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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-25-019677
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	424B5
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250204
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250204

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000070145
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION [4924]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				131086010
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		424B5
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-273926
		FILM NUMBER:		25585485

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6363 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			WILLIAMSVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14221-5887
		BUSINESS PHONE:		716-857-7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6363 MAIN STREET
		STREET 2:		6363 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			WILLIAMSVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14221-5887
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Arial Narrow"><FONT COLOR="#ff4338"><B>The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. This preliminary prospectus supplement and
the accompanying prospectus are not offers to sell these securities and are not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(B)(5) <BR>Registration No. 333-273926 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><FONT COLOR="#ff4338"><B>Subject to Completion </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><FONT COLOR="#ff4338"><B>Preliminary prospectus supplement dated February&nbsp;4, 2025 </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Preliminary prospectus supplement </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>(To prospectus
dated August&nbsp;11, 2023) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>$&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; </B></P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>National Fuel Gas Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>$&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% Notes due </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>$&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% Notes due </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:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel
Gas Company (the &#147;Company&#148;) is offering $&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; principal amount of &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% notes due &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, which the Company refers to in this prospectus supplement as the &#147;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;
notes,&#148; and $&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; principal amount of &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% notes due &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, which the Company refers to in this prospectus supplement as the &#147;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; notes,&#148; and, together with the
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; notes, the &#147;notes.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company will pay interest on the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes semi-annually in
arrears on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;of each year, beginning on&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025. The Company will pay interest on the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes semi-annually in arrears on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;of each year, beginning on&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025. The notes will be issued in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. The&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes will mature on
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195; and the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes will mature on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. The Company may redeem some or all of the notes of each series at any time or from time to time at the
applicable redemption prices discussed in this prospectus supplement under the heading &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Optional Redemption.&#148; If a change of control triggering event as described in this prospectus supplement under the
heading &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control Offer&#148; occurs with respect to a series of notes, the Company may be required to offer to repurchase the notes of such series from the holders. The interest rate payable on each
series of the notes will be subject to adjustments from time to time as discussed in this prospectus supplement under the heading &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes will constitute the Company&#146;s direct unsecured general obligations and will rank equally with all of the Company&#146;s other
unsecured and unsubordinated debt from time to time outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering (i)&nbsp;to
repurchase and/or redeem all of our outstanding 2025 Notes (as defined below) and (ii)&nbsp;for general corporate purposes, including to repurchase and/or redeem all or a portion of our 2026 Notes (as defined below), to repay all or a portion of
existing indebtedness under the Delayed Draw Term Loan (as defined below) or to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper program, or for any combination of the foregoing purposes. See &#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of notes is a new issue of securities with no established trading market. The notes will not be listed on any securities
exchange. </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>Investing in the notes involves certain risks. See &#147;<A HREF="#suptx846100_9">Risk Factors</A>&#148; beginning on page <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-8</FONT> of this prospectus supplement. </B></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:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Plus accrued interest from &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025, if settlement occurs after that date, which is the
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; U.S. business day following the date of this prospectus supplement (such settlement being referred to as &#147;T+&#8195;&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
determined if this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The underwriters expect to deliver the notes in book-entry form only through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company against payment
therefor in New York, New York and its participants, including Clearstream Banking, <I>soci&eacute;t&eacute; anonyme</I>, Luxembourg, and Euroclear Bank, SA/NV, on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8.5pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Joint Book-Running Managers </I></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:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Prospectus supplement dated February&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025. </B></P></DIV>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="4" ALIGN="center"><B>Prospectus Supplement</B></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="#suptx846100_1">About This Prospectus Supplement</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-ii</FONT></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="#suptx846100_2">Where You Can Find More Information</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-iv</FONT></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-35</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:0em; text-indent:0em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&nbsp;</B></P></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"><A HREF="#toc846100_1">About This Prospectus</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</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="#toc846100_2">Risk Factors</A></P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3</TD>
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Units</A></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><A NAME="suptx846100_1"></A>About This Prospectus Supplement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We provide information to you about this offering in two separate documents. The accompanying prospectus provides general information about us
and the securities we may offer from time to time, some of which may not apply to this offering. This prospectus supplement describes the specific details regarding the notes offered hereby. Additional information is incorporated by reference in
this prospectus supplement. If information in this prospectus supplement is inconsistent with the accompanying prospectus, you should rely on this prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, in the accompanying prospectus
or in any free writing prospectus that we may provide to you. We have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized anyone to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the information contained in this prospectus
supplement, the accompanying prospectus or any document incorporated by reference is accurate as of any date other than the date mentioned on the cover page of these documents. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects
may have changed since those dates. We are not, and the underwriters are not, making offers to sell the securities in any jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is
not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">References in this prospectus supplement to
the terms &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148; the &#147;Company&#148; or other similar terms mean National Fuel Gas Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we state otherwise or the context indicates otherwise. </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 files annual, quarterly and other reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(&#147;SEC&#148;). These SEC filings are available to the public at the SEC&#146;s website at http://www.sec.gov. Information about the Company is also available on the Company&#146;s website, www.natfuel.com. Other than any SEC filings incorporated
by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, the information available on the Company&#146;s website is not part of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. </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 SEC allows us to incorporate by reference the information we file with them, which means: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">incorporated documents are considered part of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus;
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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 can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents; 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">information that we file with the SEC after the date of this prospectus supplement will automatically update and
supersede the information contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and incorporated filings. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We incorporate by reference the documents listed below that we filed with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
&#147;Exchange Act&#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 ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">our Annual Report on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000007014524000036/nfg-20240930.htm">
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT></A> for the fiscal year ended September&nbsp;30, 2024; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 Quarterly Report on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000007014525000007/nfg-20241231.htm">Form
 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT></A> for the quarterly period ended December&nbsp;31, 2024; 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">our Current Reports on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filed with the SEC on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000119312524242263/d845552d8k.htm">October&nbsp;24,
 2024</A> (Item 5.02 only) and <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000119312524275528/d869216d8k.htm">December&nbsp;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 also incorporate by reference each of the documents that we file with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
on or after the date of this prospectus supplement and prior to the termination of the offering under this prospectus supplement. We will not, however, incorporate by reference in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus any
documents or portions thereof that are not deemed &#147;filed&#148; with the SEC, including any information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of our Current Reports on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;8-K&nbsp;after</FONT> the
date of this prospectus supplement unless, and except to the extent, specified in such Current Reports. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will provide you with a copy
of any of these filings (other than an exhibit to these filings, unless the exhibit is specifically incorporated by reference into the filing requested) at no cost, if you submit a request to us by writing or telephoning us at the following address
or telephone number: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">National Fuel Gas Company </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">6363 Main Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Williamsville,
New York 14221 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Attention: Corporate Secretary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Telephone: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(716)&nbsp;857-7000</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="suptx846100_4"></A>Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Some of the statements contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus are
forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying
assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. From time to time, the Company may publish or otherwise make available forward-looking statements of this nature. All such subsequent forward-looking statements,
whether written or oral and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus, including, without limitation, statements regarding future prospects, plans, objectives, goals, projections, estimates of oil and gas quantities, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions, capital structure,
anticipated capital expenditures, completion of construction projects, projections for pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations, impacts of the adoption of new authoritative accounting and reporting guidance, and possible outcomes of
litigation or regulatory proceedings, as well as statements that are identified by the use of the words &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;estimates,&#148; &#147;expects,&#148; &#147;forecasts,&#148; &#147;intends,&#148; &#147;plans,&#148;
&#147;predicts,&#148; &#147;projects,&#148; &#147;believes,&#148; &#147;seeks,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; and similar expressions, are &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and accordingly involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The Company&#146;s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in
good faith and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that management&#146;s expectations, beliefs or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. In addition to other factors and matters
discussed elsewhere herein, the following are important factors that, in the view of the Company, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">impairments under the SEC&#146;s full cost ceiling test for natural gas reserves; </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">changes in the price of natural gas; </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">changes in laws, regulations or judicial interpretations to which the Company is subject, including those
involving derivatives, taxes, safety, employment, climate change, other environmental matters, real property, and exploration and production activities such as hydraulic fracturing; </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">governmental/regulatory actions, initiatives and proceedings, including those involving rate cases (which
address, among other things, target rates of return, rate design, retained natural gas and system modernization), environmental/safety requirements, affiliate relationships, industry structure, and franchise renewal; </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 Company&#146;s ability to estimate accurately the time and resources necessary to meet emissions targets;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">governmental/regulatory actions and/or market pressures to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">changes in economic conditions, including inflationary pressures, supply chain issues, liquidity challenges, and
global, national or regional recessions, and their effect on the demand for, and customers&#146; ability to pay for, the Company&#146;s products and services; </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 creditworthiness or performance of the Company&#146;s key suppliers, customers and counterparties;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">financial and economic conditions, including the availability of credit, and occurrences affecting the
Company&#146;s ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms for working capital, capital expenditures and other investments, including any downgrades in the Company&#146;s credit ratings and changes in interest rates and other capital market
conditions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">changes in price differentials between similar quantities of natural gas sold at different geographic locations,
and the effect of such changes on commodity production, revenues and demand for pipeline transportation capacity to or from such locations; </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 impact of information technology disruptions, cybersecurity or data security breaches; </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">factors affecting the Company&#146;s ability to successfully identify, drill for and produce economically viable
natural gas reserves, including among others geology, lease availability and costs, title disputes, weather conditions, water availability and disposal or recycling opportunities of used water, shortages, delays or unavailability of equipment and
services required in drilling operations, insufficient gathering, processing and transportation capacity, the need to obtain governmental approvals and permits, and compliance with environmental laws and regulations; </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 Company&#146;s ability to complete strategic transactions; </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">increased costs or delays or changes in plans with respect to Company projects or related projects of other
companies, as well as difficulties or delays in obtaining necessary governmental approvals, permits or orders or in obtaining the cooperation of interconnecting facility operators; </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">increasing health care costs and the resulting effect on health insurance premiums and on the obligation to
provide other post-retirement benefits; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 changes in price differentials between similar quantities of natural gas having different quality, heating
value, hydrocarbon mix or delivery 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 cost and effects of legal and administrative claims against the Company or activist shareholder campaigns to
effect changes at 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 ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">negotiations with the collective bargaining units representing the Company&#146;s workforce, including potential
work stoppages during negotiations; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">uncertainty of natural gas reserve estimates; </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">significant differences between the Company&#146;s projected and actual production levels for natural gas;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">changes in demographic patterns and weather conditions (including those related to climate change);
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">changes in the availability, price or accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">changes in laws, actuarial assumptions, the interest rate environment and the return on plan/trust assets related
to the Company&#146;s pension and other post-retirement benefits, which can affect future funding obligations and costs and plan liabilities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">economic disruptions or uninsured losses resulting from major accidents, fires, severe weather, natural
disasters, terrorist activities or acts of war, as well as economic and operational disruptions due to third-party outages; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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expenses; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">increasing costs of insurance, changes in coverage and the ability to obtain insurance; 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">other risks described in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus or incorporated by reference
through the Company&#146;s filings with the SEC, including in Part I, Item 1A. &#147;Risk Factors&#148; of the Company&#146;s Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended September&nbsp;30, 2024 and Part II,
Item&nbsp;1A. &#147;Risk Factors&#148; of the Company&#146;s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December&nbsp;31, 2024. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For a discussion of these risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from results referred to in the
forward-looking statements, see &#147;Risk Factors&#148; in this prospectus supplement. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by
law. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>This summary highlights information about us and the notes being offered by this prospectus supplement. This summary is not complete and
may not contain all of the information that you should consider prior to investing in our securities. For a more complete understanding of the Company, we encourage you to read this prospectus supplement, including the information incorporated by
reference in this prospectus supplement and the other documents to which we have referred you. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>National Fuel Gas Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel Gas Company, incorporated in 1902, is a holding company organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey. The Company is
engaged in the business of owning and holding securities issued by its subsidiaries. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company is a diversified energy company engaged
principally in the production, gathering, transportation, storage and distribution of natural gas. The Company reports financial results for four business segments: </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 Exploration and Production segment, which is engaged in the exploration for, and the development and
production of, primarily natural gas in the Appalachian region of the United States; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 Pipeline and Storage segment, which provides interstate natural gas transportation services for affiliated
and nonaffiliated companies through integrated natural gas pipeline systems in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as storage services through its underground natural gas storage fields; </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 Gathering segment, which builds, owns and operates gathering facilities in the Appalachian region; 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">the Utility segment, which provides natural gas utility services to customers through a local distribution system
located in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. The principal metropolitan areas served by the Utility segment include Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Jamestown, New York and Erie and Sharon, Pennsylvania. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company&#146;s principal executive offices are located at 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221 and its telephone number is <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(716)&nbsp;857-7000.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Recent Developments </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Cancellation and Discharge of 1974 Indenture </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company&#146;s ability to borrow under its credit facilities and commercial paper agreements, and its ability to issue long-term debt under
its indentures, depend on the Company&#146;s compliance with its obligations under the facilities, agreements and indentures. The Company&#146;s indenture, dated as of October&nbsp;15, 1974 (as supplemented and amended from time to time, the
&#147;1974 Indenture&#148;), by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York and formerly Irving Trust Company), contains certain covenants that, from time to time, may preclude the Company from issuing
incremental long-term debt. In light of impairments recognized in fiscal 2024, the Company would have been precluded from issuing incremental long-term debt from January&nbsp;1, 2025 to June&nbsp;13, 2025, the maturity date of the Company&#146;s
remaining indebtedness outstanding under the 1974 Indenture. As of December&nbsp;31, 2024, the Company had $50.0&nbsp;million in principal and $3.2&nbsp;million in interest payments remaining related to long-term debt issued under the 1974
Indenture. On January&nbsp;31, 2025, the Company placed a total of $53.2&nbsp;million in trust for the benefit of bondholders pursuant to the terms of the 1974 Indenture. Depositing such future principal and interest payments in trust effectively
relieves the Company from its obligations to comply with the 1974 Indenture&#146;s restrictions, including those on the issuance of incremental long-term debt. </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 United States and Canadian governments may impose additional tariffs and counter tariffs on certain imports, including natural gas, during
Fiscal Year 2025. The Company does not expect to experience material financial impacts in the event the Canadian government imposes tariffs on natural gas imported from the United States during Fiscal Year 2025. Although Seneca Resources Company,
LLC (&#147;Seneca&#148;) does not have any contractual arrangements in place to physically transport natural gas into Canada, a limited portion of Seneca&#146;s production that is sold through marketing counterparties retains exposure to changes in
Canadian taxes and tariffs. Based on the midpoint of the Company&#146;s guidance production range for Fiscal Year 2025, agreements with these marketing counterparties cover approximately 7% of Seneca&#146;s remaining Fiscal Year 2025 production. In
addition, from time to time, Seneca enters into firm sales agreements for natural gas which are indexed to prices at the Dawn natural gas hub located in Canada. As a result, Seneca is exposed to pricing volatility in Canadian natural gas markets.
For the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025, these sales represent less than 5% of Seneca&#146;s expected production at the midpoint of the Company&#146;s Fiscal Year 2025 production guidance range. </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 summary below describes the principal terms of the notes. Certain of the terms and conditions described below are subject to important
limitations and exceptions. Refer to the section of this prospectus supplement entitled &#147;Description of Notes&#148; and the section of the accompanying prospectus entitled &#147;Description of Debt Securities&#148; for a more detailed
description of the terms of the notes. As used in this section, the terms &#147;Company,&#148; &#147;us,&#148; &#147;we,&#148; or &#147;our&#148; refer to National Fuel Gas Company and not any of its subsidiaries. </P>
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<TD>National Fuel Gas Company, a New Jersey corporation. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD>$&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;aggregate principal amount of notes consisting of&nbsp;$&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;aggregate principal amount of&#8195; % Notes due &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; and $&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;aggregate principal
amount of&#8195;% Notes due &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD>The interest rate payable on the notes of each series will be subject to adjustment from time to time if certain change of control events involving a material subsidiary result in a downgrade of the credit rating assigned to the notes of such
series (or if the credit rating assigned to the notes of such series is subsequently upgraded), as set forth under &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment&#148; below. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD>The&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes will mature on&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; and the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes will mature on&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD>We will pay interest on the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes on&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, beginning on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025. We will pay interest on the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes
on&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, beginning on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD>At the Company&#146;s option, any or all of the notes of each series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; (&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;months prior to the maturity
date of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; notes) in the case of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; notes and at any time prior to&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; (&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;months prior to the maturity date of
the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; notes) (each date, a &#147;par call date&#148;) in the case of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; notes, at a redemption price discussed in this prospectus supplement under the heading &#147;Description of the
Notes&#151;Optional Redemption,&#148; which includes a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date. If the Company elects to redeem the notes at any time on or after the applicable par call date, the notes of
each series will be redeemable, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD>The notes will constitute the Company&#146;s direct unsecured general obligations and will rank equally with all of the Company&#146;s other unsecured and unsubordinated debt from time to time outstanding. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">We estimate that the net proceeds to us from this offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated
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offering expenses payable by us for this offering, will be approximately $&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;million. We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering (i)&nbsp;to repurchase and/or
redeem all of our outstanding 5.20% senior notes due July 2025, or the &#147;2025 Notes,&#148; and (ii)&nbsp;for general corporate purposes, including to repurchase and/or redeem all or a portion of our outstanding 5.50% senior notes due January
2026, or the &#147;2026 Notes,&#148; to repay all or a portion of existing indebtedness under our $300.0&nbsp;million unsecured committed delayed draw term loan, or the &#147;Delayed Draw Term Loan,&#148; or to repay a portion of the outstanding
borrowings under our commercial paper program, or for any combination of the foregoing purposes. See &#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD>Certain U.S. federal income tax considerations of purchasing, owning and disposing of the notes are described in &#147;Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.&#148; </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD>If a change of control triggering event as described in this prospectus supplement under the heading &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control Offer&#148; occurs with respect to a series of notes, each holder of the notes of such
series may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of such holder&#146;s notes of such series at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase.
