SCHEDULE 13D: EXHIBIT 6
AS AMENDED ON 2/13/02 AND 9/25/02
THE RAYTECH CORPORATION
ASBESTOS PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT
The Raytech Corporation Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust Agreement
("PI Trust Agreement"), dated the date set forth on the signature page hereof
and effective as of the Effective Date, is entered into by Raytech Corporation
("Raytech," the "Settlor," or the "Debtor"), a Delaware corporation, the Debtor
and debtor-in-possession in Case Xx. 0-00-00000 xx xxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Connecticut as Settlor; the Legal Representative; the
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee"); and the Trustees
("Trustees") and the members of the PI Trust Advisory Committee ("TAC")
identified on the signature page hereof and appointed at Confirmation pursuant
to the Raytech Corporation's Second Amended Plan of Reorganization under Chapter
11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, dated as of April 19, 2000 ("Plan"), as
such Plan may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time. All
capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have their respective
meanings as set forth in the Plan, and such definitions are incorporated herein
by reference. All capitalized terms not defined herein or defined in the Plan,
but defined in the Bankruptcy Code or Rules, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them by the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, and such definitions are incorporated
herein by reference.
WHEREAS, at the time of the entry of the order for relief in the Chapter 11
case, Raytech was named as a defendant in actions involving personal injury
("PI") or death claims caused by exposure to asbestos-containing products for
which Raymark Industries, Inc. and its predecessors and affiliates have legal
liability ("PI Trust Claims" as defined in the Plan); and
WHEREAS, Raytech has reorganized under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in a case pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Connecticut, known as IN RE RAYTECH CORPORATION, DEBTOR, Case No.
0-00-00000; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court; and
WHEREAS, the Plan provides, INTER ALIA, for the creation of the Raytech
Corporation Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust (the "PI Trust"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Plan, the PI Trust is to use its assets and income to
satisfy all PI Trust Claims; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of Raytech, the Trustees, the Committee, the TAC,
and the Legal Representative that the PI Trust be administered, maintained, and
operated at all times through mechanisms that provide reasonable assurance that
the PI Trust will satisfy all PI Trust Claims pursuant to the Raytech
Corporation Asbestos Personal Injury Trust Distribution Procedures
("Procedures") that are attached hereto as Exhibit 1 in substantially the same
manner, and in strict compliance with the terms of this PI Trust Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Plan, the PI Trust is intended to qualify as a
"qualified settlement fund" within the meaning of section 1.468B-1 ET SEQ. of
the Treasury Regulations promulgated under section 468B of the Internal Revenue
Code ("IRC"); and
WHEREAS, the Bankruptcy Court has determined that the PI Trust and the Plan
satisfy all the prerequisites for an injunction pursuant to section 524(g) of
the Bankruptcy Code, and such injunction has been entered in connection with the
Confirmation Order;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows:
SECTION 1
AGREEMENT OF TRUST
1.1 CREATION AND NAME. Raytech as Settlor hereby creates a trust known as
the "Raytech Corporation Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement PI Trust," which is
the PI Trust provided for and referred to in the Plan. The Trustees of the PI
Trust may transact the business and affairs of the PI Trust in the name of the
PI Trust.
1.2 PURPOSE. The purpose of the PI Trust is to assume the liabilities of
Raytech, and its predecessors and successors in interest, for all PI Trust
Claims and to use the PI Trust's assets and income to pay the holders of all PI
Trust Claims in accordance with this PI Trust Agreement and the Procedures in
such a way that such holders of PI Trust Claims are treated fairly, equitably
and reasonably in light of the extremely limited assets available to satisfy
such claims, and to otherwise comply in all respects with the requirements of a
trust set forth in section 524(g)(2)(B) of the Bankruptcy Code.
1.3 TRANSFER OF ASSETS. Pursuant to the Plan, the number of shares of
Raytech Common Stock plus the amount of Available Cash shown on Schedule A
attached hereto have been transferred and assigned to the PI Trust to settle and
discharge all PI Trust Claims. Pursuant to the Plan, Raytech, its successors in
interest thereto, from and after the Effective Date ("Reorganized Raytech"),
Raymark and others may also transfer and assign additional assets to the PI
Trust from time to time. Such additional assets are anticipated to include, but
are not limited to, certain Tax Refunds and Tax Benefits to be transferred
pursuant to the Tax Assignment and Assumption Agreement attached as Exhibit "G"
to the Plan. In all events, such assets will be transferred to the PI Trust free
and clear of any liens or other claims by Raytech, Reorganized Raytech, any
creditor, shareholder, or other entity. Raytech, Reorganized Raytech, Raymark
and any other transferors shall also execute and deliver such documents to the
PI Trust as the Trustees reasonably request to transfer and assign the stock and
other assets (the "PI Trust assets") to the PI Trust.
1.4 ACCEPTANCE OF ASSETS AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.
(a) In furtherance of the purposes of the PI Trust, the Trustees, on
behalf of the PI Trust, hereby expressly accept the transfer and assignment to
the PI Trust of the PI Trust assets in the time and manner as contemplated in
the Plan.
(b) In furtherance of the purposes of the PI Trust, the Trustees, on
behalf of the PI Trust, expressly assume all liability for all PI Trust Claims.
Except as otherwise provided in this PI Trust Agreement and the Procedures, the
PI Trust shall have all defenses, cross-claims, offsets, and recoupments, as
well as rights of indemnification, contribution, subrogation, and similar
rights, regarding such claims that Raytech or Reorganized Raytech has or would
have had under applicable law. Regardless of the foregoing, however, Section 5.6
of the Procedures provides that, except as to holders of Asbestos Personal
Injury Contribution Claims and except as to holders of any PI Trust Claims
time-barred as of March 10, 1989, the Petition Date, the PI Trust shall have no
rights and defenses based on state and federal statutes of limitations and
repose it might otherwise assert against holder of PI Trust Claims. No provision
herein or in the Procedures shall be construed to mandate distributions on any
claims or other actions that would contravene the PI Trust's compliance with the
requirements of a qualified settlement fund within the meaning of section
1.468B-1 ET SEQ. of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under section 468B of
the IRC.
(c) Raytech and Reorganized Raytech shall be entitled to
indemnification from the PI Trust for any expenses, costs, fees (including
attorneys' fees and costs, but excluding any such expenses, costs, and fees
incurred prior to the Effective Date), judgments, settlements, or other
liabilities (excluding judgments, settlements or liabilities actually paid by
Raytech before the Effective Date or paid pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization
other than for PI Trust Claims) arising from or incurred in connection with PI
Trust Claims, including, but not limited to, indemnification or contribution for
such claims prosecuted against Reorganized Raytech.
(d) Nothing in this PI Trust Agreement shall be construed in any way
to limit the scope, enforceability, or effectiveness of the Injunctions issued
in connection with the Plan or the PI Trust's assumption of all liability for PI
Trust Claims, subject to the provisions of Section 1.4(b) above.
SECTION 2
POWERS AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION
2.1 POWERS.
(a) The Trustees are and shall act as the fiduciaries to the PI Trust
in accordance with the provisions of this PI Trust Agreement and the Plan. The
Trustees shall, at all times, administer the PI Trust and the PI Trust assets in
accordance with the purposes set forth in Section 1.2 above. Subject to the
limitations set forth in this PI Trust Agreement, the Trustees shall have the
power to take any and all actions that, in the judgment of the Trustees, are
necessary or proper to fulfill the purposes of the PI Trust, including, without
limitation, each power expressly granted in this Section 2.1, any power
reasonably incidental thereto, and any trust power now or hereafter permitted
under the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law
principles.
