148;). The Notes due [&#8195;] shall be limited to $[&#8195;] aggregate principal amount. </P>
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of the Notes due [&#8195;] shall be payable on the stated maturity date of [&#8195;], [&#8195;]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 2.03 The Notes due [&#8195;]
shall be dated their date of authentication as provided in the Indenture and shall bear interest from their date at the rate of [&#8195;]% per annum, payable on [&#8195;] and [&#8195;] of each year, commencing [&#8195;], [&#8195;]. If any such
interest payment date falls on a day that is not a business day, then payment of interest will be made on the next succeeding business day, except that, if such business day is in the next succeeding calendar year, such payment shall be made on the
immediately preceding business day, in each case with the same force and effect as if made on such date. Notwithstanding the definition of &#147;Business Day&#148; contained in the Indenture, for purposes of this section, &#147;business day&#148;
means a day other than (1)&nbsp;a Saturday or a Sunday, (2)&nbsp;a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close, or (3)&nbsp;a day on which the
Trustee&#146;s Corporate Trust Office is closed for business. The Regular Record Dates with respect to such [&#8195;] and [&#8195;] interest payment dates shall be, [&#8195;] and [&#8195;], respectively. Except as otherwise provided in this
Section&nbsp;2.03, principal and interest shall be payable to the persons and in the manner provided in Sections 2.4 and 2.12 of the Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 2.04 The Notes due [&#8195;] shall be payable at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, and at the offices of such other paying
agents as the Company may appoint by Company Order in the future. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The Company may not redeem the Notes due [&#8195;] prior to their
stated maturity.] [The Company may redeem the Notes due [&#8195;] at any time, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal [Insert redemption terms].] </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notes due [&#8195;] shall not be subject to any sinking fund. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 2.05 [The Notes due [&#8195;] will be repayable on [&#8195;], at the option of the holders thereof, at 100% of their principal amount,
together with accrued and unpaid interest to [&#8195;]. In order for a Note due [&#8195;] to be repaid, the Company must receive at the corporate trust office of the Trustee during the period from and including [&#8195;] to and including the close
of business on [&#8195;] (or if [&#8195;] is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day): (i) a Note due [&#8195;] with the form entitled &#147;Option to Elect Repayment&#148; on the Note due [&#8195;] duly completed, or (ii)&nbsp;a
telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter from a member of a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or a commercial bank or a trust company in the United States of America setting forth the name
of the Holder of the Note due [&#8195;], the principal amount of the Note due [&#8195;], the principal amount of the Note due to be repaid, a statement that the option to elect repayment is being exercised thereby and a guarantee that the Note due
[&#8195;] to be repaid (with the form entitled &#147;Option to Elect Repayment&#148; on the Note due [&#8195;] duly completed) will be received at the Trustee&#146;s corporate trust office, no later than five Business Days after the date of such
telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter and such Note due [&#8195;] and form duly completed are received at the Trustee&#146;s office, by such fifth Business Day. Effective exercise of the repayment option by the holder of any Note due
[&#8195;] shall be irrevocable. No transfer or exchange of any Note due [&#8195;] (or, in the event that any Note due [&#8195;] is to be repaid in part, such portion of the Note due [&#8195;] to be repaid) will be permitted after exercise of the
repayment option. The repayment option may be exercised by the Holder of a Note due [&#8195;] for less than the entire principal amount of the Note due [&#8195;], provided the principal amount which is to be repaid is set forth on the form entitled
&#147;Option to Elect Repayment&#148; on the Note due [&#8195;] and is equal to $1,000 or any integral multiple thereof. All questions as to the validity, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance of any Note due [&#8195;] for repayment
will be determined by the Company, whose determination will be final, binding and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-appealable.</FONT> Upon timely delivery of a Note due [&#8195;] to the Trustee with the &#147;Option to Elect Repayment&#148; form
completed in accordance with the foregoing, the outstanding principal amount of such Note due [&#8195;] (or portion thereof indicated on the &#147;Option to Elect Repayment&#148;) shall become due and payable on [&#8195;], at a price equal to
[&#8195;]% of the principal amount to be repaid plus accrued and unpaid interest to [&#8195;].] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 2.06 The Notes due [&#8195;]
shall be issued in fully registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 2.07 The
Notes due [&#8195;] shall initially be in the form attached as Exhibit A hereto. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MISCELLANEOUS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION
3.01 The recitals of fact herein and in the Notes due [&#8195;] (except the Trustee&#146;s Certificate) shall be taken as statements of the Company and shall not be construed as made by the Trustee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 3.02 This Supplemental Indenture shall be construed in connection with and as a part of the Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 3.03 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) If any
provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies, or conflicts with another provision of the Indenture required to be included in indentures qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (as enacted prior to the date of this Supplemental
Indenture) by any of the provisions of Sections 310 to 317, inclusive, of said Act, such required provisions shall control. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) In case
any one or more of the provisions contained in this Supplemental Indenture or in the Notes due [&#8195;] issued hereunder should be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions contained herein and therein shall not in any way be affected, impaired, prejudiced or disturbed thereby. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 3.04
Whenever in this Supplemental Indenture either of the parties hereto is named or referred to, this shall be deemed to include the successors or assigns of such party, and all the covenants and agreements in this Supplemental Indenture contained by
or on behalf of the Company or by or on behalf of the Trustee shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of such parties, whether so expressed or not. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION 3.05 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) This
Supplemental Indenture may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, and all said counterparts executed and delivered, each as an original, shall constitute but one and the same instrument. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) The Table of Contents and the descriptive headings of the several Articles of this Supplemental Indenture were formulated, used and
inserted in this Supplemental Indenture for convenience only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof. </P>
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be signed by its President or a Vice President, and attested by its Secretary or an Assistant Secretary and [&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;], has caused this Supplemental Indenture to be signed by its President, Vice President, Assistant Vice
President or authorized Corporate Trust Officer, and attested by an authorized officer, this [&#8195;] day of [&#8195;]. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM OF </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[&#8195;]%
NOTES, SERIES DUE [&#8195;] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="right">REGISTERED</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS NOTE IS A GLOBAL SECURITY REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY (REFERRED TO HEREIN) OR A NOMINEE
THEREOF AND, UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR THE INDIVIDUAL NOTES REPRESENTED HEREBY, THIS GLOBAL SECURITY MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITORY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE
DEPOSITORY TO THE DEPOSITORY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY THE DEPOSITORY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITORY. UNLESS THIS GLOBAL SECURITY IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, TO THE TRUSTEE FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE&nbsp;&amp; CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>[&#8195;]% NOTES, SERIES DUE [&#8195;] </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">CUSIP: [&#8195;]</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">NUMBER:</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE(S):</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[&#8195;]</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">PRINCIPAL AMOUNT(S):$[&#8195;]</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">INTEREST RATE: [&#8195;]%</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MATURITY DATE:</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[&#8195;],
[&#8195;]</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Minnesota (the &#147;Company&#148;), for value
received hereby promises to pay to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of [&#8195;] DOLLARS on the Maturity Date set forth above, and to pay interest thereon from the Original Issue Date (or if this Global Security has two
or more Original Issue Dates, interest shall, beginning on each such Original Issue Date, begin to accrue for that part of the principal amount to which that Original Issue Date is applicable) set forth above or from the most recent Interest Payment
Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semi-annually in arrears on [&#8195;] and [&#8195;] in each year, commencing on [&#8195;], at the per annum Interest Rate set forth above, until the principal hereof is paid or made
available for payment. No interest shall accrue on the Maturity Date, so long as the principal amount of this Global Security is paid on the Maturity Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any such Interest Payment
Date will, as provided in the Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Note is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest, which shall be [&#8195;] or [&#8195;], as the case may be, next preceding
such Interest Payment Date; provided, that the first Interest Payment Date for any part of this Note, the Original Issue Date of which is after a Regular Record Date but prior to the applicable Interest Payment Date, shall be the Interest Payment
Date following the next succeeding Regular Record Date; and provided, that interest payable on the Maturity Date set forth above or, if applicable, upon redemption or acceleration, shall be payable to the Person to whom principal shall be payable.
Except as otherwise provided in the Indenture (as defined below), 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 shall be paid to the Person in whose
name this Note 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 Securityholders not more than fifteen days or fewer than ten days
prior to such Special Record Date. On or before Noon, New York City time, or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day on which such payment of interest is due on this Global Security (other than
maturity), the Trustee shall pay to the Depository such interest in same day funds. On or before Noon, New York City time, or such other time as shall be agreed upon between the Trustee and the Depository, of the day
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on which principal, and interest payable at maturity, is due on this Global Security and following receipt of the necessary funds from the Company, the Trustee shall deposit with the Depository
the amount equal to the principal, and interest payable at maturity, by wire transfer into the account specified by the Depository. As a condition to the payment, on the Maturity Date or upon redemption or acceleration, of any part of the principal
of this Global Security, the Depository shall surrender, or cause to be surrendered, this Global Security to the Trustee, whereupon a new Global Security shall be issued to the Depository. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Global Security is a global security in respect of a duly authorized issue of Notes, Series due [&#8195;] (the &#147;Notes of this
Series&#148;, which term includes any Global Securities representing such Notes) of the Company issued and to be issued under an Indenture dated as of [&#8195;] between the Company, and [&#8195;], as trustee (herein called the &#147;Trustee&#148;,
which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture) and indentures supplemental thereto (collectively, the &#147;Indenture&#148;). Under the Indenture, one or more series of Securities may be issued and, as used herein, the term
&#147;Securities&#148; refers to the Notes of this Series and any other outstanding series of Securities. Reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities under the
Indenture of the Company, the Trustee and the Securityholders and of the terms upon which the Securities are and are to be authenticated and delivered. This Global Security has been issued in respect of the series designated on the first page
hereof, which series is limited in aggregate principal amount to $[&#8195;]. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each Note of this Series shall be dated and issued as of the
date of its authentication by the Trustee and shall bear an Original Issue Date or Dates. Each Security or Global Security issued upon transfer, exchange or substitution of such Security or Global Security shall bear the Original Issue Date or Dates
of such transferred, exchanged or substituted Security or Global Security, as the case may be. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[The Company may redeem the Notes of this
Series at any time, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the [insert redemption terms].] </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest payments for this Global
Security shall be computed and paid on the basis of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months. In any case where any Interest Payment Date or date on which the principal of
this Global Security is required to be paid is not a Business Day, then payment of principal or interest need not be made on such date but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such Interest
Payment Date or date on which the principal of this Global Security is required to be paid and, in the case of timely payment thereof, no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date or the date on which the
principal of this Global Security is required to be paid. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company, at its option, and subject to the terms and conditions provided in
the Indenture, will be discharged from any and all obligations in respect of the Securities (except for certain obligations including obligations to register the transfer or exchange of Securities, replace stolen, lost or mutilated Securities,
maintain paying agencies and hold monies for payment in trust, all as set forth in the Indenture) if the Company deposits with the Trustee money, U.S. Government Obligations which through the payment of interest thereon and principal thereof in
accordance with their terms will provide money, or a combination of money and U.S. Government Obligations, in any event in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay all the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities on the
dates such payments are due in accordance with the terms of the Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, the
principal of the Securities may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture
permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modifications of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Securityholders under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with
the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Global Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders
of this Global Security and of any Note issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon the Note. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As set forth in and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, no Holder of any Securities will have any right to institute any proceeding
with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy thereunder unless such Holder shall </P>
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have previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to such Securities, the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding Securities affected by such Event of Default shall have made written request and offered reasonable indemnity to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as Trustee and the Trustee shall have failed to institute such proceeding within 60
days; provided, however, that such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by the Holder hereof for the enforcement of payment of the principal of and interest on this Note on or after the respective due dates expressed here. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No reference herein to the Indenture and to provisions of this Global 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 interest on this Global Security at the times, places and rates and in the coin or currency prescribed in the Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Global Security may be transferred only as permitted
by the legend hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If at any time the Depository for this Global Security notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to
continue as Depository for this Global Security or if at any time the Depository for this Global Security shall no longer be eligible or in good standing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute or
regulation, the Company shall appoint a successor Depository with respect to this Global Security. If a successor Depository for this Global Security is not appointed by the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice or becomes
aware of such ineligibility, the Company&#146;s election to issue this Note in global form shall no longer be effective with respect to this Global Security and the Company will execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the
authentication and delivery of individual Notes of this Series in exchange for this Global Security, will authenticate and deliver individual Notes of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount equal to
the principal amount of this Global Security. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company may at any time and in its sole discretion determine that all Notes of this
Series (but not less than all) issued or issuable in the form of one or more Global Securities shall no longer be represented by such Global Security or Securities. In such event, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company
Order for the authentication and delivery of individual Notes of this Series in exchange for such Global Security, shall authenticate and deliver, individual Notes of this Series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal
amount equal to the principal amount of such Global Security or Securities in exchange for such Global Security or Securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under
certain circumstances specified in the Indenture, the Depository may be required to surrender any two or more Global Securities which have identical terms (but which may have differing Original Issue Dates) to the Trustee, and the Company shall
execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to, or at the direction of, the Depository a Global Security in principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of, and with all terms identical to, the Global Securities surrendered
thereto and that shall indicate all Original Issue Dates and the principal amount applicable to each such Original Issue Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Indenture and the Securities shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Minnesota. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the
certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee, directly or through an Authenticating Agent by manual signature of an authorized officer, this Global Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be
valid or obligatory for any purpose. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All terms used in this Global Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings
assigned to them in the Indenture unless otherwise indicated herein. </P>
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security and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;attorney to transfer said security on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Amy L. Schneider</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Vice President, Corporate Secretary
and Securities</I></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414 Nicollet Mall,
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">401-8</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Xcel
Energy Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414 Nicollet Mall </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I am Vice
President, Corporate Secretary and Securities of Xcel Energy Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), and, as such, I and the attorneys that I supervise have acted as counsel for the Company in the preparation of the Registration
Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> (as the same may be amended from time to time, the &#147;Registration Statement&#148;) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;Commission&#148;) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), relating to the registration and the possible issuance and sale from time to time, on a delayed basis, by the Company of an unspecified amount of: (i)&nbsp;Senior Debt Securities
of the Company (the &#147;Senior Debt Securities&#148;), in one or more series; (ii)&nbsp;Subordinated Debt Securities of the Company (the &#147;Subordinated Debt Securities&#148;), in one or more series; (iii)&nbsp;Junior Subordinated Debt
Securities of the Company (the &#147;Junior Subordinated Debt Securities&#148; and, together with the Senior Debt Securities and the Subordinated Debt Securities, the &#147;Debt Securities&#148;), in one or more series; (iv)&nbsp;shares of common
stock, par value $2.50 per share, of the Company (the &#147;Common Stock&#148;); (v) shares of preferred stock, par value $100.00 per share, of the Company (the &#147;Preferred Stock&#148;), in one or more series, certain of which may be convertible
into or exchangeable for Common Stock; (vi)&nbsp;depositary shares representing fractional interests in Preferred Stock (the &#147;Depositary Shares&#148;), in one or more series, certain of which may be convertible into or exchangeable for Common
Stock; (vii)&nbsp;warrants to purchase Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares or any combination thereof (the &#147;Warrants&#148;); (viii) subscription rights to purchase Common Stock or Preferred Stock (the
&#147;Rights&#148;); (ix) purchase contracts for the purchase or sale of Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Debt Securities, Depositary Shares, Warrants, Rights or other property at a future date or dates (the &#147;Purchase Contracts&#148;), which may
be issued separately or as part of units consisting of a Purchase Contract and other debt securities, preferred securities, warrants or other obligations of third parties securing the holder&#146;s obligations under a Purchase Contract; and
(x)&nbsp;units consisting of one or more of the securities described in clauses (i)&nbsp;through (ix) above and which may include debt obligations of third parties (the &#147;Units&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Debt Securities, the Common Stock, the Preferred Stock, the Depositary Shares, the Warrants, the Rights, the Purchase Contracts, and the
Units are collectively referred to herein as the &#147;Securities&#148; and each, a &#147;Security.&#148; The Securities are to be issued from time to time pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. The Senior Debt Securities are to be issued
under the Indenture, dated as of December&nbsp;1, 2000 (as supplemented from time to time, the &#147;Senior Debt Indenture&#148;), between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Computershare Trust Company,
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Page 2 </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities are to be issued under one or more indentures, a form of which has been filed as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement (as supplemented from time to time, the &#147;Subordinated Debt Indenture&#148;), to be entered into between the Company and a trustee to be named therein, as trustee. The Junior Subordinated Debt Securities are to be issued
under one or more indentures, a form of which has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, to be entered into between the Company and a trustee to be named therein, as trustee (as supplemented from time to time, the &#147;Junior
Subordinated Debt Indenture&#148; and together with the Senior Debt Indenture and the Subordinated Debt Indenture, the &#147;Indentures&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of the corporate action taken and to be taken in connection with the issuance of the Securities (the &#147;Corporate
Proceedings&#148;), certain terms of the Securities to be issued by the Company from time to time will be approved by the Board of Directors of the Company or an authorized committee thereof or certain authorized officers of the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, or attorneys that I supervise, have examined or are otherwise familiar with the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the
Company, the Bylaws, as amended and restated, of the Company, the Registration Statement, such Corporate Proceedings as have occurred as of the date hereof and such other documents, records and instruments as necessary or appropriate for the
purposes of this opinion letter. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based upon the foregoing and assumptions that follow, I am of the opinion that: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;a supplemental indenture relating to the Senior Debt Securities is duly authorized,
executed and delivered, (b)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such Senior Debt Securities have been completed and (c)&nbsp;the Senior Debt Securities are duly authorized, executed, authenticated and
delivered, and the consideration for the Senior Debt Securities has been received by the Company, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the Senior Debt Securities will be
valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable in accordance with their terms. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;the Subordinated Debt Indenture and any supplemental indenture relating to the
Subordinated Debt Securities is duly authorized, executed and delivered, (b)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such Subordinated Debt Securities have been completed and (c)&nbsp;the Subordinated
Debt Securities are duly authorized, executed, authenticated and delivered, and the consideration for the Subordinated Debt Securities has been received by the Company, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable prospectus, supplements thereto
and the Registration Statement, the Subordinated Debt Securities will be valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable in accordance with their terms. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;the Junior Subordinated Debt Indenture and any supplemental indenture relating to the
Junior Subordinated Debt Securities is duly authorized, executed and delivered, (b)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such Junior Subordinated
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Page 3 </P>
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Debt Securities have been completed and (c)&nbsp;the Junior Subordinated Debt Securities are duly authorized, executed, authenticated and delivered, and the consideration for the Junior
Subordinated Debt Securities has been received by the Company, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the Junior Subordinated Debt Securities will be valid and binding
obligations of the Company enforceable in accordance with their terms. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such
Common Stock have been completed and (b)&nbsp;the Company shall have received such lawful consideration therefor having a value not less than the par value thereof as the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) may
determine, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the shares of Common Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings (including the filing with the Minnesota Office of the
Secretary of State of the appropriate statement, resolutions or form containing the terms of such Preferred Stock) with respect to the issuance and the sale of such Preferred Stock have been completed and (b)&nbsp;the Company shall have received
such lawful consideration therefor having a value not less than the par value thereof as the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) may determine, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable prospectus,
supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the shares of Preferred Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings (including the filing with the Minnesota Office of the
Secretary of State of the appropriate statement, resolutions or form containing the terms of such Depositary Shares, if needed) with respect to the issuance and the sale of such Depositary Shares have been completed and (b)&nbsp;the Company shall
have received such lawful consideration therefor as the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) may determine, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration
Statement, the Depositary Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such
Warrants have been completed and (b)&nbsp;the Company shall have received such lawful consideration therefor as the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) may determine, all in the manner contemplated by the
applicable prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the Warrants will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such
Rights have been completed and (b)&nbsp;the Company shall have received such lawful consideration therefor as the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) may determine, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable
prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the Rights will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Page 4 </P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">9.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such
Purchase Contracts have been completed and (b)&nbsp;the Company shall have received such lawful consideration therefor as the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) may determine, all in the manner contemplated by the
applicable prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the Purchase Contracts will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">10.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a)&nbsp;all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such Units
have been completed and (b)&nbsp;the Company shall have received such lawful consideration therefor as the Company&#146;s Board of Directors (or an authorized committee thereof) may determine, all in the manner contemplated by the applicable
prospectus, supplements thereto and the Registration Statement, the shares of Units will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing opinions assume that (a)&nbsp;with respect to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, each of the Indentures and any respective supplemental
indenture thereto has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by all parties thereto other than the Company; (b)&nbsp;the Registration Statement will remain effective at the time of issuance of any securities thereunder; (c)&nbsp;with respect
to paragraph 6, the Depositary Shares are issued and delivered after authorization, execution, and delivery of the deposit agreement, approved by us, entered into between the Company and an entity selected to act as depository and issued after the
Company deposits with the depository shares of Preferred Stock to be represented by such Depositary Shares that are authorized, validly issued, and fully paid as contemplated by the Registration Statement and deposit agreement, (d)&nbsp;a prospectus
supplement describing each class or series of Securities offered pursuant to the Registration Statement, to the extent required by applicable law and relevant rules and regulations of the Commission, will be timely filed with the Commission;
(e)&nbsp;the Company will issue and deliver the Securities in the manner contemplated by the Registration Statement and any Securities issuable upon conversion, exchange or exercise of any other Security, will have been authorized and reserved for
issuance, in each case within the limits of the then remaining authorized but unreserved and unissued amounts of such Securities; and (f)&nbsp;at the time of the delivery of the Securities, the Corporate Proceedings related thereto will not have
been modified or rescinded, there will not have occurred any change in the law affecting the authorization, execution, delivery, validity or enforceability of such Securities, none of the particular terms of such Securities will violate any
applicable law and neither the issuance and sale thereof nor the compliance by the Company with the terms thereof will result in a violation of any issuance limit in the Corporate Proceedings, any agreement or instrument then binding upon the
Company or any order of any court or governmental body having jurisdiction over the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent they relate to enforceability,
each of the foregoing opinions is subject to: </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Page 5 </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the limitation that the provisions of the referenced agreements and instruments may be limited by bankruptcy,
reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors&#146; rights; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">general equity principles (regardless of whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at
law); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the effect of generally applicable laws that (a)&nbsp;limit the availability of a remedy under certain
circumstances where another remedy has been elected, (b)&nbsp;limit the enforceability of provisions releasing, exculpating or exempting a party from, or requiring indemnification of a party for, liability for its own action or inaction, to the
extent the action or inaction involves gross negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct or unlawful conduct, or (c)&nbsp;may, where less than all of a contract may be unenforceable, limit the enforceability of the balance of the contract to
circumstances in which the unenforceable portion is not an essential part of the agreed exchange. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I express no opinion
as to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the laws of the State of Minnesota and the federal laws of the United States of America. The opinions herein expressed are limited to the specific issues addressed and to the laws existing on the date
hereof. By rendering this opinion letter, I do not undertake to advise you with respect to any other matter or any change in such laws or the interpretation thereof that may occur after the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby consent to the use of my name in the Registration Statement filed by the Company to register the Securities under the Securities Act
and to the filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5(a) to the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, I do not hereby admit that I am included in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act
or the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Vice&nbsp;President,&nbsp;Corporate&nbsp;Secretary</I></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414 Nicollet Mall, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">401-8</FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis,&nbsp;Minnesota 55401</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Northern
States Power Company </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414 Nicollet Mall </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55401 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I
am Vice President, Corporate Secretary of Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), and, as such, I and the attorneys that I supervise have acted as counsel for the Company in the preparation of the
Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> (the &#147;Registration Statement&#148;) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities
Act&#148;), in connection with the proposed issuance and sale from time to time of an unspecified amount of the Company&#146;s first mortgage bonds (the &#147;First Mortgage Bonds&#148;) and senior unsecured debt securities (the &#147;Debt
Securities&#148;) (collectively, the &#147;Securities&#148;). The Securities may be offered in separate series, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be set forth in the prospectus and one or more supplements to the prospectus (collectively, the
&#147;Prospectus&#148;) constituting a part of the Registration Statement and in the Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The First Mortgage Bonds are
to be issued under the Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture dated May 1, 1988 (as supplemented from time to time, the &#147;Trust Indenture&#148;) between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee.