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<TD>The Company may, without the consent of the holders of the notes, create and issue additional notes of a particular series ranking equally with a series of notes offered hereby and otherwise identical in all respects to such series of notes
offered hereby (except for the issue date, issue price, the date from which interest first accrues and, if applicable, the first interest payment date). Such additional notes will form a single series with the applicable series of notes offered
hereby provided such additional notes are fungible with the notes of the applicable series offered hereby for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD>The Company will issue the notes of each series in the form of one or more fully registered global notes registered in the name of a nominee of The Depository Trust Company, or DTC. Beneficial interests in the notes of each series will be
represented through book-entry accounts of financial institutions acting on behalf of beneficial owners as direct and indirect participants in DTC. Except in limited circumstances described in this prospectus supplement, owners of beneficial
interests in the notes of each series will not be entitled to have such series of notes registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive such series of notes in definitive form and will not be considered holders of such series
of notes under the indenture (as defined below). The notes of each series will be issued in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following summary financial data is qualified in its entirety by, and should be considered in conjunction with, the more detailed
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">549,482</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">525,361</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,944,810</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,173,771</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,186,046</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">44,986</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">133,020</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">77,513</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">476,866</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">566,021</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table shows the Company&#146;s consolidated capitalization and short-term debt at December&nbsp;31, 2024. You should read this
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,752,813</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,189,421</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;4,942,234</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Investing in the notes involves risks. In considering whether you should invest in the notes, you should consider all of the information we
have included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. In particular, you should carefully consider the risk factors described below, as well as in our Annual Report on <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT> for the fiscal year ended September&nbsp;30, 2024 under Item 1A. &#147;Risk Factors&#148; and our Quarterly Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> for the quarter ended
December&nbsp;31, 2024 under Part II, Item 1A. &#147;Risk Factors.&#148; </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>You should also read all other information contained in
or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus before deciding to invest in the notes. If any of the risks actually occur, they may materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results or
cash flow. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not yet identified or that we think are immaterial may also materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results, or cash flow and could result in a complete or partial loss of
your investment. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>This prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the incorporated documents also contain
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including the risks faced by us as described in
this prospectus supplement and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. For more information see &#147;Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements&#148; in this prospectus supplement.
Capitalized but undefined terms used in this &#147;Risk Factors&#148; section have the meanings assigned to them in &#147;Description of the Notes.&#148; </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Risks Related to the Notes </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>The Company&#146;s
credit ratings could negatively affect the Company&#146;s ability to access capital. </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event of a downgrade in the
Company&#146;s credit ratings, the Company&#146;s interest cost on debt issued could increase and its availability of money from banks, commercial paper purchases and other sources could be negatively impacted. In particular, the interest rate
payable on the notes offered hereby is subject to adjustment as described in &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>The Company cannot assure you that an active trading market will develop for the notes. </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each series of notes constitutes a new issue of securities with no established trading market and the notes will not be listed on any
securities exchange. Each of the underwriters has informed the Company that it intends to make a market in the notes after this offering is completed. However, the underwriters are not obligated to make a market in the notes and may cease their
market-making at any time without notice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>The market price of the notes will fluctuate. </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any material differences between the Company&#146;s actual results and historical results contained in the Company&#146;s annual, quarterly and
current reports filed with the SEC and incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus could have a significant adverse impact on the market price of the notes, assuming a market for the notes develops. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Likewise, any downgrade of the Company&#146;s credit ratings could have a significant adverse impact on the market price of the notes,
assuming a market for the notes develops. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>The notes will be effectively subordinated to the liabilities of the Company&#146;s subsidiaries.
</I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because the Company is a holding company, the notes will be effectively subordinated to the existing and future liabilities of the
Company&#146;s subsidiaries. The Company conducts all of its operations through its </P>
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subsidiaries, thus its ability to meet its obligations under the notes will be dependent on the earnings and cash flows of those subsidiaries and the ability of those subsidiaries to pay
dividends or to advance or repay funds to the Company. Holders of the notes will generally have a position junior to claims of creditors of the Company&#146;s subsidiaries, including trade creditors of and holders of indebtedness issued by any such
subsidiary and preferred stockholders of the subsidiaries of the Company. No subsidiary currently has (i)&nbsp;outstanding shares of preferred stock or (ii)&nbsp;any outstanding long-term debt other than to the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>The Company may not have sufficient funds to repurchase the notes upon a change of control triggering event and this covenant provides limited
protection to investors. </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Holders of a series of notes may require the Company to repurchase their notes of such series upon a
&#147;change of control triggering event&#148; as defined under &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control Offer.&#148; The Company cannot assure you that it will have sufficient financial resources, or will be able to arrange sufficient
financing, to pay the purchase price of the notes of such series, particularly if a change of control event triggers a similar repurchase requirement for, or results in the acceleration of, the Company&#146;s other then-existing debt. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The change of control offer covenant is limited to the transactions specified in &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control
Offer.&#148; The Company has no present intention to engage in a transaction involving a change of control triggering event, although it is possible that the Company could decide to do so in the future. The Company could, in the future, enter into
certain transactions, including acquisitions, refinancings or other recapitalizations, that would not constitute a change of control triggering event under the notes, but that could increase the amount of indebtedness outstanding at such time or
otherwise materially adversely affect the Company&#146;s capital structure or credit ratings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>The indenture does not restrict the amount of
additional debt that the Company may incur. </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes and the indenture under which the notes will be issued do not place any
limitation on the amount of unsecured debt that may be incurred by the Company. The Company&#146;s incurrence of additional debt may have important consequences for you as a holder of the notes, including making it more difficult for the Company to
satisfy its obligations with respect to the notes, a loss in the trading value of your notes, if any, and a risk that the credit rating of the notes is lowered or withdrawn. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>There is uncertainty regarding the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the provision in the notes that adjusts the interest rate in the event of a
ratings downgrade and a fundamental change to a material subsidiary. </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company intends to take the position for U.S. federal
income tax purposes that any payments of additional interest resulting from adjustments to the ratings assigned to the notes and a fundamental change to a material subsidiary, as described under &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Interest Rate
Adjustment,&#148; will be taxable to a holder as additional interest income when received or accrued, in accordance with the holder&#146;s method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, may
take a contrary position and treat the notes as &#147;contingent payment debt instruments,&#148; as described under &#147;Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations&#151;Additional Payments.&#148; If the notes are treated as contingent payment
debt instruments, a holder might be required to accrue income on its notes in excess of stated interest for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and to treat as ordinary income rather than capital gain any income realized on the taxable disposition of
a note prior to maturity. Holders should consult their own tax advisors concerning the potential application to the notes of the rules regarding contingent payment debt instruments and the consequences thereof. </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 estimates the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;million after deducting the
underwriting discount and estimated expenses payable by the Company in this offering. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company intends to use the net proceeds from
the issuance and sale of the notes (i)&nbsp;to repurchase and/or redeem all of the 2025 Notes and (ii)&nbsp;for general corporate purposes, including to repurchase and/or redeem all or a portion of the 2026 Notes, to repay all or a portion of
existing indebtedness under the Delayed Draw Term Loan or to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the Company&#146;s commercial paper program, or for any combination of the foregoing purposes. </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, 2024, $450.0&nbsp;million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes remained outstanding. The 2025 Notes bear
interest at 5.20% per year and mature on July&nbsp;15, 2025. </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, 2024, $500.0&nbsp;million aggregate principal amount
of the 2026 Notes remained outstanding. The 2026 Notes bear interest at 5.50% per year and mature on January&nbsp;15, 2026. </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, 2024, the Company had $300.0&nbsp;million of borrowings outstanding under the Delayed Draw Term Loan. The Delayed Draw Term Loan bears interest at a rate of 5.781% per annum for $100.0&nbsp;million until February&nbsp;10, 2025 and
5.777% per annum for the remaining $200.0&nbsp;million until February&nbsp;13, 2025. Borrowings under the Delayed Draw Term Loan mature on February&nbsp;14, 2026. </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, 2024, we had approximately $200.0&nbsp;million of short-term borrowings outstanding under our domestic commercial
paper program with a weighted average interest rate per year of 5.032% and a weighted average maturity of 24.4 days. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Affiliates of
certain of the underwriters are lenders under the Delayed Draw Term Loan and may be holders of the 2025 Notes and the 2026 Notes and therefore may receive proceeds from the offer and sale of the notes. See &#147;<I>Underwriting (Conflicts of
Interest)</I>.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pending final use, we may invest the net proceeds from this offering in short-term investment grade,
interest-bearing securities. </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 description is a summary of certain particular terms of our notes. The following summary supplements and, to the extent that it
is inconsistent therewith, replaces the description of the general terms and provisions of the notes in the accompanying prospectus. Certain capitalized terms used and not defined in this prospectus supplement are defined under &#147;Description of
Debt Securities&#148; in the accompanying 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">Each series of notes will be issued as a series of debt securities under an indenture, dated as of October&nbsp;1, 1999 (as supplemented and
amended, the &#147;indenture&#148;), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York), as trustee. An officer&#146;s certificate will supplement the indenture and establish the specific terms of the notes of each
series. The notes of each series will be issued only in book-entry form, that is as one or more global certificates registered in the name of DTC or its nominee, and in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess
thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes will not be entitled to the benefit of any sinking fund, which means that the Company will not deposit money on a
regular basis into any separate custodial account to repay your notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Interest and Payment </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;note will bear interest at &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;of each year, subject to adjustment as described below under &#147;&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment.&#148; Each&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;note will bear interest at
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;and &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;of each year, subject to adjustment as described below under &#147;&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment.&#148; Interest
on each series of the notes will initially accrue from (and including) the date of original issuance. The record date for interest payable on any interest payment date on the notes shall be the close of business (1)&nbsp;on the business day
immediately preceding such interest payment date so long as the notes remain in book-entry form or (2)&nbsp;on the 15th calendar day before each interest payment date if the notes do not remain in book-entry form. See &#147;&#151;Book-entry Only
Issuance&#151;The Depository Trust Company.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Interest accrued on the notes that is payable at maturity or earlier redemption will be
payable to the persons entitled to payment of principal as a result of maturity or redemption, as the case may be. The initial interest payment date for the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes will be &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025, and the payment
on that date will include all interest accrued from, and including, the date of original issuance. The initial interest payment date for the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes will be &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025, and the payment on that date
will include all interest accrued from, and including, the date of original issuance. The amount of interest payable will 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 calendar month, on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed. In the event that any interest payment date is not a business day, then payment of the
interest will be made on the next business day, without any interest or other payment in respect of the delay. In addition, if there has been a default in the payment of interest on any note, the defaulted interest may be payable to the holder of
the note as of the close of business on a date selected by the trustee not more than 15 days and not less than 10 days prior to the date proposed by the Company for payment of this defaulted interest, and not less than 10 days after the receipt by
the trustee of the Company&#146;s notice of the proposed payment, or in any other lawful manner as provided in the indenture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Maturity </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The entire principal amount of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes, unless previously redeemed or otherwise repaid, will mature and become due
and payable, together with any unpaid interest accrued to (but excluding) the maturity date, on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. The entire principal amount of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes, unless previously
redeemed or otherwise repaid, will mature and become due and payable, together with any unpaid interest accrued to (but </P>
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excluding) the maturity date, on &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. In the event that the applicable maturity date or redemption date is not a business day, then payment
of principal and any interest will be made on the next business day, without any interest or other payment in respect of the delay. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Ranking </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes will constitute the Company&#146;s direct unsecured general obligations and will rank equally with all of the Company&#146;s other
unsecured and unsubordinated debt from time to time outstanding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Further Issuances of Notes </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company may, without the consent of the holders of the notes, create and issue additional notes of a particular series ranking equally with
such series of notes offered hereby and otherwise identical in all respects to such series of notes offered hereby (except for the issue date, issue price, the date from which interest first accrues and, if applicable, the first interest payment
date). Such additional notes will form a single series with the applicable series of notes offered hereby provided such additional notes are fungible with the notes of the applicable series offered hereby for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Optional Redemption </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Prior
to&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; (&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;months prior to the maturity date of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes) in the case of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes and&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;,
&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; (&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;months prior to the maturity date of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes) in the case of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes (as applicable, a &#147;par call date&#148;), the Company may
redeem the notes of each such series at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) (a)&nbsp;the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption
date (assuming the notes matured on the applicable par call date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">360-day</FONT> year consisting of twelve <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">30-day</FONT> months) at the Treasury
Rate plus basis points in the case of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes, or&#8195;basis points in the case of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes, in each case less (b)&nbsp;interest accrued to the date of redemption, and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) 100% of the principal amount of the notes of such series to be redeemed, </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On or after the applicable par call date, the Company may redeem the notes of each series, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to
time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Treasury Rate&#148; means, with respect to any redemption date, the yield determined by the Company in accordance with the following two
paragraphs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Treasury Rate shall be determined by the Company after 4:15 p.m., New York City time (or after such time as yields on
U.S. government securities are posted daily by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), on the third business day preceding the redemption date based upon the yield or yields for the most recent day that appear after such time on such
day in the most recent statistical release published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System designated as &#147;Selected Interest Rates (Daily)&#151;H.15&#148; (or any successor designation or publication) (&#147;H.15&#148;) under
the caption &#147;U.S. government securities&#150;Treasury constant maturities&#150;Nominal&#148; (or any successor caption or heading) (&#147;H.15 TCM&#148;). In determining the Treasury Rate, the Company shall select, as applicable: (1)&nbsp;the
yield for the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the period from the redemption date to the applicable par call date (the &#147;Remaining Life&#148;); or (2)&nbsp;if there is no such
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Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the Remaining Life, the two yields &#150; one yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately shorter than and one
yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately longer than the Remaining Life &#150; and shall interpolate to the applicable par call date on a straight-line basis (using the actual number of days) using such yields and
rounding the result to three decimal places; or (3)&nbsp;if there is no such Treasury constant maturity on H.15 shorter than or longer than the Remaining Life, the yield for the single Treasury constant maturity on H.15 closest to the Remaining
Life. For purposes of this paragraph, the applicable Treasury constant maturity or maturities on H.15 shall be deemed to have a maturity date equal to the relevant number of months or years, as applicable, of such Treasury constant maturity from the
redemption date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If on the third business day preceding the redemption date H.15 TCM is no longer published, the Company shall calculate
the Treasury Rate based on the rate per annum equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity at 11:00&nbsp;a.m., New York City time, on the second business day preceding such redemption date of the United States Treasury security maturing on,
or with a maturity that is closest to, the applicable par call date, as applicable. If there is no United States Treasury security maturing on the applicable par call date but there are two or more United States Treasury securities with a maturity
date equally distant from the applicable par call date, one with a maturity date preceding the applicable par call date and one with a maturity date following the applicable par call date, the Company shall select the United States Treasury security
with a maturity date preceding the applicable par call date. If there are two or more United States Treasury securities maturing on the applicable par call date or two or more United States Treasury securities meeting the criteria of the preceding
sentence, the Company shall select from among these two or more United States Treasury securities the United States Treasury security that is trading closest to par based upon the average of the bid and asked prices for such United States Treasury
securities at 11:00 a.m., New York City time. In determining the Treasury Rate in accordance with the terms of this paragraph, the semi-annual yield to maturity of the applicable United States Treasury security shall be based upon the average of the
bid and asked prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, of such United States Treasury security, and rounded to three decimal places. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company&#146;s actions and determinations in determining the redemption price shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent
manifest error. We will notify the trustee of the redemption price promptly after the calculation thereof and the trustee shall not be responsible or liable for any calculation of the redemption price or of any component thereof, or for determining
whether manifest error has occurred. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notice of any redemption will be mailed or electronically delivered (or otherwise transmitted in
accordance with the depositary&#146;s procedures) at least 10 days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each holder of such series of notes to be redeemed. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of a partial redemption, selection of the notes for redemption will be made pro rata, by lot or by such other method as the
Trustee in its sole discretion deems appropriate and fair. No notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part. If any note is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption that relates to the note will state the
portion of the principal amount of the note to be redeemed. Except in the case of global notes, a new note in a principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the note will be issued in the name of the holder of the note upon surrender for
cancellation of the original note. In the case of the global notes, DTC, or its nominee, will determine the allocation of the redemption price among Beneficial Owners (as defined below) in such global note in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the depositary. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the Company defaults in payment of the redemption price, on and after the redemption date interest
will cease to accrue on the notes or portions thereof called for redemption. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Interest Rate Adjustment </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The interest rate payable on the notes of each series will be subject to adjustments from time to time if an interest rate adjustment
triggering event (as defined below) occurs with respect to such series or, if following an </P>
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interest rate adjustment triggering event, any of Moody&#146;s (as defined below), S&amp;P (as defined below) or Fitch (as defined below), or any substitute rating agency (as defined below),
subsequently upgrades the debt rating assigned to the notes of such series, in each case in the manner described below. The interest rate payable on the notes of each series is also subject to adjustments if any of the rating agencies (as defined
below) ceases to rate the notes of such series or fails to make a rating of the notes of such series publicly available for reasons outside the Company&#146;s control, subject to the conditions described below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an interest rate adjustment triggering event occurs, the interest rate payable on the notes of the applicable series will increase from the
interest rate payable on the notes of such series on the date of their issuance by an amount equal to the sum of the percentages set forth in the following tables opposite the ratings of the notes immediately following such interest rate adjustment
triggering event; provided, that only the two lowest ratings assigned to the notes of such series will be taken into account for purposes of any interest rate adjustment: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<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">B1 or below</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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="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">Including successor ratings of Moody&#146;s or the equivalent ratings of any substitute rating agency for
Moody&#146;s. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" WIDTH="68%" BORDER="0" STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" ALIGN="center">