(b) Except as required by applicable law or otherwise specified
herein, the Trustees need not obtain the order or approval of any court in the
exercise of any power or discretion conferred hereunder.
(c) Without limiting the generality of Section 2.1(a) above, and
except as limited below, the Trustees shall have the power to:
(i) receive and hold the PI Trust assets, vote the
Reorganized Raytech Common Stock, and exercise all rights with respect to, and
sell, any securities issued by Reorganized Raytech that are included in the PI
Trust assets, subject to any restrictions set forth in the Restated Certificate
of Reorganized Raytech and to receive and hold any securities or other assets
received in the consolidated bankruptcy proceedings of Raymark Corporation and
Universal Friction Composites, to vote such securities and exercise all rights
with respect thereto, and to sell any such securities that are conveyed to the
PI Trust subject to any restrictions set forth in the issuer's certificate of
incorporation.
(ii) invest the monies held from time to time by the PI Trust;
(iii) sell, transfer, or exchange any or all of the PI Trust
assets at such prices and upon such terms as the Trustees may consider proper,
consistent with the other terms of this PI Trust Agreement;
(iv) to borrow money, enter into leasing and financing
agreements with third parties to the extent such agreements are reasonably
necessary to permit the PI Trust to operate;
(v) pay liabilities and expenses of the PI Trust, including,
but not limited to, PI Trust Expenses;
(vi) establish such funds, reserves and accounts within the PI
Trust estate, as deemed by the Trustees to be useful in carrying out the
purposes of the PI Trust;
(vii) xxx and be sued and participate, as a party or otherwise,
in any judicial, administrative, arbitrative, or other proceeding;
(viii) establish, supervise and administer the PI Trust in
accordance with the Procedures and the terms thereof, a copy of which is annexed
hereto as Exhibit 1;
(ix) appoint such officers and hire such employees and engage
such legal, financial, accounting, investment, auditing and forecasting, and
other consultants and agents as the business of the PI Trust requires, and
delegate to such persons such powers and authorities as the fiduciary duties of
the Trustees permit and as the Trustees, in their discretion, deem advisable or
necessary in order to carry out the terms of this PI Trust;
(x) pay employees, legal, financial, accounting, investment,
auditing, and forecasting, and other consultants, advisors, and agents,
including those engaged by the PI Trust in connection with its alternative
dispute resolution activities, reasonable compensation;
(xi) compensate the Trustees, the TAC members, and the Legal
Representative as provided below, and their employees, legal, financial,
accounting, investment and other advisors, consultants, independent contractors,
and agents, and reimburse the Trustees, the TAC members and the Legal
Representative all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by such
persons in connection with the performance of their duties hereunder;
(xii) execute and deliver such instruments as the Trustees
consider proper in administering the PI Trust;
(xiii) enter into such other arrangements with third parties as
are deemed by the Trustees to be useful in carrying out the purposes of the PI
Trust, provided such arrangements do not conflict with any other provision of
this PI Trust Agreement;
(xiv) in accordance with Section 4.7 below, defend, indemnify
and hold harmless (and purchase insurance indemnifying) (A) the Trustees and (B)
the TAC, the Legal Representative, the officers and employees of the PI Trust
("the Additional Indemnitees"), and any agents, advisors and consultants of the
Trustees, the PI Trust, the TAC or the Legal Representative, to the fullest
extent that a corporation or trust organized under the law of the PI Trust's
situs is from time to time entitled to indemnify and/or insure its directors,
trustees, officers, employees, agents, advisors and representatives;
(xv) delegate any or all of the authority herein conferred
with respect to the investment of all or any portion of the PI Trust assets to
any one or more reputable individuals or recognized institutional investment
advisors or investment managers without liability for any action taken or
omission made because of any such delegation, except as provided in Section 4.5
below;
(xvi) consult with Reorganized Raytech at such times and with
respect to such issues relating to the conduct of the PI Trust as the Trustees
consider desirable;
(xvii) make, pursue (by litigation or otherwise), collect,
compromise or settle, in the name of the PI Trust or the name of Reorganized
Raytech, any claim, right, action, or cause of action included in the PI Trust
assets including, but not limited to, insurance recoveries, before any court of
competent jurisdiction; provided that settlement of actions before the
Bankruptcy Court require the approval of the Bankruptcy Court after notice to
Reorganized Raytech;
(xviii) with the consent of the TAC and the Legal Representative,
enter into any contract or otherwise engage in any transaction with any Trustee
or any Entity affiliated with any Trustee, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, (1) that such
contract or such transaction is approved by the unanimous vote of the Trustees
voting thereon, it being understood that to the extent permitted by law the
usual rules prohibiting fiduciaries from dealing with themselves as individuals
or from dealing with respect to any manner in which they have a personal
interest shall not apply to the Trustees, and (2) that any contract or
transaction entered into pursuant to this paragraph (xviii) shall be disclosed
in the report to the Bankruptcy Court described in Section 2.2(c)(i).
(xix) with the consent of the TAC and the Legal Representative,
become a member of, associate with, contract with, use the resources of, or
purchase shares of any other claims resolution facility, or merge any claims
facility of the Trust with another such facility, if the Trustees shall
determine by unanimous vote that such claims resolution facility has the
capacity to evaluate and/or pay Claims and Demands in a manner generally
consistent with the purposes of the Trust and the Plan, and not inconsistent
with the Procedures.
(d) The Trustees shall not have the power to guarantee any debt of
other persons.
(e) The Trustees shall give the TAC, the Legal Representative and
Reorganized Raytech prompt notice of (i) any material act performed or taken
pursuant to Sections 2.1(c)(i), (iii), (vii), or (xv) above, it being understood
that any sale of Reorganized Raytech common stock or other securities of
Reorganized Raytech and any voting of common stock of Reorganized Raytech shall
be deemed material for this purpose, and (ii) any act proposed to be performed
or taken pursuant to Section 2.2(f) below.
2.2 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION.
(a) The Trustees shall adopt and act in accordance with the PI Trust
Bylaws. To the extent not inconsistent with the terms of this PI Trust
Agreement, the PI Trust Bylaws shall govern the affairs of the PI Trust. In the
event of an inconsistency between the PI Trust Bylaws and this PI Trust
Agreement, the PI Trust Agreement shall govern.
(b) The Trustees shall (i) timely file such income tax and other
returns and statements and shall timely pay all taxes required to be paid, (ii)
comply with all withholding obligations, as required under the applicable
provisions of the IRC and of any state law and the regulations promulgated
thereunder, (iii) meet without limitation all requirements necessary to qualify
and maintain qualification of the PI Trust as a qualified settlement fund within
the meaning of section 1.468B-1 ET SEQ. of the Treasury Regulations promulgated
under section 468B of the IRC, and (iv) take no action that could cause the PI
Trust to fail to qualify as a qualified settlement fund within the meaning of
section 1.468B-1 et seq. of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under section
468B of the IRC.