The Debt Securities are to be issued under one or more indentures, a form of which has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement (as supplemented from time to time, the &#147;Senior Indenture&#148; and together with the Trust Indenture,
the &#147;Indentures&#148;), to be entered into between the Company and a trustee to be named therein, as trustee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of the
corporate action taken and to be taken in connection with the issuance of the Securities (the &#147;Corporate Proceedings&#148;), certain terms of the Securities to be issued by the Company from time to time will be approved by the Board of
Directors of the Company or a committee thereof or certain authorized officers of the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, or attorneys that I supervise, have
examined or are otherwise familiar with the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Company, the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, the Registration Statement, such Corporate Proceedings as have occurred as of the date hereof and such
other documents, records and instruments as necessary or appropriate for the purposes of this opinion letter. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on the foregoing and
the assumptions that follow, I am of the opinion that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a) a supplemental indenture relating to the First Mortgage Bonds is duly authorized, executed and
delivered, (b) all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the terms of such First Mortgage Bonds have been completed and (c) the First Mortgage Bonds are duly authorized, executed, authenticated and delivered, and the
consideration for the First Mortgage Bonds has been received by the Company, all in the manner contemplated by the Prospectus and the Registration Statement, the First Mortgage Bonds will be valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable
in accordance with their terms. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">When and if (a) the Senior Indenture and any supplemental indenture relating to the Debt Securities is duly
authorized, executed and delivered, (b) all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and the sale of such Debt Securities have been completed and (c) the Debt Securities are duly authorized, executed, authenticated and delivered,
and the consideration for the Debt Securities has been received by the Company, all in the manner contemplated by the Prospectus and the Registration Statement, the Debt Securities will be valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable in
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Page 2 </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing opinions assume that (a)&nbsp;the Indentures and any supplemental indentures
thereto have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by all parties thereto other than the Company; (b)&nbsp;the Registration Statement shall continue to be effective; (c)&nbsp;a capital structure or other order of the Minnesota Public
Utilities Commission authorizing the issuance and sale of the Securities shall have been issued and continues to be effective; and (d)&nbsp;at the time of the delivery of the Securities, the Corporate Proceedings related thereto will not have been
modified or rescinded, there will not have occurred any change in the law affecting the authorization, execution, delivery, validity or enforceability of such Securities, none of the particular terms of such Securities will violate any applicable
law and neither the issuance and sale thereof nor the compliance by the Company with the terms thereof will result in a violation of any issuance limit in the Corporate Proceedings, any agreement or instrument then binding upon the Company or any
order of any court or governmental body having jurisdiction over the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To the extent they relate to enforceability, each of the
foregoing opinions is subject to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the limitation that the provisions of the referenced agreements and instruments may be limited by bankruptcy,
reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors&#146; rights; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">general equity principles (regardless of whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at
law); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the effect of generally applicable laws that (a)&nbsp;limit the availability of a remedy under certain
circumstances where another remedy has been elected, (b)&nbsp;limit the enforceability of provisions releasing, exculpating or exempting a party from, or requiring indemnification of a party for, liability for its own action or inaction, to the
extent the action or inaction involves gross negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct or unlawful conduct, or (c)&nbsp;may, where less than all of a contract may be unenforceable, limit the enforceability of the balance of the contract to
circumstances in which the unenforceable portion is not an essential part of the agreed exchange. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I express no opinion
as to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the laws of the State of Minnesota and the federal laws of the United States of America. The opinions herein expressed are limited to the specific issues addressed and to the laws existing on the date
hereof. By rendering this opinion letter, I do not undertake to advise you with respect to any other matter or any change in such laws or the interpretation thereof that may occur after the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby consent to the use of my name in the Registration Statement filed by the Company to register the Securities under the Securities Act
and to the filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5(b) to the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, I do not hereby admit that I am included in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act
or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">777&nbsp;EAST&nbsp;WISCONSIN&nbsp;AVENUE</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">MILWAUKEE,&nbsp;WI&nbsp;53202-5306</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">414.271.2400 TEL</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Northern States Power Company </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1414 W. Hamilton Avenue </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have acted as counsel for Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), in connection with the filing
of a Registration Statement on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;S-3</FONT> (the &#147;Registration Statement&#148;), including the prospectus constituting a part thereof (the &#147;Prospectus&#148;), to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), relating to the issuance and sale by the Company from time to time of an indeterminate amount of: Company&#146;s first mortgage
bonds (the &#147;First Mortgage Bonds&#148;) and senior unsecured debt securities (the &#147;Debt Securities&#148;) (collectively, the &#147;Securities&#148;). The Prospectus provides that it will be supplemented in the future by one or more
supplements to such Prospectus and/or other offering material (each, a &#147;Prospectus Supplement&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As counsel to the Company in
connection with the proposed issuance and sale of the Securities, we have examined: (i)&nbsp;the Registration Statement, including the Prospectus, and the exhibits (including those incorporated by reference) constituting a part of the Registration
Statement; (ii)&nbsp;the Company&#146;s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation; (iii)&nbsp;the Company&#146;s Amended and Restated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-Laws;</FONT> (iv)&nbsp;the Supplemental and Restated Trust Indenture,
dated March&nbsp;1, 1991, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to First Wisconsin Trust Company), as Trustee, providing for the issuance of First Mortgage Bonds, filed as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement; (v)&nbsp;the&nbsp;Trust Indenture, dated September&nbsp;1, 2000, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Firstar Bank, N.A.) as Trustee, providing for the issuance of Debt Securities, filed
as an exhibit to the Registration Statement; (vi)&nbsp;certain resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company relating to the registration of the Securities; and (vii)&nbsp;such other proceedings, documents and records as we have deemed
necessary to enable us to render this opinion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In our examination of the above-referenced documents, we have assumed the genuineness of
all signatures, the authenticity of all documents, certificates and instruments submitted to us as originals and the conformity with the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies. We have also assumed that (i)&nbsp;the Registration
Statement, and any amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), will comply with all applicable laws; (ii)&nbsp;a Prospectus Supplement, if required, will have been prepared and filed with the SEC describing the Securities offered
thereby; (iii)&nbsp;all </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April 18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"> Page
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Securities will be issued and sold in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and in the manner stated in the Registration Statement and any applicable Prospectus Supplement;
(iv)&nbsp;any supplemental indenture or officer&#146;s certificate setting forth the terms of a series of Securities to be issued under such indenture, will each be duly authorized, executed and delivered by the parties thereto; (v)&nbsp;a Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> will be filed with the SEC with respect to the trustee executing any such supplemental indenture; (vi)&nbsp;an order of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin authorizing the issuance and sale of the
Securities shall have been issued and be effective; and (vii)&nbsp;a definitive purchase, underwriting, placement, dealer or similar agreement with respect to any Securities offered will have been duly authorized and validly executed and delivered
by the Company and the other parties thereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based upon and subject to the foregoing and the other matters set forth herein, and having
regard for such legal considerations as we deem relevant, we are of the opinion that all requisite action necessary to make any Securities valid, legal and binding obligations of the Company, subject to (i)&nbsp;bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, fraudulent transfer, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium and other similar laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and (ii)&nbsp;general principles of equity, regardless of whether applied in a
proceeding in equity or at law, shall have been taken when: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">a.&#8195;The Company&#146;s Board of Directors, or a committee
thereof or one or more officers of the Company, in each case duly authorized by the Board of Directors, shall have taken action to establish the terms of such Securities and to authorize the issuance and sale of such Securities; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">b.&#8195;The terms of such Securities and of their issuance and sale shall have been established in conformity with the
applicable indenture so as not to violate any applicable law or result in a default under or breach of any agreement or instrument binding upon the Company and so as to comply with any requirements or restrictions imposed by any court or
governmental entity having jurisdiction over the Company; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c.&#8195;Such Securities shall have been duly executed,
authenticated and delivered in accordance with the terms and provisions of the applicable indenture; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">d.&#8195;Such
Securities shall have been issued and sold for the consideration contemplated by, and otherwise in conformity with, the Registration Statement, as supplemented by a Prospectus Supplement with respect to such issuance and sale, and the acts,
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and New York and the federal laws of the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hereby consent to the reference to our firm under the caption &#147;Legal
Matters&#148; in the Prospectus which is filed as part of the Registration Statement, and to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are &#147;experts&#148; within the
meaning of Section&nbsp;11 of the Securities Act or within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Public Service Company of
Colorado </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1800&nbsp;Larimer Street, Suite&nbsp;1100 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Denver,
Colorado 80202 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We
have acted as counsel for Public Service Company of Colorado, a Colorado corporation (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), in connection with the preparation of a Registration Statement
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">on&nbsp;Form&nbsp;S-3&nbsp;(the</FONT> &#147;<U>Registration Statement</U>&#148;) of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<U>Commission</U>&#148;) under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the &#147;<U>Securities Act</U>&#148;), relating to the proposed offer and sale from time to time of the following securities (the &#147;<U>Securities</U>&#148;): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">secured unsubordinated debt securities of the Company in the form filed as Exhibit 4(d)(6) to the Registration
Statement, with appropriate insertions (the &#147;<U>Mortgage Bonds</U>&#148;); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">unsecured unsubordinated debt securities of the Company in the form filed as Exhibit 4(d)(9) to the
Registration Statement, with appropriate insertions (the &#147;<U>Senior Debt Securities</U>&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Securities may be offered in
one or more series, and in amounts, at prices and on terms to be set forth in the prospectus and one or more supplements to the prospectus (collectively, the &#147;<U>Prospectus</U>&#148;) constituting a part of the Registration Statement, and in
the Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Bonds are to be issued under the Indenture dated October&nbsp;1, 1993 between the Company and
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee (the &#147;<U>Mortgage Bond Trustee</U>&#148;), as supplemented by Supplemental Indenture No.&nbsp;20 dated as of November&nbsp;1, 2010 (collectively, the &#147;<U>Mortgage Bond
Indenture</U>&#148;), filed as Exhibits&nbsp;4(d)(3) through 4(d)(5) inclusive to the Registration Statement. The Senior Debt Securities are to be issued under the Indenture dated July&nbsp;1, 1999 between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon
Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the &#147;<U>Senior</U> <U>Trustee</U>&#148;), filed as Exhibits&nbsp;4(d)(7) and 4(d)(8) to the Registration Statement (the &#147;<U>Senior Indenture</U>&#148; and together with the Mortgage Bond Indenture, referred
to herein collectively as the &#147;<U>Indentures</U>&#148; and individually as an &#147;<U>Indenture</U>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April 18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"> Page
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of the corporate actions taken and to be taken (the &#147;<U>Corporate
Proceedings</U>&#148;) in connection with the issuance of any Securities to be issued and sold from time to time under the Registration Statement, the Board of Directors of the Company (the &#147;<U>Board</U>&#148;), a committee thereof or certain
officers of the Company to whom such authority has been properly delegated by the Board will be required to, before such Securities are issued under the Registration Statement, duly authorize the issuance and approve the terms of such Securities.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have examined or are otherwise familiar with the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation dated July&nbsp;15, 1998 and the
Amended and Restated Bylaws dated January&nbsp;25, 2019 (collectively, the &#147;<U>Constituent Documents</U>&#148;) of the Company, the Registration Statement and the Indentures, and have reviewed and relied upon such other documents, records,
certifications and instruments as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for the purposes of this opinion, and have made such examination of statutes and decisions and reviewed such questions of law as we have considered necessary or appropriate.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based upon and subject to the foregoing and the limitations, qualifications, exceptions, and assumptions set forth herein, we are of the
opinion that: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. Upon qualification of the Mortgage Bond Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the &#147;<U>Trust
Indenture Act</U>&#148;), the Mortgage Bond Indenture will be a valid and binding obligation of the Company with respect to issuances of any Mortgage Bonds under the Registration Statement; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. With respect to any Mortgage Bonds, upon (a)&nbsp;the qualification of the Mortgage Bond Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act,
(b)&nbsp;the completion of all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and terms of such Mortgage Bonds, (c)&nbsp;the authorization, due execution and delivery by the Company and the Mortgage Bond Trustee of any supplemental
indenture relating to such Mortgage Bonds, (d)&nbsp;the due execution and delivery by the Company of such Mortgage Bonds, and (e)&nbsp;the due authentication by the Mortgage Bond Trustee of such Mortgage Bonds pursuant to the Mortgage Bond
Indenture, such Mortgage Bonds will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3. Upon the qualification of the Senior
Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act, the Senior Indenture will be a valid and binding obligation of the Company with respect to issuances of any Senior Debt Securities under the Registration Statement; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. With respect to any Senior Debt Securities, upon (a)&nbsp;the qualification of the Senior Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act,
(b)&nbsp;the completion of all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and terms of such Senior Debt Securities, (c)&nbsp;the authorization, due execution and delivery by the Company and the Senior Trustee of any supplemental
indenture relating to such Senior Debt Securities, (d)&nbsp;the due execution and delivery by the Company of such Senior Debt Securities, and (e)&nbsp;the due authentication by the Senior Trustee of such Senior Debt Securities pursuant to the Senior
Indenture, such Senior Debt Securities will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company; </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April 18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"> Page
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">except, that, to the extent they relate to the validity, binding effect or enforceability of provisions of
any instrument or agreement, each of the foregoing opinions is limited by (i)&nbsp;applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, fraudulent transfer, fraudulent conveyance, voidable
transaction, voidable preference, receivership and other laws of general application affecting creditors&#146; rights and, in the case of the Mortgage Bond Indenture and the Mortgage Bonds, laws affecting the rights of mortgagees and other secured
parties generally and state laws which affect the enforcement of certain remedial provisions, (ii)&nbsp;general principles of equity, including without limitation concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith, fair dealing and the possible
unavailability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies, whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law, and (iii)&nbsp;public policy considerations that may limit the rights of parties to obtain specific
remedies or enforce specific terms. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing opinions assume that (a)&nbsp;the Registration Statement and any amendments relating
thereto will continue to be effective under the Securities Act, (b)&nbsp;a prospectus supplement and any other offering material describing each series of Securities offered pursuant to the Registration Statement, to the extent required by
applicable law, will be timely filed with the Commission,<B></B>&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;the Trustee under each Indenture shall have satisfied those legal requirements that are applicable to it to the extent necessary to make such Indenture enforceable
against it, (d)&nbsp;the Trustee under each Indenture and the holders of the Securities issued under each Indenture shall have complied with all legal requirements pertaining to their status as such status relates to their rights to enforce such
Indenture and Securities against the Company, (e)&nbsp;the terms of the Securities will be established in conformity with the applicable Indenture and so as not to violate, or be invalid, void or voidable under, any applicable law (including without
limitation as a matter of public policy), (f) the Company shall have obtained all governmental and third party authorizations, consents and approvals and shall have made all filings and registrations required to enable it to execute, deliver and
perform its obligations under, and consummate the transactions contemplated by, the Indentures and the Securities, including without limitation an order of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado authorizing and approving the
issuance and sale of the Securities, and such execution, delivery, performance and consummation does not, and at all relevant times will not, violate or conflict with any law, rule, regulation, order, decree, judgment, instrument or agreement
binding upon the Company or its properties, and (g)&nbsp;the Securities will be issued (1)&nbsp;upon receipt by the Company of the consideration therefor designated in the applicable Corporate Proceedings, which consideration shall be legally
sufficient, and (2)&nbsp;otherwise in accordance with, and in compliance with any limitations set forth in, the applicable Corporate Proceedings. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have also assumed that (a)&nbsp;at the time the Securities are authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, (i)&nbsp;the Company will
continue to be duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado, and (ii)&nbsp;there will not have occurred any changes in the general corporation statute of the State of Colorado or in the articles of
incorporation or bylaws of the Company affecting such authorization, execution or delivery, and (b)&nbsp;no relevant Corporate Proceedings, once completed, will be modified or rescinded. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have further assumed, without investigation, the following: (a)&nbsp;the genuineness of signatures, including electronic signatures, appearing upon
certifications, documents, and proceedings, (b)&nbsp;each document submitted to us for review is accurate and complete, each such document that is an original is </P>
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authentic, each such document that is a copy conforms to an authentic original and all signatures on each such document are genuine, (c)&nbsp;the legal capacity of natural persons who are
involved on behalf of the Company to enter into and perform the referenced instrument or agreement or to carry out their role in it, (d)&nbsp;the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information, representations and warranties contained in the
documents, instruments, certificates and records we have reviewed, and (e)&nbsp;the absence of any undisclosed modifications to the agreements and instruments reviewed by us. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without limiting any other qualifications set forth herein, the opinions expressed herein are subject to the effect of generally applicable
laws that (a)&nbsp;provide for the enforcement of oral waivers or modifications where a material change of position in reliance thereon has occurred or provide that a course of performance may operate as a waiver, (b)&nbsp;limit the enforcement of
provisions of instruments or agreements that purport to require waiver of the obligations of good faith, fair dealing, diligence and reasonableness, (c)&nbsp;limit the availability of a remedy under certain circumstances where another remedy has
been elected, (d)&nbsp;limit the enforceability of provisions releasing, exculpating or exempting a party from, or requiring indemnification of or contribution to a party for, liability for its own action or inaction, to the extent the action or
inaction involves negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct or unlawful conduct or insofar as such provisions otherwise contravene public policy, (e)&nbsp;may, where less than all of an instrument or agreement may be unenforceable, limit the
enforceability of the balance of the instrument or agreement to circumstances in which the unenforceable portion is not an essential part of the agreed exchange, (f)&nbsp;govern and afford judicial discretion regarding the determination of damages
and entitlement to attorneys&#146; fees and other costs, (g)&nbsp;may permit a party who has materially failed to render or offer performance required by an instrument or agreement to cure that failure unless either permitting a cure would
unreasonably hinder the aggrieved party from making substitute arrangements for performance or it is important under the circumstances to the aggrieved party that performance occur by the date stated in the instrument or agreement, (h)&nbsp;may
require mitigation of damages, (i)&nbsp;may limit the enforceability of certain waivers, (j)&nbsp;may limit the enforceability of provisions for the payment of premiums upon mandatory prepayment to the extent such payment constitutes, or is deemed
to constitute, a penalty or forfeiture, and (k)&nbsp;provide a time limitation after which a remedy may not be enforced (i.e., statutes of limitation). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The opinions herein expressed are limited to the specific issues addressed and to documents and laws and facts existing on the date hereof. By
rendering our opinion, we do not undertake to advise you with respect to any other matter or of any change in such documents, laws and facts or in the interpretation thereof which may occur after the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our opinions set forth herein are limited to the laws of the State of Colorado and the laws of the State of New York, in each case of general
applicability. We have assumed that the choice of law to govern the Indentures and the Securities will be upheld. </P>
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and to being named in the Prospectus included therein under the caption &#147;<U>Legal Opinions</U>&#148; with respect to the matters stated therein. In giving such consent, we do not hereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2200 Wells Fargo Center <BR>90 South Seventh Street <BR>Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Southwestern Public Service Company </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">790 South Buchanan Street
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amarillo, TX 79101 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have acted as counsel for Southwestern Public Service Company, a New Mexico corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), in connection with the
preparation of a Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> (the &#147;Registration Statement&#148;) of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;Commission&#148;) under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), relating to the proposed offer and sale from time to time of the following securities (the &#147;Securities&#148;): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">secured unsubordinated debt securities of the Company in the form filed as Exhibit 4(e)(14) to the Registration
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">unsecured unsubordinated debt securities of the Company in the form filed as Exhibit 4(e)(19) to the
Registration Statement, with appropriate insertions (the &#147;Senior Debt Securities&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Securities may be offered in one or
more series, and in amounts, at prices and on terms to be set forth in the prospectus and one or more supplements to the prospectus (collectively, the &#147;Prospectus&#148;) constituting a part of the Registration Statement, and in the Registration
Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Bonds are to be issued under the Indenture dated as of August&nbsp;1, 2011 between the Company and U.S. Bank
Trust Company, National Association, as successor to U.S. Bank National Association (the &#147;Mortgage Bond Trustee&#148;), filed as Exhibit 4(e)(3) to the Registration Statement (the &#147;Mortgage Bond Indenture&#148;). The Senior Debt Securities
are to be issued under the Indenture dated February&nbsp;1, 1999 between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee (the &#147;Senior Trustee&#148; and together with the Mortgage Bond Trustee, referred to
herein collectively as the &#147;Trustees&#148; and individually as a &#147;Trustee&#148;), filed as Exhibit&nbsp;4(e)(15) to the Registration Statement (the &#147;Senior Indenture&#148; and together with the Mortgage Bond Indenture, referred to
herein collectively as the &#147;Indentures&#148; and individually as an &#147;Indenture&#148;). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of the corporate actions taken and to be taken (the &#147;Corporate Proceedings&#148;) in
connection with the issuance of any Securities to be issued and sold from time to time under the Registration Statement, the Board of Directors of the Company (the &#147;Board&#148;), a committee thereof or certain officers of the Company to whom
such authority has been properly delegated by the Board will be required to, before such Securities are issued under the Registration Statement, duly authorize the issuance and approve the terms of such Securities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have examined the Registration Statement and the Indentures, and have reviewed and relied upon such other documents, records,
certifications and instruments as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for the purposes of this opinion, and have made such examination of statutes and decisions and reviewed such questions of law as we have considered necessary or appropriate.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based upon and subject to the foregoing and the limitations, qualifications, exceptions and assumptions set forth herein, we are of the
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">upon qualification of the Mortgage Bond Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the
&#147;Trust Indenture Act&#148;), the Mortgage Bond Indenture, to the extent New York law is applicable thereto, will be a valid and binding obligation of the Company with respect to issuances of any Mortgage Bonds under the Registration Statement;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">with respect to any Mortgage Bonds, upon (a)&nbsp;the qualification of the Mortgage Bond Indenture under the
Trust Indenture Act, (b)&nbsp;the completion of all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and terms of such Mortgage Bonds, (c)&nbsp;the authorization, due execution and delivery by the Company and the Mortgage Bond Trustee of
any supplemental indenture relating to such Mortgage Bonds, (d)&nbsp;the due execution and delivery by the Company of such Mortgage Bonds, and (e)&nbsp;the due authentication by the Mortgage Bond Trustee of such Mortgage Bonds pursuant to the
Mortgage Bond Indenture, such Mortgage Bonds, to the extent New York law is applicable thereto, will be valid and binding obligations of the Company; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">upon the qualification of the Senior Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act, the Senior Indenture will be a
valid and binding obligation of the Company with respect to issuances of any Senior Debt Securities under the Registration Statement; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">with respect to any Senior Debt Securities, upon (a)&nbsp;the qualification of the Senior Indenture under the
Trust Indenture Act, (b)&nbsp;the completion of all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and terms of such Senior Debt Securities, (c)&nbsp;the authorization, due execution and delivery by the Company and the Senior Trustee of
any supplemental indenture relating to such Senior Debt Securities, (d)&nbsp;the due execution and delivery by the Company of such Senior Debt Securities, and (e)&nbsp;the due authentication by the Senior Trustee of such Senior Debt Securities
pursuant to the Senior Indenture, such Senior Debt Securities will be valid and binding obligations of the Company; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">except, that, to the extent they relate to the validity, binding effect or enforceability of provisions of any
instrument or agreement, each of the foregoing opinions is limited by (i)&nbsp;applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, fraudulent transfer, fraudulent conveyance, voidable transaction,
voidable preference, receivership and other laws of general application affecting creditors&#146; rights and, in the case of the Mortgage Bond Indenture and the Mortgage Bonds, laws affecting the rights of mortgagees and other secured parties
generally and state laws which affect the enforcement of certain remedial provisions, (ii)&nbsp;general principles of equity, including without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith, fair dealing and the possible
unavailability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies, whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law, and (iii)&nbsp;public policy considerations that may limit the rights of parties to obtain specific
remedies or enforce specific terms. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing opinions assume that (a)&nbsp;the Registration Statement and any amendments relating
thereto will continue to be effective under the Securities Act, (b)&nbsp;a prospectus supplement and any other offering material describing each series of Securities offered pursuant to the Registration Statement, to the extent required by
applicable law, will be timely filed with the Commission, (c)&nbsp;the Trustee under each Indenture shall have satisfied those legal requirements that are applicable to it to the extent necessary to make such Indenture enforceable against it,
(d)&nbsp;the Trustee under each Indenture and the holders of the Securities issued under each Indenture shall have complied with all legal requirements pertaining to their status as such status relates to their rights to enforce such Indenture and
Securities against the Company, (e)&nbsp;the terms of the Securities will be established in conformity with the applicable Indenture and so as not to violate, or be invalid, void or voidable under, any applicable law (including without limitation as