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<TD WIDTH="83%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="13%"></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" 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>S&amp;P Rating*</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Percentage</B></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"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BB+</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.25</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">BB</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.50</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">BB-</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.75</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">B+ or below</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<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">Including successor ratings of S&amp;P or the equivalent ratings of any substitute rating agency for S&amp;P.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="83%"></TD>

<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="13%"></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" 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>Fitch Rating*</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Percentage</B></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"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BB+</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.25</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">BB</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.50</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">BB-</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0.75</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">B+ or below</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.00</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;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="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">Including successor ratings of Fitch or the equivalent ratings of any substitute rating agency for Fitch.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If at any time after an interest rate adjustment triggering event has occurred, any rating agency (or, in either case,
a substitute rating agency therefor), as the case may be, subsequently increases its rating of the notes of the applicable series to any of the threshold ratings set forth above, the interest rate payable on the notes of such series will be
decreased such that the interest rate payable for the notes of such series equals the interest rate payable on the notes of such series on the date of their issuance plus (if applicable) the percentages set forth opposite the ratings from the tables
above with respect to the two lowest ratings assigned to the notes of such series in effect immediately following the increase. If at any time after an interest rate adjustment triggering event has occurred, Moody&#146;s (or any substitute rating
agency therefor) subsequently increases its rating of the notes of the applicable series to Baa3 (or its equivalent, in the case of a substitute rating agency) or higher, S&amp;P (or any substitute rating agency therefor) increases its rating to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BBB-</FONT> (or its equivalent, in the case of a substitute rating agency) or higher and Fitch (or any substitute rating agency therefor) increases its rating to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BBB-</FONT> (or its
equivalent, in the case of a substitute rating agency) or higher, the interest rate payable on the notes of such series will be decreased to the interest rate payable on the notes of such series on the date of their issuance (and if any
</P>
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two rating agencies increase their ratings assigned to the notes of such series to Baa3, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BBB-</FONT> or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BBB-</FONT> or higher, as
the case may be, and the third rating agency does not, the interest rate payable on the notes of such series will be decreased so that it does not reflect any increase attributable to the upgrading rating agencies). In addition, the interest rates
on the notes of such series will permanently cease to be subject to any adjustment described above (notwithstanding any subsequent decrease in the ratings by any or all rating agencies) if the notes of such series become rated Baa1, BBB+ or BBB+, as
the case may be (or the equivalent of any such rating, in the case of a substitute rating agency), or higher by any two of Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P and Fitch (or, in any case, a substitute rating agency thereof), respectively. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each adjustment required by any decrease or increase in a rating set forth above, whether occasioned by the action of any of the rating
agencies (or, in either case, a substitute rating agency therefor), shall be made independent of any and all other adjustments. In no event shall (1)&nbsp;the interest rate for the notes of either series be reduced to below the interest rate payable
on the notes of such series on the date of their issuance or (2)&nbsp;the total increase in the interest rate payable on the notes of such series exceed 2.00% above the interest rate payable on the notes of such series on the date of their issuance.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No adjustments in the interest rate payable on the notes of either series shall be made solely as a result of a rating agency ceasing to
provide a rating of the notes of such series. If at any time a rating agency ceases to provide a rating of the notes of either series for a reason beyond the Company&#146;s control, the Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain
a rating of the notes of such series from another rating agency, to the extent one exists, and if another such rating agency rates the notes of such series (such rating agency, a &#147;substitute rating agency&#148;), for purposes of determining any
increase or decrease in the interest rate payable on the notes of such series pursuant to the tables above (a)&nbsp;such substitute rating agency will be substituted for the last rating agency to provide a rating of the notes of such series but
which has since ceased to provide such rating and (b)&nbsp;the relative ratings scale used by such substitute rating agency to assign ratings to senior unsecured debt will be determined in good faith by an independent investment banking institution
of national standing appointed by the Company and, for purposes of determining the applicable ratings included in the applicable table above with respect to such substitute rating agency, such ratings will be deemed to be the equivalent ratings used
by Moody&#146;s, S&amp;P or Fitch, as applicable, in such table. If a rating agency has ceased to provide a rating of the notes of an applicable series for any reason and the Company is unable to or otherwise does not designate a successor rating
agency, that rating agency will be deemed to have rated the notes of such series at the lowest level contemplated by the tables above; however, if only one of the rating agencies ceases to provide a rating of the notes of such series for any reason,
the deemed rating of that rating agency will be disregarded for purposes of all interest rate adjustments. If two of the rating agencies cease to provide a rating of the notes of an applicable series for any reason and the Company is unable to or
otherwise does not designate a successor rating agency for both rating agencies, the deemed rating of only one of such two rating agencies will be disregarded. If all three rating agencies cease to provide a rating of the notes of an applicable
series for any reason and the Company is unable to or otherwise does not designate a successor rating agency for all three rating agencies, the interest rate on the notes of such series will increase to, or remain at, as the case may be, 2.00% above
the interest rate payable on the notes on the date of their issuance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any interest rate increase or decrease described above will take
effect from the first day of the semi-annual interest period commencing after the date on which a rating change occurs that requires an adjustment in the interest rate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the interest rate payable on the notes of either series is increased as described in this &#147;&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment,&#148; the
term &#147;interest,&#148; as applicable to the notes of such series, will be deemed to include any such additional interest 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">For purposes of the interest rate adjustment provisions of the notes, the following terms will be applicable: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>Fitch</I>&#148; means Fitch Ratings, Inc., or any successor thereto. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>Fundamental change</I>&#148; means the occurrence of any of the following:
(1)&nbsp;any transaction of merger or consolidation or amalgamation of any material subsidiary (other than a merger or consolidation with or into (i)&nbsp;the Company, if the Company shall be the continuing or surviving corporation, or (ii)&nbsp;any
other subsidiary of the Company, provided that the subsidiary shall be the continuing or surviving corporation); (2) any liquidation, winding up or dissolution of any material subsidiary; or (3)&nbsp;the direct or indirect conveyance, sale, lease,
transfer or other disposition of, in one or more series of related transactions, all or substantially all of any material subsidiary&#146;s assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (other than to (i)&nbsp;the Company or (ii)&nbsp;a subsidiary
of the Company). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company or any material subsidiary may, directly or indirectly convey, sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of, in one or more series of related transactions: (1)&nbsp;any or all of its
interest in any subsidiary to any other subsidiary of the Company; or (2)&nbsp;up to 10% of the total consolidated assets of the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>Fundamental change rating event</I>&#148; means the rating on the notes of an applicable series is lowered by at least one rating
agency such that the rating on the notes of such series is below investment grade on any day during the period (which period will be extended so long as the rating of the notes is under publicly announced consideration for a possible downgrade by
any of the rating agencies) commencing 60&nbsp;days prior to the first public notice of the occurrence of a fundamental change or the Company&#146;s intention to effect a fundamental change and ending 60&nbsp;days following consummation of such
fundamental change. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>Interest rate adjustment triggering event</I>&#148; means the occurrence of both a fundamental change and a
fundamental change rating event. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>material subsidiary</I>&#148; means, at any time, a subsidiary of the Company whose assets
exceed 10% of the total consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, other than any subsidiary that is not a U.S. Person. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>Moody&#146;s</I>&#148; means Moody&#146;s Investors Service, Inc., or any successor thereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>rating agency</I>&#148; means (1)&nbsp;each of Fitch, Moody&#146;s and S&amp;P and (2)&nbsp;if any of Fitch, Moody&#146;s or S&amp;P
ceases to rate the notes of an applicable series or fails to make a rating of the notes publicly available for reasons outside of the Company&#146;s control, a substitute rating agency. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>S&amp;P</I>&#148; means S&amp;P Global Ratings, a division of S&amp;P Global, Inc., or any successor thereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>Subsidiary</I>&#148; means, with respect to any person (the &#147;parent&#148;) at any date, any corporation, limited liability
company, partnership, association or other entity the accounts of which would be consolidated with those of the parent in the parent&#146;s consolidated financial statements if such financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP as of
such date, as well as any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association or other entity (a)&nbsp;of which securities or other ownership interests representing more than 50% of the equity or more than 50% of the ordinary
voting power or, in the case of a partnership, more than 50% of the general partnership interests are, as of such date, owned, controlled or held, or (b)&nbsp;that is, as of such date, otherwise controlled, by the parent or one or more subsidiaries
of the parent or by the parent and one or more subsidiaries of the parent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>substitute rating agency</I>&#148; means a
&#147;nationally recognized statistical rating organization&#148; within the meaning of Section&nbsp;3(a)(62) under the Exchange Act selected by the Company (as certified by a resolution of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors) as a replacement
agency for Fitch, Moody&#146;s or S&amp;P, or all of them, 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">&#147;<I>total consolidated assets</I>&#148; means, as of
any date, the total consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, as set forth on the Company&#146;s most recently available consolidated balance sheet filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as of such date. </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">S-16 </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>U.S. Person</I>&#148; means a &#147;United States person&#148; within the meaning
of Section&nbsp;7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">See &#147;Risk Factors&#151;Risks Related to the
Notes&#151;The Company&#146;s credit ratings could negatively affect the Company&#146;s ability to access capital.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Change of Control Offer
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a change of control triggering event occurs with respect to a series of notes, unless the Company has exercised its option to
redeem the notes of such series as described above, the Company will be required to make an offer (a &#147;change of control offer&#148;) to each holder of the notes of such series to repurchase all or any part (equal to $2,000 or an integral
multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof) of that holder&#146;s notes of such series on the terms set forth in such notes. In the change of control offer, the Company will be required to offer payment in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal
amount of notes of the applicable series repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the notes repurchased to, but not including, the date of repurchase (a &#147;change of control payment&#148;), subject to the right of holders of
record on the applicable record date to receive interest due on the next interest payment date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Within 30 days following any change of
control triggering event with respect to a series of notes or, at the Company&#146;s option, prior to any change of control, but after public announcement of the transaction that constitutes or may constitute the change of control, a notice will be
mailed to holders of the notes of the applicable series describing the transaction that constitutes or may constitute the change of control triggering event and offering to repurchase the notes of such series on the date specified in the applicable
notice, which date will be no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60&nbsp;days from the date such notice is mailed (a &#147;change of control payment date&#148;). The notice, if mailed prior to the date of consummation of the change of control,
will state that the change of control offer is conditioned on the change of control triggering event occurring on or prior to the applicable change of control payment date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon the change of control payment date, the Company will, to the extent lawful: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<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">accept for payment all notes or portions of notes properly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the change of
control offer; </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>
<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">deposit with the paying agent an amount equal to the change of control payment in respect of all notes or
portions of notes properly tendered; 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">deliver or cause to be delivered to the trustee the notes properly accepted together with an officers&#146;
certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of notes or portions of notes being repurchased. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company will
not be required to make a change of control offer upon the occurrence of a change of control triggering event if a third party makes such an offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements for an offer made by the
Company and the third party repurchases all notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under its offer. In addition, the Company will not repurchase any notes if there has occurred and is continuing on the change of control payment date an event of
default under the indenture, other than a default in the payment of the change of control payment upon a change of control triggering event. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company will comply with the applicable requirements of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;14e-1</FONT> under the Exchange Act and
any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the notes as a result of a change of control triggering event. To the extent that the provisions of any
securities laws or regulations conflict with the change of control offer provisions of the notes, the Company will comply with those securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the change of control
offer provisions of the notes by virtue of any such conflict. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of the change of control offer provisions of the notes, the following terms
will be applicable: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>change of control&#148;</I><I></I>&nbsp;means the occurrence of any of the following: (1)&nbsp;the direct or
indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or more series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the Company&#146;s assets and the assets of the
Company&#146;s subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any person, other than the Company or one of the Company&#146;s subsidiaries; (2)&nbsp;the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of
which is that any person becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rules&nbsp;13d-3</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13d-5</FONT> under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the
Company&#146;s outstanding voting stock or other voting stock into which the Company&#146;s voting stock is reclassified, consolidated, exchanged or changed, measured by voting power rather than number of shares; (3)&nbsp;the Company consolidates
with, or merges with or into, any person, or any person consolidates with, or merges with or into, the Company, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the Company&#146;s outstanding voting stock or the voting stock of such other
person is converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where the shares of the Company&#146;s voting stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction constitute, or are converted into or
exchanged for, a majority of the voting stock of the surviving person or any direct or indirect parent company of the surviving person, measured by voting power rather than number of shares, immediately after giving effect to such transaction; or
(4)&nbsp;the adoption of a plan relating to the Company&#146;s liquidation or dissolution. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;<I>person</I>,&#148; as used in
this definition, has the meaning given thereto in Section&nbsp;13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>change of control triggering
event</I>&#148; means the occurrence of both a change of control and a rating event. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>investment grade
rating</I>&#148;<I></I>&nbsp;means a rating equal to or higher than <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BBB-</FONT> (or the equivalent) by Fitch (as defined above under &#147;&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment&#148;), Baa3 (or the equivalent) by
Moody&#146;s (as defined above under &#147;&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment&#148;) and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">BBB-</FONT> (or the equivalent) by S&amp;P (as defined above under &#147;&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment&#148;), and the equivalent
investment grade credit rating from any replacement rating agency or rating agencies selected by the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>rating
event</I>&#148; means, with respect to a series of notes, the rating on the notes of such series is lowered by at least two of the three rating agencies (as defined above under &#147;&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment&#148;) and the notes of such series
are rated below an investment grade rating by at least two of the three rating agencies, in any case on any day during the period (which period will be extended so long as the rating of the notes of such series is under publicly announced
consideration for a possible downgrade by any of the rating agencies) commencing 60 days prior to the first public notice of the occurrence of a change of control or the Company&#146;s intention to effect a change of control and ending 60 days
following consummation of such change of control. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;<I>voting stock</I>&#148; means, with respect to any specified &#147;person&#148;
(as that term is used in Section&nbsp;13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) as of any date, the capital stock of such person that is at the time entitled to vote generally in the election of the board of directors of such person. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless the Company defaults in the change of control payment, on and after the change of control payment date, interest will cease to accrue
on the notes or portions of the notes tendered for repurchase pursuant to the change of control offer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The definition of change of
control includes a phrase relating to the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of &#147;all or substantially all&#148; of the Company&#146;s assets and the assets of the Company&#146;s subsidiaries taken as a
whole. Although there is a limited body of case law interpreting the phrase &#147;substantially all&#148; there is no precise established definition of the phrase under applicable law. Accordingly, the ability of a holder of notes to require the
Company to repurchase its notes as a result of a sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of less than all of the Company&#146;s assets and those of the Company&#146;s subsidiaries taken as a whole to another person or group may be
uncertain. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Book-entry Only Issuance&#151;The Depository Trust Company </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC will act as the initial securities depository for the notes. The notes will be issued only as fully registered securities registered in the
name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., DTC&#146;s partnership nominee, or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. One or more fully registered global note certificates will be issued, representing in the aggregate the total
principal amount of the notes, and will be deposited with the trustee on behalf of DTC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following is based upon information furnished
by DTC: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; 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 and provides asset servicing for over 3.5&nbsp;million issues of U.S. and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> equity issues, corporate and municipal debt issues and money market
instruments from over 100 countries that DTC&#146;s 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. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">and&nbsp;non-U.S.&nbsp;securities</FONT> 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;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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 Participants&#148;). The DTC rules
applicable to its Direct and Indirect Participants are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information about DTC can be found at www.dtcc.com and www.dtc.org. The contents of such websites do not constitute part of this
prospectus supplement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Purchases of notes under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct Participants, which will receive a
credit for the notes on DTC&#146;s records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of notes (&#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 purchases. Beneficial Owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transactions, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the Direct or Indirect
Participants through which the Beneficial Owners purchased notes. Transfers of ownership interests in the notes 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 notes, except in the event that use of the book-entry system for the notes is discontinued. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To facilitate subsequent transfers, all notes deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are registered in the name of DTC&#146;s partnership
nominee, Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of notes with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. or such other DTC nominee do not effect any changes
in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual Beneficial Owners of the notes. DTC&#146;s records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants to whose accounts such notes are credited, which may or may not be the Beneficial
Owners. The Direct and Indirect Participants will 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 </P>
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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">Redemption notices shall be sent to DTC. If less than all of the notes are being redeemed, DTC&#146;s practice is to determine by lot the
amount of interest of each Direct Participant in such notes to be redeemed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Although voting with respect to the notes is limited, in
those cases where a vote is required, neither DTC nor Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. (nor any other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with respect to the notes unless authorized by a Direct Participant in accordance with DTC&#146;s procedures. Under its usual
procedures, DTC mails an Omnibus Proxy to the Company 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 notes are credited on
the record date (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">Payments on the notes will be made to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co., or
such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. DTC&#146;s practice is to credit Direct Participants&#146; accounts upon DTC&#146;s receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from the Company or the trustee
on the relevant payment date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on DTC&#146;s records. Payments by Direct or Indirect Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is the case
with securities held for the account of customers registered in &#147;street name,&#148; and will be the responsibility of such Direct or Indirect Participant and not of DTC or the Company, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may
be in effect from time to time. Payment to Cede&nbsp;&amp; Co. (or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC) is the responsibility of the Company, disbursement of such payments to Direct Participants is the
responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to the Beneficial Owners is 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">Except as provided herein, a Beneficial Owner of a global note will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of notes. Accordingly, each
Beneficial Owner must rely on the procedures of DTC to exercise any rights under the notes. The laws of some jurisdictions require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. Such laws may impair
the ability to transfer beneficial interests in a global note. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DTC may discontinue providing its services as securities depository with
respect to the notes at any time by giving reasonable notice to the Company. Under such circumstances, in the event that a successor securities depository is not obtained, certificates for the notes will be required to be printed and delivered to
the holders of record. Additionally, the Company may decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfers through DTC (or a successor securities depository) with respect to the notes. In that event, certificates for the notes will be
printed and delivered to DTC. </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
sources that the Company believes to be reliable, but neither the Company nor any underwriter takes any responsibility for the accuracy thereof. The Company has no responsibility for the performance by DTC or its Direct or Indirect Participants of
their respective obligations as described herein or under the rules and procedures governing their respective operations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Global Clearance and
Settlement Procedures </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because of time-zone differences, credits of notes received in Clearstream Banking, S.A.