(c) The Trustees shall timely account to the Bankruptcy Court as
follows:
(i) The Trustees shall cause to be prepared and filed with
the Bankruptcy Court, as soon as available, and in any event within one hundred
and twenty (120) days following the end of each fiscal year, an annual report
containing financial statements of the PI Trust (including, without limitation,
a statement of net assets of the PI Trust as of the end of such fiscal year and
a statement of operations for such fiscal year) audited by a firm of independent
certified public accountants selected by the Trustees and accompanied by an
opinion of such firm as to the fairness of the financial statements'
presentation of the cash and investments available for the payment of claims and
as to the conformity of the financial statements with generally accepted
accounting principles. The Trustees shall provide a copy of such report to the
TAC, the Legal Representative, and Reorganized Raytech when such reports are
filed with the Bankruptcy Court.
(ii) Simultaneously with delivery of each set of financial
statements referred to in Article 2.2(c)(i) above, the Trustees shall cause to
be prepared and filed with the Bankruptcy Court a report containing a summary
regarding the number and type of claims disposed of during the period covered by
the financial statements. The Trustees shall provide a copy of such report to
the TAC, the Legal Representatives, and Reorganized Raytech when such report is
filed.
(iii) All materials required to be filed with the Bankruptcy
Court by this Section 2.2(c) shall be available for inspection by the public in
accordance with procedures established by the Bankruptcy Court and shall be
filed with the Office of the United States Trustee for the District of
Connecticut.
(d) The Trustees shall cause to be prepared as soon as practicable
prior to the commencement of each fiscal year a budget and cash flow projections
covering such fiscal year. The Trustees shall provide a copy of the budget and
cash flow projections to the TAC and the Legal Representative.
(e) The Trustees shall consult with the TAC and the Legal
Representative (i) on the general implementation and administration of the PI
Trust; (ii) on the general implementation and administration of the Procedures;
and (iii) on such other matters as may be required under this PI Trust Agreement
and the Procedures.
(f) The Trustees shall be required to obtain the consent of the TAC
and the Legal Representative pursuant to the Consent Process set forth in
Section 5.7(b) and 6.6(b) below, in addition to any other instances elsewhere
enumerated, in order:
(i) to add to or change the schedule of Asbestos-Related
Disease Categories or criteria set forth on Schedule A of the Procedures; to
change the liquidated values for such categories set forth on Schedule B of the
Procedures; or to begin processing and paying Level Two claims pursuant to
section 5.2 of the Procedures;
(ii) to redetermine the Pro-rata Percentage described in
Section 4.2 of the Procedures;
(iii) to change the Claims Materials to be provided to holders
of PI Trust Claims under Section 6.2 of the Procedures;
(iv) to change the form of release to be provided pursuant to
Section 7.8 of the Procedures;
(v) to require that claimants provide additional kinds of
medical evidence pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Procedures;
(vi) to terminate the PI Trust pursuant to Section 7.2 below;
(vii) to settle the liability of any insurer under any
insurance policy or legal action related thereto;
(viii) to change the compensation of the members of the TAC, the
Legal Representative or Trustees, other than to reflect cost-of-living increases
or changes approved by the Bankruptcy Court as otherwise provided herein;
(ix) to amend any provision of the PI Trust Agreement or the
Procedures;
(x) to take structural or other actions to minimize any tax
on the PI Trust assets;
(xi) to amend the PI Trust Bylaws in accordance with the terms
thereof; or
(xii) to merge any asbestos claims resolution organization
formed by the PI Trust with another asbestos claims resolution organization that
is not specifically created by this PI Trust Agreement or the Procedures, or to
contract with, become a member of or purchase shares of another asbestos claims
resolution organization or other entity that is not specifically created by this
PI Trust Agreement or the Procedures, or permit any other party to join in any
asbestos claims resolution organization that is formed by the PI Trust pursuant
to the PI Trust Agreement or the Procedures; provided that such merger,
contract, purchase or joinder shall not (a) subject Reorganized Raytech or any
successor in interest to any risk of having any PI Trust Claim asserted against
it or them, or (b) otherwise jeopardize the validity or enforceability of the
section 524(g) injunction; and provided further that the terms of such merger
will require the surviving organization to make decisions about the allowability
and value of claims in accordance with Section 7.10 of the Procedures which
requires that such decisions be based on (i) the provisions of the Procedures,
and (ii) the Asbestos-Related Disease Categories and liquidated values for such
Categories set forth on Schedules A and B of the Procedures, respectively.
(g) The Trustees shall meet with the TAC and the Legal Representative
no less often than quarterly. The Trustees shall meet in the interim with the
TAC and the Legal Representative when so requested by either.
(h) The Trustees, upon notice from either the TAC or the Legal
Representative, if practicable in view of pending business, shall at their next
meeting with the TAC or the Legal Representative consider issues submitted by
the TAC or the Legal Representative.
2.3 CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION.
The Trustees shall promptly proceed to implement the Procedures.
SECTION 3
ACCOUNTS, INVESTMENTS, AND PAYMENTS
3.1 ACCOUNTS. The Trustees may, from time to time, create such accounts
and reserves within the PI Trust estate as they may deem necessary, prudent, or
useful in order to provide for the payment of expenses and payment of PI Trust
Claims and may, with respect to any such account or reserve, restrict the use of
monies therein.
3.2 INVESTMENTS. Investment of monies held in the PI Trust shall be
administered in the manner in which individuals of ordinary prudence,
discretion, and judgment would act in the management of their own affairs,
subject to the following limitations and provisions:
(a) The PI Trust shall not acquire, directly or indirectly, equity in
any entity (other than Reorganized Raytech or any successor to Reorganized
Raytech) or business enterprise if, immediately following such acquisition, the
PI Trust would hold more than 5% of the equity in such entity or business
enterprise. The PI Trust shall not hold, directly or indirectly, more than 10%
of the equity in any entity (other than Reorganized Raytech or any successor to
Reorganized Raytech) or business enterprise except that, with the consent of the
TAC and the Legal Representative, the PI Trust may purchase more than ten
percent of the shares of a claims processing facility provided the primary
purpose of said purchase is to facilitate participation in the facility for
purpose of processing PI Trust claims. This provision, however, shall not apply
to any entity or business the PI Trust may acquire as a result of litigation on
fraudulent conveyance or other grounds against any shareholders or former
shareholders of Raytech or Raymark or against any parties related to any such
shareholders or former shareholders.
(b) The PI Trust shall not acquire or hold any long-term debt
securities unless (i) such securities are PI Trust assets under the Plan, (ii)
such securities are rated "Baa" or higher by Xxxxx'x, "BBB" or higher by
Standard & Poor's ("S&P's"), or have been given an equivalent investment grade
rating by another nationally recognized statistical rating agency, or (iii) have
been issued or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United
States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
(c) The PI Trust shall not acquire or hold for longer than ninety
(90) days any commercial paper unless such commercial paper is rated "Prime-1"
or higher by Xxxxx'x or "A-1" or higher by S&P's or has been given an equivalent
rating by another nationally recognized statistical rating agency.
(d) Excluding any securities by the Debtor or Reorganized Raytech,
the PI Trust shall not acquire or hold any common or preferred stock or
convertible securities unless such stock or securities are rated "A" or higher
by Xxxxx'x or "A" or higher by S&P's or have been given an equivalent investment
grade rating by another nationally recognized statistical rating agency.