a matter of public policy), (f)&nbsp;the Company shall have obtained all governmental and third party authorizations, consents and approvals and shall have made all filings and registrations required to enable it to execute, deliver and perform its
obligations under, and consummate the transactions contemplated by, the Indentures and the Securities, including without limitation an order of the New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission authorizing and approving the issuance and sale of the
Securities, and such execution, delivery, performance and consummation does not, and at all relevant times will not, violate or conflict with any law, rule, regulation, order, decree, judgment, instrument or agreement binding upon the Company or its
properties, and (g)&nbsp;the Securities will be issued (1)&nbsp;upon receipt by the Company of the consideration therefor designated in the applicable Corporate Proceedings, which consideration shall be legally sufficient, and (2)&nbsp;otherwise in
accordance with, and in compliance with any limitations set forth in, the applicable Corporate Proceedings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have also assumed that
(a)&nbsp;at the time the Securities are authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, (1)&nbsp;the Company will continue to be duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New Mexico, and (2)&nbsp;there
will not have occurred any changes in the general corporation&nbsp;statute of the State of New Mexico or in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the Company affecting such authorization, execution or delivery, and (b)&nbsp;no relevant
Corporate Proceedings, once completed, will be modified or rescinded. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have further assumed, without investigation, the following:
(a)&nbsp;the genuineness of signatures, including electronic signatures, appearing upon certifications, documents, and proceedings, (b)&nbsp;each document submitted to us for review is accurate and complete, each such document that is an original is
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authentic, each such document that is a copy conforms to an authentic original and all signatures on each such document are genuine, (c)&nbsp;the legal capacity of natural persons who are
involved on behalf of the Company to enter into and perform the referenced instrument or agreement or to carry out their role in it, (d)&nbsp;the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information, representations and warranties contained in the
documents, instruments, certificates and records we have reviewed, and (e)&nbsp;the absence of any undisclosed modifications to the agreements and instruments reviewed by us. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without limiting any other qualifications set forth herein, the opinions expressed herein are subject to the effect of generally applicable
laws that (a)&nbsp;provide for the enforcement of oral waivers or modifications where a material change of position in reliance thereon has occurred or provide that a course of performance may operate as a waiver, (b)&nbsp;limit the enforcement of
provisions of instruments or agreements that purport to require waiver of the obligations of good faith, fair dealing, diligence and reasonableness, (c)&nbsp;limit the availability of a remedy under certain circumstances where another remedy has
been elected, (d)&nbsp;limit the enforceability of provisions releasing, exculpating or exempting a party from, or requiring indemnification of or contribution to a party for, liability for its own action or inaction, to the extent the action or
inaction involves negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct or unlawful conduct or insofar as such provisions otherwise contravene public policy, (e)&nbsp;may, where less than all of an instrument or agreement may be unenforceable, limit the
enforceability of the balance of the instrument or agreement to circumstances in which the unenforceable portion is not an essential part of the agreed exchange, (f)&nbsp;govern and afford judicial discretion regarding the determination of damages
and entitlement to attorneys&#146; fees and other costs, (g)&nbsp;may permit a party who has materially failed to render or offer performance required by an instrument or agreement to cure that failure unless either permitting a cure would
unreasonably hinder the aggrieved party from making substitute arrangements for performance or it is important under the circumstances to the aggrieved party that performance occur by the date stated in the instrument or agreement, (h)&nbsp;may
require mitigation of damages, (i)&nbsp;may limit the enforceability of certain waivers, (j)&nbsp;may limit the enforceability of provisions for the payment of premiums upon mandatory prepayment to the extent such payment constitutes, or is deemed
to constitute, a penalty or forfeiture, and (k)&nbsp;provide a time limitation after which a remedy may not be enforced (i.e., statutes of limitation). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The opinions herein expressed are limited to the specific issues addressed and to documents, laws and facts existing on the date hereof. By
rendering our opinion, we do not undertake to advise you with respect to any other matter or of any change in such documents, laws and facts or in the interpretation thereof which may occur after the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our opinions set forth herein are limited to the laws of the State of New York of general application.&nbsp;We have assumed that the choice of
law to govern the Indentures and the Securities will be upheld. As to all matters governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico, we have relied, with the Company&#146;s consent, upon the opinion of even date herewith addressed to the Company by
Snell&nbsp;&amp; Wilmer, L.L.P., local counsel to the Company, and we have made no independent examination of the laws of such State. All assumptions, qualification and exceptions in such opinion are incorporated herein by reference. </P>
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to being named in the Prospectus included therein under the caption &#147;Legal Opinions&#148; with respect to the matters stated therein. In giving such consent, we do not hereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is
required under Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Very truly yours, </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;18, 2024 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Southwestern Public Service
Company </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">790 South Buchanan Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amarillo, Texas 79101
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Re: Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have acted as counsel
to Southwestern Public Service Company, a New Mexico corporation (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), in connection with the preparation and filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<U>Commission</U>&#148;) of a Registration
Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> (the &#147;<U>Registration Statement</U>&#148;) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;<U>Securities Act</U>&#148;), relating to the proposed issuance and sale from time
to time as set forth in the Registration Statement and the prospectus contained therein (the &#147;<U>Prospectus</U>&#148;), and the supplements to the prospectus referred to therein (each a &#147;<U>Prospectus Supplement</U>&#148;), together or
separately and in one or more series (if applicable) of the Company&#146;s: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">secured unsubordinated debt securities in the form filed as Exhibit 4(e)(14) to the Registration Statement,
with appropriate insertions (the &#147;<U>Mortgage Bonds</U>&#148;); and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">unsecured unsubordinated debt securities in the form filed as Exhibit 4(e)(19) to the Registration Statement,
with appropriate insertions (the &#147;<U>Senior Debt Securities</U>&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This opinion is being furnished in
accordance with the requirements of Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-K</FONT> under the Securities Act. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage Bonds and Senior Debt Securities are collectively referred to herein as the &#147;<U>Securities</U>.&#148; The Securities are to
be sold from time to time as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplements. The Mortgage Bonds are to be issued under the Indenture dated as of August&nbsp;1, 2011, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust
Company, National Association, as successor to U.S. Bank National Association (the &#147;<U>Mortgage Bond Trustee</U>&#148;), filed as Exhibit 4(e)(3) to the Registration Statement (the &#147;<U>Mortgage Bond Indenture</U>&#148;). The Senior Debt
Securities are to be issued under the Indenture dated as of February&nbsp;1, 1999, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee (the &#147;<U>Senior Trustee</U>&#148; and together with the Mortgage
Bond Trustee, the &#147;<U>Trustees</U>&#148; and each a &#147;<U>Trustee</U>&#148;), filed as Exhibit 4(e)(15) to the Registration Statement (the &#147;<U>Senior Indenture</U>&#148; and together with the Mortgage Bond Indenture, the
&#147;<U>Indentures</U>&#148; and each an &#147;<U>Indenture</U>&#148;). Each Indenture may be supplemented in connection with the issuance of each such series of the applicable Securities by a supplemental indenture or other appropriate action of
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Proceedings</U>&#148;) in connection with the issuance of any Securities to be issued and sold from time to time under the Registration Statement, the Board of Directors of the Company (the &#147;<U>Board</U>&#148;), a committee thereof or certain
officers of the Company to whom such authority has been properly delegated by the Board will be required to, before such Securities are issued under the Registration Statement, duly authorize the issuance and approve the terms of such Securities
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In rendering the opinions stated herein, we have examined and relied upon the following: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Registration Statement, together with the exhibits filed as part thereof or incorporated therein by
reference, and the Prospectus; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">copies of the governing charter document of the Company as amended to date; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">copies certified by an officer of the Company of the bylaws of the Company as currently in effect;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the Indentures relating to the Securities governed thereby, in each case, as filed as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">the form of the Mortgage Bonds and the Senior Debt Securities, in each case, as filed as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">copies of the resolutions of the Board relating to the registration of the Securities and related matters.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have also examined instruments, documents, certificates and records that we have deemed relevant and necessary for
the basis of our opinions hereinafter expressed. In such examination, we have assumed: (i)&nbsp;the authenticity of original documents and the genuineness of all signatures; (ii)&nbsp;the conformity to the originals of all documents submitted to us
as copies; (iii)&nbsp;the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information, representations and warranties contained in the instruments, documents, certificates and records we have reviewed; (iv)&nbsp;that the Registration Statement, and any
amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), will have become effective under the Securities Act; (v)&nbsp;that a Prospectus Supplement will have been filed with the Commission describing the Securities offered thereby; (vi)&nbsp;that
the Securities will be issued and sold in compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws and in the manner stated in the Registration Statement and the applicable Prospectus Supplement; (vii)&nbsp;that a definitive underwriting or
similar agreement with respect to any Securities offered will have been duly authorized and validly executed and delivered by the Company and the other parties thereto; and (viii)&nbsp;the legal capacity of all natural persons. As to any facts
material to the opinions expressed herein that were not independently established or verified, we have relied upon oral or written statements and representations of officers and other representatives of the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on such examination, we are of the opinion that: </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. The Company is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New
Mexico. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. The Company has the corporate power and authority to execute and deliver the Securities, to perform its obligations thereunder
and to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3. The execution and delivery by the Company of the Indentures have been
properly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company, and the Indentures have been duly executed and delivered by the Company; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. The execution and delivery by the Company of the Indentures and the Securities, the performance by the Company of its obligations
thereunder and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated thereby will not violate the Company&#146;s articles of incorporation or bylaws; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5. With respect to issuances of any Mortgage Bonds under the Registration Statement, provided the Mortgage Bond Indenture has been duly
qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the &#147;<U>Trust Indenture Act</U>&#148;), solely to the extent New Mexico law is applicable to Mortgage Bond Indenture (without opining as to such applicability), the Mortgage Bond
Indenture will be a valid and binding obligation of the Company under the laws of the State of New Mexico with respect to issuances of any such Mortgage Bonds; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6. With respect to issuances of any Mortgage Bonds under the Registration Statement, provided that: (a)&nbsp;the Mortgage Bond Indenture has
been duly qualified under the Trust Indenture Act; (b)&nbsp;the Board has taken all necessary action to approve the issuance and terms of the Mortgage Bonds and related matters, including the completion of all required Corporate Proceedings with
respect to the issuance and terms of such Mortgage Bonds; and (c)&nbsp;the Mortgage Bonds have been duly executed, authenticated, issued and delivered in accordance with the provisions of the Mortgage Bond Indenture and the applicable underwriting
or similar agreement approved by the Board, solely to the extent New Mexico law is applicable thereto (and without opining as to such applicability), the Mortgage Bonds will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable
against the Company in accordance with their terms under the laws of the State of New Mexico, and entitled to the benefits of the Mortgage Bond Indenture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our opinion that any document is valid and binding is qualified as to: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">limitations imposed by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium
or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and, in the case of the Mortgage Bonds, laws affecting the rights of mortgagees and other secured parties generally and state laws which affect the enforcement of certain
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and fair dealing, and the possible unavailability of specific performance or injunctive relief and limitation of rights of acceleration, regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any waiver of stay, extension or usury laws or of unknown future rights; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any purported fraudulent transfer &#147;savings&#148; clause. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing opinions assume that (a)&nbsp;the Registration Statement and any amendments relating thereto will continue to be effective under
the Securities Act, (b)&nbsp;a prospectus supplement and any other offering material describing each series of Securities offered pursuant to the Registration Statement, to the extent required by applicable law, will be timely filed with the
Commission, (c)&nbsp;the Trustee under each Indenture shall have satisfied those legal requirements that are applicable to it to the extent necessary to make such Indenture enforceable against it, (d)&nbsp;the Trustee under each Indenture and the
holders of the Securities issued under each Indenture shall have complied with all legal requirements pertaining to their status as such status relates to their rights to enforce such Indenture and Securities against the Company, (e)&nbsp;the terms
of the Securities will be established in conformity with the applicable Indenture and so as not to violate, or be invalid, void or voidable under, any applicable law (including without limitation as a matter of public policy), (f) in connection with
each issuance of a series of Mortgage Bonds, the Mortgage Bond Trustee and the Company shall have entered into a supplemental indenture that states (i)&nbsp;the maximum principal amount of such series of Mortgage Bonds, and (ii)&nbsp;the aggregate
principal amount of Securities Outstanding (as those terms are defined in the Mortgage Bond Indenture) under the Mortgage Bond Indenture, (g)&nbsp;the Company shall have obtained all governmental and third party authorizations, consents and
approvals and shall have made all filings and registrations required to enable it to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under, and consummate the transactions contemplated by, the Indentures and the Securities, including without limitation
an order of the New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission authorizing and approving the issuance and sale of the Securities, and such execution, delivery, performance and consummation does not, and at all relevant times will not, violate or conflict
with any law, rule, regulation, order, decree, judgment, instrument or agreement binding upon the Company or its properties, and (g)&nbsp;the Securities will be issued upon receipt by the Company of the consideration therefor and otherwise in
compliance with any limitations set forth in the applicable Corporate Proceedings, and such consideration shall be legally sufficient. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You have informed us that the Securities may be issued and/or sold from time to time on a delayed or continuous basis, and this opinion is
limited to the laws referred to above as in effect on the date hereof. We understand that prior to the issuance or sale of the Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement (i)&nbsp;you will advise us in writing of the terms thereof and
(ii)&nbsp;you will afford us an opportunity to (y)&nbsp;review the operative documents pursuant to which such Securities are to be issued or sold and (z)&nbsp;file such supplement or amendment to this opinion (if any) as we may reasonably consider
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application.&nbsp;We have assumed that the choice of law to govern the Indentures and the Securities will be upheld. The opinions herein expressed are limited to the specific issues addressed and to documents, laws and facts existing on the date
hereof. By rendering our opinion, we do not undertake to advise you with respect to any other matter or of any change in such documents, laws and facts or in the interpretation thereof which may occur after the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This opinion may be relied upon by the firms of Graves, Dougherty, Hearon&nbsp;&amp; Moody, P.C. and Faegre Drinker Biddle&nbsp;&amp; Reath
LLP for the purposes of rendering their opinions that are exhibits to the Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hereby consent to the filing of this
opinion letter as an exhibit to the above-referenced Registration Statement and to the use of our name wherever it appears in the Registration Statement, the Prospectus, any Prospectus Supplement, and in any amendment or supplement thereto. In
giving such consent, we do not believe that we are &#147;experts&#148; within the meaning of such term as used in the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission issued thereunder with respect to any part of the Registration
Statement, including this opinion letter as an exhibit. In giving such consent, we do not thereby concede that we are included in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act or the rules and
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>William H. Locke, Jr.</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Board Certified
Real Estate Law</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Commercial,&nbsp;Residential&nbsp;and&nbsp;Farm&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ranch</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Southwestern Public Service Company&#8195; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">790 South Buchanan Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amarillo, TX 79101 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have acted as local
counsel for <B>Southwestern Public Service Company</B>, a New Mexico corporation (the &#147;<B><U>Company</U></B>&#148;), in connection with the preparation of a Registration Statement on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;S-3</FONT> (the
&#147;<B><U>Registration Statement</U></B>&#148;) of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<B><U>Commission</U></B>&#148;) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;<B><U>Securities
Act</U></B>&#148;), relating to the proposed offer and sale from time to time of secured unsubordinated debt securities of the Company in the form filed as Exhibit&nbsp;4(e)(14) to the Registration Statement, with appropriate insertions (the
&#147;<B><U>Mortgage Bonds</U></B>&#148;). The Mortgage Bonds may be offered in separate series, and in amounts, at prices and on terms to be set forth in the prospectus and one or more supplements to the prospectus (collectively, the
&#147;<B><U>Prospectus</U></B>&#148;) constituting a part of the Registration Statement, and in the Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Mortgage
Bonds are to be issued under the indenture dated as of August&nbsp;1, 2011 between the Company and U. S. Bank National Association (the &#147;<B>Mortgage Bond Trustee</B>&#148;) filed as Exhibit 4(e)(3) to the Registration Statement (the
&#147;<B>Mortgage Bond Indenture</B>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of the corporate actions taken and to be taken (the &#147;<B><U>Corporate
Proceedings</U></B>&#148;) in connection with issuance of any Mortgage Bonds to be issued and sold from time to time under the Registration Statement, the Board of Directors, a committee thereof or certain authorized officers of the Company as
authorized by the Board of Directors will, before such Mortgage Bonds are issued under the Registration Statement, duly authorize the issuance and approve the terms of such Mortgage Bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have examined the Registration Statement and have reviewed and relied upon such other documents, records, certifications and instruments as
we have deemed necessary or appropriate for the purposes of this opinion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based on the foregoing, we are of the opinion that: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">upon the qualification of the Mortgage Bond Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the
&#147;<B><U>Trust Indenture Act</U></B>&#148;), the Mortgage Bond Indenture, to the extent Texas law is applicable thereto, will be a valid and binding obligation of the Company with respect to issuances of any Mortgage Bonds under the Registration
Statement; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">with respect to any Mortgage Bonds, upon (a)&nbsp;the qualification of the Mortgage Bond Indenture under the
Trust Indenture Act, (b)&nbsp;the completion of all required Corporate Proceedings with respect to the issuance and terms of such Mortgage Bonds, (c)&nbsp;the due execution and delivery by the Company of such Mortgage Bonds, and (d)&nbsp;the due
authentication by the Mortgage Bond Trustee of such Mortgage Bonds pursuant to the Mortgage Bond Indenture, such Mortgage Bonds, to the extent Texas law is applicable thereto, will be valid and binding obligations of the Company;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">except, that, to the extent they relate to the validity, binding effect or enforceability of provisions of any instrument or agreement,
each of the foregoing opinions is limited by (i)&nbsp;applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium, fraudulent transfer, fraudulent conveyance, voidable preference, receivership and other laws of general
</P>
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&#8195;Austin, &#8195;Texas &#8195;78701 &#8195;512.480.5600 www.gdhm.com </P>

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parties generally and state laws which affect the enforcement of certain remedial provisions, and (ii)&nbsp;general principles of equity, including without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith, fair dealing and the
possible unavailability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies, whether (in each case) considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing opinions assume that (a)&nbsp;the Registration Statement and any amendments relating thereto will continue to be effective under
the Securities Act, (b)&nbsp;a prospectus supplement describing each series of Mortgage Bonds offered pursuant to the Registration Statement, to the extent required by applicable law, will be timely filed with the Commission,<B> </B>(c)&nbsp;the
Mortgage Bond Trustee shall have satisfied those legal requirements that are applicable to it to the extent necessary to make the Mortgage Bond Indenture enforceable against it, (d)&nbsp;the Mortgage Bond Trustee and the holders of the Mortgage
Bonds shall have complied with all legal requirements pertaining to their status as such status relates to their rights to enforce the Mortgage Bond Indenture and the Mortgage Bonds against the Company, (e)&nbsp;the terms of the Mortgage Bonds will
be established in conformity with the Mortgage Bond Indenture and so as not to violate, or be void or voidable under, any applicable law (including without limitation as a matter of public policy), (f)&nbsp;in connection with each issuance of a
series of Mortgage Bonds, the Mortgage Bond Trustee and the Company shall have entered into and recorded a supplemental indenture that states (i)&nbsp;the maximum principal amount of such series of Mortgage Bonds, and (ii)&nbsp;the aggregate
principal amount of Securities Outstanding (as those terms are defined in the Mortgage Bond Indenture) under the Mortgage Bond Indenture, (g) the Company shall have obtained all governmental and third party authorizations, consents and approvals and
shall have made all filings and registrations required to enable it to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under, and consummate the transactions contemplated by, the Mortgage Bond Indenture and the Mortgage Bonds, including without
limitation an order of the New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission authorizing and approving the issuance and sale of the Mortgage Bonds, and such execution, delivery, performance and consummation does not, and at all relevant times will not,
violate or conflict with any law, rule, regulation, order, decree, judgment, instrument or agreement binding upon the Company or its properties, and (h)&nbsp;the Mortgage Bonds will be issued (1)&nbsp;upon receipt by the Company of the consideration
therefor designated in the applicable Corporate Proceedings, which consideration shall be legally sufficient, and (2)&nbsp;otherwise in accordance with, and in compliance with any limitations set forth in, the applicable Corporate Proceedings. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have also assumed that (a)&nbsp;at the time the Mortgage Bonds are authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, (i)&nbsp;the Company
will continue to be duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New Mexico, and (ii)&nbsp;there will not have occurred any changes in the general corporation statute of the State of New Mexico or in the
articles of incorporation or bylaws of the Company affecting such authorization, execution or delivery, and (b)&nbsp;no relevant Corporate Proceedings, once completed, will be modified or rescinded. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have further assumed that each document submitted to us for review is accurate and complete, each such document that is an original is
authentic, each such document that is a copy conforms to an authentic original, and all signatures on each such document are genuine. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
opinions expressed herein are limited to the specific issues addressed and to documents and laws existing on the date hereof. By rendering our opinion, we do not undertake to advise you with respect to any other matter or of any change in such
documents and laws or in the interpretation thereof which may occur after the date hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our opinions set forth herein are limited to
the laws of the State of Texas. We have assumed that the choice of law to govern the Mortgage Bond Indenture and the Mortgage Bonds will be upheld. As to the matters governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico, we have relied, with the
Company&#146;s consent, upon an opinion of even date herewith addressed to the Company by Snell&nbsp;&amp; Wilmer, L.L.P., local counsel to the Company, and we have made no independent examination of the laws of such State. All assumptions,
qualifications and exceptions in such opinion are incorporated herein by reference. </P>
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named in the Prospectus included therein under the caption &#147;Legal Opinions&#148; with respect to the matters stated therein. In giving such consent, we do not hereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under
Section&nbsp;7 of the Securities Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yours very truly, </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ GRAVES, DOUGHERTY, HEARON&nbsp;&amp; MOODY </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">GRAVES,
DOUGHERTY, HEARON&nbsp;&amp; MOODY </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A Professional Corporation </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of our report dated
February&nbsp;21, 2024 relating to the financial statements of Xcel Energy Inc. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of Xcel Energy Inc. and subsidiaries&#146; internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> of Xcel Energy Inc. for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2023. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading &#147;Experts&#148; in such Registration Statement. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of our report dated
February&nbsp;21, 2024 relating to the financial statements of Northern States Power Company and subsidiaries, a Minnesota corporation, appearing in the Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> of Northern States Power
Company, a Minnesota corporation, for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2023. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading &#147;Experts&#148; in such Registration Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ DELOITTE&nbsp;&amp; TOUCHE LLP </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of our report dated
February&nbsp;21, 2024 relating to the financial statements of Northern States Power Company and subsidiaries, a Wisconsin corporation, appearing in the Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> of Northern States Power
Company, a Wisconsin corporation, for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2023. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading &#147;Experts&#148; in such Registration Statement. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of our report dated
February&nbsp;21, 2024 relating to the financial statements of Public Service Company of Colorado and subsidiaries, appearing in the Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> of Public Service Company of Colorado for the
year ended December&nbsp;31, 2023. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading &#147;Experts&#148; in such Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/
DELOITTE&nbsp;&amp; TOUCHE LLP </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minneapolis, Minnesota </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> of our report dated
February&nbsp;21, 2024 relating to the financial statements of Southwestern Public Service Company, appearing in the Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> of Southwestern Public Service Company for the year ended
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>POWER OF ATTORNEY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">KNOW ALL PERSONS BY
THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Robert C. Frenzel, Brian J. Van Abel and Amanda Rome, and each of them, his or her true and lawful <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">attorneys-in-fact</FONT></FONT> and agents, each acting alone, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign for us in our names and in the capacities indicated below, a Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3</FONT> Registration Statement, which may be jointly filed with subsidiaries (the &#147;Subsidiary Registrants&#148;) of Xcel Energy Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;), relating to the issuance and sale of an
indeterminate amount of securities of the Company (in addition to securities that may be registered by the Subsidiary Registrants), which may include unsecured long-term senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, junior subordinated debt
securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights, purchase contracts, and units, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments, thereto, to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the &#147;SEC&#148;) in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of such securities of the Company, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with the SEC. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 25(a)(1) </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF
ELIGIBILITY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B></B>&#9744;<B></B><B></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2)
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">91-1821036</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>I.R.S. Employer Identification No. </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>800 Nicollet Mall</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>55402</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Zip Code)</B></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Joshua A. Hahn </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>60 Livingston Avenue </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>St.