(&#147;Clearstream&#148;) or the Euroclear Bank, SA/NV (&#147;Euroclear&#148;) as a result of a transaction with a DTC participant will be made during subsequent securities settlement processing and dated the business day following the DTC
settlement date. Such credits or any transactions in such notes settled during such processing will be reported to the relevant Euroclear participant or Clearstream on such business day. Cash received in Clearstream or the Euroclear as a result of
sales of the notes by or through a Clearstream participant or a Euroclear participant to a DTC participant will be received with value on the DTC settlement date but will be available in the relevant Clearstream or the Euroclear cash account only as
of the business day following settlement in DTC. </P>
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to facilitate transfers of notes among participants of DTC, Clearstream and the Euroclear, they are under no obligation to perform or continue to perform such procedures and such procedures may be discontinued or changed at any time. </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="suptx846100_12"></A>Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following is a summary of certain U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to the purchase, ownership and disposition of the notes.
It is not a complete analysis of all the potential tax considerations relating to the notes. This summary is based upon the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the &#147;Code&#148;), applicable Treasury Regulations
promulgated thereunder, judicial decisions and administrative rulings, all as in effect on the date of this prospectus supplement and all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly with retroactive effect, which may result
in U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those set forth below. This discussion does not address the tax consequences to persons that participate in this offering and are also beneficial owners of our debt securities that are
repurchased and/or redeemed with the proceeds of this offering as described in &#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This summary is limited to
beneficial owners of the notes (&#147;Holders&#148;) that purchase the notes for cash upon their initial issuance at the initial &#147;issue price&#148; for such series of notes (i.e., the first price at which a substantial amount of such series of
notes is sold for cash to investors, excluding sales to bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters, placement agents or wholesalers) and that hold the notes as &#147;capital assets&#148; within
the meaning of section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). This summary does not address U.S. federal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-income</FONT> taxes (such as estate or gift taxes) or the tax considerations arising
under the laws of any U.S. state or local or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> jurisdiction or under any particular income tax treaty. In addition, this summary does not address all tax considerations that may be relevant to a
particular investor in light of the investor&#146;s circumstances (such as the effects of section&nbsp;451(b) of the Code conforming the timing of certain income accruals to financial statements) or to certain categories of investors that may be
subject to special rules (for example, persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-exempt</FONT> entities, real estate investment trusts, regulated
investment companies, controlled foreign corporations, passive foreign investment companies, brokers and dealers in securities or commodities, traders in securities that elect to use the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">mark-to-market</FONT></FONT> method of tax accounting for their securities holdings, former U.S. citizens or long-term residents of the United States, U.S. Holders (as defined below) that have a functional currency other
than the U.S. dollar, U.S. Holders (as defined below) that hold their notes in foreign accounts or through foreign brokers or other foreign intermediaries, entities or arrangements classified as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes and
other pass-through entities, investors in partnerships or other pass-through entities, persons that hold the notes as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion, constructive sale, risk-reduction transaction or other integrated transaction, beneficial
owners of our 2025 Notes or 2026 Notes which may be redeemed with the proceeds of this offering as set forth in &#147;Use of Proceeds&#148; above, or lenders under the Delayed Draw Term Loan which may be repaid with the proceeds of this offering as
set forth in &#147;Use of Proceeds&#148; above). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax
purposes will own any of the notes, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in such partnership generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Entities and arrangements treated as partnerships
for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and partners in such partnerships, should consult their own tax advisors with regard to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the notes by the partnership. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investors considering the purchase, ownership or disposition of the notes should consult their own tax advisors concerning the U.S. federal
tax consequences in light of their particular situations as well as any consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction or under any applicable income tax treaty. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Additional Payments </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In certain
circumstances (see &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Change of Control Offer&#148; and &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment&#148;), the Company may be obligated to pay amounts in excess of stated interest or principal on
the notes or may be obligated to pay additional interest on the notes. The obligation to make such </P>
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payments may implicate the provisions of the Treasury Regulations relating to &#147;contingent payment debt instruments,&#148; which, if applicable, could cause the timing, amount and character
of an investor&#146;s income, gain or loss with respect to either series of the notes to be different from the consequences discussed herein. In particular, a Holder might be required to accrue income on its notes in excess of stated interest for
U.S. federal income tax purposes, and to treat as ordinary income rather than capital gain any income realized on the taxable disposition of a note prior to maturity. According to the applicable Treasury Regulations, certain contingencies will not
cause a debt instrument to be treated as a contingent payment debt instrument if such contingencies in the aggregate, as of the date of issuance, are remote or incidental or, in certain circumstances, if it is &#147;significantly more likely than
not&#148; that none of the contingencies will occur. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We believe that it is significantly more likely than not that interest on the notes
will be paid over the life of the notes at the stated interest rate or the possibility of additional payments on the notes is remote and/or incidental. Therefore, we do not intend to treat either series of the notes as contingent payment debt
instruments. Our treatment will be binding on all Holders of the notes, except a Holder that discloses its differing treatment in a statement attached to its timely filed U.S. federal income tax return for the taxable year during which the note was
acquired. Our treatment is not binding on the IRS, which may take a contrary position. The remainder of this discussion assumes that the notes are not treated as contingent payment debt instruments. With respect to any payments of additional
interest resulting from adjustments to the ratings assigned to either series of the notes, as described under &#147;Description of the Notes&#151;Interest Rate Adjustment,&#148; we intend to take the position for U.S. federal income tax purposes
that such payments will be taxable to a Holder as additional interest income when received or accrued, in accordance with the Holder&#146;s method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investors are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the potential application to the notes of the rules regarding contingent
payment debt instruments and the consequences thereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>U.S. Holders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following portion of this discussion is a summary of the general U.S. federal income tax consequences that will apply to an investor that
is a &#147;U.S. Holder.&#148; For purposes of this discussion, a U.S. Holder is a beneficial owner of the notes that is, or is treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes 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">an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 corporation that was created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the
District of Columbia; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of source; 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 trust, if (a)&nbsp;a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over administration
of the trust and one or more &#147;United States persons&#148; (within the meaning of the Code) have authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (b)&nbsp;it has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury Regulations to
be treated as a &#147;United States person&#148; (within the meaning of the Code). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Payments of Interest </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Payments of stated interest on the notes generally will be taxable to a U.S. Holder as ordinary interest income at the time such interest is
received or accrued in accordance with the U.S. Holder&#146;s method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the stated
principal amount of either series of the notes exceeds its &#147;issue price&#148; (as defined above) by at least a statutorily defined &#147;de minimis&#148; amount, a U.S. Holder (whether a cash method or accrual method taxpayer) will be required
to include the excess in gross income as original issue discount (&#147;OID&#148;), as it accrues, in accordance with a constant <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">yield-to-maturity</FONT></FONT> method (unless
otherwise accelerated), in advance of receipt of </P>
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the cash payments to which such OID is attributable. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the possible application of the OID rules. It is expected, and the remainder of
this discussion assumes, that neither series of the notes will be treated as issued with OID for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Sale, Exchange,
Redemption, Retirement or Other Taxable Disposition of the Notes </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable
disposition of a note, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between (1)&nbsp;the amount realized on such disposition (except to the extent any amount realized is attributable to accrued but unpaid interest,
which amount will be taxed as ordinary interest income to the extent not previously included in income) and (2)&nbsp;such U.S. Holder&#146;s adjusted tax basis in the note. A U.S. Holder&#146;s adjusted tax basis in the note generally will equal the
amount paid for the note, reduced by any cash payments previously received in respect of the note (other than qualified stated interest payments). Gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder in respect of the disposition generally will be capital gain
or loss, and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder has held the note for more than one year at the time of such disposition. Long-term capital gains of individuals and certain other
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-corporate</FONT> taxpayers generally are eligible for preferential rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to certain limitations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Medicare Tax </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain U.S. Holders
who are individuals, estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds are subject to an additional 3.8% Medicare tax on an amount up to their &#147;net investment income&#148; (&#147;undistributed net investment income&#148; in the case
of an estate or trust). A U.S. Holder&#146;s net investment income generally will include interest received with respect to the notes and net gains from the disposition of the notes, unless such interest or gains are derived in the ordinary course
of the conduct of a trade or business (other than a trade or business that consists of certain passive trading activities). U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the applicability of the Medicare tax with respect to
their investment in the notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Information Reporting and Backup Withholding </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In general, interest paid on or with respect to the notes and the amount of any tax withheld from such payments will be reported to U.S.
Holders of the notes and to the IRS, and information reporting requirements will also apply to the proceeds of certain sales and other taxable dispositions (including retirements and redemptions) of the notes, unless the U.S. Holder is an exempt
recipient. Backup withholding (currently at a rate of 24%) will apply to such payments if a U.S. Holder fails to provide its taxpayer identification number (&#147;TIN&#148;), provides an incorrect TIN, has been notified by the IRS that payments to
such U.S. Holder are subject to backup withholding, or fails to certify, under penalties of perjury, that it has provided its correct TIN and is not subject to backup withholding (generally on a properly completed and executed IRS <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;W-9).</FONT> Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules generally will be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder&#146;s U.S. federal income tax
liability and may entitle the U.S. Holder to a refund, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Consequences to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holders </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 the general U.S. federal income tax consequences that
will apply to a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder&#148; of the notes. A <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder&#148; is a beneficial owner of a note that is neither a U.S. Holder nor a partnership
for U.S. federal income tax purposes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Payments of Interest </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to the discussions of backup withholding and FATCA (as defined below) withholding below, payments of interest on the notes to a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder generally will be exempt from U.S. federal income tax </P>
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and withholding tax under the &#147;portfolio interest&#148; exemption if such <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder properly certifies as to its foreign status (as described
below) and: </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">it does not conduct a trade or business within the United States to which the interest income is effectively
connected (or, if an applicable income tax treaty so requires, such income is not attributable to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder&#146;s permanent establishment or fixed base within the United States);
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">it is not a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;10-percent</FONT> shareholder&#148; of the Company within the
meaning of section 871(h)(3) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">it is not a controlled foreign corporation that is related directly or constructively to the Company through
stock ownership; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">it is not a bank that acquired the notes in consideration for an extension of credit made pursuant to a loan
agreement entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or 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">it provides a properly executed IRS Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN</FONT> or IRS Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-8BEN-E,</FONT></FONT> as applicable (or appropriate successor form), to the applicable withholding agent certifying under penalty of perjury that such Holder is not a &#147;United States
person&#148; (within the meaning of the Code). If a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder holds the notes through a securities clearing organization, financial institution or other agent acting on its behalf, it may be required to
provide appropriate certifications to such agent. The agent then generally will be required to provide appropriate certifications to the applicable withholding agent, either directly or through other intermediaries. Special rules apply to foreign
partnerships, estates and trusts and other intermediaries, and in certain circumstances certifications as to foreign status of partners, trust owners or beneficiaries may have to be provided. In addition, special rules apply to qualified
intermediaries that enter into withholding agreements with the IRS. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder cannot satisfy the requirements described above for the portfolio interest exemption, payments of interest made to such Holder on the notes will be subject to the 30% U.S. federal withholding
tax, unless it provides the applicable withholding agent either with (1)&nbsp;a properly executed IRS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;W-8BEN</FONT> or IRS
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;W-8BEN-E,</FONT></FONT> as applicable (or appropriate successor form), establishing an exemption from (or a reduction of) withholding under the benefit of an applicable
income tax treaty or (2)&nbsp;a properly executed IRS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;W-8ECI</FONT> (or appropriate successor form) certifying that interest paid on the note is not subject to withholding tax because the interest is
effectively connected with such Holder&#146;s conduct of a trade or business in the United States (as discussed below under &#147;&#151;Income or Gain Effectively Connected With a United States Trade or Business&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Sale, Exchange, Redemption, Retirement or Other Taxable Disposition of the Notes </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to the discussions of backup withholding and FATCA withholding below, a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder
generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax on any gain realized on the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of a note 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 gain is effectively connected with such Holder&#146;s conduct of a trade or business in the United States
(and, if an income tax treaty applies, is attributable to its permanent establishment or fixed base in the United States); 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">such Holder is an individual who has been present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year
of disposition and certain other requirements are met. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder described in the first bullet point, such Holder should see &#147;&#151;Income or Gain Effectively Connected with a United States Trade or Business&#148; below. In the case of a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder described in the second bullet point, such Holder generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% on the amount by which its capital gains allocable to United States sources,
including gain from such disposition, exceed any capital losses allocable to United States sources, except as otherwise required by an applicable income tax treaty. </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 the extent that the amount realized on a sale, redemption, exchange, retirement or other
taxable disposition of the notes is attributable to accrued but unpaid interest on the notes, this amount generally will be treated in the same manner as described in &#147;&#151;Payments of Interest&#148; above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Income or Gain Effectively Connected With a United States Trade or Business </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder is engaged in the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and interest
on a note or gain recognized from the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of a note is effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or business, such Holder generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax
on that interest (and not the 30% U.S. federal withholding tax on such interest) if certain certification requirements are satisfied and on that gain on a net income basis in the same manner as if it were a &#147;United States person&#148; (within
the meaning of the Code). Such Holder generally can meet these certification requirements by providing a properly executed IRS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;W-8ECI</FONT> (or appropriate successor form) to the applicable withholding
agent. If a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder is eligible for the benefits of an income tax treaty between the United States and such Holder&#146;s country of residence, any effectively connected income or gain generally will
be subject to U.S. federal income tax only if it is also attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base maintained by such Holder in the United States. In addition, if a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder is a foreign
corporation, such Holder may be subject to an additional branch profits tax equal to 30% (or a lower applicable income tax treaty rate) of its earnings and profits for the taxable year, subject to adjustments, that are effectively connected with its
conduct of a trade or business in the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Information Reporting and Backup Withholding </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Generally, information returns will be filed with the IRS in connection with payments of interest on the notes and proceeds from the sale or
other taxable disposition (including a retirement or redemption) of the notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Copies of the information returns reporting such payments
and any withholding may also be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder resides under the provisions of an applicable income tax treaty. A
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holder may be subject to backup withholding (currently at a rate of 24%) of tax on payments of interest and, depending on the circumstances, the proceeds of a sale or other taxable disposition
(including a retirement or redemption) unless it complies with certain certification procedures to establish that it is not a &#147;United States person&#148; (within the meaning of the Code). The certification procedures required to claim an
exemption from withholding of tax on interest described above generally will satisfy the certification requirements necessary to avoid backup withholding as well. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup
withholding rules generally will be allowed as a credit against a Holder&#146;s U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle a Holder to a refund, provided that it furnishes the required information to the IRS on a timely basis. <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the application of backup withholding rules in their particular situation, the availability of an exemption from backup withholding and the
procedure for obtaining such an exemption, if applicable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>FATCA Withholding </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations and administrative guidance issued thereunder (&#147;FATCA&#148;) impose a
30% withholding tax on any U.S.-source interest paid on the notes, and on the gross proceeds from a disposition (including a retirement or redemption) of such notes, in each case, if paid to a &#147;foreign financial institution&#148; or a <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;non-financial</FONT> foreign entity&#148; (each as defined in the Code), including when acting as an intermediary, unless: (i)&nbsp;in the case of a foreign financial institution, such institution enters into an
agreement with the IRS to withhold on certain payments, and to collect and provide to the IRS information regarding U.S. account holders of such institution (which includes certain equity and debt holders of such institution, as well as certain
account holders that are <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-U.S.</FONT> entities with United States owners); (ii) in the case of a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> foreign entity, such entity certifies that it does not have
any &#147;substantial United States owners&#148; (as defined in the Code) or provides the withholding agent with a certification identifying its direct and indirect substantial United States owners; or (iii)&nbsp;the foreign financial institution or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-financial</FONT> foreign entity </P>
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otherwise qualifies for an exemption from these rules. The IRS has issued proposed Treasury Regulations that eliminate withholding on payments of gross proceeds (but not on payments of interest).