(e) The PI Trust shall not acquire any debt securities or other
instruments issued by any entity (other than debt securities or other
instruments issued or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the
United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof) if, following
such acquisition, the aggregate market value of all debt securities and
instruments issued by such entity held by the PI Trust would exceed 2% of the
aggregate value of the PI Trust estate. The PI Trust shall not hold any debt
securities or other instruments issued by any entity (other than debt securities
or other instruments issued or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by
the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof and other
than debt securities or other instruments of Reorganized Raytech or any
successor to Reorganized Raytech) to the extent that the aggregate market value
of all securities and instruments issued by such entity held by the PI Trust
would exceed 5% of the aggregate value of the PI Trust assets.
(f) The PI Trust shall not acquire or hold any certificates of
deposit unless all publicly held, long-term debt securities, if any, of the
financial institution issuing the certificate of deposit and the holding
company, if any, of which such financial institution is a subsidiary, meet the
standards set forth in Section 3.2(b) above.
(g) The PI Trust may acquire and hold any securities or instruments
issued by Reorganized Raytech or any successor to Reorganized Raytech or any
entity formed out of Reorganized Raytech, or any entity the stock of which is
received by the PI Trust from the estate of the consolidated bankruptcy of
Raymark Corporation and Universal Friction Composites, or any entity which is a
successor to or formed out of such entity, without regard to the limitations set
forth in Subsections (a)-(f) above.
(h) The PI Trust shall not acquire or hold any repurchase obligations
unless, in the opinion of the Trustees, they are adequately collateralized.
(i) The PI Trust shall not acquire or hold any options.
3.3 SOURCE OF PAYMENTS. All PI Trust expenses and payments and all
liabilities with respect to claims shall be payable solely by the Trustees out
of the PI Trust assets. Neither Raytech, Reorganized Raytech, their
subsidiaries, any successor in interest or the present or former stockholders,
directors, officers, employees or agents of Raytech, Reorganized Raytech, or
their subsidiaries, nor the Trustees, the TAC or Legal Representative, or any of
their officers, agents, advisors, or employees shall be liable for the payment
of any PI Trust expense or any other liability of the PI Trust.
SECTION 4
TRUSTEES
4.1 NUMBER. There shall be three (3) Trustees. The initial Trustees shall
be those persons named on the signature page hereof (the "Initial Trustees").
4.2 MANAGING TRUSTEE. One of the Initial Trustees selected by the Trustees
shall serve as Managing Trustee. The Managing Trustee shall coordinate and
schedule meetings of the Trustees and shall manage administrative matters that
come before the Trust.
4.3 TERM OF SERVICE.
(a) The Initial Trustees named pursuant to Article 4.1 above shall
serve the staggered terms of three (3), four (4) and five (5) years as shown on
the signature page hereof. Thereafter each term of service shall be five (5)
years. The Initial Trustees shall serve from the Effective Date until the
earlier of (i) the end of his or her term, (ii) his or her death, (iii) his or
her resignation pursuant to Section 4.3(b) below, (iv) his or her removal
pursuant to Section 4.3(c) below, or (v) the termination of the PI Trust
pursuant to Section 7.2 below.
(b) A PI Trustee may resign at any time by written notice to the
remaining Trustees, the TAC and the Legal Representative. Such notice shall
specify a date when such resignation shall take place, which shall not be less
than 90 days after the date such notice is given, where practicable.
(c) A Trustee may be removed by unanimous vote of the remaining
Trustees in the event that he or she becomes unable to discharge his or her
duties hereunder due to accident or physical or mental deterioration, or for
other good cause. Good cause shall be deemed to include, without limitation, any
substantial failure to comply with the general administration provisions of
Section 2.2 above, a consistent pattern of neglect and failure to perform or
participate in performing the duties of the Trustees hereunder, or repeated
non-attendance at scheduled meetings. Such removal shall require the approval of
the Bankruptcy Court and shall take effect at such time as the Bankruptcy Court
shall determine.
4.4 APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES.
(a) In the event of a vacancy in the position of PI Trustee, whether
by term expiration, resignation or removal, the remaining Trustees shall consult
with the TAC and the Legal Representative concerning appointment of a successor
PI Trustee. The vacancy shall be filled by the unanimous vote of the remaining
Trustees unless a majority of the TAC or the Legal Representative vetoes the
appointment. In the event that the remaining Trustees cannot agree on a
Successor PI Trustee, or a majority of the TAC or the Legal Representative
vetoes the appointment of a successor PI Trustee, the Bankruptcy Court shall
make the appointment. Nothing shall prevent the reappointment of a PI Trustee
for an additional term or terms.
(b) Immediately upon the appointment of any Successor PI Trustee, all
rights, titles, duties, powers and authority of the predecessor PI Trustee
hereunder shall be vested in, and undertaken by, the Successor PI Trustee
without any further act. No Successor PI Trustee shall be liable personally for
any act or omission of his or her predecessor Trustees.
(c) Each Successor PI Trustee shall serve until the earlier of (i)
the end of a full term of five (5) years if the predecessor PI Trustee completed
his or her term, (ii) the end of the remainder of the term of the PI Trustee
whom he or she is replacing if said predecessor PI Trustee did not complete said
term, (iii) his or her death, (iv) his or her resignation pursuant to Section
4.3(b) above, (v) his or her removal pursuant to Section 4.3(c) above, or (vi)
the termination of the PI Trust pursuant to Section 7.2 below.
4.5 LIABILITY OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. The Trustees and the
individuals identified as Additional Indemnitees in Section 2.1(c)(xiv) above
shall not be liable to the PI Trust, to any individual holding an asbestos
claim, or to any other person, except for such individual's own breach of trust
committed in bad faith or willful misappropriation. In addition, the Trustees
and the Additional Indemnitees shall not be liable for any act or omission of
any other Trustee or Additional Indemnitee unless such person acted with bad
faith in the selection or retention of such other Trustee or Additional
Indemnitee.
4.6 COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF TRUSTEES.
(a) The Trustees shall receive compensation from the PI Trust for
their services as Trustees in the amount of $25,000.00 per annum, plus a per
diem allowance in the amount of $2,000.00 for Trustee meetings and, for Trustees
other than the Managing Trustee only, for other PI Trust business performed. The
Managing Trustee shall be compensated an additional $25,000 per annum for his or
her services as Managing Trustee. For purposes of the per diem allowance, PI
Trust business includes, but is not limited to, attendance at meetings of
Reorganized Raytech's Board of Directors. For purposes of section 7.4 below, the
Trustees shall determine the scope and duration of activities that constitute a
meeting and, if the Trustees elect to provide for payment for activities of less
than a full day's duration, may provide for partial payment of per diem amounts
on a proportional basis for activities of less than a full day's duration. The
per annum and per diem compensation payable to the Trustees hereunder shall be
reviewed every three (3) years and appropriately adjusted for changes in the
cost of living. Any other changes in compensation of the Trustees shall be made
subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
(b) The PI Trust will promptly reimburse the Trustees for all
reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Trustees in
connection with the performance of their duties hereunder.
(c) The PI Trust shall include a description of the amounts paid
under this Section 4.6 in the accounts to be filed with the Bankruptcy Court and
provided to the TAC, the Legal Representative, and Reorganized Raytech pursuant
to Section 2.2(c)(i).