Paul, MN 55107 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(651) 466-6309 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Xcel Energy Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact
name of obligor as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">41-0448030</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>414 Nicollet Mall</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>55401</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Zip Code)</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Senior Unsecured Debt Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Title of the Indenture Securities) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>FORM <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&#8201;1.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>GENERAL INFORMATION</B><B><I>.</I></B> Furnish the following information as to the Trustee.
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.</I>
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comptroller of the Currency </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, D.C. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b)<I></I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yes </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&#8201;2.</B><B></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR. </B><B><I></I></B><I>If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee,
describe each such affiliation.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Items&#8201;3-15</FONT></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><I>Items <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-15</FONT> are not applicable because to the best of the
Trustee&#146;s knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.</I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&#8201;16.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>LIST OF EXHIBITS: </B><I>List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility and
qualification. </I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 1. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business, attached as Exhibit 2.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers, included as Exhibit 2.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 4. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The consent of the Trustee required by Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, attached as
Exhibit 6. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Report of Condition of the Trustee as of December&nbsp;31, 2023, published pursuant to law or the requirements
of its supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a
national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Joshua A. Hahn</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U. S. BANK TRUST
COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purpose of organizing an association (the &#147;Association&#148;) to perform any lawful activities of national
banks, the undersigned enter into the following Articles of Association: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIRST. </B>The title of this Association shall be U. S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECOND. </B>The main office of the Association shall be in the city of Portland, county of Multnomah, state of Oregon. The
business of the Association will be limited to fiduciary powers and the support of activities incidental to the exercise of those powers. The Association may not expand or alter its business beyond that stated in this article without the prior
approval of the Comptroller of the Currency. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THIRD.</B> The board of directors of the Association shall consist of not less than five nor more than
twenty-five persons, the exact number to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors or by resolution of a majority of the shareholders at any annual or special meeting thereof. Each director
shall own common or preferred stock of the Association or of a holding company owning the Association, with an aggregate par, fair market, or equity value of not less than $1,000, as of either (i)&nbsp;the date of purchase, (ii)&nbsp;the date the
person became a director, or (iii)&nbsp;the date of that person&#146;s most recent election to the board of directors, whichever is more recent. Any combination of common or preferred stock of the Association or holding company may be used. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any vacancy in the board of directors may be filled by action of a majority of the remaining directors between meetings of shareholders. The board of
directors may increase the number of directors up to the maximum permitted by law. Terms of directors, including directors selected to fill vacancies, shall expire at the next regular meeting of shareholders at which directors are elected, unless
the directors resign or are removed from office. Despite the expiration of a director&#146;s term, the director shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until there is a decrease in the number of directors and
his or her position is eliminated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Honorary or advisory members of the board of directors, without voting power or power of final decision in matters
concerning the business of the Association, may be appointed by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors, or by resolution of shareholders at any annual or special meeting. Honorary or advisory directors shall not be counted to
determined the number of directors of the Association or the presence of a quorum in connection with any board action, and shall not be required to own qualifying shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FOURTH. </B>There shall be an annual meeting of the shareholders to elect directors and transact whatever other business may be brought before the meeting.
It shall be held at the main office or any other convenient place the board of directors may designate, on the day of each year specified therefor in the Bylaws, or if that day falls on a legal holiday in the state in which the </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Association is located, on the next following banking day. If no election is held on the day fixed or in the
event of a legal holiday on the following banking day, an election may be held on any subsequent day within 60 days of the day fixed, to be designated by the board of directors, or, if the directors fail to fix the day, by shareholders representing <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the shares issued and outstanding. In all cases, at least 10 days&#146; advance notice of the meeting shall be given to the shareholders by first-class mail. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In all elections of directors, the number of votes each common shareholder may cast will be determined by multiplying the number of shares he or she owns by
the number of directors to be elected. Those votes may be cumulated and cast for a single candidate or may be distributed among two or more candidates in the manner selected by the shareholder. On all other questions, each common shareholder shall
be entitled to one vote for each share of stock held by him or her. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the board of
directors, its chairperson, or to the Association, which resignation shall be effective when the notice is delivered unless the notice specifies a later effective date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may be removed by the shareholders at a meeting called to remove him or her, when notice of the meeting stating that the purpose or one of the
purposes is to remove him or her is provided, if there is a failure to fulfill one of the affirmative requirements for qualification, or for cause; provided, however, that a director may not be removed if the number of votes sufficient to elect him
or her under cumulative voting is voted against his or her removal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIFTH. </B>The authorized amount of capital stock of the Association shall be
1,000,000 shares of common stock of the par value of ten dollars ($10) each; but said capital stock may be increased or decreased from time to time, according to the provisions of the laws of the United States. The Association shall have only one
class of capital stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No holder of shares of the capital stock of any class of the Association shall have any preemptive or preferential right of
subscription to any shares of any class of stock of the Association, whether now or hereafter authorized, or to any obligations convertible into stock of the Association, issued, or sold, nor any right of subscription to any thereof other than such,
if any, as the board of directors, in its discretion, may from time to time determine and at such price as the board of directors may from time to time fix. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Transfers of the Association&#146;s stock are subject to the prior written approval of a federal depository institution regulatory agency. If no other agency
approval is required, the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency must be obtained prior to any such transfers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the
Articles of Association or required by law, (1)&nbsp;all matters requiring shareholder action, including amendments to the Articles of Association must be approved by shareholders owning a majority voting interest in the outstanding voting stock,
and (2) each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote per share. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the Articles of Association or required by law, all shares of voting stock
shall be voted together as a class, on any matters requiring shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws, the record date for
determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any meeting is the close of business on the day before the first notice is mailed or otherwise sent to the shareholders, provided that in no event may a record date be more than 70 days
before the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Association, at any time and from time to time, may authorize and issue debt obligations, whether subordinated, without the
approval of the shareholders. Obligations classified as debt, whether subordinated, which may be issued by the Association without the approval of shareholders, do not carry voting rights on any issue, including an increase or decrease in the
aggregate number of the securities, or the exchange or reclassification of all or part of securities into securities of another class or series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SIXTH. </B>The board of directors shall appoint one of its members president of this Association and one of its members chairperson of the board and shall
have the power to appoint one or more vice presidents, a secretary who shall keep minutes of the directors&#146; and shareholders&#146; meetings and be responsible for authenticating the records of the Association, and such other officers and
employees as may be required to transact the business of this Association. A duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers if authorized by the board of directors in accordance with the Bylaws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The board of directors shall have the power to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Define the duties of the officers, employees, and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Delegate the performance of its duties, but not the responsibility for its duties, to the officers, employees,
and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Fix the compensation and enter employment contracts with its officers and employees upon reasonable terms and
conditions consistent with applicable law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dismiss officers and employees. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Require bonds from officers and employees and to fix the penalty thereof. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Ratify written policies authorized by the Association&#146;s management or committees of the board.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Regulate the manner any increase or decrease of the capital of the Association shall be made; provided that
nothing herein shall restrict the power of shareholders to increase or decrease the capital of the Association in accordance with law, and nothing shall raise or lower from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> the percentage required
for shareholder approval to increase or reduce the capital. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Manage and administer the business and affairs of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Adopt initial Bylaws, not inconsistent with law or the Articles of Association, for managing the business and
regulating the affairs of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Amend or repeal Bylaws, except to the extent that the Articles of Association reserve this power in whole or in
part to the shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make contracts. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Generally perform all acts that are legal for a board of directors to perform. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SEVENTH. </B>The board of directors shall have the power to change the location of the main office to any authorized branch within the limits of the city
of Portland, Oregon, without the approval of the shareholders, or with a vote of shareholders owning <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the stock of the Association for a location outside such limits and upon receipt of a
certificate of approval from the Comptroller of the Currency, to any other location within or outside the limits of the city of Portland, Oregon, but not more than thirty miles beyond such limits. The board of directors shall have the power to
establish or change the location of any office or offices of the Association to any other location permitted under applicable law, without approval of shareholders, subject to approval by the Comptroller of the Currency. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EIGHTH. </B>The corporate existence of this Association shall continue until termination according to the laws of the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NINTH. </B>The board of directors of the Association, or any shareholder owning, in the aggregate, not less than 25&nbsp;percent of the stock of the
Association, may call a special meeting of shareholders at any time. Unless otherwise provided by the Bylaws or the laws of the United States, or waived by shareholders, a notice of the time, place, and purpose of every annual and special meeting of
the shareholders shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed at least 10, and no more than 60, days prior to the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record at his/her address as shown upon the books of the Association. Unless
otherwise provided by the Bylaws, any action requiring approval of shareholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>TENTH.
</B>These Articles of Association may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the shareholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Association, unless the vote of the holders of a greater amount of stock
is required by law, and in that case by the vote of the holders of such greater amount; provided, that the scope of the Association&#146;s activities and services may not be expanded without the prior written approval of the Comptroller of the
Currency. The Association&#146;s board of directors may propose one or more amendments to the Articles of Association for submission to the shareholders. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, Michael J. Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. The Comptroller of the Currency, pursuant to Revised Statutes 324, et seq, as amended, and 12 USC 1, et seq, as amended, has possession, custody, and
control of all records pertaining to the chartering, regulation, and supervision of all national banking associations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. &#147;U.S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association,&#148; Portland, Oregon (Charter No. 23412), is a national banking association formed under the laws of the United States and is authorized thereunder to transact the business of banking and exercise fiduciary powers on the date
of this certificate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, today, December&nbsp;13, 2023, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused my seal of office to be affixed
to these presents at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in the City of Washington, District of Columbia. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" ALIGN="center">


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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION<U> </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE I </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Meetings of
Shareholders </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.1. <U>Annual Meeting</U>. The annual meeting of the shareholders, for the election of directors and the
transaction of any other proper business, shall be held at a time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. Notice of such meeting shall be given not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days or more than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the date
thereof, to each shareholder of the Association, unless the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the &#147;OCC&#148;) determines that an emergency circumstance exists. In accordance with applicable law, the sole shareholder of the Association
is permitted to waive notice of the meeting. If, for any reason, an election of directors is not made on the designated day, the election shall be held on some subsequent day, as soon thereafter as practicable, with prior notice thereof. Failure to
hold an annual meeting as required by these Bylaws shall not affect the validity of any corporate action or work a forfeiture or dissolution of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.2. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Except as otherwise specially provided by law, special meetings of the shareholders may be called
for any purpose, at any time by a majority of the board of directors (the &#147;Board&#148;), or by any shareholder or group of shareholders owning at least ten percent of the outstanding stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Every such special meeting, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be called upon not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days nor more than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior
notice stating the purpose of the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.3. <U>Nominations for Directors</U>. Nominations for election to the Board may
be made by the Board or by any shareholder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.4. <U>Proxies</U>. Shareholders may vote at any meeting of the shareholders by
proxies duly authorized in writing. Proxies shall be valid only for one meeting and any adjournments of such meeting and shall be filed with the records of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.5. <U>Record Date</U>. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at any meeting will be
thirty days before the date of such meeting, unless otherwise determined by the Board. </P>
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represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders, unless otherwise provided by law, but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without
further notice. A majority of the votes cast shall decide every question or matter submitted to the shareholders at any meeting, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.7. <U>Inspectors</U>. The Board may, and in the event of its failure so to do, the Chairman of the Board may appoint Inspectors
of Election who shall determine the presence of quorum, the validity of proxies, and the results of all elections and all other matters voted upon by shareholders at all annual and special meetings of shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.8. <U>Waiver and Consent</U>. The shareholders may act without notice or a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all
shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.9. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. The Board shall have the right to determine that a shareholder meeting not be
held at a place, but instead be held solely by means of remote communication in the manner and to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE II </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Directors
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.1. <U>Board of Directors</U>. The Board shall have the power to manage and administer the business and affairs of the
Association. Except as expressly limited by law, all corporate powers of the Association shall be vested in and may be exercised by the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.2. <U>Term of Office</U>. The directors of this Association shall hold office for one year and until their successors are duly
elected and qualified, or until their earlier resignation or removal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.3. <U>Powers</U>. In addition to the foregoing, the
Board shall have and may exercise all of the powers granted to or conferred upon it by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws and by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.4. <U>Number</U>. As provided in the Articles of Association, the Board of this Association shall consist of no less than five
nor more than twenty-five members, unless the OCC has exempted the Association from the twenty-five-member limit. The Board shall consist of a number of members to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the Board or the
shareholders at any meeting thereof, in accordance with the Articles of Association. Between meetings of the shareholders held for the purpose of electing directors, the Board </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">by a majority vote of the full Board may increase the size of the Board but not to more than a total of
twenty-five directors, and fill any vacancy so created in the Board; provided that the Board may increase the number of directors only by up to two directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was fifteen or fewer, and by up
to four directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was sixteen or more. Each director shall own a qualifying equity interest in the Association or a company that has control of the Association in each case as required by
applicable law. Each director shall own such qualifying equity interest in his or her own right and meet any minimum threshold ownership required by applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.5. <U>Organization Meeting</U>. The newly elected Board shall meet for the purpose of organizing the new Board and electing and
appointing such officers of the Association as may be appropriate. Such meeting shall be held on the day of the election or as soon thereafter as practicable, and, in any event, within thirty days thereafter, at such time and place as the Chairman
or President may designate. If, at the time fixed for such meeting, there shall not be a quorum present, the directors present may adjourn the meeting until a quorum is obtained. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.6. <U>Regular Meetings</U>. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held, without notice, as the Chairman or President may
designate and deem suitable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.7. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time, at any
place and for any purpose by the Chairman of the Board or the President of the Association, or upon the request of a majority of the entire Board. Notice of every special meeting of the Board shall be given to the directors at their usual places of
business, or at such other addresses as shall have been furnished by them for the purpose. Such notice shall be given at least twelve hours (three hours if meeting is to be conducted by conference telephone) before the meeting by telephone or by
being personally delivered, mailed, or electronically delivered. Such notice need not include a statement of the business to be transacted at, or the purpose of, any such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.8. <U>Quorum and Necessary Vote</U>. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board, except
when otherwise provided by law; but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. Unless otherwise provided by law or the Articles or Bylaws of this Association, once
a quorum is established, any act by a majority of those directors present and voting shall be the act of the Board. </P>
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and regulations, the Board may act without a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all directors, to be filed with the Secretary of the Association as part of the corporate records. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.10. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. Members of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of such Board or
committee by means of conference telephone, video or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and such participation shall constitute presence in person at such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.11. <U>Vacancies</U>. When any vacancy occurs among the directors, the remaining members of the Board may appoint a director to
fill such vacancy at any regular meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE III </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Committees </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.1. <U>Advisory Board of Directors</U>. The Board may appoint persons, who need not be directors, to serve as advisory directors
on an advisory board of directors established with respect to the business affairs of either this Association alone or the business affairs of a group of affiliated organizations of which this Association is one. Advisory directors shall have such
powers and duties as may be determined by the Board, provided, that the Board&#146;s responsibility for the business and affairs of this Association shall in no respect be delegated or diminished. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.2. <U>Trust Audit Committee</U>. At least once during each calendar year, the Association shall arrange for a suitable audit
(by internal or external auditors) of all significant fiduciary activities under the direction of its trust audit committee, a function that will be fulfilled by the Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of
this Association. The Association shall note the results of the audit (including significant actions taken as a result of the audit) in the minutes of the Board. In lieu of annual audits, the Association may adopt a continuous audit system in
accordance with 12 C.F.R. &#167; 9.9(b). </P>
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fulfilling the function of the trust audit committee: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) Must not include any officers of the Association or an affiliate who participate
significantly in the administration of the Association&#146;s fiduciary activities; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) Must consist of a majority of members who are
not also members of any committee to which the Board has delegated power to manage and control the fiduciary activities of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.3. <U>Executive Committee</U>. The Board may appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of at least three directors and
which shall have, and may exercise, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all the powers of the Board between meetings of the Board or otherwise when the Board is not meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.4. <U>Trust Management Committee</U>. The Board of this Association shall appoint a Trust Management Committee to provide
oversight of the fiduciary activities of the Association. The Trust Management Committee shall determine policies governing fiduciary activities. The Trust Management Committee or such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-committees,</FONT> officers
or others as may be duly designated by the Trust Management Committee shall oversee the processes related to fiduciary activities to assure conformity with fiduciary policies it establishes, including ratifying the acceptance and the closing out or
relinquishment of all trusts. The Trust Management Committee will provide regular reports of its activities to the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.5. <U>Other Committees</U>. The Board may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more persons who need not be
directors, for such purposes and with such powers as the Board may determine; however, the Board will not delegate to any committee any powers or responsibilities that it is prohibited from delegating under any law or regulation. In addition, either
the Chairman or the President may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more officers, employees, agents or other persons, for such purposes and with such powers as either the Chairman or the President deems appropriate and proper.