Pursuant to the preamble to the proposed Treasury Regulations, we and any other applicable withholding agent may (but are not required to) rely on this proposed change to FATCA withholding until final Treasury Regulations are issued or until such
proposed Treasury Regulations are rescinded. Foreign financial institutions located in jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental agreement with the United States with respect to FATCA may be subject to different rules. Under certain
circumstances, a beneficial owner of the notes might be eligible for refunds or credits of such taxes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The rules under FATCA are complex.
We will not pay any additional amounts in respect of any amounts withheld, including pursuant to FATCA. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-U.S.</FONT> Holders are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisor regarding the implications of FATCA
on an investment in the notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THE PRECEDING SUMMARY OF CERTAIN U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY
AND IS NOT INTENDED AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE TAX OR OTHER LEGAL ADVICE. ACCORDINGLY, INVESTORS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF THE U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS TO THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONS, AS WELL AS ANY TAX
CONSIDERATIONS ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">NON-U.S.</FONT> TAXING JURISDICTION OR UNDER ANY APPLICABLE INCOME TAX TREATY, AND THE POTENTIAL EFFECT OF CHANGES IN APPLICABLE TAX LAW. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the underwriting agreement dated the date of this prospectus supplement between the Company
and the underwriters, for whom BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC are acting as representatives, the Company has agreed to sell to the underwriters, and each of the underwriters has severally agreed to
purchase from the Company the principal amount of each series of the notes offered hereby set forth opposite its name below: </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">The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriters to pay for and accept delivery of
the notes are subject to, among other things, the approval of certain legal matters by their counsel and certain other conditions. The underwriters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify offers to the public and to reject orders in whole or
in part. The underwriters are obligated to take and pay for all the notes if any are taken. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company and the underwriters have agreed
to indemnify each other against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, or to contribute to payments the Company or the underwriters may be required to make in respect of those liabilities. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Commissions and Discounts </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
underwriters propose to offer the notes directly to the public initially at the initial public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus supplement. The&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes sold by the underwriters to dealers may be
sold at the public offering price less a concession not to exceed &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% of the principal amount of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes and not to exceed&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% of the principal amount of
the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes. The underwriters may allow, and dealers may <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-allow,</FONT> a concession not to exceed &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% of the principal amount of
the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes and not to exceed&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% of the principal amount of the&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;notes to other dealers. After the initial offering of the notes to the public, the underwriters may change
the initial public offering price and concessions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company&#146;s expenses in connection with the offer and sale of the notes, other
than the underwriting discount, are estimated to be $&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is expected that delivery of the notes will be
made, against payment for the notes, on or about &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;, 2025, which will be the &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; business day following the pricing of the notes. Under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;15c6-1</FONT> under
the Exchange Act, trades in the secondary market generally are required to settle in one business day, unless the parties to a trade expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, purchasers of the notes who wish to trade the notes on the date of this
prospectus supplement or the next succeeding&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;business day(s) will be required, because the notes initially will settle within &#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; business days (T+&#8195;), to specify an alternate settlement cycle
at the time of any such trade to prevent a failed settlement. Purchasers of the notes who wish to trade on the date of this prospectus supplement or the next succeeding&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;business day(s) should consult their own legal
advisors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>New Issue of Securities </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes are a new issue of securities with no established trading market. The Company does not intend to apply for listing of the notes on
any national securities exchange or for quotation of the notes on any automated dealer quotation system. The Company has been advised by the underwriters that the underwriters intend to make </P>
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a market in the notes but are not obligated to do so and may discontinue market-making at any time without notice. The Company cannot assure the liquidity of the trading market for the notes or
that an active public market for the notes will develop. If an active trading market for the notes does not develop, the market price and liquidity of the notes may be adversely affected. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Price Stabilization and Short Positions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the offering, the underwriters may purchase and sell notes in the open market. These transactions may include short sales,
stabilizing transactions and purchases to cover positions created by short sales. Short sales involve the sale by the underwriters of a greater number of notes than the underwriters are required to purchase in the offering. Stabilizing transactions
consist of certain bids or purchases to peg, fix or maintain the price of the notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These activities by the underwriters may stabilize,
maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the notes. As a result, the price of the notes may be higher than the price that otherwise might exist in the open market. If these activities are commenced, they may be discontinued by the
underwriters at any time without notice. These transactions may be effected in the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">over-the-counter</FONT></FONT> market or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither the Company nor the underwriters make any representation or prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the
transactions described above may have on the price of the notes. In addition, neither the Company nor the underwriters make any representation that the underwriters will engage in these transactions or that these transactions, once commenced, will
not be discontinued without notice. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The underwriters have in the past engaged, and the underwriters and their respective affiliates
expect in the future to engage, in transactions with, and have provided, and may in the future provide, various financial advisory, commercial banking, corporate trust and investment banking services for, the Company and the Company&#146;s
affiliates, for which they have in the past received, and will in the future receive, customary fees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, in the ordinary course
of their various business activities, the underwriters and their respective affiliates may make or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade debt and equity securities (or related derivative securities) and financial instruments
(including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers, and such investment and securities activities may involve securities and instruments of the Company or the Company&#146;s affiliates. Certain of the underwriters
and their affiliates that have a lending relationship with the Company routinely hedge, and certain other of those underwriters may hedge, their credit exposure to the Company consistent with their customary risk management policies. Typically, such
underwriters and their affiliates would hedge such exposure by entering into transactions which consist of either the purchase of credit default swaps or the creation of short positions in the Company&#146;s securities, including potentially the
notes offered hereby. Any such credit default swaps or short positions could adversely affect future trading prices of the notes offered hereby. The underwriters and their respective affiliates may also make investment recommendations or publish or
express independent research views in respect of such securities or financial instruments and may at any time hold, or recommend to clients that they acquire, long or short positions in such securities and instruments. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">An affiliate of BofA Securities, Inc. is a lender and a syndication agent under the Company&#146;s Credit Agreement, dated as of
February&nbsp;28, 2022 (the &#147;Credit Agreement&#148;) and the Delayed Draw Term Loan. An affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is a lender and the administrative agent under the Credit Agreement and its Delayed Draw Term Loan. An affiliate of
PNC Capital Markets LLC is a lender under the Credit Agreement and the Delayed Draw Term Loan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Conflicts of Interest </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain of the underwriters or their affiliates hold a portion of the indebtedness that the Company intends to repay using all or a portion of
the net proceeds from the sale of the notes. It is possible that one or more of the </P>
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underwriters or their affiliates could receive 5% or more of the net proceeds from the sale of the notes, and, in that case, such underwriter would be deemed to have a conflict of interest under
Rule 5121 of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (&#147;FINRA&#148;). As a result, such underwriter would be required to conduct the distribution of the notes in accordance with FINRA Rule 5121. If the distribution is conducted in
accordance with FINRA Rule 5121, such underwriter would not be permitted to confirm a sale of a note in this offering to an account over which it exercises discretionary authority without the prior specific written approval of the account holder.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Selling Restrictions </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>European Economic Area
</I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made
available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area (&#147;EEA&#148;). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i)&nbsp;a retail client as defined in point&nbsp;(11) of Article 4(1) of Directive
2014/65/EU (as amended, &#147;MiFID II&#148;); or (ii)&nbsp;a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point&nbsp;(10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or
(iii)&nbsp;not a qualified investor as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended, the &#147;Prospectus Regulation&#148;). Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended, the &#147;PRIIPs
Regulation&#148;) for offering or selling the notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA
may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus have been prepared on the basis that any offer of the notes in any member state of the EEA will be made pursuant to an exemption under the
Prospectus Regulation from the requirement to publish a prospectus for offers of the notes. Neither this prospectus supplement nor the accompanying prospectus are prospectuses for purposes of the Prospectus Regulation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>United Kingdom </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes are not
intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom (&#147;UK&#148;). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one
(or more) of: (i)&nbsp;a retail client, as defined in point&nbsp;(8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (&#147;<I>EUWA</I>&#148;); (ii) a customer within
the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the &#147;<I>FSMA</I>&#148;) and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a
professional client, as defined in point&nbsp;(8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA; or (iii)&nbsp;not a qualified investor as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as
it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the &#147;<I>UK Prospectus Regulation</I>&#148;). Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the
&#147;<I>UK PRIIPs Regulation</I>&#148;) for offering or selling the notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the notes or otherwise making them available to any
retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation. This prospectus supplement has been prepared on the basis that any offer of notes in the UK will be made pursuant to an exemption under the UK Prospectus Regulation. Neither
this prospectus supplement nor the accompanying prospectus is a prospectus for the purposes of the UK Prospectus Regulation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the UK,
this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus are being distributed only to, and is directed only at, and any offer subsequently made may only be directed at persons who (i)&nbsp;have professional experience in matters relating to
investments falling within Article 19 (5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the &#147;Order&#148;) and/or (ii)&nbsp;who are high net worth companies (or persons to whom it may otherwise be
lawfully communicated) falling within Article 49(2)(a) to </P>
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(d)&nbsp;of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as &#147;relevant persons&#148;). This prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus must not be acted on or relied on in
the UK by persons who are not relevant persons. In the UK, any investment or investment activity to which this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relates is only available to, and will be engaged in with, relevant persons. Any person
in the UK that is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus or any of their contents. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each underwriter has represented and agreed that: </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">(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">it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an
invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section&nbsp;21 of the FSMA received by it or them in connection with the issue or sale of the notes in circumstances in which Section&nbsp;21(1) of the FSMA does not
apply to us; and </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">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it
in relation to the notes in, from or otherwise involving the UK. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Canada </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes may be sold in Canada only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors, as
defined in National <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Instrument&nbsp;45-106</FONT> Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and are permitted clients, as defined in National
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Instrument&nbsp;31-103</FONT> Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. Any resale of the notes must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to,
the prospectus requirements of applicable securities laws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to section 3A.3 of National
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Instrument&nbsp;33-105</FONT> Underwriting Conflicts <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;NI&nbsp;33-105&#148;),</FONT> the underwriters are not required to comply with the disclosure requirements of <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">NI&nbsp;33-105</FONT> regarding underwriter conflicts of interest in connection with this offering. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities
legislation in certain provinces or territories of Canada may provide a purchaser with remedies for rescission or damages if this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus (including any amendment hereto or thereto) contains a
misrepresentation, provided that the remedies for rescission or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser&#146;s province or territory. The purchaser should refer to any
applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser&#146;s province or territory for particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Switzerland </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus
supplement is not intended to constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or invest in the notes described herein. The notes may not be publicly offered, sold or advertised, directly or indirectly, in, into or from Switzerland and will not be
listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange or on any other exchange or regulated trading facility in Switzerland. Neither this prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the notes constitutes a prospectus as such term is
understood pursuant to article 652a or article 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations, and neither this prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the notes may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly
available in Switzerland. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither this prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the offering, nor
the Company nor the notes, have been or will be filed with or approved by any Swiss regulatory authority. The notes are not subject to the supervision by any Swiss regulatory authority, e.g., the Swiss Financial Markets Supervisory Authority FINMA,
and investors in the notes will not benefit from protection or supervision by such authority. </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 notes have not and may not be offered or sold and will not be offered or sold in Hong Kong by means of any document other than (i)&nbsp;to
&#147;professional investors&#148; as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder, or (ii)&nbsp;in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a
&#147;prospectus&#148; as defined in the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning thereunder. No advertisement, invitation
or document relating to the notes has been or may be issued, or has been or may be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely
to be accessed or read by, the public of Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to notes which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to
&#147;professional investors&#148; as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The contents of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any Hong Kong
regulatory authority, including the Securities and Futures Commission and the Companies Registry of Hong Kong and neither has it been nor will it be registered with the Registrar of Companies in Hong Kong. You are advised to exercise caution in
relation to the offer. If you are in doubt about any contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may not be issued, circulated or distributed (in whole or
in part) in Hong Kong, and the notes may not be offered for subscription to members of the public in Hong Kong. Each person acquiring the notes will be required, and is deemed by the acquisition of the notes, to confirm that such person is aware of
the restriction on offers of the notes described in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus and that such person is not acquiring, and has not been offered any securities in circumstances that contravene any such restrictions and
that such person has complied with all relevant laws, rules and regulations applicable to him/her/it and the jurisdiction(s) where such person or his/her/its assets are located. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Japan </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The offering of the notes
has not been and will not be registered pursuant to Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan (Law No.&nbsp;25 of April&nbsp;13, 1948, as amended; the &#147;Financial Instruments and Exchange Act&#148;), and
accordingly the notes may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan (which term as used herein means any person resident in Japan, including any corporation or other entity organized
under the laws of Japan and any branch or other office in Japan of a corporation or other entity organized under the laws of any foreign state), or to others for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-offering</FONT> or resale, directly or indirectly,
in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, a resident of Japan, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of, and otherwise in compliance with, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and any other applicable laws,
regulations and ministerial guidelines of Japan in effect at the relevant time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>South Korea </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes may not be offered, sold and delivered directly or indirectly, or offered or sold to any person for
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-offering</FONT> or resale, directly or indirectly, in South Korea or to any resident of South Korea except pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations of South Korea, including the Financial Investment
Services and Capital Markets Act and the Foreign Exchange Transaction Law and the decrees and regulations thereunder. The notes have not been registered with the Financial Services Commission of South Korea for public offering in South Korea.