4.7 INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUSTEES AND ADDITIONAL INDEMNITEES.
(a) The PI Trust shall indemnify and defend
(i) the Trustees;
(ii) the Additional Indemnitees,
(iii) any agents, advisors or consultants to the TAC to the
extent agreed by the TAC, and
(iv) any agents, advisors or consultants to the Legal
Representative to the extent agreed by the Legal
Representative
in the performance of their duties hereunder to the fullest extent that a
corporation or trust organized under the laws of the PI Trust's situs is from
time to time entitled to indemnify and defend such persons against any and all
liabilities, expenses, claims, damages or losses incurred by them in the
performance of their duties. The Trustees may at their discretion agree to
indemnify any agents, advisors, or consultants to the Trustees or the PI Trust
to the same extent or to a lesser extent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no
Trustee or Additional Indemnitee shall be indemnified or defended in any way for
any liability, expense, claim, damage, or loss for which he or she is ultimately
liable under Section 4.5 above.
(b) Reasonable expenses, costs and fees (including attorneys' fees
and costs) incurred by or on behalf of a PI Trustee or Additional Indemnitee in
connection with any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, administrative
or arbitrative from which they are indemnified by the PI Trust pursuant to
Section 4.7(a) above, shall be paid by the PI Trust in advance of the final
disposition thereof upon receipt of an undertaking, by or on behalf of the
Trustees or Additional Indemnitee, to repay such amount in the event that it
shall be determined ultimately by final order that such PI Trustee or Additional
Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the PI Trust.
(c) The Trustees may purchase and maintain reasonable amounts and
types of insurance on behalf of an individual who is or was a PI Trustee or
Additional Indemnitee including against liability asserted against or incurred
by such individual in that capacity or arising from his or her status as a PI
Trustee, TAC member, Legal Representative, officer, employee, agent or other
representative.
4.8 TRUSTEES' LIEN. The Trustees, the TAC, the Legal Representative, and
the Additional Indemnitees shall have a first priority lien upon the PI Trust
assets to secure the payment of any amounts payable to them pursuant to Section
4.7 above.
4.9 TRUSTEES' EMPLOYMENT OF EXPERTS. The Trustees may, but shall not be
required to, retain and/or consult with counsel, accountants, appraisers,
auditors and forecasters, and other parties deemed by the Trustees to be
qualified as experts on the matters submitted to them, and the opinion of or
information provided by any such parties on any matters submitted to them by the
Trustees shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of
any action taken or not taken by the Trustees hereunder in good faith and in
accordance with the opinion of or information provided by any such party.
4.10 TRUSTEES' INDEPENDENCE. The Trustees shall not, during the term of
their service, hold a financial interest in, act as attorney or agent for, or
serve as any other professional for Reorganized Raytech. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any PI Trustee may serve, without any additional compensation other
than the per diem compensation to be paid by the PI Trust pursuant to Section
4.6(a) above, as a director of Reorganized Raytech. A PI Trustee serving as a
director of Reorganized Raytech shall not be entitled to compensation from the
PI Trust for such service but shall be entitled to accept such compensation as
may be provided by Reorganized Raytech to directors for their service as
directors. No PI Trustee shall knowingly act as an attorney for any person who
holds a PI Trust Claim.
4.11 BOND. The Trustees shall not be required to post any bond or other
form of surety or security unless so ordered by the Bankruptcy Court.
SECTION 5
TRUST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5.1 MEMBERS. The TAC shall consist of three members, who shall initially
be the persons named on the signature page hereof.
5.2 DUTIES. The members of the TAC shall serve in a fiduciary capacity
representing all holders of present PI Trust Claims. The Trustees must consult
with the TAC on matters identified in Section 2.2(e) above and in other
provisions herein, and must obtain the consent of the TAC on matters identified
in Section 2.2(f) above. Where provided in the Procedures, certain actions by
the Trustees are also subject to the consent of the TAC.
5.3 TERM OF OFFICE.
(a) The initial members of the TAC shall serve the staggered three
(3), four (4) or five (5) year terms shown on the signature pages hereof.
Thereafter each term of service shall be five (5) years. A member of the TAC
shall serve until the earlier of (i) the end of his or her term, (ii) his or her
death, (iii) his or her resignation pursuant to Section 5.3(b) below, (iv) his
or her removal pursuant to Section 5.3(c) below, or (iv) the termination of the
PI Trust pursuant to Section 7.2 below.
(b) A member of the TAC may resign at any time by written notice to
the other members of the TAC, the Trustees and the Legal Representative. Such
notice shall specify a date when such resignation shall take effect, which shall
not be less than ninety (90) days after the date such notice is given, where
practicable.
(c) A member of the TAC may be removed in the event that he or she
becomes unable to discharge his or her duties hereunder due to accident,
physical deterioration, mental incompetence, or a consistent pattern of neglect
and failure to perform or to participate in performing the duties of such member
hereunder, such as repeated non-attendance at scheduled meetings. Such removal
shall be made at the recommendation of the remaining members of the TAC with the
approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
5.4 APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR.
(a) A vacancy caused by resignation or removal or term expiration
shall be filled by the unanimous vote of the remaining members of the TAC. In
the event they are unable to agree on a successor, the vacancy shall be filled
by the Bankruptcy Court.
(b) Each successor TAC member shall serve until the earlier of (i)
the end of a full term of five (5) years if the predecessor member completed his
or her term, (ii) the end of the remainder of the term of the member whom he or
she is replacing if said predecessor member did not complete said term, (iii)
his or her death, (iv) his or her resignation pursuant to Section 5.3(b) above,
(v) his or her removal pursuant to Section 5.3(c) above, or (vi) the termination
of the PI Trust pursuant to Section 7.2 below.
5.5 TAC'S EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS.
(a) The TAC may but is not required to retain and/or consult counsel,
accountants, appraisers, auditors, forecasters, experts, and financial and
investment advisors, and such other parties deemed by the TAC to be qualified as
experts on matters submitted to the TAC (the "Professionals"). The TAC and its
Professionals shall have complete access to the PI Trust's officers, employees
and agents, as well as to the Professionals retained by the PI Trust, and shall
also have complete access to all information generated by them or otherwise
available to the PI Trust or the Trustees, however, such complete access shall
be subject to reasonable claims of privilege, execution of reasonable
confidentiality agreements where circumstances require, and shall not include
access to information on individual claimants or claims or individual law firms
identified by name. In the absence of gross negligence, the opinion of or
information provided by any Professional deemed by the TAC to be qualified as an
expert on the particular matter submitted to the TAC shall be full and complete
authorization and protection in support of any action taken or not taken by the
TAC in good faith and in accordance with the opinion of or information provided
by the Professional.
(b) The Trust shall promptly reimburse, or pay directly if so
instructed, the TAC for all reasonable fees and costs associated with the TAC's
employment of legal counsel pursuant to this provision in connection with the
TAC's performance of its duties hereunder. The Trust shall also promptly
reimburse, or pay directly if so instructed, the TAC for all reasonable fees and
costs associated with the TAC's employment of any other Professional pursuant to
this provision in connection with the TAC's performance of its duties hereunder;
provided, however, that (i) the TAC has first submitted to the Trust a written
request for such reimbursement setting forth the reasons (A) why the TAC desires
to employ such Professional, and (B) why the TAC cannot rely on Professionals
retained by the Trust to meet the need of the TAC for such expertise or advice,
and (ii) the Trust has approved the TAC's request for reimbursement in writing.
If the Trust agrees to pay for the TAC Professional, such reimbursement shall be
treated as a Trust Expense. If the Trust declines to pay for the TAC
Professional, it must set forth its reasons in writing. If the TAC still desires
to employ such Professional at Trust expense, the TAC and/or the Trustees shall
resolve their dispute pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 7.13
below.