Whether appointed by the Board, the Chairman, or the President, any such committee shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.6. <U>Meetings, Minutes and Rules</U>. An advisory board of directors and/or committee shall meet as necessary in consideration
of the purpose of the advisory board of directors or committee, and shall maintain minutes in sufficient detail to indicate actions taken or recommendations made; unless required by the members, discussions, votes or other specific details need not
be reported. An advisory board of directors or a committee may, in consideration of its purpose, adopt its own rules for the exercise of any of its functions or authority. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.1. <U>Chairman of the Board</U>. The Board may appoint one of its members to be Chairman of the Board to serve at the pleasure
of the Board. The Chairman shall supervise the carrying out of the policies adopted or approved by the Board; shall have general executive powers, as well as the specific powers conferred by these Bylaws; and shall also have and may exercise such
powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned by the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.2. <U>President</U>. The Board may
appoint one of its members to be President of the Association. In the absence of the Chairman, the President shall preside at any meeting of the Board. The President shall have general executive powers, and shall have and may exercise any and all
other powers and duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the office of President, or imposed by these Bylaws. The President shall also have and may exercise such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred or assigned by the
Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.3. <U>Vice President</U>. The Board may appoint one or more Vice Presidents who shall have such powers and duties
as may be assigned by the Board and to perform the duties of the President on those occasions when the President is absent, including presiding at any meeting of the Board in the absence of both the Chairman and President. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.4. <U>Secretary</U>. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, or other designated officer who shall be Secretary of the Board and
of the Association, and shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings. The Secretary shall attend to the giving of all notices required by these Bylaws to be given; shall be custodian of the corporate seal, records, documents and papers of the
Association; shall provide for the keeping of proper records of all transactions of the Association; shall, upon request, authenticate any records of the Association; shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and duties pertaining by law,
regulation or practice, to the Secretary, or imposed by these Bylaws; and shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board. The Board may appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries with such powers and duties as
the Board, the President or the Secretary shall from time to time determine. </P>
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Chairman, the President or any other officer to appoint, any officer as from time to time may appear to the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other officer to be required or desirable to transact the business of the Association. Such
officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as pertain to their several offices, or as may be conferred upon or assigned to them by these Bylaws, the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other authorized officer. Any person may
hold two offices. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.6. <U>Tenure of Office</U>. The Chairman or the President and all other officers shall hold office until
their respective successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office, subject to the right of the Board or authorized officer to discharge any officer at any time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE V </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Stock
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.1. The Board may authorize the issuance of stock either in certificated or in uncertificated form. Certificates for
shares of stock shall be in such form as the Board may from time to time prescribe. If the Board issues certificated stock, the certificate shall be signed by the President, Secretary or any other such officer as the Board so determines. Shares of
stock shall be transferable on the books of the Association, and a transfer book shall be kept in which all transfers of stock shall be recorded. Every person becoming a shareholder by such transfer shall, in proportion to such person&#146;s shares,
succeed to all rights of the prior holder of such shares. Each certificate of stock shall recite on its face that the stock represented thereby is transferable only upon the books of the Association properly endorsed. The Board may impose conditions
upon the transfer of the stock reasonably calculated to simplify the work of the Association for stock transfers, voting at shareholder meetings, and related matters, and to protect it against fraudulent transfers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE VI </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Corporate
Seal </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.1. The Association shall have no corporate seal; provided, however, that if the use of a seal is required by, or
is otherwise convenient or advisable pursuant to, the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction, the following seal may be used, and the Chairman, the President, the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary shall have the authority to affix such seal:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.1. <U>Execution of Instruments</U>. All agreements, checks, drafts, orders, indentures, notes, mortgages, deeds, conveyances,
transfers, endorsements, assignments, certificates, declarations, receipts, discharges, releases, satisfactions, settlements, petitions, schedules, accounts, affidavits, bonds, undertakings, guarantees, proxies and other instruments or documents may
be signed, countersigned, executed, acknowledged, endorsed, verified, delivered or accepted on behalf of the Association, whether in a fiduciary capacity or otherwise, by any officer of the Association, or such employee or agent as may be designated
from time to time by the Board by resolution, or by the Chairman or the President by written instrument, which resolution or instrument shall be certified as in effect by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Association. The provisions of
this section are supplementary to any other provision of the Articles of Association or Bylaws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.2. <U>Records</U>. The
Articles of Association, the Bylaws as revised or amended from time to time and the proceedings of all meetings of the shareholders, the Board, and standing committees of the Board, shall be recorded in appropriate minute books provided for the
purpose. The minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the Secretary, or other officer appointed to act as Secretary of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.3. <U>Trust Files</U>. There shall be maintained in the Association files all fiduciary records necessary to assure that its
fiduciary responsibilities have been properly undertaken and discharged. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.4. <U>Trust Investments</U>. Funds held in a
fiduciary capacity shall be invested according to the instrument establishing the fiduciary relationship and according to law. Where such instrument does not specify the character and class of investments to be made and does not vest in the
Association a discretion in the matter, funds held pursuant to such instrument shall be invested in investments in which corporate fiduciaries may invest under law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.5. <U>Notice</U>. Whenever notice is required by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws or law, such notice shall be by mail,
postage prepaid, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-</FONT> mail, in person, or by any other means by which such notice can reasonably be expected to be received, using the address of the person to receive such notice, or such other personal data,
as may appear on the records of the Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except where specified otherwise in these Bylaws, prior notice shall be proper if given not more than 30
days nor less than 10 days prior to the event for which notice is given. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Indemnification </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.1. The Association shall indemnify such persons for such liabilities in such manner under such circumstances and to such extent
as permitted by Section&nbsp;145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as now enacted or hereafter amended. The Board may authorize the purchase and maintenance of insurance and/or the execution of individual agreements for the purpose of such
indemnification, and the Association shall advance all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys&#146; fees) incurred in defending any action, suit or proceeding to all persons entitled to indemnification under this Section&nbsp;8.1. Such
insurance shall be consistent with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. &#167; 7.2014 and shall exclude coverage of liability for a formal order assessing civil money penalties against an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167;
1813(u). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.2. Notwithstanding Section&nbsp;8.1, however, (a)&nbsp;any indemnification payments to an institution-affiliated
party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), for an administrative proceeding or civil action initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be reasonable and consistent with the requirements of 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1828(k) and the implementing
regulations thereunder; and (b)&nbsp;any indemnification payments and advancement of costs and expenses to an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), in cases involving an administrative proceeding or civil action not
initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be in accordance with Delaware General Corporation Law and consistent with safe and sound banking practices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE IX </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Bylaws:
Interpretation and Amendment </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.1. These Bylaws shall be interpreted in accordance with and subject to appropriate
provisions of law, and may be added to, altered, amended, or repealed, at any regular or special meeting of the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.2.
A copy of the Bylaws and all amendments shall at all times be kept in a convenient place at the principal office of the Association, and shall be open for inspection to all shareholders during Association hours. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.1. <U>Fiscal Year</U>. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of January in each year and shall end
on the thirty-first day of December following. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.2. <U>Governing Law</U>. This Association designates the Delaware General
Corporation Law, as amended from time to time, as the governing law for its corporate governance procedures, to the extent not inconsistent with Federal banking statutes and regulations or bank safety and soundness. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">(February 8, 2021) </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In accordance
with Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the undersigned, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District authorities may be
furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated: April&nbsp;11, 2024 </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Joshua A. Hahn</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Joshua A. Hahn</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Vice President</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Statement of Financial Condition </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>as of 12/31/2023 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>($000&#146;s) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>12/31/2023</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cash and Balances Due From Depository Institutions</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,171,838</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,441</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans&nbsp;&amp; Lease Financing Receivables</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fixed Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,409</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Intangible Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">578,492</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">218,268</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fed Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasury Demand Notes</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Borrowed Money</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acceptances</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated Notes and Debentures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">255,900</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>255,900</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Equity</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common and Preferred Stock</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">200</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Surplus</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,171,635</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Undivided Profits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">546,713</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minority Interest in Subsidiaries</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,718,548</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities and Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 25(b)(1) </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF
ELIGIBILITY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B></B>&#9744;<B></B><B></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2)
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TRUST COMPANY, N.A. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">95-3571558</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Jurisdiction of incorporation</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>if not a U.S. national bank)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. employer</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>identification no.)</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>333 South Hope Street</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Suite 2525</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Los Angeles,
California</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>90071</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Zip code)</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Northern States Power Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Minnesota</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">41-1967505</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>incorporation or organization)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. employer</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>identification no.)</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>414 Nicollet Mall</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>55401</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Zip code)</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>First Mortgage Bonds </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Title of the indenture securities) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>1.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee: </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>(a)</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comptroller of the Currency</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United States
Department of the Treasury</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Washington, DC 20219</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Federal Reserve Bank</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">San Francisco, CA 94105</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation <BR></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Washington, DC 20429</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>(b)</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yes. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Affiliations with Obligor. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>16.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>List of Exhibits. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant
to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">7a-29</FONT> under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the &#147;Act&#148;). </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., formerly known as The
Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-121948</FONT> and Exhibit 1 to Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.333-121948).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers (Exhibit 3 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the existing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> of the trustee (Exhibit 4 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-229762).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The consent of the trustee required by Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Act (Exhibit 6 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">SIGNATURE </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Jacksonville, and State of Florida, on the 11th day
of April, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THE&nbsp;BANK&nbsp;OF&nbsp;NEW&nbsp;YORK MELLON</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TRUST COMPANY, N.A.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Michael C. Jenkins</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Michael C. Jenkins</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Vice President</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>EXHIBIT 7 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Consolidated Report of Condition of </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">of 333 South Hope Street, Suite 2525, Los Angeles, CA 90071 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the close of business December&nbsp;31, 2023, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="90%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center">Dollar&nbsp;amounts</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">in thousands</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"><U>ASSETS</U></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cash and balances due from depository institutions:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,559</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest-bearing balances</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">331,039</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Held-to-maturity</FONT></FONT>
securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Available-for-sale</FONT></FONT>
debt securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">524</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Equity securities with readily determinable fair values not held for trading</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds sold in domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities purchased under agreements to resell</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and lease financing receivables:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases held for sale</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases, held for investment</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases held for investment, net of allowance</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13,138</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other real estate owned</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Intangible assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">856,313</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">114,683</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,318,256</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><U>LIABILITIES</U></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,264</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noninterest-bearing</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,264</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest-bearing</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds purchased in domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities sold under agreements to repurchase</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other borrowed money:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated notes and debentures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">263,286</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">264,550</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><U>EQUITY CAPITAL</U></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common stock</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">106,539</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not available</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Retained earnings</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">946,167</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accumulated other comprehensive income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other equity capital components</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not available</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total bank equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,053,706</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,053,706</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total liabilities and equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,318,256</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Matthew&nbsp;J.&nbsp;McNulty</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Antonio&nbsp;I.&nbsp;Portuondo,&nbsp;President</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Loretta&nbsp;A.&nbsp;Lundberg,&nbsp;Managing&nbsp;Director</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Jon M. Pocchia, Managing Director</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">)</TD>
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<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><SMALL>SECURITIES</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> <SMALL>EXCHANGE</SMALL> <SMALL>COMMISSION</SMALL> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF
ELIGIBILITY UNDER </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">91-1821036</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>I.R.S. Employer Identification No. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>55402</B></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Joshua A. Hahn </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>60 Livingston Avenue </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>St.
Paul, MN 55107 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(651) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">466-6309</FONT> </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Northern States Power Company </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">39-0508315</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Eau Claire, WI</B></P></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>GENERAL INFORMATION</B><B><I>.</I></B><B> Furnish the following information as to the Trustee.
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.</I>
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comptroller of the Currency </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, D.C. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yes </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR. </B><B><I></I></B><B></B><I>If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee,
describe each such affiliation.</I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><I>Items <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-15</FONT> are not applicable because to the best of the
Trustee&#146;s knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.</I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&#8201;16.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>LIST OF EXHIBITS: </B><I>List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility and
qualification. </I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 1. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business, attached as Exhibit 2.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers, included as Exhibit 2.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 4. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The consent of the Trustee required by Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, attached as
Exhibit 6. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Report of Condition of the Trustee as of December&nbsp;31, 2023, published pursuant to law or the requirements
of its supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a
national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Joshua A. Hahn</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U. S. BANK TRUST
COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purpose of organizing an association (the &#147;Association&#148;) to perform any lawful activities of national
banks, the undersigned enter into the following Articles of Association: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIRST. </B>The title of this Association shall be U. S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECOND. </B>The main office of the Association shall be in the city of Portland, county of Multnomah, state of Oregon. The
business of the Association will be limited to fiduciary powers and the support of activities incidental to the exercise of those powers. The Association may not expand or alter its business beyond that stated in this article without the prior
approval of the Comptroller of the Currency. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THIRD.</B> The board of directors of the Association shall consist of not less than five nor more than
twenty-five persons, the exact number to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors or by resolution of a majority of the shareholders at any annual or special meeting thereof. Each director
shall own common or preferred stock of the Association or of a holding company owning the Association, with an aggregate par, fair market, or equity value of not less than $1,000, as of either (i)&nbsp;the date of purchase, (ii)&nbsp;the date the
person became a director, or (iii)&nbsp;the date of that person&#146;s most recent election to the board of directors, whichever is more recent. Any combination of common or preferred stock of the Association or holding company may be used. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any vacancy in the board of directors may be filled by action of a majority of the remaining directors between meetings of shareholders. The board of
directors may increase the number of directors up to the maximum permitted by law. Terms of directors, including directors selected to fill vacancies, shall expire at the next regular meeting of shareholders at which directors are elected, unless
the directors resign or are removed from office. Despite the expiration of a director&#146;s term, the director shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until there is a decrease in the number of directors and
his or her position is eliminated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Honorary or advisory members of the board of directors, without voting power or power of final decision in matters
concerning the business of the Association, may be appointed by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors, or by resolution of shareholders at any annual or special meeting. Honorary or advisory directors shall not be counted to
determined the number of directors of the Association or the presence of a quorum in connection with any board action, and shall not be required to own qualifying shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FOURTH. </B>There shall be an annual meeting of the shareholders to elect directors and transact whatever other business may be brought before the meeting.
It shall be held at the main office or any other convenient place the board of directors may designate, on the day of each year specified therefor in the Bylaws, or if that day falls on a legal holiday in the state in which the </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Association is located, on the next following banking day. If no election is held on the day fixed or in the
event of a legal holiday on the following banking day, an election may be held on any subsequent day within 60 days of the day fixed, to be designated by the board of directors, or, if the directors fail to fix the day, by shareholders representing <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the shares issued and outstanding. In all cases, at least 10 days&#146; advance notice of the meeting shall be given to the shareholders by first-class mail. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In all elections of directors, the number of votes each common shareholder may cast will be determined by multiplying the number of shares he or she owns by
the number of directors to be elected. Those votes may be cumulated and cast for a single candidate or may be distributed among two or more candidates in the manner selected by the shareholder. On all other questions, each common shareholder shall
be entitled to one vote for each share of stock held by him or her. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the board of
directors, its chairperson, or to the Association, which resignation shall be effective when the notice is delivered unless the notice specifies a later effective date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may be removed by the shareholders at a meeting called to remove him or her, when notice of the meeting stating that the purpose or one of the
purposes is to remove him or her is provided, if there is a failure to fulfill one of the affirmative requirements for qualification, or for cause; provided, however, that a director may not be removed if the number of votes sufficient to elect him
or her under cumulative voting is voted against his or her removal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIFTH. </B>The authorized amount of capital stock of the Association shall be
1,000,000 shares of common stock of the par value of ten dollars ($10) each; but said capital stock may be increased or decreased from time to time, according to the provisions of the laws of the United States. The Association shall have only one
class of capital stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No holder of shares of the capital stock of any class of the Association shall have any preemptive or preferential right of
subscription to any shares of any class of stock of the Association, whether now or hereafter authorized, or to any obligations convertible into stock of the Association, issued, or sold, nor any right of subscription to any thereof other than such,
if any, as the board of directors, in its discretion, may from time to time determine and at such price as the board of directors may from time to time fix. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Transfers of the Association&#146;s stock are subject to the prior written approval of a federal depository institution regulatory agency. If no other agency
approval is required, the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency must be obtained prior to any such transfers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the
Articles of Association or required by law, (1)&nbsp;all matters requiring shareholder action, including amendments to the Articles of Association must be approved by shareholders owning a majority voting interest in the outstanding voting stock,
and (2) each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote per share. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the Articles of Association or required by law, all shares of voting stock
shall be voted together as a class, on any matters requiring shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws, the record date for
determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any meeting is the close of business on the day before the first notice is mailed or otherwise sent to the shareholders, provided that in no event may a record date be more than 70 days
before the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Association, at any time and from time to time, may authorize and issue debt obligations, whether subordinated, without the
approval of the shareholders. Obligations classified as debt, whether subordinated, which may be issued by the Association without the approval of shareholders, do not carry voting rights on any issue, including an increase or decrease in the
aggregate number of the securities, or the exchange or reclassification of all or part of securities into securities of another class or series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SIXTH. </B>The board of directors shall appoint one of its members president of this Association and one of its members chairperson of the board and shall
have the power to appoint one or more vice presidents, a secretary who shall keep minutes of the directors&#146; and shareholders&#146; meetings and be responsible for authenticating the records of the Association, and such other officers and
employees as may be required to transact the business of this Association. A duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers if authorized by the board of directors in accordance with the Bylaws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The board of directors shall have the power to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Define the duties of the officers, employees, and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Delegate the performance of its duties, but not the responsibility for its duties, to the officers, employees,
and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Fix the compensation and enter employment contracts with its officers and employees upon reasonable terms and
conditions consistent with applicable law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dismiss officers and employees. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Require bonds from officers and employees and to fix the penalty thereof. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Ratify written policies authorized by the Association&#146;s management or committees of the board.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Regulate the manner any increase or decrease of the capital of the Association shall be made; provided that
nothing herein shall restrict the power of shareholders to increase or decrease the capital of the Association in accordance with law, and nothing shall raise or lower from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> the percentage required
for shareholder approval to increase or reduce the capital. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Manage and administer the business and affairs of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Adopt initial Bylaws, not inconsistent with law or the Articles of Association, for managing the business and
regulating the affairs of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Amend or repeal Bylaws, except to the extent that the Articles of Association reserve this power in whole or in
part to the shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make contracts. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Generally perform all acts that are legal for a board of directors to perform. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SEVENTH. </B>The board of directors shall have the power to change the location of the main office to any authorized branch within the limits of the city
of Portland, Oregon, without the approval of the shareholders, or with a vote of shareholders owning <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the stock of the Association for a location outside such limits and upon receipt of a
certificate of approval from the Comptroller of the Currency, to any other location within or outside the limits of the city of Portland, Oregon, but not more than thirty miles beyond such limits. The board of directors shall have the power to
establish or change the location of any office or offices of the Association to any other location permitted under applicable law, without approval of shareholders, subject to approval by the Comptroller of the Currency. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EIGHTH. </B>The corporate existence of this Association shall continue until termination according to the laws of the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NINTH. </B>The board of directors of the Association, or any shareholder owning, in the aggregate, not less than 25&nbsp;percent of the stock of the
Association, may call a special meeting of shareholders at any time. Unless otherwise provided by the Bylaws or the laws of the United States, or waived by shareholders, a notice of the time, place, and purpose of every annual and special meeting of
the shareholders shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed at least 10, and no more than 60, days prior to the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record at his/her address as shown upon the books of the Association. Unless
otherwise provided by the Bylaws, any action requiring approval of shareholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>TENTH.
</B>These Articles of Association may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the shareholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Association, unless the vote of the holders of a greater amount of stock
is required by law, and in that case by the vote of the holders of such greater amount; provided, that the scope of the Association&#146;s activities and services may not be expanded without the prior written approval of the Comptroller of the
Currency. The Association&#146;s board of directors may propose one or more amendments to the Articles of Association for submission to the shareholders. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, Michael J. Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. The Comptroller of the Currency, pursuant to Revised Statutes 324, et seq, as amended, and 12 USC 1, et seq, as amended, has possession, custody, and
control of all records pertaining to the chartering, regulation, and supervision of all national banking associations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. &#147;U.S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association,&#148; Portland, Oregon (Charter No. 23412), is a national banking association formed under the laws of the United States and is authorized thereunder to transact the business of banking and exercise fiduciary powers on the date
of this certificate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, today, December&nbsp;13, 2023, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused my seal of office to be affixed
to these presents at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in the City of Washington, District of Columbia. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" ALIGN="center">


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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION<U> </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS</U> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE I </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Meetings of
Shareholders </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.1. <U>Annual Meeting</U>. The annual meeting of the shareholders, for the election of directors and the
transaction of any other proper business, shall be held at a time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. Notice of such meeting shall be given not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days or more than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the date
thereof, to each shareholder of the Association, unless the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the &#147;OCC&#148;) determines that an emergency circumstance exists. In accordance with applicable law, the sole shareholder of the Association
is permitted to waive notice of the meeting. If, for any reason, an election of directors is not made on the designated day, the election shall be held on some subsequent day, as soon thereafter as practicable, with prior notice thereof. Failure to
hold an annual meeting as required by these Bylaws shall not affect the validity of any corporate action or work a forfeiture or dissolution of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.2. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Except as otherwise specially provided by law, special meetings of the shareholders may be called
for any purpose, at any time by a majority of the board of directors (the &#147;Board&#148;), or by any shareholder or group of shareholders owning at least ten percent of the outstanding stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Every such special meeting, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be called upon not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days nor more than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior
notice stating the purpose of the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.3. <U>Nominations for Directors</U>. Nominations for election to the Board may
be made by the Board or by any shareholder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.4. <U>Proxies</U>. Shareholders may vote at any meeting of the shareholders by
proxies duly authorized in writing. Proxies shall be valid only for one meeting and any adjournments of such meeting and shall be filed with the records of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.5. <U>Record Date</U>. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at any meeting will be
thirty days before the date of such meeting, unless otherwise determined by the Board. </P>
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represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders, unless otherwise provided by law, but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without
further notice. A majority of the votes cast shall decide every question or matter submitted to the shareholders at any meeting, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.7. <U>Inspectors</U>. The Board may, and in the event of its failure so to do, the Chairman of the Board may appoint Inspectors
of Election who shall determine the presence of quorum, the validity of proxies, and the results of all elections and all other matters voted upon by shareholders at all annual and special meetings of shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.8. <U>Waiver and Consent</U>. The shareholders may act without notice or a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all
shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.9. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. The Board shall have the right to determine that a shareholder meeting not be
held at a place, but instead be held solely by means of remote communication in the manner and to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE II </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Directors
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.1. <U>Board of Directors</U>. The Board shall have the power to manage and administer the business and affairs of the
Association. Except as expressly limited by law, all corporate powers of the Association shall be vested in and may be exercised by the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.2. <U>Term of Office</U>. The directors of this Association shall hold office for one year and until their successors are duly
elected and qualified, or until their earlier resignation or removal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.3. <U>Powers</U>. In addition to the foregoing, the
Board shall have and may exercise all of the powers granted to or conferred upon it by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws and by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.4. <U>Number</U>. As provided in the Articles of Association, the Board of this Association shall consist of no less than five
nor more than twenty-five members, unless the OCC has exempted the Association from the twenty-five-member limit. The Board shall consist of a number of members to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the Board or the
shareholders at any meeting thereof, in accordance with the Articles of Association. Between meetings of the shareholders held for the purpose of electing directors, the Board </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">by a majority vote of the full Board may increase the size of the Board but not to more than a total of
twenty-five directors, and fill any vacancy so created in the Board; provided that the Board may increase the number of directors only by up to two directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was fifteen or fewer, and by up
to four directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was sixteen or more. Each director shall own a qualifying equity interest in the Association or a company that has control of the Association in each case as required by
applicable law. Each director shall own such qualifying equity interest in his or her own right and meet any minimum threshold ownership required by applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.5. <U>Organization Meeting</U>. The newly elected Board shall meet for the purpose of organizing the new Board and electing and
appointing such officers of the Association as may be appropriate. Such meeting shall be held on the day of the election or as soon thereafter as practicable, and, in any event, within thirty days thereafter, at such time and place as the Chairman
or President may designate. If, at the time fixed for such meeting, there shall not be a quorum present, the directors present may adjourn the meeting until a quorum is obtained. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.6. <U>Regular Meetings</U>. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held, without notice, as the Chairman or President may
designate and deem suitable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.7. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time, at any
place and for any purpose by the Chairman of the Board or the President of the Association, or upon the request of a majority of the entire Board. Notice of every special meeting of the Board shall be given to the directors at their usual places of
business, or at such other addresses as shall have been furnished by them for the purpose. Such notice shall be given at least twelve hours (three hours if meeting is to be conducted by conference telephone) before the meeting by telephone or by
being personally delivered, mailed, or electronically delivered. Such notice need not include a statement of the business to be transacted at, or the purpose of, any such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.8. <U>Quorum and Necessary Vote</U>. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board, except
when otherwise provided by law; but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. Unless otherwise provided by law or the Articles or Bylaws of this Association, once
a quorum is established, any act by a majority of those directors present and voting shall be the act of the Board. </P>
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and regulations, the Board may act without a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all directors, to be filed with the Secretary of the Association as part of the corporate records. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.10. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. Members of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of such Board or
committee by means of conference telephone, video or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and such participation shall constitute presence in person at such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.11. <U>Vacancies</U>. When any vacancy occurs among the directors, the remaining members of the Board may appoint a director to
fill such vacancy at any regular meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE III </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Committees </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.1. <U>Advisory Board of Directors</U>. The Board may appoint persons, who need not be directors, to serve as advisory directors
on an advisory board of directors established with respect to the business affairs of either this Association alone or the business affairs of a group of affiliated organizations of which this Association is one. Advisory directors shall have such
powers and duties as may be determined by the Board, provided, that the Board&#146;s responsibility for the business and affairs of this Association shall in no respect be delegated or diminished. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.2. <U>Trust Audit Committee</U>. At least once during each calendar year, the Association shall arrange for a suitable audit
(by internal or external auditors) of all significant fiduciary activities under the direction of its trust audit committee, a function that will be fulfilled by the Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of
this Association. The Association shall note the results of the audit (including significant actions taken as a result of the audit) in the minutes of the Board. In lieu of annual audits, the Association may adopt a continuous audit system in
accordance with 12 C.F.R. &#167; 9.9(b). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of this Association,
fulfilling the function of the trust audit committee: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) Must not include any officers of the Association or an affiliate who participate
significantly in the administration of the Association&#146;s fiduciary activities; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) Must consist of a majority of members who are
not also members of any committee to which the Board has delegated power to manage and control the fiduciary activities of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.3. <U>Executive Committee</U>. The Board may appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of at least three directors and
which shall have, and may exercise, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all the powers of the Board between meetings of the Board or otherwise when the Board is not meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.4. <U>Trust Management Committee</U>. The Board of this Association shall appoint a Trust Management Committee to provide
oversight of the fiduciary activities of the Association. The Trust Management Committee shall determine policies governing fiduciary activities. The Trust Management Committee or such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-committees,</FONT> officers
or others as may be duly designated by the Trust Management Committee shall oversee the processes related to fiduciary activities to assure conformity with fiduciary policies it establishes, including ratifying the acceptance and the closing out or
relinquishment of all trusts. The Trust Management Committee will provide regular reports of its activities to the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.5. <U>Other Committees</U>. The Board may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more persons who need not be
directors, for such purposes and with such powers as the Board may determine; however, the Board will not delegate to any committee any powers or responsibilities that it is prohibited from delegating under any law or regulation. In addition, either
the Chairman or the President may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more officers, employees, agents or other persons, for such purposes and with such powers as either the Chairman or the President deems appropriate and proper.