Furthermore, the notes may not be <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-sold</FONT> to South Korean residents unless the purchaser of the notes complies with all applicable regulatory requirements (including but not limited to government approval
requirements under the Foreign Exchange Transaction Law and its subordinate decrees and regulations) in connection with their purchase. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each underwriter has acknowledged that this prospectus supplement has not been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of
Singapore. Accordingly, each underwriter has represented and agreed that it has not offered or sold any notes or caused the notes to be made subject of an invitation for purchase and will not offer or sell any notes or cause the notes to be made the
subject of an invitation for purchase, and has not circulated or distributed, nor will it circulate or distribute, this prospectus supplement or any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for purchase, of the
notes, whether directly or indirectly, to any person in Singapore other than: </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">(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">to an institutional investor (as defined in Section&nbsp;4A of the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289) of
Singapore, as modified from time to time (the SFA) pursuant to Section&nbsp;274 of the SFA; </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">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">to a relevant person as defined in Section&nbsp;275(2) of the SFA pursuant to Section&nbsp;275(1) of the SFA,
or any person pursuant to Section&nbsp;275(1A) of the SFA, and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section&nbsp;275 of the SFA and (where applicable) Regulation 3 of the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulation 2018; 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%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with, the conditions of any other applicable exemption or provision of
the SFA. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Where the notes are purchased under Section&nbsp;275 of the SFA by a relevant person which is: </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">(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">a corporation (which is not an accredited investor (as defined in Section&nbsp;4A of the SFA)), the sole
business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(ii)</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 trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor), the sole purpose of which is to hold investments and
each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an accredited investor, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">securities or securities-based derivatives contracts
(each term as defined in Section&nbsp;2(1) of the SFA) of that corporation and the beneficiaries&#146; rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust, shall not be transferred within 6 months after that corporation or that trust has
subscribed for or acquired the notes pursuant to an offer made under Section&nbsp;275 of the SFA except: </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">(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">to an institutional investor, or an accredited investor or other relevant person, or which arises from an offer
referred to in Section&nbsp;275(1A) or Section&nbsp;276(4)(i)(B) of the SFA; </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">(ii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer; </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">(iii)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">where the transfer is by operation of law; </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">(iv)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">as specified in Section&nbsp;276(7) of the SFA; 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%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(v)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">as specified in Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and
Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Singapore Securities and Futures Act Product
Classification&#151;Solely for the purposes of its obligations pursuant to sections 309B(1)(a) and 309B(1)(c) of the SFA, the Company has determined, and hereby notifies all relevant persons (as defined in Section&nbsp;309A of the SFA) that the
notes are &#147;prescribed capital markets products&#148; (as defined in the Securities and Futures (Capital Markets Products) Regulations 2018) and Excluded Investment Products (as defined in MAS Notice
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SFA&nbsp;04-N12:</FONT> Notice on the Sale of Investment Products and MAS <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Notice&nbsp;FAA-N16:</FONT> Notice on Recommendations on Investment Products). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Taiwan </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The notes have not been
and will not be registered or filed with, or approved by, the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan and/or any other regulatory authority of Taiwan pursuant to relevant securities laws and </P>
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regulations and may not be offered, issued or sold within Taiwan through a public offering or in any manner which would constitute an offer within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Act
of Taiwan or relevant laws and regulations that requires a registration, filing or approval of the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan and/or other regulatory authority of Taiwan. No person or entity in Taiwan has been authorized to offer,
sell, distribute or otherwise intermediate the offering of the notes in Taiwan. </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 and management&#146;s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (which is included
in Management&#146;s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting) incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the Annual Report on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT> for the year ended September&nbsp;30, 2024 have
been so incorporated in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information incorporated in this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus by reference to the Company&#146;s Annual Report on <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT> for the year ended September&nbsp;30, 2024, relating to the oil and gas reserves of Seneca Resources Company, LLC, has been so incorporated in reliance on the audit report of Netherland,
Sewell&nbsp;&amp; Associates, Inc., an independent petroleum engineering firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in petroleum engineering. </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 validity of the notes and certain other matters will be passed upon for us by Jones Day. Matters of New Jersey law, including the
incorporation of the Company, will be passed upon only by Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Roseland, New Jersey. Certain legal matters relating to the offering of the notes will be passed upon for the underwriters by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, New York, New
York. </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="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>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>STOCK
PURCHASE CONTRACTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STOCK PURCHASE UNITS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>and </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITS </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel Gas Company may periodically sell any or all of the following securities to the public: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">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">common 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">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">depositary shares; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">stock purchase contracts; </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">stock purchase units; 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">units, consisting of one or more of any of the securities referred above, in any combination.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel Gas Company will provide specific terms of its securities, including their offering prices, in
supplements to this prospectus. The supplements may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and any supplements carefully before you invest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel Gas Company&#146;s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol &#147;NFG.&#148; </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:5%; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investing in the securities involves risks. See </B><B><A HREF="#toc846100_2">Risk Factors</A></B><B> on page 2 for information on certain
risks related to the purchase of securities</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel Gas Company may offer these securities directly or through underwriters,
agents or dealers. The supplements to this prospectus will describe the terms of any particular plan of distribution, including any underwriting arrangements. The &#147;Plan of Distribution&#148; section on page 24 of this prospectus also provides
more information on this topic. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel Gas Company&#146;s principal executive offices are located at 6363 Main St., Williamsville,
New&nbsp;York 14221 and its telephone number is (716) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">857-7000.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Neither the Securities and
Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. 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 August 11, 2023. </B></P>
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those contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized. This prospectus and any
accompanying prospectus supplement do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities described in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement or an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy such securities in any circumstance in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement, nor any sale made under this prospectus or any
accompanying prospectus supplement shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of National Fuel Gas Company since the date of this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement or that
the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any accompanying prospectus supplement is correct as of any time subsequent to the date of such information. </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"><A HREF="#toc846100_1">ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS</A></P></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 prospectus is part of a registration statement that National Fuel Gas Company (&#147;National&#148;) has filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) using a &#147;shelf&#148; registration process. Under this shelf registration process, National may sell the securities or combinations of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more
offerings. This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities that National may offer. Each time National sells securities, National will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms
of that offering. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional information described under the heading
&#147;Where You Can Find More Information.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For more detailed information about the securities, you can read the exhibits to the
registration statement. Those exhibits have been either filed with the registration statement or incorporated by reference to earlier SEC filings listed in the registration statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">References in this prospectus and the prospectus supplement to &#147;National&#148; or &#147;National Fuel&#148; are to National Fuel Gas
Company, National Fuel Gas Company and its subsidiaries or National Fuel Gas Company&#146;s subsidiaries as appropriate in the context of the disclosure. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In considering whether or not to purchase securities of National, you should carefully consider the risks described under &#147;Risk
Factors&#148; in any prospectus supplement and in the documents National incorporates by reference in this prospectus and any prospectus supplement, as well as the other information included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any
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">National Fuel Gas Company, incorporated in 1902, is a holding company organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey. National is engaged
in the business of owning and holding securities issued by its subsidiaries. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National is a diversified energy company engaged principally
in the production, gathering, transportation, storage and distribution of natural gas. National reports financial results for four business segments: </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 Exploration and Production segment, which is engaged in the exploration for, and the development and
production of, primarily natural gas in the Appalachian region of the United States; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 Pipeline and Storage segment, which provides interstate natural gas transportation services for affiliated
and nonaffiliated companies through integrated gas pipeline systems in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as storage services through its underground natural gas storage fields; </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 Gathering segment, which builds, owns and operates natural gas processing and pipeline gathering facilities
in the Appalachian region; 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 Utility segment, which provides natural gas utility services to customers through a local distribution system
located in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. The principal metropolitan areas served by the Utility segment include Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Jamestown, New York and Erie and Sharon, Pennsylvania. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National&#146;s principal executive offices are located at 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221 and its telephone number is (716) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">857-7000.</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">National files annual, quarterly and other reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. These SEC filings are available to
the public on the SEC&#146;s website, www.sec.gov. Information about National is also available on National&#146;s website, www.natfuel.com. Other than any SEC filings incorporated by reference in this prospectus, the information available on
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National discloses important information to you by referring you to documents that it has filed with the SEC that are &#147;incorporated by
reference&#148; in this prospectus. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following documents have been filed by National with the SEC and are incorporated herein by
reference: </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">National&#146;s Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> (SEC File <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;001-03880)</FONT> for the fiscal year ended September&nbsp;
30, 2022, filed with the SEC on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000007014522000034/nfg-20220930.htm">November&nbsp;18, 2022</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">National&#146;s Quarterly Reports on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> (SEC File <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;001-03880)</FONT> for the quarterly periods ended December&nbsp;
31, 2022, filed with the SEC on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000007014523000010/nfg-20221231.htm">February&nbsp;3, 2023</A>, March&nbsp;
31, 2023, filed with the SEC on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000007014523000016/nfg-20230331.htm">May&nbsp;4, 2023</A>, and June&nbsp;
30, 2023, filed with the SEC on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000007014523000030/nfg-20230630.htm">August 3, 2023</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">National&#146;s Current Reports on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> (SEC File <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;001-03880),</FONT> filed with the SEC on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000119312522299459/d429179d8k.htm">December&nbsp;
6, 2022</A>, <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000119312523066129/d443129d8k.htm">March&nbsp;
9, 2023</A> (Items 5.02 and 5.07 only) and <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000119312523147745/d511228d8k.htm">May&nbsp;18, 2023</A>; 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 description of National&#146;s Common Stock contained in the Registration Statements on <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70145/0000070145-96-000046.txt">Form
 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-A</FONT></A> filed with the SEC under Section&nbsp;12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;), as updated by the description of National&#146;s Common Stock contained
in <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70145/000007014519000030/nfg-9302019xexhibit41.htm">Exhibit 4.1</A> to National&#146;s Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended September&nbsp;30, 2019
and any amendments or reports filed for the purpose of 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">All documents filed by National with
the SEC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, subsequent to the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment that indicates that all securities offered have been sold or
which deregisters all securities then remaining unsold, will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement and to be part hereof from the date of filing of such documents. National will not, however, incorporate by
reference any documents or portions thereof that are not deemed &#147;filed&#148; with the SEC, including any information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of National&#146;s Current Reports on Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> unless, and except to the extent, specified in such reports. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any statement contained in any
document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed
document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this
Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will provide you with a copy of any of these filings (other than an exhibit to these filings, unless the
exhibit is specifically incorporated by reference into the filing requested) at no cost, if you submit a request to us by writing or telephoning us at the following address or telephone number: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">National Fuel Gas Company </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">6363
Main Street </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Williamsville, New York 14221 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Attention: Corporate Secretary </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Telephone: (716) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">857-7000</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">Except as may otherwise be set forth in an applicable prospectus supplement, the proceeds from the sale of these securities may be used to
reduce short-term indebtedness, to redeem or discharge indebtedness, to finance a portion of National&#146;s capital expenditures, for corporate development purposes, including, without limitation, acquisitions made by or on behalf of National or
its subsidiaries, and for other general corporate purposes. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; 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 following description sets
forth certain general terms and provisions of National&#146;s unsecured debt securities, consisting of debentures and medium-term notes, that National may offer by this prospectus. National will describe the particular terms of the debt securities,
and provisions that vary from those described below, in one or more prospectus supplements. </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 National&#146;s
direct unsecured general obligations. The debt securities will be senior debt securities. National may issue the debt securities from time to time in one or more series, under an indenture, dated as of October&nbsp;1, 1999, between National and The
Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York), as trustee (the &#147;Trustee&#148;). This indenture, as it may be amended and supplemented from time to time, is referred to in this prospectus as the &#147;Indenture.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following descriptions of the debt securities and the Indenture are summaries and are qualified by reference to the Indenture. This
summary does not contain a complete description of the debt securities. You should read this summary together with the Indenture and the officer&#146;s certificates or other documents establishing the debt securities for a complete understanding of
the provisions that may be important to you. References to certain sections of the Indenture are included in parentheses. Whenever particular provisions or defined terms in the Indenture are referred to under this &#147;Description of Debt
Securities,&#148; such provisions or defined terms are incorporated by reference herein. The Indenture is qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. You should refer to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 for provisions that apply to the debt
securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The debt securities will rank equally with all of National&#146;s other senior, unsecured and unsubordinated debt. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because National is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through subsidiaries, holders of debt securities will generally have
a position junior to claims of creditors (including trade creditors of and holders of indebtedness issued by any such subsidiary) and preferred stockholders of the subsidiaries of National. No subsidiary currently has outstanding shares of preferred
stock. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prospectus supplement relating to any series of debt securities being offered will include specific terms relating to that
offering. These terms will include any of the following terms that apply to that series: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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interest will be paid, and the record dates for interest payments; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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maturity of the debt securities is accelerated; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 or dates on which, and the price or prices at which, the debt securities may be redeemed at the option
of National and any restrictions on such redemptions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 sinking fund or other provisions or options held by holders of debt securities that would obligate National
to repurchase or otherwise redeem the debt securities; any changes or additions to the events of default under the Indenture or changes or additions to the covenants 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">if the debt securities will be issued in denominations other than $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">if payments on the debt securities may be made in a currency or currencies other than United States dollars;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 convertible feature or options regarding the 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">any rights or duties of another person to assume the obligations of National with respect to the 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">any collateral, security, assurance or guarantee for the debt 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">any other terms of the debt securities not inconsistent with the terms of 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;301.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture does not
limit the principal amount of debt securities that may be issued. The Indenture allows debt securities to be issued up to the principal amount that may be authorized by National. Unless otherwise specified in the prospectus supplement, any limit
upon the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of any series may be increased without the consent of any holders and additional debt securities of such series may be authenticated and delivered up to the limit on the aggregate principal
amount authorized with respect to such series as so increased. Accordingly, the debt securities of any series may be increased on the same terms and conditions, except for the issue price and the issue date, and with the same CUSIP numbers as the
debt securities of such series initially offered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Debt securities may be sold at a discount below their principal amount. United States
federal income tax considerations applicable to debt securities sold at an original issue discount may be described in the prospectus supplement. In addition, certain United States federal income tax or other considerations applicable to any debt
securities which are denominated or payable in a currency or currency unit other than United States dollars may be described in the prospectus supplement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Except as may otherwise be described in a prospectus supplement, the covenants contained in the Indenture will not afford holders of debt
securities protection in the event of a highly leveraged or similar transaction involving National or in the event of a change in control. </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">Except as may be provided in the prospectus supplement, interest, if any, on each debt security payable on each interest
payment date will be paid to the person in whose name such debt security is registered as of the close of business on the regular record date for the interest payment date. However, interest payable at maturity will be paid to the person to whom the
principal is paid. If there has been a default in the payment of interest on any debt security, the defaulted interest may be paid to the holder of such debt security as of the close of business on a date to be fixed by the Trustee, which will be
between 10 and 15 days prior to the date proposed by National for payment of such defaulted interest or in any other manner permitted by any securities exchange on which such debt security may be listed, if the Trustee finds it practicable. (See
Section&nbsp;307.) </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 prospectus supplement, principal of, and premium, if any, and interest, if any, on
the debt securities at maturity will be payable upon presentation of the debt securities at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, as paying agent, in The City of New York. National may change the place of payment on the debt securities, may
appoint one or more additional paying agents (including National) and may remove any paying agent, all at the discretion of National. (See Section&nbsp;602.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Registration and Transfer </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless
otherwise specified in a prospectus supplement, the transfer of debt securities may be registered, and debt securities may be exchanged for other debt securities of the same series or tranche, of authorized
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denominations and with the same terms and principal amount, at the corporate trust office of the Trustee in The City of New York. National may change the place for registration of transfer and
exchange of the debt securities and may designate additional places for such registration and exchange. Unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement, no service charge will be made for any transfer or exchange of the debt securities.