5.6 COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF TAC.
(a) The members of the TAC shall receive compensation from the PI
Trust for their services as TAC members in the amount of $10,000.00 per annum,
plus a per diem allowance for attendance at meetings or other conduct of PI
Trust business in the amount of $1,000.00. For purposes of section 7.4 below,
the TAC shall determine the scope and duration of activities that constitute a
meeting and, if the TAC elects to provide for payment for activities of less
than a full day's duration, it may provide for partial payment of per diem
amounts on a proportional basis for activities of less than a full day's
duration. The per annum and per diem compensation payable to the TAC hereunder
shall be reviewed every three (3) years and appropriately adjusted for changes
in the cost of living. Any other changes in compensation of the TAC shall be
made only pursuant to the Consent Process described in section 5.7(b) below, and
then subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court.
(b) The PI Trust will promptly reimburse the members of the TAC for
all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the TAC members in
connection with the performance of their duties hereunder. Such reimbursement or
direct payment shall be deemed a PI Trust expense.
(c) The PI Trust shall include a description of the amounts paid
under this Section 5.6 in the accounts to be filed with the Bankruptcy Court and
provided to the Trustees, the Legal Representative, and Reorganized Raytech
pursuant to Section 2.2(c)(i).
5.7 PROCEDURES FOR CONSULTATION WITH AND OBTAINING THE CONSENT OF THE TAC.
(a) CONSULTATION PROCESS.
(i) In the event the Trustees are required to consult with
the TAC pursuant to Section 2.2(e) above or on other matters as provided herein,
the Trustees shall provide the TAC with written advance notice of the matter
under consideration and, subject to reasonable claims of privilege, with as much
relevant information concerning the matter as is reasonably practicable under
the circumstances. The Trustees shall also provide the TAC with such reasonable
access to experts retained by the PI Trust and its staff (if any) as the TAC may
reasonably request during the time that the Trustees are considering such
matter, and shall also provide the TAC the opportunity, at reasonable times and
for reasonable periods of time, to discuss and comment on such matter with the
Trustees.
(ii) The Trustees shall take into consideration the time
required for the TAC, if its members so wish, to engage and consult with its own
independent financial or investment advisors as to such matter.
(b) CONSENT PROCESS.
(i) In the event the Trustees are required to obtain the
consent of the TAC pursuant to Section 2.2(f) above, the Trustees shall provide
the TAC with a written notice stating that their consent is being sought
pursuant to that provision, describing in detail the nature and scope of the
action the Trustees propose to take, and explaining in detail the reasons why
the Trustees desire to take such action. The Trustees shall provide the TAC as
much relevant additional information concerning the proposed action as is
reasonably practicable under the circumstances, subject to reasonable claims of
privilege. The Trustees shall also provide the TAC with such reasonable access
to experts retained by the PI Trust and its staff (if any) as the TAC may
reasonably request during the time that the Trustees are considering such
action, and shall also provide the TAC the opportunity, at reasonable times and
for reasonable periods of time, to discuss and comment on such action with the
Trustees.
(ii) The TAC must consider in good faith and in a timely
fashion any request for its consent by the Trustees, and must in any event
advise the Trustees in writing of its consent or its objection to the proposed
action within 30 calendar days of receiving the original request for consent
from the Trustees. The TAC may not withhold its consent unreasonably. If the TAC
decides to withhold its consent, it must explain in detail its objections to the
proposed action. If the TAC does not advise the Trustees in writing of its
consent or its objections to the action within 30 days of receiving notice
regarding such request, the TAC's consent to the proposed actions shall be
deemed to have been affirmatively granted.
(iii) If, after following the procedures specified in this
Section 5.7(b), the TAC continues to object to the proposed action and to
withhold its consent to the proposed action, the Trustees and/or the TAC shall
resolve their dispute pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 7.13.
SECTION 6
THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
6.1 DUTIES. The Legal Representative shall be the individual identified on
the signature pages hereto. He or she shall serve in a fiduciary capacity,
representing the interests of the holders of future PI Trust Claims for the
purpose of protecting the rights of such persons. The Trustees must consult with
the Legal Representative on matters identified in Section 2.2(e) above and on
certain other matters provided herein, and must obtain the consent of the Legal
Representative on matters identified in Section 2.2(f) above. Where provided in
the Procedures, certain actions by the Trustees are also subject to the consent
of the Legal Representative.
6.2 TERM OF OFFICE.
(a) The Legal Representative shall serve until the earlier of (i) his
or her death, (ii) his or her resignation pursuant to Section 6.2(b) below,
(iii) his or her removal pursuant to Section 6.2(c) below, or (iv) the
termination of the PI Trust pursuant to Section 7.2 below.
(b) The Legal Representative may resign at any time by written notice
to the Trustees. Such notice shall specify a date when such resignation shall
take effect, which shall not be less than ninety (90) days after the date such
notice is given, where practicable.
(c) The Legal Representative may be removed by the Bankruptcy Court
in the event he or she becomes unable to discharge his or her duties hereunder
due to accident, physical deterioration, mental incompetence, or a consistent
pattern of neglect and failure to perform or to participate in performing the
duties hereunder, such as repeated non-attendance at scheduled meetings.
6.3 APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR. A vacancy caused by resignation shall be
filled with an individual nominated prior to the effective date of the
resignation by the resigning Legal Representative, and a vacancy caused by death
or removal of the Legal Representative shall be filled with an individual
nominated by the Trustees, the TAC or both. In any case, the nominee shall be
subject to the approval of the Court.
6.4 LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE'S EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS.
(a) The Legal Representative may but is not required to retain and/or
consult counsel, accountants, appraisers, auditors, forecasters, experts, and
financial and investment advisors, and such other parties deemed by the Legal
Representative to be qualified as experts on matters submitted to the Legal
Representative (the "Professionals"). The Legal Representative and his or her
experts shall have complete access at reasonable times to the PI Trust's
officers, employees and agents, as well as to the Professionals retained by the
PI Trust, and shall also have complete access to all information generated by
them or otherwise available to the PI Trust or the Trustees; however, such
complete access shall be subject to reasonable claims of privilege, execution of
reasonable confidentiality agreements where circumstances require, and shall not
include access to information on individual claimants or claims or individual
law firms identified by name. In the absence of gross negligence, the opinion of
or information provided by any Professional deemed by the Legal Representative
to be qualified as an expert on the particular matter submitted to the Legal
Representative shall be full and complete authorization and protection in
support of any action taken or not taken by the Legal Representative in good
faith and in accordance with the opinion of or information provided by the
Professional.
(b) The Trust shall promptly reimburse, or pay directly if so
instructed, the Legal Representative for all reasonable fees and costs
associated with the Legal Representative's employment of legal counsel pursuant
to this provision in connection with the Legal Representative's performance of
his or her duties hereunder. The Trust shall also promptly reimburse, or pay
directly if so instructed, the Legal Representative for all reasonable fees and
costs associated with the Legal Representative's employment of any other
Professionals pursuant to this provision in connection with the Legal
Representative's performance of his or her duties hereunder; provided, however,
that (i) the Legal Representative has first submitted to the Trust a written
request for such reimbursement setting forth the reasons (A) why the Legal
Representative desires to employ the Professional, and (B) why the Legal
Representative cannot rely on Professionals retained by the Trust to meet the
need of the Legal Representative for such expertise or advice, and (ii) the
Trust has approved the Legal Representative's request for reimbursement in
writing. If the Trust agrees to pay for the Legal Representative's Professional,
such reimbursement shall be treated as a Trust Expense. If the Trust declines to
pay for the Legal Representative's Professional, it must set forth its reasons
in writing. If the Legal Representative still desires to employ the Professional
at Trust expense, the Legal Representative and/or the Trustees shall resolve
their dispute pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 7.13 below.