Whether appointed by the Board, the Chairman, or the President, any such committee shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.6. <U>Meetings, Minutes and Rules</U>. An advisory board of directors and/or committee shall meet as necessary in consideration
of the purpose of the advisory board of directors or committee, and shall maintain minutes in sufficient detail to indicate actions taken or recommendations made; unless required by the members, discussions, votes or other specific details need not
be reported. An advisory board of directors or a committee may, in consideration of its purpose, adopt its own rules for the exercise of any of its functions or authority. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Officers </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.1. <U>Chairman of the Board</U>. The Board may appoint one of its members to be Chairman of the Board to serve at the pleasure
of the Board. The Chairman shall supervise the carrying out of the policies adopted or approved by the Board; shall have general executive powers, as well as the specific powers conferred by these Bylaws; and shall also have and may exercise such
powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned by the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.2. <U>President</U>. The Board may
appoint one of its members to be President of the Association. In the absence of the Chairman, the President shall preside at any meeting of the Board. The President shall have general executive powers, and shall have and may exercise any and all
other powers and duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the office of President, or imposed by these Bylaws. The President shall also have and may exercise such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred or assigned by the
Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.3. <U>Vice President</U>. The Board may appoint one or more Vice Presidents who shall have such powers and duties
as may be assigned by the Board and to perform the duties of the President on those occasions when the President is absent, including presiding at any meeting of the Board in the absence of both the Chairman and President. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.4. <U>Secretary</U>. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, or other designated officer who shall be Secretary of the Board and
of the Association, and shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings. The Secretary shall attend to the giving of all notices required by these Bylaws to be given; shall be custodian of the corporate seal, records, documents and papers of the
Association; shall provide for the keeping of proper records of all transactions of the Association; shall, upon request, authenticate any records of the Association; shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and duties pertaining by law,
regulation or practice, to the Secretary, or imposed by these Bylaws; and shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board. The Board may appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries with such powers and duties as
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Chairman, the President or any other officer to appoint, any officer as from time to time may appear to the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other officer to be required or desirable to transact the business of the Association. Such
officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as pertain to their several offices, or as may be conferred upon or assigned to them by these Bylaws, the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other authorized officer. Any person may
hold two offices. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.6. <U>Tenure of Office</U>. The Chairman or the President and all other officers shall hold office until
their respective successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office, subject to the right of the Board or authorized officer to discharge any officer at any time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE V </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Stock
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.1. The Board may authorize the issuance of stock either in certificated or in uncertificated form. Certificates for
shares of stock shall be in such form as the Board may from time to time prescribe. If the Board issues certificated stock, the certificate shall be signed by the President, Secretary or any other such officer as the Board so determines. Shares of
stock shall be transferable on the books of the Association, and a transfer book shall be kept in which all transfers of stock shall be recorded. Every person becoming a shareholder by such transfer shall, in proportion to such person&#146;s shares,
succeed to all rights of the prior holder of such shares. Each certificate of stock shall recite on its face that the stock represented thereby is transferable only upon the books of the Association properly endorsed. The Board may impose conditions
upon the transfer of the stock reasonably calculated to simplify the work of the Association for stock transfers, voting at shareholder meetings, and related matters, and to protect it against fraudulent transfers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE VI </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Corporate
Seal </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.1. The Association shall have no corporate seal; provided, however, that if the use of a seal is required by, or
is otherwise convenient or advisable pursuant to, the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction, the following seal may be used, and the Chairman, the President, the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary shall have the authority to affix such seal:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.1. <U>Execution of Instruments</U>. All agreements, checks, drafts, orders, indentures, notes, mortgages, deeds, conveyances,
transfers, endorsements, assignments, certificates, declarations, receipts, discharges, releases, satisfactions, settlements, petitions, schedules, accounts, affidavits, bonds, undertakings, guarantees, proxies and other instruments or documents may
be signed, countersigned, executed, acknowledged, endorsed, verified, delivered or accepted on behalf of the Association, whether in a fiduciary capacity or otherwise, by any officer of the Association, or such employee or agent as may be designated
from time to time by the Board by resolution, or by the Chairman or the President by written instrument, which resolution or instrument shall be certified as in effect by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Association. The provisions of
this section are supplementary to any other provision of the Articles of Association or Bylaws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.2. <U>Records</U>. The
Articles of Association, the Bylaws as revised or amended from time to time and the proceedings of all meetings of the shareholders, the Board, and standing committees of the Board, shall be recorded in appropriate minute books provided for the
purpose. The minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the Secretary, or other officer appointed to act as Secretary of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.3. <U>Trust Files</U>. There shall be maintained in the Association files all fiduciary records necessary to assure that its
fiduciary responsibilities have been properly undertaken and discharged. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.4. <U>Trust Investments</U>. Funds held in a
fiduciary capacity shall be invested according to the instrument establishing the fiduciary relationship and according to law. Where such instrument does not specify the character and class of investments to be made and does not vest in the
Association a discretion in the matter, funds held pursuant to such instrument shall be invested in investments in which corporate fiduciaries may invest under law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.5. <U>Notice</U>. Whenever notice is required by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws or law, such notice shall be by mail,
postage prepaid, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-</FONT> mail, in person, or by any other means by which such notice can reasonably be expected to be received, using the address of the person to receive such notice, or such other personal data,
as may appear on the records of the Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except where specified otherwise in these Bylaws, prior notice shall be proper if given not more than 30
days nor less than 10 days prior to the event for which notice is given. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.1. The Association shall indemnify such persons for such liabilities in such manner under such circumstances and to such extent
as permitted by Section&nbsp;145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as now enacted or hereafter amended. The Board may authorize the purchase and maintenance of insurance and/or the execution of individual agreements for the purpose of such
indemnification, and the Association shall advance all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys&#146; fees) incurred in defending any action, suit or proceeding to all persons entitled to indemnification under this Section&nbsp;8.1. Such
insurance shall be consistent with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. &#167; 7.2014 and shall exclude coverage of liability for a formal order assessing civil money penalties against an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167;
1813(u). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.2. Notwithstanding Section&nbsp;8.1, however, (a)&nbsp;any indemnification payments to an institution-affiliated
party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), for an administrative proceeding or civil action initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be reasonable and consistent with the requirements of 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1828(k) and the implementing
regulations thereunder; and (b)&nbsp;any indemnification payments and advancement of costs and expenses to an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), in cases involving an administrative proceeding or civil action not
initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be in accordance with Delaware General Corporation Law and consistent with safe and sound banking practices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE IX </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Bylaws:
Interpretation and Amendment </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.1. These Bylaws shall be interpreted in accordance with and subject to appropriate
provisions of law, and may be added to, altered, amended, or repealed, at any regular or special meeting of the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.2.
A copy of the Bylaws and all amendments shall at all times be kept in a convenient place at the principal office of the Association, and shall be open for inspection to all shareholders during Association hours. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.1. <U>Fiscal Year</U>. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of January in each year and shall end
on the thirty-first day of December following. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.2. <U>Governing Law</U>. This Association designates the Delaware General
Corporation Law, as amended from time to time, as the governing law for its corporate governance procedures, to the extent not inconsistent with Federal banking statutes and regulations or bank safety and soundness. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">(February 8, 2021) </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In accordance
with Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the undersigned, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District authorities may be
furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated: April&nbsp;11, 2024 </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Joshua A. Hahn</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Joshua A. Hahn</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">Vice President</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Statement of Financial Condition </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>as of 12/31/2023 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>($000&#146;s) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="91%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="2%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>12/31/2023</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cash and Balances Due From Depository Institutions</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,171,838</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,441</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans&nbsp;&amp; Lease Financing Receivables</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fixed Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,409</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Intangible Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">578,492</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">218,268</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fed Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasury Demand Notes</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Borrowed Money</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acceptances</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated Notes and Debentures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">255,900</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>255,900</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Equity</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common and Preferred Stock</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">200</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Surplus</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,171,635</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Undivided Profits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">546,713</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minority Interest in Subsidiaries</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,718,548</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities and Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><SMALL>SECURITIES</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> <SMALL>EXCHANGE</SMALL> <SMALL>COMMISSION</SMALL> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF
ELIGIBILITY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">91-1821036</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>I.R.S. Employer Identification No. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>55402</B></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>K. Wendy Kumar </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>100 Wall Street </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>New
York, NY 10005 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(212)951-8561</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public Service Company of Colorado </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">84-0296600</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1800 Larimer Street, Suite 1100</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Denver, Colorado</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>80202</B></TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>GENERAL INFORMATION</B><B><I>.</I></B><B> </B>Furnish the following information as to the Trustee.<B>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.</I>
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comptroller of the Currency </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, D.C. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yes </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR. </B><B><I></I></B><B></B><I>If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee,
describe each such affiliation.</I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None </P>
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<TD WIDTH="11%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Items&#8201;3-15</FONT></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><I>Items <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-15</FONT> are not applicable because to the best of the
Trustee&#146;s knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.</I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&#8201;16.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>LIST OF EXHIBITS: </B><I>List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility and
qualification. </I><B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 1. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business, attached as Exhibit 2.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers, included as Exhibit 2.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 4. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The consent of the Trustee required by Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, attached as
Exhibit 6. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Report of Condition of the Trustee as of December&nbsp;31, 2023, published pursuant to law or the requirements
of its supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a
national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ K. Wendy Kumar</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U. S. BANK TRUST
COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purpose of organizing an association (the &#147;Association&#148;) to perform any lawful activities of national
banks, the undersigned enter into the following Articles of Association: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIRST. </B>The title of this Association shall be U. S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECOND. </B>The main office of the Association shall be in the city of Portland, county of Multnomah, state of Oregon. The
business of the Association will be limited to fiduciary powers and the support of activities incidental to the exercise of those powers. The Association may not expand or alter its business beyond that stated in this article without the prior
approval of the Comptroller of the Currency. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THIRD.</B> The board of directors of the Association shall consist of not less than five nor more than
twenty-five persons, the exact number to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors or by resolution of a majority of the shareholders at any annual or special meeting thereof. Each director
shall own common or preferred stock of the Association or of a holding company owning the Association, with an aggregate par, fair market, or equity value of not less than $1,000, as of either (i)&nbsp;the date of purchase, (ii)&nbsp;the date the
person became a director, or (iii)&nbsp;the date of that person&#146;s most recent election to the board of directors, whichever is more recent. Any combination of common or preferred stock of the Association or holding company may be used. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any vacancy in the board of directors may be filled by action of a majority of the remaining directors between meetings of shareholders. The board of
directors may increase the number of directors up to the maximum permitted by law. Terms of directors, including directors selected to fill vacancies, shall expire at the next regular meeting of shareholders at which directors are elected, unless
the directors resign or are removed from office. Despite the expiration of a director&#146;s term, the director shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until there is a decrease in the number of directors and
his or her position is eliminated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Honorary or advisory members of the board of directors, without voting power or power of final decision in matters
concerning the business of the Association, may be appointed by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors, or by resolution of shareholders at any annual or special meeting. Honorary or advisory directors shall not be counted to
determined the number of directors of the Association or the presence of a quorum in connection with any board action, and shall not be required to own qualifying shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FOURTH. </B>There shall be an annual meeting of the shareholders to elect directors and transact whatever other business may be brought before the meeting.
It shall be held at the main office or any other convenient place the board of directors may designate, on the day of each year specified therefor in the Bylaws, or if that day falls on a legal holiday in the state in which the </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Association is located, on the next following banking day. If no election is held on the day fixed or in the
event of a legal holiday on the following banking day, an election may be held on any subsequent day within 60 days of the day fixed, to be designated by the board of directors, or, if the directors fail to fix the day, by shareholders representing <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the shares issued and outstanding. In all cases, at least 10 days&#146; advance notice of the meeting shall be given to the shareholders by first-class mail. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In all elections of directors, the number of votes each common shareholder may cast will be determined by multiplying the number of shares he or she owns by
the number of directors to be elected. Those votes may be cumulated and cast for a single candidate or may be distributed among two or more candidates in the manner selected by the shareholder. On all other questions, each common shareholder shall
be entitled to one vote for each share of stock held by him or her. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the board of
directors, its chairperson, or to the Association, which resignation shall be effective when the notice is delivered unless the notice specifies a later effective date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may be removed by the shareholders at a meeting called to remove him or her, when notice of the meeting stating that the purpose or one of the
purposes is to remove him or her is provided, if there is a failure to fulfill one of the affirmative requirements for qualification, or for cause; provided, however, that a director may not be removed if the number of votes sufficient to elect him
or her under cumulative voting is voted against his or her removal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIFTH. </B>The authorized amount of capital stock of the Association shall be
1,000,000 shares of common stock of the par value of ten dollars ($10) each; but said capital stock may be increased or decreased from time to time, according to the provisions of the laws of the United States. The Association shall have only one
class of capital stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No holder of shares of the capital stock of any class of the Association shall have any preemptive or preferential right of
subscription to any shares of any class of stock of the Association, whether now or hereafter authorized, or to any obligations convertible into stock of the Association, issued, or sold, nor any right of subscription to any thereof other than such,
if any, as the board of directors, in its discretion, may from time to time determine and at such price as the board of directors may from time to time fix. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Transfers of the Association&#146;s stock are subject to the prior written approval of a federal depository institution regulatory agency. If no other agency
approval is required, the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency must be obtained prior to any such transfers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the
Articles of Association or required by law, (1)&nbsp;all matters requiring shareholder action, including amendments to the Articles of Association must be approved by shareholders owning a majority voting interest in the outstanding voting stock,
and (2) each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote per share. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the Articles of Association or required by law, all shares of voting stock
shall be voted together as a class, on any matters requiring shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws, the record date for
determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any meeting is the close of business on the day before the first notice is mailed or otherwise sent to the shareholders, provided that in no event may a record date be more than 70 days
before the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Association, at any time and from time to time, may authorize and issue debt obligations, whether subordinated, without the
approval of the shareholders. Obligations classified as debt, whether subordinated, which may be issued by the Association without the approval of shareholders, do not carry voting rights on any issue, including an increase or decrease in the
aggregate number of the securities, or the exchange or reclassification of all or part of securities into securities of another class or series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SIXTH. </B>The board of directors shall appoint one of its members president of this Association and one of its members chairperson of the board and shall
have the power to appoint one or more vice presidents, a secretary who shall keep minutes of the directors&#146; and shareholders&#146; meetings and be responsible for authenticating the records of the Association, and such other officers and
employees as may be required to transact the business of this Association. A duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers if authorized by the board of directors in accordance with the Bylaws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The board of directors shall have the power to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Define the duties of the officers, employees, and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Delegate the performance of its duties, but not the responsibility for its duties, to the officers, employees,
and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Fix the compensation and enter employment contracts with its officers and employees upon reasonable terms and
conditions consistent with applicable law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dismiss officers and employees. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Require bonds from officers and employees and to fix the penalty thereof. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Ratify written policies authorized by the Association&#146;s management or committees of the board.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Regulate the manner any increase or decrease of the capital of the Association shall be made; provided that
nothing herein shall restrict the power of shareholders to increase or decrease the capital of the Association in accordance with law, and nothing shall raise or lower from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> the percentage required
for shareholder approval to increase or reduce the capital. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Manage and administer the business and affairs of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Adopt initial Bylaws, not inconsistent with law or the Articles of Association, for managing the business and
regulating the affairs of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Amend or repeal Bylaws, except to the extent that the Articles of Association reserve this power in whole or in
part to the shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make contracts. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Generally perform all acts that are legal for a board of directors to perform. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SEVENTH. </B>The board of directors shall have the power to change the location of the main office to any authorized branch within the limits of the city
of Portland, Oregon, without the approval of the shareholders, or with a vote of shareholders owning <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the stock of the Association for a location outside such limits and upon receipt of a
certificate of approval from the Comptroller of the Currency, to any other location within or outside the limits of the city of Portland, Oregon, but not more than thirty miles beyond such limits. The board of directors shall have the power to
establish or change the location of any office or offices of the Association to any other location permitted under applicable law, without approval of shareholders, subject to approval by the Comptroller of the Currency. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EIGHTH. </B>The corporate existence of this Association shall continue until termination according to the laws of the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NINTH. </B>The board of directors of the Association, or any shareholder owning, in the aggregate, not less than 25&nbsp;percent of the stock of the
Association, may call a special meeting of shareholders at any time. Unless otherwise provided by the Bylaws or the laws of the United States, or waived by shareholders, a notice of the time, place, and purpose of every annual and special meeting of
the shareholders shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed at least 10, and no more than 60, days prior to the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record at his/her address as shown upon the books of the Association. Unless
otherwise provided by the Bylaws, any action requiring approval of shareholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>TENTH.