However, National may require payment to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed. National will not be required to execute or to provide for the registration of transfer of, or the exchange of, (a)&nbsp;any debt security
during a period of 15 days prior to giving any notice of redemption or (b)&nbsp;any debt security selected for redemption except the unredeemed portion of any debt security being redeemed in part. (See Section&nbsp;305.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Satisfaction and Discharge </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National will
be discharged from its obligations on the debt securities of a particular series, or any portion of the principal amount of the debt securities of such series, if it irrevocably deposits with the Trustee sufficient cash or government securities to
pay the principal, or portion of principal, interest, any premium and any other sums when due on the debt securities of such series at their maturity, stated maturity date, or redemption. (See Section&nbsp;701.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture will be deemed satisfied and discharged when no debt securities remain outstanding and when National has paid all other sums
payable by National under the Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;702.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All moneys National pays to the Trustee or any paying agent on debt
securities which remain unclaimed at the end of two years after payments have become due will be paid to or upon the order of National. Thereafter, the holder of such debt security may look only to National for payment thereof. (See
Section&nbsp;603.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Limitation on Liens on Subsidiary Capital Stock </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, except as otherwise specified with respect to a particular series of debt securities, National will not pledge,
mortgage, hypothecate or grant a security interest in, or permit any pledge, mortgage, security interest or other lien upon, any capital stock of any of its majority-owned subsidiaries, which capital stock National now or hereafter directly owns, to
secure any Indebtedness, as defined below, without also securing the outstanding debt securities (so long as the other Indebtedness shall be so secured) equally and ratably, with or, at National&#146;s option, prior to, the other Indebtedness and
any other Indebtedness similarly entitled to be so secured. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This limitation does not apply to, or prevent the creation or existence 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 STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any pledge, mortgage, security interest, lien or encumbrance upon any such capital stock created at the time
National acquires that capital stock or within 270 days after that time to secure the purchase price for that capital stock so acquired; </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">any pledge, mortgage, security interest, lien or encumbrance upon any such capital stock existing at the time
National acquires that capital stock, whether or not National assumes the secured obligations; 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%" 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">any extension, renewal, replacement or refunding of any pledge, mortgage, security interest, lien or
encumbrance permitted by (1)&nbsp;and (2) above, or of any Indebtedness secured thereby; provided, that, </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">(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">the principal amount of Indebtedness so secured immediately after the extension, renewal, replacement or
refunding may not exceed the principal amount of Indebtedness so secured immediately before the extension, renewal, replacement or refunding; and </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">(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">the extension, renewal, replacement or refunding of such pledge, mortgage, security interest, lien or
encumbrance is limited to no more than the same proportion of all shares of capital stock as were covered by the pledge, mortgage, security interest, lien or encumbrance that was extended, renewed, refunded or replaced; or </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 judgment, levy, execution, attachment or other similar lien arising in connection with court proceedings,
provided that: </P></TD></TR></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 execution or enforcement of the lien is effectively stayed within 30 days after entry of the corresponding
judgment, or the corresponding judgment has been discharged within such 30 day period, and the claims secured thereby are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings timely commenced and diligently prosecuted; 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 STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the payment of the lien is covered in full by insurance and the insurance company has not denied or contested
coverage thereof; 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 STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">so long as the lien is adequately bonded, any appropriate legal proceedings that may have been duly initiated
for the review of the corresponding judgment, decree or order shall not have been fully terminated or the period within which these proceedings may be initiated shall not have expired. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any pledge, mortgage, security interest, lien or encumbrance on any shares of the capital stock of any of the majority-owned subsidiaries of
National, which shares of capital stock National now or hereafter directly owns, to secure any Indebtedness other than as described in (1)&nbsp;through (4) above, is referred to in this prospectus as a &#147;Restricted Lien.&#148; This limitation on
liens does not apply to the extent that National creates any Restricted Liens to secure Indebtedness that, together with all other Indebtedness of National secured by Restricted Liens, does not at the time exceed 5% of National&#146;s Consolidated
Capitalization. (See Section&nbsp;608.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For this purpose, &#147;Consolidated Capitalization&#148; means 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 STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Consolidated Common Shareholders&#146; Equity; </P></TD></TR></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">Consolidated Indebtedness, exclusive of any that is due and payable within one year of the date the sum is
determined; and, without duplication </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">any preference or preferred stock of National or any Consolidated Subsidiary, as defined below, which is
subject to mandatory redemption or sinking fund provisions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;Consolidated Common Shareholders&#146;
Equity,&#148; as used above, means the total assets of National and its Consolidated Subsidiaries that would, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, be classified on a balance sheet as assets, less:
(a)&nbsp;all liabilities of National and its Consolidated Subsidiaries that would, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, be classified on a balance sheet as liabilities; (b)&nbsp;minority interests owned
by third parties in Consolidated Subsidiaries of National; and (c)&nbsp;preference or preferred stock of National and its Consolidated Subsidiaries only to the extent any such preference or preferred stock is subject to mandatory redemption or
sinking fund provisions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;Consolidated Indebtedness,&#148; as used above, means total indebtedness as shown on the
consolidated balance sheet of National and its Consolidated Subsidiaries. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term &#147;Consolidated Subsidiary,&#148; as used above,
means at any date any majority-owned subsidiary the financial statements of which under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States would be consolidated with those of National in its consolidated financial statements as of such
date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For purposes of the limitation described in the first paragraph under this heading, &#147;Indebtedness&#148; means: </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">all indebtedness created or assumed by National for the repayment of money borrowed; </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">all indebtedness for money borrowed secured by a lien upon capital stock owned by National and upon which
indebtedness for money borrowed National customarily pays interest, although National has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness for money borrowed; 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">all indebtedness of others for money borrowed which is guaranteed as to payment of principal by National or in
effect guaranteed by National through a contingent agreement to purchase such indebtedness for money borrowed, but excluding from this definition any other contingent obligation of National in respect of indebtedness for money borrowed or other
obligations incurred by others. </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 limitation does not limit in any manner the ability of: (1)&nbsp;National
to place liens on any of its assets other than the capital stock of directly held, majority-owned subsidiaries; (2)&nbsp;National to cause the transfer of its assets or those of its subsidiaries, including the capital stock covered by the foregoing
restrictions; or (3)&nbsp;any of the direct or indirect subsidiaries of National to place liens on any of their assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the
Indenture provides that if debentures issued by National under the indenture dated as of October&nbsp;15, 1974, as supplemented (the &#147;1974 Indenture&#148;), between National and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, in an aggregate principal
amount in excess of 5% of National&#146;s Consolidated Capitalization become secured pursuant to the provisions of the 1974 Indenture, National will secure any outstanding debt securities equally and ratably with those debentures. If National
secures the outstanding debt securities, as provided in the prior sentence, then if and for so long as the aggregate principal amount of the debentures secured pursuant to the 1974 Indenture at any time decreases and as a result constitutes 5% or
less of National&#146;s Consolidated Capitalization, the outstanding debt securities will no longer be secured. (See Section&nbsp;608.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; 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">Under the terms of the Indenture, National may not consolidate with or merge into any other entity or
convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any entity, unless: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">the surviving or successor entity is organized and validly existing under the laws of any domestic jurisdiction
and it expressly assumes National&#146;s obligations on all debt securities and 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 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">immediately after giving effect to the transaction, no event of default and no event which, after notice or lapse
of time or both, would become an event of default shall have occurred and be continuing; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">National shall have delivered to the Trustee an officer&#146;s certificate and an opinion of counsel as to
compliance with the foregoing. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The terms of the Indenture do not restrict National in a merger in which National is the
surviving entity. (See Section&nbsp;1101.) </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">&#147;Event of default&#148; when used in the Indenture with respect to any series of debt securities, means any of the following: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">failure to pay interest, if any, on any debt security of the applicable series for 30 days after it is due;
</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">failure to pay the principal of or premium, if any, on any debt security of the applicable series when due
(whether at maturity or upon earlier redemption); </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">failure to perform any other covenant in the Indenture, other than a covenant that does not relate to that series
of debt securities, that continues for 90 days after National receives written notice from the Trustee, or National and the Trustee receive a written notice from the holders of at least 33% in principal amount of the debt securities of such series;
however, the Trustee or the Trustee and the holders of such principal amount of debt securities of this series can agree to an extension of the 90 day period and such an agreement to extend will be automatically deemed to occur if National is
diligently pursuing action to correct the default; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">certain events in bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of National; 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">any other event of default included in any supplemental indenture or officer&#146;s certificate for a specific
series of debt securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;801). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trustee may withhold notice to the holders of debt securities of any default, except default in the payment of principal, premium or
interest, if it considers such withholding of notice to be in the interests of the holders. An event of default for a particular series of debt securities does not necessarily constitute an event of default for any other series of debt securities
issued under 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></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an event of default with respect to fewer than all the series of debt securities occurs and continues, either the Trustee or the holders of
at least 33% in principal amount of the debt securities of such series may declare the entire principal amount of all the debt securities of such series, together with accrued interest, to be due and payable immediately. However, if the event of
default is applicable to all outstanding debt securities under the Indenture, only the Trustee or holders of at least 33% in principal amount of all outstanding debt securities of all series, voting as one class, and not the holders of any one
series, may make such a declaration of acceleration. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At any time after a declaration of acceleration with respect to the debt securities
of any series has been made and before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained, the event of default giving rise to such declaration of acceleration will be considered waived, and such declaration and its consequences
will be considered rescinded and annulled, if: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">National has paid or deposited with the 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 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 overdue interest, if any, on all debt securities 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 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">the principal of and premium, if any, on any debt securities of the series which have otherwise become due and
interest, if any, that is currently due; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" 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">interest, if any, on overdue interest; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" 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 amounts due to the Trustee under the Indenture; and </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">any other event of default with respect to the debt securities of that series shall have been cured or waived as
provided in 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">There is no automatic acceleration, even in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency or
reorganization of National. (See Section&nbsp;802.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Right to Direct Proceedings </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Other than its duties in case of an event of default, the Trustee is not obligated to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Indenture
at the request, order or direction of any of the holders, unless the holders offer the Trustee a reasonable indemnity. (See Section&nbsp;903.) If they provide a reasonable indemnity, the holders of a majority in principal amount of any series of
debt securities will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any power conferred upon the Trustee. However, if the event of default relates to more than
one series, only the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of all affected series will have the right to give this direction. (See Section&nbsp;812). The Trustee is not obligated to comply with directions that conflict with law or
other provisions of the 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><I>Limitation on Right to Institute Proceedings </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No holder of debt securities of any series will have any right to institute any proceeding under the Indenture, or to exercise any 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 to the 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 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">the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of all series in
respect of which an event of default shall have occurred and be continuing have made a written request to the Trustee, and have offered reasonable indemnity to the Trustee to institute proceedings; 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 Trustee has failed to institute any proceeding for 60 days after notice and has not received any direction
inconsistent with the written request of holders during such period. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(See Section&nbsp;807.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>No Impairment of Right to Receive Payment </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">However, such limitations do not apply to a suit by a holder of a debt security for payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or
interest, if any, on such debt security on or after the applicable due date. (See Section&nbsp;808.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Annual Notice to Trustee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National will provide to the Trustee an annual statement by an appropriate officer as to National&#146;s compliance with all conditions and
covenants under the Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;606.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Modification and Waiver </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National and the Trustee may enter into one or more supplemental indentures without the consent of any holder of debt securities 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 the assumption by any permitted successor of the covenants of National in the Indenture and in the
debt securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">to add additional covenants of National or to surrender any right or power of National 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 add additional events of default; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">to change, eliminate, or add any provision to the Indenture; provided, however, if the change, elimination, or
addition will adversely affect the interests of the holders of debt securities of any series in any material respect, such change, elimination, or addition will become effective only: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="2%" 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">when the consent of the holders of debt securities of such series has been obtained in accordance with 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 WIDTH="10%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" 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">when no debt securities of the affected series remain outstanding 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 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">to provide collateral security for all but not part of the debt 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%">
<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">to establish the form or terms of debt securities of any other series as permitted by the 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%">
<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">to provide for the authentication and delivery of bearer securities and coupons attached thereto;
</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">to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment of a successor trustee; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">to provide for the procedures required for use of a noncertificated system of registration for the debt
securities of all or any 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">to change any place where principal, premium, if any, and interest shall be payable, debt securities may be
surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange and notices to National may be served; 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 or inconsistency or to make any other provisions with respect to matters and questions
arising under the Indenture; provided that such action shall not adversely affect the interests of the holders of debt securities of any series 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;1201.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; 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 the debt securities of all series then outstanding may waive compliance by National with certain restrictive provisions of the Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;607.) The holders of not less than a
majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series may waive any past default under the Indenture with respect to that series, except a default in the payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest and certain
covenants and provisions of the Indenture that cannot be modified or be amended without the consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security of the series affected. (See Section&nbsp;813.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is amended after the date of the Indenture in such a way as to require changes to the Indenture, the
Indenture will be deemed to be amended so as to conform to such amendment of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. National and the Trustee may, without the consent of any holders, enter into one or more supplemental indentures to evidence such an
amendment. (See Section&nbsp;1201.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of all
series then outstanding, voting as one class, is required for all other modifications to the Indenture. However, if less than all of the series of debt 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 all series that are directly affected, voting as one class, will be required. 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 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">change the stated maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any debt
security, or reduce the principal amount of any debt security or its rate of interest or change the method of calculating such interest rate or reduce any premium payable upon redemption, or change the currency in which payments are made, or impair
the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or after the stated maturity of any debt security, without the consent 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 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">reduce the percentage in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series which consent is
required for any supplemental indenture or any waiver of compliance with a provision of the Indenture or any default thereunder and its consequences, or reduce the requirements for quorum or voting, without the consent of all the holders of the
series; or </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">modify certain of the provisions of the Indenture relating to supplemental indentures, waivers of certain
covenants and waivers of past defaults with respect to the debt securities of any series, without the consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security affected thereby. </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 which changes the Indenture solely for the benefit of one or more particular series of debt securities, or modifies
the rights of the holders of debt securities of one or more series, will not affect the rights under the Indenture of the holders of the debt securities of any other series. (See Section&nbsp;1202.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Indenture provides that debt securities owned by National or anyone else required to make payment on the debt securities shall be
disregarded and considered not to be outstanding in determining whether the required holders have given a request or consent. (See Section&nbsp;101.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National may fix in advance a record date to determine the required number of holders entitled to give any request, demand, authorization,
direction, notice, consent, waiver or other such act of the holders, but National shall have no obligation to do so. If such a record date is fixed, such request, demand, authorization, direction, </P>
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notice, consent, waiver or other act of the holders may be given before or after such record date, but only the holders of record at the close of business on that record date will be considered
holders for the purposes of determining whether holders of the required percentage of the outstanding debt securities have authorized or agreed or consented to such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other act of
the holders. For that purpose, the outstanding debt securities shall be computed as of the record date. Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, election, waiver or other act of a holder shall bind every future holder of the
same debt securities and the holder of every debt security issued upon the registration of transfer of or in exchange of such debt securities. A transferee will be bound by acts of the Trustee or National taken in reliance thereon, whether or not
notation of such action is made upon such debt security. (See Section&nbsp;104.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Resignation of the 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 giving written notice to National or may be removed at any time by act of the holders of a majority in
principal amount of all series of debt securities then outstanding delivered to the Trustee and National. No resignation or removal of the Trustee and no appointment of a successor trustee will be effective until the acceptance of appointment by a
successor trustee. So long as no event of default or event which, after notice or lapse of time, or both, would become an event of default has occurred and is continuing and except with respect to a Trustee appointed by act of the holders, if
National has delivered to the Trustee a resolution of its Board of Directors appointing a successor trustee and such successor has accepted such appointment in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Trustee will be deemed to have resigned
and the successor will be deemed to have been appointed as trustee in accordance with the Indenture. (See Section&nbsp;910.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Notices </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notices to holders of debt securities will be given by mail to the addresses of such holders as they may appear in the security register
therefor. (See Section&nbsp;106.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Title </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National, the Trustee, and any agent of National or the Trustee, may treat the person in whose name debt securities are registered as the
absolute owner thereof, whether or not such debt securities may be overdue, for the purpose of making payments and for all other purposes irrespective of notice to the contrary. (See Section&nbsp;308.) </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 construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. (See Section&nbsp;112.) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Regarding the Trustee
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Trustee will be The Bank of New York Mellon. In addition to acting as Trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon acts, and may act, as
trustee under various indentures and trusts of National and its 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="toc846100_8"></A>DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following description of National&#146;s capital stock is a summary and is qualified by reference to the terms and provisions of
National&#146;s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (&#147;Restated Certificate of Incorporation&#148;) and its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">By-Laws,</FONT> as amended and restated
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#147;By-Laws&#148;),</FONT> which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement to which this prospectus relates and incorporated herein by reference. (The 1974 Indenture includes a limitation on the payment
of dividends, as described below under &#147;Common Stock&#151;Dividend Rights.&#148; National&#146;s other indenture, dated as of October&nbsp;1, 1999, between National and The Bank of New York Mellon, contains no such limitation.) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Common Stock </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National has authorized
200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Dividend Rights </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends as declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available for the
purpose and subject to a limitation in the 1974 Indenture. The 1974 Indenture prohibits the payment of cash dividends on, and the purchase or redemption of, common stock if the cumulative dividends on and amounts paid for purchase or redemption of
common or preferred stock since December&nbsp;31, 1967 exceed or would exceed consolidated net income available for dividends for that same period plus $10&nbsp;million plus any additional amount authorized or approved, upon application of National,