6.5 COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE.
(a) The Legal Representative shall receive compensation from the PI
Trust for his or her services as the Legal Representative in the amount of
$25,000.00 per annum, plus payment at the Legal Representative's normal hourly
rate for services performed over and above fifty (50) hours per year. The per
annum compensation payable to the Legal Representative hereunder shall be
reviewed every three (3) years and appropriately adjusted for changes in the
cost of living. Any other changes in compensation of the Legal Representative
shall be made only pursuant to the Consent Process described in section 6.6(b)
below, and then subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court.
(b) The PI Trust will promptly reimburse the Legal Representative for
all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Legal
Representative in connection with the performance of his or her duties
hereunder. Such reimbursement or direct payment shall be deemed a PI Trust
expense.
(c) The PI Trust shall include a description of the amounts paid
under this Section 6.5 in the accounts to be filed with the Bankruptcy Court and
provided to the Trustees, the Legal Representative, and Reorganized Raytech
pursuant to Section 2.2(c)(i).
6.6 PROCEDURES FOR CONSULTATION WITH AND OBTAINING THE CONSENT OF THE
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE.
(a) CONSULTATION PROCESS.
(i) In the event the Trustees are required to consult with
the Legal Representative pursuant to Section 2.2(e) above or on any other
matters specified herein, the Trustees shall provide the Legal Representative
with written advance notice of the matter under consideration and with as much
relevant information concerning the matter as is reasonably practicable under
the circumstances, subject to reasonable claims of privilege. The Trustees shall
also provide the Legal Representative with such reasonable access to experts
retained by the PI Trust and its staff (if any) as the Legal Representative may
reasonably request during the time that the Trustees are considering such
matter, and shall also provide the Legal Representative the opportunity, at
reasonable times and for reasonable periods of time, to discuss and comment on
such matter with the Trustees.
(ii) The Trustees shall take into consideration the time
required for the Legal Representative, if he or she so wishes, to engage and
consult with its own independent financial or investment advisors as to such
matter.
(b) CONSENT PROCESS.
(i) In the event the Trustees are required to obtain the
consent of the Legal Representative pursuant to Section 2.2(f) above, the
Trustees shall provide the Legal Representative with a written notice stating
that his or her consent is being sought pursuant to that provision, describing
in detail the nature and scope of the action the Trustees propose to take, and
explaining in detail the reasons why the Trustees desire to take such action.
The Trustees shall provide the Legal Representative as much relevant additional
information concerning the proposed action as is reasonably practicable under
the circumstances, subject to reasonable claims of privilege. The Trustees shall
also provide the Legal Representative with such reasonable access to experts
retained by the PI Trust and its staff (if any) as the Legal Representative may
reasonably request during the time that the Trustees are considering such
action, and shall also provide the Legal Representative the opportunity, at
reasonable times and for reasonable periods of time, to discuss and comment on
such action with the Trustees.
(ii) The Legal Representative must consider in good faith and
in a timely fashion any request for his or her consent by the Trustees, and must
in any event advise the Trustees in writing of his or her consent or objection
to the proposed action within 30 days of receiving the original request for
consent from the Trustees. The Legal Representative may not withhold his or her
consent unreasonably. If the Legal Representative decides to withhold consent,
he or she must explain in detail his or her objections to the proposed action.
If the Legal Representative does not advise the Trustees in writing of his or
her consent or objections to the proposed action within 30 days of receiving the
notice from the Trustees regarding such consent, the Legal Representative's
consent shall be deemed to have been affirmatively granted.
(iii) If, after following the procedures specified in this
Section 5.7(b), the Legal Representative continues to object to the proposed
action and to withhold its consent to the proposed action, the Trustees and/or
the Legal Representative shall resolve their dispute pursuant to the procedures
set forth in Section 7.13.
SECTION 7
GENERAL PROVISIONS
7.1 IRREVOCABILITY. The PI Trust is irrevocable.
7.2 TERMINATION.
(a) The PI Trust shall automatically terminate on the date (the
"Termination Date") ninety (90) days after the first to occur of the following
events:
(i) the Trustees decide to terminate the PI Trust because (A)
they deem it unlikely that new asbestos claims will be filed against the PI
Trust, (B) all PI Trust Claims duly filed with the PI Trust have been liquidated
and paid to the extent provided in this PI Trust Agreement and the Procedures or
disallowed by a final, non-appealable order, to the extent possible based upon
the funds available through the Plan, and (C) twelve (12) consecutive months
have elapsed during which no new asbestos claim has been filed with the PI
Trust; or
(ii) if the Trustees have procured and have in place
irrevocable insurance policies and have established claims handling agreements
and other necessary arrangements with suitable third parties adequate to
discharge all expected remaining obligations and expenses of the PI Trust in a
manner consistent with this PI Trust Agreement and the Procedures, the date on
which the Bankruptcy Court enters an order approving such insurance and other
arrangements and such order becomes a final order;
(iii) if in the judgment of the Trustees concerned and by the
TAC and the Legal Representative, the continued administration of the Trust is
uneconomic or inimical to the best interests of the persons holding Asbestos
Related Claims and Demands and the Trustees have obtained an order of the Court
that the termination of the Trust will not expose or subject Reorganized Raytech
or any successor in interest to any increased or undue risk of having any
Asbestos Related Claims and Demands asserted against it or them or in any way
jeopardize the validity or enforceability of the Permanent Channeling
Injunction; or
(iv) to the extent that any rule against perpetuities shall be
deemed applicable to the PI Trust, twenty-one (21) years less ninety-one (91)
days pass after the death of the last survivor of all of the descendants of
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx., of Massachusetts living on the date hereof.
(b) On the Termination Date, after payment of all the PI Trust's
liabilities have been provided for, all monies remaining in the PI Trust estate
shall be given to such organization(s) exempt from federal income tax under
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which tax-exempt organization(s)
shall be selected by the Trustees using their reasonable discretion; provided,
however, that (i) if practicable, the activities of the selected tax-exempt
organization(s) shall be related to the treatment of, research on, or the relief
of suffering of individuals suffering from asbestos related lung disorders, and
(ii) the tax-exempt organization(s) shall not bear any relationship to
Reorganized Raytech within the meaning of section 468B(d)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Plan and related
documents, this Section 7.2(b) cannot be modified or amended.
7.3 AMENDMENTS. The Trustees, after consultation with the TAC and the
Legal Representative, and subject to the consent of the TAC and the Legal
Representative, may modify or amend this PI Trust Agreement or any document
annexed to it, including, without limitation, the PI Trust Bylaws or the
Procedures. Any modification or amendment made pursuant to this Article must be
done in writing. Notwithstanding anything contained in this PI Trust Agreement
to the contrary, neither this PI Trust Agreement, the PI Trust Bylaws, the
Procedures, nor any document annexed to the foregoing shall be modified or
amended in any way that could jeopardize, impair, or modify the applicability of
section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code, the efficacy or enforceability of the
injunction entered thereunder, or the PI Trust's qualified settlement fund
status under Section 468B of the Internal Revenue Code.