</B>These Articles of Association may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the shareholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Association, unless the vote of the holders of a greater amount of stock
is required by law, and in that case by the vote of the holders of such greater amount; provided, that the scope of the Association&#146;s activities and services may not be expanded without the prior written approval of the Comptroller of the
Currency. The Association&#146;s board of directors may propose one or more amendments to the Articles of Association for submission to the shareholders. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION<U> </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE I </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Meetings of
Shareholders </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.1. <U>Annual Meeting</U>. The annual meeting of the shareholders, for the election of directors and the
transaction of any other proper business, shall be held at a time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. Notice of such meeting shall be given not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days or more than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the date
thereof, to each shareholder of the Association, unless the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the &#147;OCC&#148;) determines that an emergency circumstance exists. In accordance with applicable law, the sole shareholder of the Association
is permitted to waive notice of the meeting. If, for any reason, an election of directors is not made on the designated day, the election shall be held on some subsequent day, as soon thereafter as practicable, with prior notice thereof. Failure to
hold an annual meeting as required by these Bylaws shall not affect the validity of any corporate action or work a forfeiture or dissolution of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.2. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Except as otherwise specially provided by law, special meetings of the shareholders may be called
for any purpose, at any time by a majority of the board of directors (the &#147;Board&#148;), or by any shareholder or group of shareholders owning at least ten percent of the outstanding stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Every such special meeting, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be called upon not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days nor more than sixty
(60)&nbsp;days prior notice stating the purpose of the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.3. <U>Nominations for Directors</U>. Nominations for
election to the Board may be made by the Board or by any shareholder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.4. <U>Proxies</U>. Shareholders may vote at any
meeting of the shareholders by proxies duly authorized in writing. Proxies shall be valid only for one meeting and any adjournments of such meeting and shall be filed with the records of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.5. <U>Record Date</U>. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at any meeting will be
thirty days before the date of such meeting, unless otherwise determined by the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.6. <U>Quorum and Voting</U>. A
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from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. A majority of the votes cast shall decide every question or matter submitted to the shareholders at any meeting, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Articles
of Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.7. <U>Inspectors</U>. The Board may, and in the event of its failure so to do, the Chairman of the Board
may appoint Inspectors of Election who shall determine the presence of quorum, the validity of proxies, and the results of all elections and all other matters voted upon by shareholders at all annual and special meetings of shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.8. <U>Waiver and Consent</U>. The shareholders may act without notice or a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all
shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.9. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. The Board shall have the right to determine that a shareholder meeting not be
held at a place, but instead be held solely by means of remote communication in the manner and to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE II </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Directors
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.1. <U>Board of Directors</U>. The Board shall have the power to manage and administer the business and affairs of the
Association. Except as expressly limited by law, all corporate powers of the Association shall be vested in and may be exercised by the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.2. <U>Term of Office</U>. The directors of this Association shall hold office for one year and until their successors are duly
elected and qualified, or until their earlier resignation or removal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.3. <U>Powers</U>. In addition to the foregoing, the
Board shall have and may exercise all of the powers granted to or conferred upon it by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws and by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.4. <U>Number</U>. As provided in the Articles of Association, the Board of this Association shall consist of no less than five
nor more than twenty-five members, unless the OCC has exempted the Association from the twenty-five-member limit. The Board shall consist of a number of members to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the Board or the
shareholders at any meeting thereof, in accordance with the Articles of Association. Between meetings of the shareholders held for the purpose of electing directors, the Board </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">by a majority vote of the full Board may increase the size of the Board but not to more than a total of
twenty-five directors, and fill any vacancy so created in the Board; provided that the Board may increase the number of directors only by up to two directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was fifteen or fewer, and by up
to four directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was sixteen or more. Each director shall own a qualifying equity interest in the Association or a company that has control of the Association in each case as required by
applicable law. Each director shall own such qualifying equity interest in his or her own right and meet any minimum threshold ownership required by applicable law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.5. <U>Organization Meeting</U>. The newly elected Board shall meet for the purpose of organizing the new Board and electing and
appointing such officers of the Association as may be appropriate. Such meeting shall be held on the day of the election or as soon thereafter as practicable, and, in any event, within thirty days thereafter, at such time and place as the Chairman
or President may designate. If, at the time fixed for such meeting, there shall not be a quorum present, the directors present may adjourn the meeting until a quorum is obtained. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.6. <U>Regular Meetings</U>. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held, without notice, as the Chairman or President may
designate and deem suitable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.7. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time, at any
place and for any purpose by the Chairman of the Board or the President of the Association, or upon the request of a majority of the entire Board. Notice of every special meeting of the Board shall be given to the directors at their usual places of
business, or at such other addresses as shall have been furnished by them for the purpose. Such notice shall be given at least twelve hours (three hours if meeting is to be conducted by conference telephone) before the meeting by telephone or by
being personally delivered, mailed, or electronically delivered. Such notice need not include a statement of the business to be transacted at, or the purpose of, any such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.8. <U>Quorum and Necessary Vote</U>. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board, except
when otherwise provided by law; but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. Unless otherwise provided by law or the Articles or Bylaws of this Association, once
a quorum is established, any act by a majority of those directors present and voting shall be the act of the Board. </P>
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and regulations, the Board may act without a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all directors, to be filed with the Secretary of the Association as part of the corporate records. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.10. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. Members of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of such Board or
committee by means of conference telephone, video or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and such participation shall constitute presence in person at such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.11. <U>Vacancies</U>. When any vacancy occurs among the directors, the remaining members of the Board may appoint a director to
fill such vacancy at any regular meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE III </U></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.1. <U>Advisory Board of Directors</U>. The Board may appoint persons, who need not be directors, to serve as advisory directors
on an advisory board of directors established with respect to the business affairs of either this Association alone or the business affairs of a group of affiliated organizations of which this Association is one. Advisory directors shall have such
powers and duties as may be determined by the Board, provided, that the Board&#146;s responsibility for the business and affairs of this Association shall in no respect be delegated or diminished. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.2. <U>Trust Audit Committee</U>. At least once during each calendar year, the Association shall arrange for a suitable audit
(by internal or external auditors) of all significant fiduciary activities under the direction of its trust audit committee, a function that will be fulfilled by the Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of
this Association. The Association shall note the results of the audit (including significant actions taken as a result of the audit) in the minutes of the Board. In lieu of annual audits, the Association may adopt a continuous audit system in
accordance with 12 C.F.R. &#167; 9.9(b). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of this Association, fulfilling
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significantly in the administration of the Association&#146;s fiduciary activities; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2)&#8195;Must consist of a majority of members
who are not also members of any committee to which the Board has delegated power to manage and control the fiduciary activities of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.3. <U>Executive Committee</U>. The Board may appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of at least three directors and
which shall have, and may exercise, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all the powers of the Board between meetings of the Board or otherwise when the Board is not meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.4. <U>Trust Management Committee</U>. The Board of this Association shall appoint a Trust Management Committee to provide
oversight of the fiduciary activities of the Association. The Trust Management Committee shall determine policies governing fiduciary activities. The Trust Management Committee or such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-committees,</FONT> officers
or others as may be duly designated by the Trust Management Committee shall oversee the processes related to fiduciary activities to assure conformity with fiduciary policies it establishes, including ratifying the acceptance and the closing out or
relinquishment of all trusts. The Trust Management Committee will provide regular reports of its activities to the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.5. <U>Other Committees</U>. The Board may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more persons who need not be
directors, for such purposes and with such powers as the Board may determine; however, the Board will not delegate to any committee any powers or responsibilities that it is prohibited from delegating under any law or regulation. In addition, either
the Chairman or the President may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more officers, employees, agents or other persons, for such purposes and with such powers as either the Chairman or the President deems appropriate and proper.
Whether appointed by the Board, the Chairman, or the President, any such committee shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.6. <U>Meetings, Minutes and Rules</U>. An advisory board of directors and/or committee shall meet as necessary in consideration
of the purpose of the advisory board of directors or committee, and shall maintain minutes in sufficient detail to indicate actions taken or recommendations made; unless required by the members, discussions, votes or other specific details need not
be reported. An advisory board of directors or a committee may, in consideration of its purpose, adopt its own rules for the exercise of any of its functions or authority. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Officers </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.1. <U>Chairman of the Board</U>. The Board may appoint one of its members to be Chairman of the Board to serve at the pleasure
of the Board. The Chairman shall supervise the carrying out of the policies adopted or approved by the Board; shall have general executive powers, as well as the specific powers conferred by these Bylaws; and shall also have and may exercise such
powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned by the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.2. <U>President</U>. The Board may
appoint one of its members to be President of the Association. In the absence of the Chairman, the President shall preside at any meeting of the Board. The President shall have general executive powers, and shall have and may exercise any and all
other powers and duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the office of President, or imposed by these Bylaws. The President shall also have and may exercise such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred or assigned by the
Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.3. <U>Vice President</U>. The Board may appoint one or more Vice Presidents who shall have such powers and duties
as may be assigned by the Board and to perform the duties of the President on those occasions when the President is absent, including presiding at any meeting of the Board in the absence of both the Chairman and President. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.4. <U>Secretary</U>. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, or other designated officer who shall be Secretary of the Board and
of the Association, and shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings. The Secretary shall attend to the giving of all notices required by these Bylaws to be given; shall be custodian of the corporate seal, records, documents and papers of the
Association; shall provide for the keeping of proper records of all transactions of the Association; shall, upon request, authenticate any records of the Association; shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and duties pertaining by law,
regulation or practice, to the Secretary, or imposed by these Bylaws; and shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board. The Board may appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries with such powers and duties as
the Board, the President or the Secretary shall from time to time determine. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.5. <U>Other Officers</U>. The Board may
appoint, and may authorize the Chairman, the President or any other officer to appoint, any officer as from time to time may appear to the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other </P>
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officer to be required or desirable to transact the business of the Association. Such officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as pertain to their several offices, or as may be
conferred upon or assigned to them by these Bylaws, the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other authorized officer. Any person may hold two offices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.6. <U>Tenure of Office</U>. The Chairman or the President and all other officers shall hold office until their respective
successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office, subject to the right of the Board or authorized officer to discharge any officer at any time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE V </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Stock
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.1. The Board may authorize the issuance of stock either in certificated or in uncertificated form. Certificates for
shares of stock shall be in such form as the Board may from time to time prescribe. If the Board issues certificated stock, the certificate shall be signed by the President, Secretary or any other such officer as the Board so determines. Shares of
stock shall be transferable on the books of the Association, and a transfer book shall be kept in which all transfers of stock shall be recorded. Every person becoming a shareholder by such transfer shall, in proportion to such person&#146;s shares,
succeed to all rights of the prior holder of such shares. Each certificate of stock shall recite on its face that the stock represented thereby is transferable only upon the books of the Association properly endorsed. The Board may impose conditions
upon the transfer of the stock reasonably calculated to simplify the work of the Association for stock transfers, voting at shareholder meetings, and related matters, and to protect it against fraudulent transfers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE VI </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Corporate
Seal </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.1. The Association shall have no corporate seal; provided, however, that if the use of a seal is required by, or
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.1. <U>Execution of Instruments</U>. All agreements, checks, drafts, orders, indentures, notes, mortgages, deeds, conveyances,
transfers, endorsements, assignments, certificates, declarations, receipts, discharges, releases, satisfactions, settlements, petitions, schedules, accounts, affidavits, bonds, undertakings, guarantees, proxies and other instruments or documents may
be signed, countersigned, executed, acknowledged, endorsed, verified, delivered or accepted on behalf of the Association, whether in a fiduciary capacity or otherwise, by any officer of the Association, or such employee or agent as may be designated
from time to time by the Board by resolution, or by the Chairman or the President by written instrument, which resolution or instrument shall be certified as in effect by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Association. The provisions of
this section are supplementary to any other provision of the Articles of Association or Bylaws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.2. <U>Records</U>. The
Articles of Association, the Bylaws as revised or amended from time to time and the proceedings of all meetings of the shareholders, the Board, and standing committees of the Board, shall be recorded in appropriate minute books provided for the
purpose. The minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the Secretary, or other officer appointed to act as Secretary of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.3. <U>Trust Files</U>. There shall be maintained in the Association files all fiduciary records necessary to assure that its
fiduciary responsibilities have been properly undertaken and discharged. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.4. <U>Trust Investments</U>. Funds held in a
fiduciary capacity shall be invested according to the instrument establishing the fiduciary relationship and according to law. Where such instrument does not specify the character and class of investments to be made and does not vest in the
Association a discretion in the matter, funds held pursuant to such instrument shall be invested in investments in which corporate fiduciaries may invest under law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.5. <U>Notice</U>. Whenever notice is required by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws or law, such notice shall be by mail,
postage prepaid, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-</FONT> mail, in person, or by any other means by which such notice can reasonably be expected to be received, using the address of the person to receive such notice, or such other personal data,
as may appear on the records of the Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except where specified otherwise in these Bylaws, prior notice shall be proper if given not more than 30
days nor less than 10 days prior to the event for which notice is given. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.1. The Association shall indemnify such persons for such liabilities in such manner under such circumstances and to such extent
as permitted by Section&nbsp;145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as now enacted or hereafter amended. The Board may authorize the purchase and maintenance of insurance and/or the execution of individual agreements for the purpose of such
indemnification, and the Association shall advance all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys&#146; fees) incurred in defending any action, suit or proceeding to all persons entitled to indemnification under this Section&nbsp;8.1. Such
insurance shall be consistent with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. &#167; 7.2014 and shall exclude coverage of liability for a formal order assessing civil money penalties against an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167;
1813(u). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.2. Notwithstanding Section&nbsp;8.1, however, (a)&nbsp;any indemnification payments to an institution-affiliated
party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), for an administrative proceeding or civil action initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be reasonable and consistent with the requirements of 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1828(k) and the implementing
regulations thereunder; and (b)&nbsp;any indemnification payments and advancement of costs and expenses to an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), in cases involving an administrative proceeding or civil action not
initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be in accordance with Delaware General Corporation Law and consistent with safe and sound banking practices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE IX </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Bylaws:
Interpretation and Amendment </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.1. These Bylaws shall be interpreted in accordance with and subject to appropriate
provisions of law, and may be added to, altered, amended, or repealed, at any regular or special meeting of the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.2.
A copy of the Bylaws and all amendments shall at all times be kept in a convenient place at the principal office of the Association, and shall be open for inspection to all shareholders during Association hours. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.1. <U>Fiscal Year</U>. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of January in each year and shall end
on the thirty-first day of December following. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.2. <U>Governing Law</U>. This Association designates the Delaware General
Corporation Law, as amended from time to time, as the governing law for its corporate governance procedures, to the extent not inconsistent with Federal banking statutes and regulations or bank safety and soundness. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">(February 8, 2021) </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Exhibit 6 </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In accordance
with Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the undersigned, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District authorities may be
furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated: April&nbsp;11, 2024 </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ K. Wendy Kumar</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>K. Wendy Kumar</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Vice President</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>Exhibit 7 </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Statement of Financial Condition </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>as of 12/31/2023 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>($000&#146;s) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>12/31/2023</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cash and Balances Due From</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;1,171,838</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Depository Institutions</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,441</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans&nbsp;&amp; Lease Financing Receivables</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fixed Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,409</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Intangible Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">578,492</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">218,268</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fed Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasury Demand Notes</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Borrowed Money</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acceptances</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated Notes and Debentures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">255,900</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>255,900</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Equity</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common and Preferred Stock</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">200</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Surplus</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,171,635</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Undivided Profits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">546,713</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minority Interest in Subsidiaries</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,718,548</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities and Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF
ELIGIBILITY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Jurisdiction of incorporation</B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Suite 2525</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Los Angeles,
California</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public Service Company of Colorado </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Suite 1100</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Denver,
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comptroller of the Currency</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United States
Department of the Treasury</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Washington, DC 20219</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yes. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Affiliations with Obligor. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>List of Exhibits. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant
to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">7a-29</FONT> under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the &#147;Act&#148;). </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., formerly known as The
Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-121948</FONT> and Exhibit 1 to Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.333-121948).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers (Exhibit 3 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the existing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> of the trustee (Exhibit 4 to Form <FONT
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The consent of the trustee required by Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Act (Exhibit 6 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Jacksonville, and State of Florida, on the 11th day
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">THE&nbsp;BANK&nbsp;OF&nbsp;NEW&nbsp;YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Michael C. Jenkins</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>EXHIBIT 7 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Consolidated Report of Condition of </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">of 333 South Hope Street, Suite 2525, Los Angeles, CA 90071 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the close of business December&nbsp;31, 2023, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions. </P>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center">Dollar&nbsp;amounts</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">in thousands</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><U>ASSETS</U></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cash and balances due from depository institutions:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,559</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest-bearing balances</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">331,039</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Held-to-maturity</FONT></FONT>
securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Available-for-sale</FONT></FONT>
debt securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">524</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Equity securities with readily determinable fair values not held for trading</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds sold in domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities purchased under agreements to resell</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and lease financing receivables:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases held for sale</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases, held for investment</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases held for investment, net of allowance</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) </P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13,138</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other real estate owned</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Intangible assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">856,313</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">114,683</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,318,256</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>LIABILITIES</U></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,264</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noninterest-bearing</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,264</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest-bearing</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds purchased in domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities sold under agreements to repurchase</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other borrowed money:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated notes and debentures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">263,286</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">264,550</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>EQUITY CAPITAL</U></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common stock</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">106,539</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not available</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Retained earnings</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">946,167</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accumulated other comprehensive income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other equity capital components</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not available</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total bank equity capital </P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,053,706</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,053,706</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total liabilities and equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,318,256</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Matthew&nbsp;J.&nbsp;McNulty</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 25(e)(1) </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><SMALL>SECURITIES</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> <SMALL>EXCHANGE</SMALL> <SMALL>COMMISSION</SMALL> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF
ELIGIBILITY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section&nbsp;305(b)(2)
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">91-1821036</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>I.R.S. Employer Identification No. </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>800 Nicollet Mall</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Minneapolis, Minnesota</B></P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Joshua A. Hahn </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>60 Livingston Avenue </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>St.
Paul, MN 55107 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(651) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">466-6309</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Southwestern Public Service Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">75-0575400</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>790 South Buchanan Street</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amarillo, TX</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>79101</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Title of the Indenture Securities) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>GENERAL INFORMATION. </B>Furnish the following information as to the Trustee.<B> </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.</I>
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comptroller of the Currency </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, D.C. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b)<I></I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yes </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><B>AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR. </B><B><I></I></B><I>If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee,
describe each such affiliation.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B></B><I>Items <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">3-15</FONT> are not applicable because to the best of the
Trustee&#146;s knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&#8201;16.</B><B></B><B></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>LIST OF EXHIBITS:</B> <I>List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility and
qualification. </I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 1. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business, attached as Exhibit 2.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers, included as Exhibit 2.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 4. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The consent of the Trustee required by Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, attached as
Exhibit 6. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Report of Condition of the Trustee as of December&nbsp;31, 2023, published pursuant to law or the requirements
of its supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a
national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Joshua A. Hahn</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U. S. BANK TRUST
COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purpose of organizing an association (the &#147;Association&#148;) to perform any lawful activities of national
banks, the undersigned enter into the following Articles of Association: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIRST. </B>The title of this Association shall be U. S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SECOND. </B>The main office of the Association shall be in the city of Portland, county of Multnomah, state of Oregon. The
business of the Association will be limited to fiduciary powers and the support of activities incidental to the exercise of those powers. The Association may not expand or alter its business beyond that stated in this article without the prior
approval of the Comptroller of the Currency. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THIRD.</B> The board of directors of the Association shall consist of not less than five nor more than
twenty-five persons, the exact number to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors or by resolution of a majority of the shareholders at any annual or special meeting thereof. Each director
shall own common or preferred stock of the Association or of a holding company owning the Association, with an aggregate par, fair market, or equity value of not less than $1,000, as of either (i)&nbsp;the date of purchase, (ii)&nbsp;the date the
person became a director, or (iii)&nbsp;the date of that person&#146;s most recent election to the board of directors, whichever is more recent. Any combination of common or preferred stock of the Association or holding company may be used. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any vacancy in the board of directors may be filled by action of a majority of the remaining directors between meetings of shareholders. The board of
directors may increase the number of directors up to the maximum permitted by law. Terms of directors, including directors selected to fill vacancies, shall expire at the next regular meeting of shareholders at which directors are elected, unless
the directors resign or are removed from office. Despite the expiration of a director&#146;s term, the director shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until there is a decrease in the number of directors and
his or her position is eliminated. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Honorary or advisory members of the board of directors, without voting power or power of final decision in matters
concerning the business of the Association, may be appointed by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors, or by resolution of shareholders at any annual or special meeting. Honorary or advisory directors shall not be counted to
determined the number of directors of the Association or the presence of a quorum in connection with any board action, and shall not be required to own qualifying shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FOURTH. </B>There shall be an annual meeting of the shareholders to elect directors and transact whatever other business may be brought before the meeting.
It shall be held at the main office or any other convenient place the board of directors may designate, on the day of each year specified therefor in the Bylaws, or if that day falls on a legal holiday in the state in which the </P>
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Association is located, on the next following banking day. If no election is held on the day fixed or in the event of a legal holiday on the following banking day, an election may be held on any
subsequent day within 60 days of the day fixed, to be designated by the board of directors, or, if the directors fail to fix the day, by shareholders representing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the shares issued and
outstanding. In all cases, at least 10 days&#146; advance notice of the meeting shall be given to the shareholders by first-class mail. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In all elections
of directors, the number of votes each common shareholder may cast will be determined by multiplying the number of shares he or she owns by the number of directors to be elected. Those votes may be cumulated and cast for a single candidate or may be
distributed among two or more candidates in the manner selected by the shareholder. On all other questions, each common shareholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock held by him or her. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the board of directors, its chairperson, or to the Association, which resignation shall be
effective when the notice is delivered unless the notice specifies a later effective date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A director may be removed by the shareholders at a meeting
called to remove him or her, when notice of the meeting stating that the purpose or one of the purposes is to remove him or her is provided, if there is a failure to fulfill one of the affirmative requirements for qualification, or for cause;
provided, however, that a director may not be removed if the number of votes sufficient to elect him or her under cumulative voting is voted against his or her removal. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FIFTH. </B>The authorized amount of capital stock of the Association shall be 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the par value of ten dollars ($10) each;
but said capital stock may be increased or decreased from time to time, according to the provisions of the laws of the United States. The Association shall have only one class of capital stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No holder of shares of the capital stock of any class of the Association shall have any preemptive or preferential right of subscription to any shares of any
class of stock of the Association, whether now or hereafter authorized, or to any obligations convertible into stock of the Association, issued, or sold, nor any right of subscription to any thereof other than such, if any, as the board of
directors, in its discretion, may from time to time determine and at such price as the board of directors may from time to time fix. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Transfers of the
Association&#146;s stock are subject to the prior written approval of a federal depository institution regulatory agency. If no other agency approval is required, the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency must be obtained prior to any such
transfers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the Articles of Association or required by law, (1)&nbsp;all matters requiring shareholder action, including
amendments to the Articles of Association must be approved by shareholders owning a majority voting interest in the outstanding voting stock, and (2) each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote per share. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise specified in the Articles of Association or required by law, all shares of voting stock
shall be voted together as a class, on any matters requiring shareholder approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws, the record date for
determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any meeting is the close of business on the day before the first notice is mailed or otherwise sent to the shareholders, provided that in no event may a record date be more than 70 days
before the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Association, at any time and from time to time, may authorize and issue debt obligations, whether subordinated, without the
approval of the shareholders. Obligations classified as debt, whether subordinated, which may be issued by the Association without the approval of shareholders, do not carry voting rights on any issue, including an increase or decrease in the
aggregate number of the securities, or the exchange or reclassification of all or part of securities into securities of another class or series. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SIXTH. </B>The board of directors shall appoint one of its members president of this Association and one of its members chairperson of the board and shall
have the power to appoint one or more vice presidents, a secretary who shall keep minutes of the directors&#146; and shareholders&#146; meetings and be responsible for authenticating the records of the Association, and such other officers and
employees as may be required to transact the business of this Association. A duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers if authorized by the board of directors in accordance with the Bylaws. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The board of directors shall have the power to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Define the duties of the officers, employees, and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Delegate the performance of its duties, but not the responsibility for its duties, to the officers, employees,
and agents of the Association. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Fix the compensation and enter employment contracts with its officers and employees upon reasonable terms and
conditions consistent with applicable law. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Dismiss officers and employees. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Require bonds from officers and employees and to fix the penalty thereof. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Ratify written policies authorized by the Association&#146;s management or committees of the board.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Regulate the manner any increase or decrease of the capital of the Association shall be made; provided that
nothing herein shall restrict the power of shareholders to increase or decrease the capital of the Association in accordance with law, and nothing shall raise or lower from <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> the percentage required
for shareholder approval to increase or reduce the capital. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Adopt initial Bylaws, not inconsistent with law or the Articles of Association, for managing the business and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Amend or repeal Bylaws, except to the extent that the Articles of Association reserve this power in whole or in
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Make contracts. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Generally perform all acts that are legal for a board of directors to perform. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SEVENTH. </B>The board of directors shall have the power to change the location of the main office to any authorized branch within the limits of the city
of Portland, Oregon, without the approval of the shareholders, or with a vote of shareholders owning <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">two-thirds</FONT> of the stock of the Association for a location outside such limits and upon receipt of a
certificate of approval from the Comptroller of the Currency, to any other location within or outside the limits of the city of Portland, Oregon, but not more than thirty miles beyond such limits. The board of directors shall have the power to
establish or change the location of any office or offices of the Association to any other location permitted under applicable law, without approval of shareholders, subject to approval by the Comptroller of the Currency. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EIGHTH. </B>The corporate existence of this Association shall continue until termination according to the laws of the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NINTH. </B>The board of directors of the Association, or any shareholder owning, in the aggregate, not less than 25&nbsp;percent of the stock of the
Association, may call a special meeting of shareholders at any time. Unless otherwise provided by the Bylaws or the laws of the United States, or waived by shareholders, a notice of the time, place, and purpose of every annual and special meeting of
the shareholders shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed at least 10, and no more than 60, days prior to the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record at his/her address as shown upon the books of the Association. Unless
otherwise provided by the Bylaws, any action requiring approval of shareholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>TENTH.