by the SEC. The amount available for the declaration and payment of dividends on National&#146;s common stock pursuant to this restriction will be described 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">The Board of Directors&#146; ability to declare dividends on common stock may also be limited by the rights and preferences of certain series
of preferred stock, which may be issued from time to time, and by the terms of instruments defining the rights of holders of other outstanding indebtedness of National. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Voting Rights and Classification of the Board of Directors </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share. The affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast by the holders of the
common stock is required for the merger or consolidation of National or for the sale of substantially all of its assets. The Board of Directors is divided into three classes, each with, as nearly as possible, an equal number of directors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Liquidation Rights </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon any dissolution, liquidation or winding up of National, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive, pro rata, all of
National&#146;s assets and funds remaining after payment of or provision for creditors and subject to the rights and preferences of each series of preferred stock outstanding, if any. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Preemptive Rights </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Holders of common stock and any series of preferred stock that may be issued have no preemptive right to purchase or subscribe for any shares
of capital stock of National. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Listing </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Transfer Agent and Registrar </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The transfer agent and registrar for the common stock is Equiniti Trust Company, LLC. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; 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">National has authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share. No shares of preferred stock of National are currently
outstanding. However, the Board of Directors of National has the ability to issue one or more series of preferred stock 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 actual effect of the preferred stock upon the rights of the holders of National&#146;s common stock will not be known until
National&#146;s Board of Directors determines the respective rights of the holders of one or more series of preferred stock. Such effects, however, might include: (a)&nbsp;restrictions on dividends on National&#146;s common stock if dividends on the
preferred stock are in arrears; (b)&nbsp;dilution of the voting power of National&#146;s common stock; (c)&nbsp;restrictions on the rights of the holders of National&#146;s common stock to share in National&#146;s assets upon liquidation due to
satisfaction of any liquidation preference granted to the preferred stock; and (d)&nbsp;dilution of rights of holders of National&#146;s common stock to share in National&#146;s assets upon liquidation if the preferred stock is participating with
respect to distributions upon such liquidation. In some cases, the issuance of preferred stock could also delay, defer or prevent a change in control and make it harder to remove present management, without further action by National&#146;s
stockholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under National&#146;s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors of National can issue, without further
stockholder action, up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, in one or more series, and determine the designation, the number, and the special and relative rights, powers, preferences and limitations of the shares of each series so created,
including, subject to the terms of National&#146;s Restated Certificate of Incorporation: </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 maximum number of shares to constitute each such series of preferred stock, which may subsequently be
increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding) by resolution of the Board of Directors of National, the distinctive designation thereof and the stated value thereof if different from the par value
thereof; </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">(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">whether the shares of each such series shall have voting rights and, if such shares are given voting rights,
the terms of such voting rights; </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">(c)</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 dividend rate or rates, if any, on the shares of each such series or the manner in which such rate or rates
shall be determined, the conditions and dates upon which such dividends shall be payable, the preference or relation that such dividends shall bear to the dividends payable on any other class or classes or any other series of capital stock
(including whether such dividends shall be participating or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-participating</FONT> with respect to any other class or classes or any other series of capital stock), whether such dividends shall be cumulative or
noncumulative, and if cumulative, the date or dates from which any such dividends shall be cumulative; </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">(d)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">whether the shares of each such series shall be subject to redemption, and, if made subject to redemption, the
time or times, price or prices and other terms, limitations, restrictions or conditions of such redemption, including whether such redemption shall be made at the election of the corporation or the holders of such shares; </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">(e)</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 relative amounts, and the relative rights or preferences, if any, of payment in respect of shares of each
such series which the holders of shares of each such series shall be entitled to receive upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> of National, including whether such rights
shall be limited or participating with respect to shares of any other class or classes or any other series of capital stock upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of National; </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">(f)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">whether or not the shares of each such series shall be subject to the operation of a retirement or sinking fund
and, if so, the terms and provisions relative to the operation of such retirement or sinking fund; </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">(g)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">whether or not the shares of each such series shall be convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any
other class or classes or any other series of capital stock, or other securities, whether or not issued by National, and if so convertible or exchangeable, the price or prices or the rate or rates of conversion
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or exchange, the method, if any, of adjusting any such price or prices or rate or rates and whether such shares shall be convertible or exchangeable at the election of National or the holders of
such shares; </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">(h)</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 limitations and restrictions, if any, to be effective while any shares of each such series are outstanding,
upon the payment of dividends or the making of other distributions on, and upon the purchase, redemption or other acquisition by National of, the common stock or any other class or classes or any other series of capital stock of National ranking
junior to the shares of such series either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> of National; </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">(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">the conditions or restrictions, if any, to be effective while any shares of each such series are outstanding,
upon the creation of indebtedness of National or upon the issuance of any additional stock (including additional shares of such series or of any other class) ranking on a parity with or prior to the shares of such series as to dividends or
distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">winding-up</FONT> of National; and </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">(j)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any other preference, relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and the qualifications,
limitations or restrictions thereof. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Business Combinations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National&#146;s Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that certain conditions must be met before the consummation of any merger or
other business combination by National or any of its subsidiaries with any stockholder who is directly or indirectly the beneficial owner of 5% or more of National&#146;s outstanding common stock (substantial stockholder) or with an affiliate of any
substantial stockholder. The term substantial stockholder does not include National, any of its subsidiaries, or any trustee holding common stock of National for the benefit of the employees of National or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to one or
more employee benefit plans or arrangements. The conditions, which are in addition to those otherwise required by law, prescribe the minimum amount per share that must be paid to holders of common stock and the form of consideration paid, and
require that the holders of common stock be furnished certain information about the business combination prior to voting on it. A business combination, as defined in the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, generally means any of the following
transactions: </P> <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">a merger, consolidation or share exchange; </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>
<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">a sale, lease, exchange or other disposition of any assets in exchange for property having a fair market value of
more than $10&nbsp;million, if determined to be a business combination by certain directors of National in accordance with provisions of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation; </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>
<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">the issuance or transfer of securities in exchange for property having a fair market value of more than
$10&nbsp;million, if determined to be a business combination by certain directors of National in accordance with provisions of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation; </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>
<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">the adoption of a plan of liquidation or dissolution of National; or </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">any reclassification of securities, recapitalization or reorganization that has the effect of increasing the
proportionate share of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of National that is owned by any substantial stockholder or by any affiliate of a substantial stockholder. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The approval of at least three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors or, in the event that the Board of Directors consists of directors
elected by the holders of preferred stock, the approval of a majority of the entire Board of Directors, is required to amend or repeal the classified board or business combination provisions contained in the Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a New Jersey corporation, National is also subject to the provisions of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act, including Chapter 10A
thereof (known as the New Jersey Shareholders&#146; Protection Act) regarding business combinations with an interested stockholder. See the applicable provisions of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act for additional information. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; 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">National may offer depositary
shares representing fractional shares of preferred stock of any series. The following description sets forth certain general terms and provisions of the depositary shares that National may offer pursuant to this prospectus. The particular terms of
the depositary shares, including the fraction of a share of preferred stock that such depositary share will represent, 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. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The shares of preferred stock represented by depositary shares will be deposited under a deposit
agreement between National and a bank or trust company that meets certain requirements and is selected by National (the &#147;bank depositary&#148;). Each owner of a depositary share will be entitled to all the rights and preferences of the shares
of preferred stock represented by the depositary share. The depositary shares will be evidenced by depositary receipts issued pursuant to the deposit agreement. Depositary receipts will be distributed to those persons purchasing the fractional
shares of preferred stock in accordance with the terms of the offering. The deposit agreement will also contain provisions relating to the manner in which any subscription or similar rights National offers to holders of the preferred stock will be
made available to the holders of depositary shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following description is a general summary of some common provisions of a deposit
agreement and the related depositary receipts. The description below and in any prospectus supplement does not include all of the terms of the deposit agreement and the related depositary receipts. Copies of the form of deposit agreement and the
depositary receipts relating to any particular issue of depositary shares will be filed with the SEC each time National issues depositary shares, and you should read those documents 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>Dividends and Other Distributions </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If
National pays a cash distribution or dividend on a series of preferred stock represented by depositary shares, the bank depositary will distribute these dividends to the record holders of these depositary shares. If the distributions are in property
other than cash, the bank depositary will distribute the property to the record holders of the depositary shares. However, if the bank depositary determines that it is not feasible to make the distribution of property, the bank depositary may, with
National&#146;s approval, sell this property and distribute the net proceeds from this sale to the record holders of the depositary shares. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Redemption
of Depositary Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If National redeems a series of preferred stock represented by depositary shares, the bank depositary will redeem
the depositary shares from the proceeds received by the bank depositary in connection with the redemption. The redemption price per depositary share will equal the applicable fraction of the redemption price per share of the preferred stock. If
fewer than all the depositary shares are redeemed, the depositary shares to be redeemed will be selected by lot or pro rata as the bank depositary may determine. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voting the Preferred Stock </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon receipt
of notice of any meeting at which the holders of the preferred stock represented by depositary shares are entitled to vote, the bank depositary will mail the notice to the record holders of the depositary shares relating to the preferred stock. Each
record holder of these depositary shares on the record date (which will be the same date as the record date for the preferred stock) may instruct the bank depositary as to how to vote the preferred stock represented by the holder&#146;s depositary
shares. The bank depositary will endeavor, insofar as practicable, to vote the amount of the preferred stock represented by such depositary shares in accordance with </P>
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these instructions, and National will take all action that the bank depositary deems necessary in order to enable the bank depositary to do so. The bank depositary will abstain from voting shares
of the preferred stock to the extent it does not receive specific instructions from the holders of depositary shares representing this preferred stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Amendment and Termination of the Deposit Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The form of depositary receipt evidencing the depositary shares and any provision of the deposit agreement may be amended by agreement between
the bank depositary and National. However, any amendment that materially and adversely alters the rights of the holders of depositary shares will not be effective unless this amendment has been approved by the holders of at least a majority of the
depositary shares then outstanding. The deposit agreement may be terminated by the bank depositary or National only 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">all outstanding depositary shares have been redeemed; 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">there has been a final distribution in respect of the preferred stock in connection with any liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of National and this distribution has been distributed to the holders of depositary receipts. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Charges of
Bank Depositary </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National will pay all transfer and other taxes and governmental charges arising solely from the existence of the
depositary arrangements. National will pay charges of the bank depositary in connection with the initial deposit of the preferred stock and any redemption of the preferred stock. Holders of depositary receipts will pay other transfer and other taxes
and governmental charges and any other charges, including a fee for the withdrawal of shares of preferred stock upon surrender of depositary receipts, as are expressly provided in the deposit agreement to be for their accounts. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Withdrawal of Preferred Stock </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Upon
surrender of depositary receipts at the principal office of the bank depositary, subject to the terms of the deposit agreement, the owner of the depositary shares may demand delivery of the number of whole shares of preferred stock and all money and
other property, if any, represented by those depositary shares. Fractional shares of preferred stock will not be issued. If the depositary receipts delivered by a holder evidence a number of depositary shares in excess of the number of depositary
shares representing the number of whole shares of preferred stock to be withdrawn, the bank depositary will deliver to the holder at the same time a new depositary receipt evidencing the excess number of depositary shares. Holders of preferred stock
thus withdrawn may not thereafter deposit those shares under the deposit agreement or receive depositary receipts evidencing depositary shares therefor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Miscellaneous </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The bank depositary will
forward to holders of depositary receipts all reports and communications from National that are delivered to the bank depositary and that National is required to furnish to the holders of preferred stock. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither the bank depositary nor National will be liable if National is prevented or delayed by law or any circumstance beyond National&#146;s
control from performing its obligations under the deposit agreement. The obligations of the bank depositary and National under the deposit agreement will be limited to performance in good faith of National&#146;s duties thereunder, and National will
not be obligated to prosecute or defend any legal proceeding in respect of any depositary shares or shares of preferred stock unless reasonably satisfactory indemnity is furnished. National may rely upon written advice of counsel or accountants, or
upon information provided by persons presenting shares of preferred stock for deposit, holders of depositary receipts or other persons believed to be competent and on documents believed to be genuine. </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 depositary may resign at any time by delivering to National notice of its election to do so, and National may at any time remove the
bank depositary. Any such resignation or removal will take effect upon the appointment of a successor bank depositary and the successor&#146;s acceptance of this appointment. The successor bank depositary must be appointed within 60 days after
delivery of the notice of resignation or removal and must be a bank or trust company meeting the requirements of the deposit agreement. </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="toc846100_10"></A>DESCRIPTION OF STOCK PURCHASE CONTRACTS AND STOCK PURCHASE
UNITS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National may issue stock purchase contracts, including contracts that obligate holders to purchase from National, and National
to sell to these holders, a specified number of shares of common stock at a future date or dates. The consideration per share of common stock may be fixed at the time the stock purchase contracts are issued or may be determined by reference to a
specific formula set forth in the stock purchase contracts. The stock purchase contracts may be issued separately or as a part of stock purchase units consisting of a stock purchase contract and either debt securities of National or U.S. Treasury
securities that are pledged to secure the holders&#146; obligations to purchase the common stock under the stock purchase contracts. The stock purchase contracts may require National to make periodic payments to the holders of some or all of the
stock purchase units or vice versa, and such payments may be unsecured or prefunded on some basis. The stock purchase contracts may require holders to secure their obligations under these stock purchase contracts in a specified manner. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A prospectus supplement will describe the terms of any stock purchase contracts or stock purchase units being offered. The description in the
prospectus supplement will not necessarily be complete, and reference will be made to the stock purchase contracts. Some of the important United States federal income tax considerations applicable to the stock purchase units and stock purchase
contracts will be discussed in the related prospectus supplement. </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="toc846100_11"></A>DESCRIPTION OF UNITS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National may issue units consisting of one or more debt securities, shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock, depositary shares,
stock purchase contracts, stock purchase units or any combination of such securities. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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">the terms of the units and of the debt securities, shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock, depositary
shares, stock purchase contracts, stock purchase units comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances the securities comprising the units may be traded separately; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 applicable, a discussion of any material U.S. federal income tax considerations; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 description of the terms of any unit agreement governing the units; 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">a description of the provisions for the payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units.
</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">National may periodically sell its securities in one or more of the following ways: </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 underwriters or dealers for resale to the public or to institutional investors; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">directly to the public or institutional investors; </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">through agents to the public or to institutional investors; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 a rights offering; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;at-the-market&#148;</FONT></FONT>
offerings, within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act, to or through a market maker or into an existing trading market on an exchange or otherwise; 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">through a combination of any of these methods. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The prospectus supplement will state the terms of the offering of the securities, including: </P>
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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 name or names of any underwriters, dealers or agents; </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 purchase price of such securities and the proceeds to be received by National; </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 underwriting discounts, commissions or agency fees and other items constituting underwriters&#146; or
agents&#146; compensation; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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 initial public offering price; </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 discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; 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 securities exchanges on which the securities may be listed. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If National uses underwriters in the sale, the underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account and may resell them in one or
more transactions, 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">negotiated transactions; </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">at a fixed public offering price or prices; 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">at varying prices determined at the time of sale. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise stated in a prospectus supplement, the obligations of the underwriters to purchase any securities will be conditioned on
customary closing conditions and the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all of such series of securities, if any are purchased. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If National uses dealers in the sale, the dealers will acquire the securities as principals and may resell them to the public at varying
prices to be determined by the dealers at the time of resale. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unless otherwise stated in a prospectus supplement, any agent selling
securities on National&#146;s behalf will be acting on a best efforts basis for the period of its appointment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This prospectus may be
delivered by underwriters and dealers in connection with short sales undertaken to hedge exposures under commitments to acquire the securities described in this prospectus that may be issued on a delayed or contingent basis. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Underwriters, agents and dealers may be entitled under agreements entered into with National to indemnification by National against certain
civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, or to contribution with respect to payments that the underwriters, agents or dealers may be required to make. Underwriters, agents and dealers may be customers of, engage in
transactions with, or perform services for National and its affiliates in the ordinary course of business. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any securities offered by this prospectus, other than National&#146;s common stock, will be
a new issue of securities and will have no established trading market. National&#146;s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and any shares of National&#146;s common stock sold will also be listed on the New York Stock Exchange,
upon official notice of issuance. Any underwriters to whom securities are sold by National for public offering and sale may make a market in the securities, but such underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making
at any time without notice. Any of these securities, other than National&#146;s common stock, may or may not be listed on a national securities exchange. National gives no assurance as to the liquidity of or the existence of any trading market for
any of these securities, other than National&#146;s 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">The financial statements and management&#146;s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (which is included
in Management&#146;s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting) incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended September&nbsp;30, 2022 have been so
incorporated in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information incorporated in this prospectus by reference to National&#146;s Annual Report on Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended September&nbsp;30, 2022, relating to the oil and gas reserves of Seneca Resources Company, LLC, has been so incorporated in reliance on the audit report of Netherland, Sewell&nbsp;&amp;
Associates, Inc., an independent petroleum engineering firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in petroleum engineering. </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="toc846100_14"></A>LEGAL MATTERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The validity of the debt securities, stock purchase contracts, stock purchase units and units consisting of one or more of such securities
will be passed upon for National by Jones Day and for the underwriters, dealers, or agents by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, New York, New York. However, all matters of New Jersey law, including the incorporation of National and the validity of the
common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares and units consisting of one or more of such securities, will be passed upon by Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Roseland, New Jersey. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:30pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>$&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;% Notes due </B></P>
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