7.4 MEETINGS. The Trustees, the TAC, and the Legal Representative, shall
be deemed to have attended a meeting in the event such person spends a
substantial portion of the day conferring, in person or by telephone conference
call, on PI Trust matters with the TAC, the Legal Representative, or Trustees,
as applicable. A Trustee shall also be deemed to have attended a meeting in the
event he or she spends a substantial portion of the day conferring in person or
by telephone with a claimant or his or her legal representative pursuant to the
Trustees Conference provision in Section 5.2(b)(5) of the Procedures, or in
engaging in activities related to Reorganized Raytech, including attendance at
its Board of Directors meetings. The Trustees, the TAC and the Legal
Representative shall have complete discretion to determine whether a meeting, as
described herein, occurred for purposes of Sections 4.6, 5.6, and 6.5 above.
7.5 SEVERABILITY. Should any provision in this PI Trust Agreement be
determined to be unenforceable, such determination shall in no way limit or
affect the enforceability and operative effect of any and all other provisions
of this PI Trust Agreement.
7.6 NOTICES. Notices to persons asserting claims shall be given by first
class mail, postage prepaid, at the address of such person, or, where
applicable, such person's legal representative, in each case as provided on such
person's claim form submitted to the PI Trust with respect to his or her
Asbestos Disease Claim.
(a) Any notices or other communications required or permitted
hereunder to the following parties shall be in writing and delivered at the
addresses designated below, or sent by telex, telecopy or facsimile pursuant to
the instructions listed below, or mailed by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, or to such other
address or addresses as may hereafter be furnished in writing to each of the
other parties listed below in compliance with the terms hereof. To the PI Trust
through the Trustees:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein, Wolf, Xxxxxxxxx & Sazer
The Chancery
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
With a copy to:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Xxxx LLP
Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
To the TAC:
Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Baron & Xxxx, P.C.
0000 Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Levy, Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxxxxxxx LLP
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxx & Marias
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Tel: 000 000-0000
Fax: 000 000-0000
With a copy to:
Counsel to be designated by the TAC, if the TAC
so directs in writing to the Trustees
To the Legal Representative:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxxxx
Woodbridge Xxxxxx Xxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xx. 00000
Tel: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
With a copy to:
Counsel to be designated by the Legal
Representative, if the Legal Representative so
directs in writing to the Trustees
To Reorganized Raytech:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxx, Gump, Strauss, Xxxxx & Xxxx, LLP
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Tel: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
(b) All such notices and communications if mailed shall be effective
when physically delivered at the designated addresses or, if electronically
transmitted, when the communication is received at the designated addresses and
confirmed by the recipient by return transmission.
7.7 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The provisions of this PI Trust Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Raytech, the PI Trust, the
Trustees and Reorganized Raytech, and their respective successors and assigns,
except that neither Raytech, the PI Trust, the Trustees nor Reorganized Raytech
may assign or otherwise transfer any of its, or their, rights or obligations
under this PI Trust Agreement except, in the case of the PI Trust and the
Trustees, as contemplated by Section 2.1 above.
7.8 LIMITATION ON CLAIM INTERESTS FOR SECURITIES LAWS PURPOSES. PI Trust
Claims, and any interests therein (a) shall not be assigned, conveyed,
hypothecated, pledged or otherwise transferred, voluntarily or involuntarily,
directly or indirectly, except by will or under the laws of descent and
distribution; (b) shall not be evidenced by a certificate or other instrument;
(c) shall not possess any voting rights; and (d) shall not be entitled to
receive any dividends or interest; provided, however, that clause (a) of this
Section 7.8 shall not apply to the holder of a claim that is subrogated to a PI
Trust Claim as a result of its satisfaction of such PI Trust Claim.
7.9 ENTIRE AGREEMENT; NO WAIVER. The entire agreement of the parties
relating to the subject matter of this PI Trust Agreement is contained herein
and in the documents referred to herein, and this PI Trust Agreement and such
documents supersede any prior oral or written agreements concerning the subject
matter hereof. No failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right, power or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or
partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder preclude any further
exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and
remedies herein provided are cumulative and are not exclusive of rights under
law or in equity.
7.10 HEADINGS. The headings used in this PI Trust Agreement are inserted
for convenience only and do not constitute a portion of this PI Trust Agreement,
nor in any manner affect the construction of the provisions of this PI Trust
Agreement.
7.11 GOVERNING LAW. This PI Trust Agreement shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without regard
to New York conflict of law principles.
7.12 SETTLOR REPRESENTATIVE AND COOPERATION. Raytech is hereby irrevocably
designated as the Settlor, and it is hereby authorized to take any action
required of the Settlor in connection with the PI Trust Agreement. Raytech
agrees to cooperate in implementing the goals and objectives of this PI Trust.
7.13 DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Any disputes that arise under this PI Trust
Agreement or under the Procedures, other than disputes arising under the
Procedures concerning the PI Trust's classification of claims which disputes
shall be resolved pursuant to Section 5.2(b)(4) of the Procedures, shall be
resolved by reference to an alternative dispute resolution process mutually
agreeable to the parties involved. Such agreement must be reached within sixty
(60) days of the initial communication of the dispute by the disputing party. If
no agreement is reached on the process within sixty (60) days, the parties shall
jointly apply to the Bankruptcy Court for appointment of an arbitrator who shall
establish the process for decision. Should any party to the alternative dispute
resolution process be dissatisfied with the decision of the arbitrator(s), then
the party may apply within thirty (30) days of the decision to the Bankruptcy
Court for a judicial determination of the matter. Respecting only disputes
resulting from the Legal Representative's retention of professionals under
section 6.4(b) above, should the dispute not be resolved within thirty (30)
days, the parties are relieved of the requirement to pursue alternative dispute
resolution prior to application to the Bankruptcy Court. Notwithstanding
anything else herein contained, to the extent any provision of this PI Trust
Agreement is inconsistent with any provision of the Plan, the Plan shall
control.
7.14 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. The provisions of this PI Trust
Agreement and the Procedures attached hereto shall be enforced by the Bankruptcy
Court pursuant to the Plan. The parties hereby further acknowledge and agree
that the Bankruptcy Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the settlement
of the accounts of the Trustees and over any disputes hereunder not resolved by
alternative dispute resolution in accordance with Section 7.13 above.
7.15 EFFECTIVENESS. This PI Trust Agreement shall not become effective
until it has been executed and delivered by all the parties hereto.
7.16 COUNTERPART SIGNATURES. This PI Trust Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but such
counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this PI Trust Agreement this
18th day of April, 2001.
SETTLOR: RAYTECH
By: /S/XXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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Name: XXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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Title: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
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TRUSTEES
/S/XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
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(Three-year Term)
/S/XXXXXX X. XXXXX
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(Four-year Term)
/S/XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
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(Five-year Term)
The following have agreed to serve as the advisors to the TAC on the terms
set forth in this PI Trust Agreement.
TRUST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
/S/XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
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(Three-year Term)
/S/XXXXXXXXX X. XXXXX
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(Four-year Term)
/S/XXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXX
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(Five-year Term)
The following has agreed to serve as the Legal Representative on the terms
set forth in this PI Trust Agreement.
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
/S/XXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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