</B>These Articles of Association may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the shareholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Association, unless the vote of the holders of a greater amount of stock
is required by law, and in that case by the vote of the holders of such greater amount; provided, that the scope of the Association&#146;s activities and services may not be expanded without the prior written approval of the Comptroller of the
Currency. The Association&#146;s board of directors may propose one or more amendments to the Articles of Association for submission to the shareholders. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, Michael J. Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. The Comptroller of the Currency, pursuant to Revised Statutes 324, et seq, as amended, and 12 USC 1, et seq, as amended, has possession, custody, and
control of all records pertaining to the chartering, regulation, and supervision of all national banking associations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. &#147;U.S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association,&#148; Portland, Oregon (Charter No. 23412), is a national banking association formed under the laws of the United States and is authorized thereunder to transact the business of banking and exercise fiduciary powers on the date
of this certificate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, today, December&nbsp;13, 2023, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused my seal of office to be affixed
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION<U> </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS</U> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE I </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Meetings of
Shareholders </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.1. <U>Annual Meeting</U>. The annual meeting of the shareholders, for the election of directors and the
transaction of any other proper business, shall be held at a time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. Notice of such meeting shall be given not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days or more than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the date
thereof, to each shareholder of the Association, unless the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the &#147;OCC&#148;) determines that an emergency circumstance exists. In accordance with applicable law, the sole shareholder of the Association
is permitted to waive notice of the meeting. If, for any reason, an election of directors is not made on the designated day, the election shall be held on some subsequent day, as soon thereafter as practicable, with prior notice thereof. Failure to
hold an annual meeting as required by these Bylaws shall not affect the validity of any corporate action or work a forfeiture or dissolution of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.2. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Except as otherwise specially provided by law, special meetings of the shareholders may be called
for any purpose, at any time by a majority of the board of directors (the &#147;Board&#148;), or by any shareholder or group of shareholders owning at least ten percent of the outstanding stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Every such special meeting, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be called upon not less than ten (10)&nbsp;days nor more than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior
notice stating the purpose of the meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.3. <U>Nominations for Directors</U>. Nominations for election to the Board may
be made by the Board or by any shareholder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.4. <U>Proxies</U>. Shareholders may vote at any meeting of the shareholders by
proxies duly authorized in writing. Proxies shall be valid only for one meeting and any adjournments of such meeting and shall be filed with the records of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.5. <U>Record Date</U>. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at any meeting will be
thirty days before the date of such meeting, unless otherwise determined by the Board. </P>
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represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders, unless otherwise provided by law, but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without
further notice. A majority of the votes cast shall decide every question or matter submitted to the shareholders at any meeting, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.7. <U>Inspectors</U>. The Board may, and in the event of its failure so to do, the Chairman of the Board may appoint Inspectors
of Election who shall determine the presence of quorum, the validity of proxies, and the results of all elections and all other matters voted upon by shareholders at all annual and special meetings of shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.8. <U>Waiver and Consent</U>. The shareholders may act without notice or a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all
shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;1.9. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. The Board shall have the right to determine that a shareholder meeting not be
held at a place, but instead be held solely by means of remote communication in the manner and to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE II </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Directors
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.1. <U>Board of Directors</U>. The Board shall have the power to manage and administer the business and affairs of the
Association. Except as expressly limited by law, all corporate powers of the Association shall be vested in and may be exercised by the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.2. <U>Term of Office</U>. The directors of this Association shall hold office for one year and until their successors are duly
elected and qualified, or until their earlier resignation or removal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.3. <U>Powers</U>. In addition to the foregoing, the
Board shall have and may exercise all of the powers granted to or conferred upon it by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws and by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.4. <U>Number</U>. As provided in the Articles of Association, the Board of this Association shall consist of no less than five
nor more than twenty-five members, unless the OCC has exempted the Association from the twenty-five-member limit. The Board shall consist of a number of members to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the Board or the
shareholders at any meeting thereof, in accordance with the Articles of Association. Between meetings of the shareholders held for the purpose of electing directors, the Board </P>
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by a majority vote of the full Board may increase the size of the Board but not to more than a total of twenty-five directors, and fill any vacancy so created in the Board; provided that the
Board may increase the number of directors only by up to two directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was fifteen or fewer, and by up to four directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was
sixteen or more. Each director shall own a qualifying equity interest in the Association or a company that has control of the Association in each case as required by applicable law. Each director shall own such qualifying equity interest in his or
her own right and meet any minimum threshold ownership required by applicable law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.5. <U>Organization Meeting</U>. The
newly elected Board shall meet for the purpose of organizing the new Board and electing and appointing such officers of the Association as may be appropriate. Such meeting shall be held on the day of the election or as soon thereafter as
practicable, and, in any event, within thirty days thereafter, at such time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. If, at the time fixed for such meeting, there shall not be a quorum present, the directors present may adjourn the
meeting until a quorum is obtained. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.6. <U>Regular Meetings</U>. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held, without
notice, as the Chairman or President may designate and deem suitable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.7. <U>Special Meetings</U>. Special meetings of the
Board may be called at any time, at any place and for any purpose by the Chairman of the Board or the President of the Association, or upon the request of a majority of the entire Board. Notice of every special meeting of the Board shall be given to
the directors at their usual places of business, or at such other addresses as shall have been furnished by them for the purpose. Such notice shall be given at least twelve hours (three hours if meeting is to be conducted by conference telephone)
before the meeting by telephone or by being personally delivered, mailed, or electronically delivered. Such notice need not include a statement of the business to be transacted at, or the purpose of, any such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.8. <U>Quorum and Necessary Vote</U>. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board, except
when otherwise provided by law; but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. Unless otherwise provided by law or the Articles or Bylaws of this Association, once
a quorum is established, any act by a majority of those directors present and voting shall be the act of the Board. </P>
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and regulations, the Board may act without a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all directors, to be filed with the Secretary of the Association as part of the corporate records. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.10. <U>Remote Meetings</U>. Members of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of such Board or
committee by means of conference telephone, video or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and such participation shall constitute presence in person at such meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;2.11. <U>Vacancies</U>. When any vacancy occurs among the directors, the remaining members of the Board may appoint a director to
fill such vacancy at any regular meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE III </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Committees </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.1. <U>Advisory Board of Directors</U>. The Board may appoint persons, who need not be directors, to serve as advisory directors
on an advisory board of directors established with respect to the business affairs of either this Association alone or the business affairs of a group of affiliated organizations of which this Association is one. Advisory directors shall have such
powers and duties as may be determined by the Board, provided, that the Board&#146;s responsibility for the business and affairs of this Association shall in no respect be delegated or diminished. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.2. <U>Trust Audit Committee</U>. At least once during each calendar year, the Association shall arrange for a suitable audit
(by internal or external auditors) of all significant fiduciary activities under the direction of its trust audit committee, a function that will be fulfilled by the Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of
this Association. The Association shall note the results of the audit (including significant actions taken as a result of the audit) in the minutes of the Board. In lieu of annual audits, the Association may adopt a continuous audit system in
accordance with 12 C.F.R. &#167; 9.9(b). </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of this Association,
fulfilling the function of the trust audit committee: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) Must not include any officers of the Association or an affiliate who participate
significantly in the administration of the Association&#146;s fiduciary activities; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) Must consist of a majority of members who are
not also members of any committee to which the Board has delegated power to manage and control the fiduciary activities of the Association. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.3. <U>Executive Committee</U>. The Board may appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of at least three directors and
which shall have, and may exercise, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all the powers of the Board between meetings of the Board or otherwise when the Board is not meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.4. <U>Trust Management Committee</U>. The Board of this Association shall appoint a Trust Management Committee to provide
oversight of the fiduciary activities of the Association. The Trust Management Committee shall determine policies governing fiduciary activities. The Trust Management Committee or such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">sub-committees,</FONT> officers
or others as may be duly designated by the Trust Management Committee shall oversee the processes related to fiduciary activities to assure conformity with fiduciary policies it establishes, including ratifying the acceptance and the closing out or
relinquishment of all trusts. The Trust Management Committee will provide regular reports of its activities to the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.5. <U>Other Committees</U>. The Board may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more persons who need not be
directors, for such purposes and with such powers as the Board may determine; however, the Board will not delegate to any committee any powers or responsibilities that it is prohibited from delegating under any law or regulation. In addition, either
the Chairman or the President may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more officers, employees, agents or other persons, for such purposes and with such powers as either the Chairman or the President deems appropriate and proper.
Whether appointed by the Board, the Chairman, or the President, any such committee shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;3.6. <U>Meetings, Minutes and Rules</U>. An advisory board of directors and/or committee shall meet as necessary in consideration
of the purpose of the advisory board of directors or committee, and shall maintain minutes in sufficient detail to indicate actions taken or recommendations made; unless required by the members, discussions, votes or other specific details need not
be reported. An advisory board of directors or a committee may, in consideration of its purpose, adopt its own rules for the exercise of any of its functions or authority. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Officers </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.1. <U>Chairman of the Board</U>. The Board may appoint one of its members to be Chairman of the Board to serve at the pleasure
of the Board. The Chairman shall supervise the carrying out of the policies adopted or approved by the Board; shall have general executive powers, as well as the specific powers conferred by these Bylaws; and shall also have and may exercise such
powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned by the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.2. <U>President</U>. The Board may
appoint one of its members to be President of the Association. In the absence of the Chairman, the President shall preside at any meeting of the Board. The President shall have general executive powers, and shall have and may exercise any and all
other powers and duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the office of President, or imposed by these Bylaws. The President shall also have and may exercise such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred or assigned by the
Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.3. <U>Vice President</U>. The Board may appoint one or more Vice Presidents who shall have such powers and duties
as may be assigned by the Board and to perform the duties of the President on those occasions when the President is absent, including presiding at any meeting of the Board in the absence of both the Chairman and President. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.4. <U>Secretary</U>. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, or other designated officer who shall be Secretary of the Board and
of the Association, and shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings. The Secretary shall attend to the giving of all notices required by these Bylaws to be given; shall be custodian of the corporate seal, records, documents and papers of the
Association; shall provide for the keeping of proper records of all transactions of the Association; shall, upon request, authenticate any records of the Association; shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and duties pertaining by law,
regulation or practice, to the Secretary, or imposed by these Bylaws; and shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board. The Board may appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries with such powers and duties as
the Board, the President or the Secretary shall from time to time determine. </P>
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Chairman, the President or any other officer to appoint, any officer as from time to time may appear to the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other officer to be required or desirable to transact the business of the Association. Such
officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as pertain to their several offices, or as may be conferred upon or assigned to them by these Bylaws, the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other authorized officer. Any person may
hold two offices. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;4.6. <U>Tenure of Office</U>. The Chairman or the President and all other officers shall hold office until
their respective successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office, subject to the right of the Board or authorized officer to discharge any officer at any time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE V </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Stock
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;5.1. The Board may authorize the issuance of stock either in certificated or in uncertificated form. Certificates for
shares of stock shall be in such form as the Board may from time to time prescribe. If the Board issues certificated stock, the certificate shall be signed by the President, Secretary or any other such officer as the Board so determines. Shares of
stock shall be transferable on the books of the Association, and a transfer book shall be kept in which all transfers of stock shall be recorded. Every person becoming a shareholder by such transfer shall, in proportion to such person&#146;s shares,
succeed to all rights of the prior holder of such shares. Each certificate of stock shall recite on its face that the stock represented thereby is transferable only upon the books of the Association properly endorsed. The Board may impose conditions
upon the transfer of the stock reasonably calculated to simplify the work of the Association for stock transfers, voting at shareholder meetings, and related matters, and to protect it against fraudulent transfers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE VI </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Corporate
Seal </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;6.1. The Association shall have no corporate seal; provided, however, that if the use of a seal is required by, or
is otherwise convenient or advisable pursuant to, the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction, the following seal may be used, and the Chairman, the President, the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary shall have the authority to affix such seal:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.1. <U>Execution of Instruments</U>. All agreements, checks, drafts, orders, indentures, notes, mortgages, deeds, conveyances,
transfers, endorsements, assignments, certificates, declarations, receipts, discharges, releases, satisfactions, settlements, petitions, schedules, accounts, affidavits, bonds, undertakings, guarantees, proxies and other instruments or documents may
be signed, countersigned, executed, acknowledged, endorsed, verified, delivered or accepted on behalf of the Association, whether in a fiduciary capacity or otherwise, by any officer of the Association, or such employee or agent as may be designated
from time to time by the Board by resolution, or by the Chairman or the President by written instrument, which resolution or instrument shall be certified as in effect by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Association. The provisions of
this section are supplementary to any other provision of the Articles of Association or Bylaws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.2. <U>Records</U>. The
Articles of Association, the Bylaws as revised or amended from time to time and the proceedings of all meetings of the shareholders, the Board, and standing committees of the Board, shall be recorded in appropriate minute books provided for the
purpose. The minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the Secretary, or other officer appointed to act as Secretary of the meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.3. <U>Trust Files</U>. There shall be maintained in the Association files all fiduciary records necessary to assure that its
fiduciary responsibilities have been properly undertaken and discharged. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.4. <U>Trust Investments</U>. Funds held in a
fiduciary capacity shall be invested according to the instrument establishing the fiduciary relationship and according to law. Where such instrument does not specify the character and class of investments to be made and does not vest in the
Association a discretion in the matter, funds held pursuant to such instrument shall be invested in investments in which corporate fiduciaries may invest under law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;7.5. <U>Notice</U>. Whenever notice is required by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws or law, such notice shall be by mail,
postage prepaid, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-</FONT> mail, in person, or by any other means by which such notice can reasonably be expected to be received, using the address of the person to receive such notice, or such other personal data,
as may appear on the records of the Association. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except where specified otherwise in these Bylaws, prior notice shall be proper if given not more than 30
days nor less than 10 days prior to the event for which notice is given. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Indemnification </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.1. The Association shall indemnify such persons for such liabilities in such manner under such circumstances and to such extent
as permitted by Section&nbsp;145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as now enacted or hereafter amended. The Board may authorize the purchase and maintenance of insurance and/or the execution of individual agreements for the purpose of such
indemnification, and the Association shall advance all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys&#146; fees) incurred in defending any action, suit or proceeding to all persons entitled to indemnification under this Section&nbsp;8.1. Such
insurance shall be consistent with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. &#167; 7.2014 and shall exclude coverage of liability for a formal order assessing civil money penalties against an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167;
1813(u). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;8.2. Notwithstanding Section&nbsp;8.1, however, (a)&nbsp;any indemnification payments to an institution-affiliated
party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), for an administrative proceeding or civil action initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be reasonable and consistent with the requirements of 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1828(k) and the implementing
regulations thereunder; and (b)&nbsp;any indemnification payments and advancement of costs and expenses to an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. &#167; 1813(u), in cases involving an administrative proceeding or civil action not
initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be in accordance with Delaware General Corporation Law and consistent with safe and sound banking practices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>ARTICLE IX </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Bylaws:
Interpretation and Amendment </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.1. These Bylaws shall be interpreted in accordance with and subject to appropriate
provisions of law, and may be added to, altered, amended, or repealed, at any regular or special meeting of the Board. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;9.2.
A copy of the Bylaws and all amendments shall at all times be kept in a convenient place at the principal office of the Association, and shall be open for inspection to all shareholders during Association hours. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Miscellaneous Provisions </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.1. <U>Fiscal Year</U>. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of January in each year and shall end
on the thirty-first day of December following. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;10.2. <U>Governing Law</U>. This Association designates the Delaware General
Corporation Law, as amended from time to time, as the governing law for its corporate governance procedures, to the extent not inconsistent with Federal banking statutes and regulations or bank safety and soundness. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">*** </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">(February 8, 2021) </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In accordance
with Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the undersigned, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District authorities may be
furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated: April&nbsp;11, 2024 </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Joshua A. Hahn</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Joshua A. Hahn</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>Vice President</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Statement of Financial Condition </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>as of 12/31/2023 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>($000&#146;s) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cash and Balances Due From Depository Institutions</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,171,838</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,441</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans&nbsp;&amp; Lease Financing Receivables</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fixed Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,409</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Intangible Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">578,492</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">218,268</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Assets</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fed Funds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Treasury Demand Notes</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Borrowed Money</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Acceptances</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated Notes and Debentures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other Liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">255,900</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>255,900</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Equity</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common and Preferred Stock</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">200</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Surplus</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,171,635</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Undivided Profits</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">546,713</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Minority Interest in Subsidiaries</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,718,548</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Total Liabilities and Equity Capital</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>$</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><B>1,974,448</B></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom"><B>&nbsp;</B></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 25(e)(2) </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STATEMENT OF
ELIGIBILITY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B></B>&#9744;<B></B><B></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2)
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TRUST COMPANY, N.A. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">95-3571558</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Jurisdiction of incorporation <BR>if not a U.S. national bank)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. employer<BR>identification no.)</B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>333 South Hope Street<BR>Suite 2525</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Los Angeles, California</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>90071</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Southwestern Public Service Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>75-0575400</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>incorporation or organization)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. employer<BR>identification no.)</B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>790 South Buchanan Street<BR>Amarillo, Texas</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>79101</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Zip code)</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U></U>Senior Unsecured Debt Securities </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee: </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>(a)</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="center">Address</P></TD></TR>


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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Comptroller of the Currency</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United States
Department of the Treasury</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Washington, DC 20219</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Federal Reserve Bank</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">San Francisco, CA 94105</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation <BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Washington, DC 20429</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>(b)</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Yes. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>2.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Affiliations with Obligor. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">None. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>16.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>List of Exhibits. </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant
to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">7a-29</FONT> under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the &#147;Act&#148;). </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., formerly known as The
Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-121948</FONT> and Exhibit 1 to Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.333-121948).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers (Exhibit 3 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the existing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> of the trustee (Exhibit 4 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-229762).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The consent of the trustee required by Section&nbsp;321(b) of the Act (Exhibit 6 to Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">T-1</FONT> filed with Registration Statement <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;333-152875).</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">SIGNATURE </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Jacksonville, and State of Florida, on the 11th day
of April, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="16"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="16" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Michael C. Jenkins</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Name:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Michael C. Jenkins</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Title:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">Vice President</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>EXHIBIT 7 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Consolidated Report of Condition of </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">of 333 South Hope Street, Suite 2525, Los Angeles, CA 90071 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the close of business December&nbsp;31, 2023, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="3%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
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<TD ROWSPAN="2" VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center">Dollar&nbsp;amounts</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">in thousands</TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>ASSETS</U></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cash and balances due from depository institutions:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,559</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest-bearing balances</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">331,039</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Held-to-maturity</FONT></FONT>
securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Available-for-sale</FONT></FONT>
debt securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">524</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Equity securities with readily determinable fair values not held for trading </P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds sold in domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities purchased under agreements to resell</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and lease financing receivables:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases held for sale</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases, held for investment </P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses </P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loans and leases held for investment, net of allowance </P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) </P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13,138</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other real estate owned</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Intangible assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">856,313</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">114,683</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total assets</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,318,256</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>LIABILITIES</U></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:5.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,264</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noninterest-bearing</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,264</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest-bearing</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal funds purchased in domestic offices</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities sold under agreements to repurchase</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Trading liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other borrowed money:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subordinated notes and debentures</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">263,286</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total liabilities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">264,550</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not applicable</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>EQUITY CAPITAL</U></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
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<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Common stock</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">106,539</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not available</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Retained earnings</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">946,167</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accumulated other comprehensive income</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other equity capital components</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Not available</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total bank equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,053,706</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,053,706</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total liabilities and equity capital</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,318,256</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Matthew J. McNulty &#8195;)&#8195;CFO </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 107 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Calculation of Filing Fee Tables </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-3ASR</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Form Type) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Xcel Energy Inc.
(&#147;Xcel&#148;) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Northern States Power Company (a Minnesota corporation) (&#147;NSPM&#148;) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Northern States Power Company (a Wisconsin corporation) (&#147;NSPW&#148;) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Public Service Company of Colorado (&#147;PSCo&#148;) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Southwestern Public Service Company (&#147;SPS&#148;) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><U>Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities </U></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Security<BR>Type</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Security Class</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Title</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Fee<BR>Calculation<BR>or&nbsp;Carry<BR>Forward</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Rule</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amount<BR>Registered</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Proposed<BR>Maximum<BR>Offering<BR>Price&nbsp;Per<BR>Unit</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Maximum<BR>Aggregate<BR>Offering<BR>Price</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Fee<BR>Rate</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Amount&nbsp;of<BR>Registration<BR>Fee</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Carry<BR>Forward</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Form<BR>Type</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Carry</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Forward</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>File</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Carry<BR>Forward<BR>Initial<BR>effective<BR>date</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.71em; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Filing&nbsp;Fee<BR>Previously<BR>Paid In<BR>Connection<BR>with<BR>Unsold<BR>Securities<BR>to
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Subordinated Debt Securities</P></TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Debt</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Junior Subordinated Debt Securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Equity</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Common Stock (par value $2.50 per share)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Equity</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Preferred Stock (par value $100.00 per share)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Other</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Depositary Shares</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Other</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Warrants</P></TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Other</P></TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Rights</P></TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Other</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Purchase Contracts</P></TD>
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<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Other</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Xcel Units</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Debt</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">NSPM First Mortgage Bonds</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Debt</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">NSPM Senior Unsecured Debt Securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Debt</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">NSPW First Mortgage Bonds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Debt</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">NSPW Senior Unsecured Debt Securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Debt</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PSCo First Mortgage Bonds</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Debt</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PSCo Senior Unsecured Debt Securities</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(2)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">
<P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-right:0.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP></P>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
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issued upon conversion of or exchange for debt securities that provide for conversion or exchange, or pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions of any such debt securities. Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act, the shares being registered
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