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1034-00004 · 55 clauses
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ARTICLE I — DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE I — DEFINITIONS As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below. Terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the sections in which they are defined. Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all other genders.
Section 1.1 — "Beneficiaries"
Section 1.1 — "Beneficiaries" The term "Beneficiaries" shall mean, collectively, the Primary Beneficiaries, the Descendant Beneficiaries, and the Spousal Beneficiaries, as defined below: (a) Primary Beneficiaries. The term "Primary Beneficiaries" shall mean the following individuals, each of whom is a child of the Grantor: (i) Thomas Robert Caldwell, son of the Grantor, born June 7, 1985; (ii) Katherine Claire Hartfi
Section 1.2 — "Code"
Section 1.2 — "Code" The term "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and any successor statute thereto. References to any particular section of the Code shall include any successor provision, any applicable regulations promulgated thereunder, and any authoritative interpretive guidance published by the Internal Revenue Service or the United States Treasury Department.
Section 1.3 — "Distribution Committee"
Section 1.3 — "Distribution Committee" The term "Distribution Committee" shall mean the committee established under Article IX of this Agreement, initially composed of Thomas R. Caldwell, Katherine C. Hartfield, and Olivia G. Caldwell, which shall govern discretionary distributions exceeding One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per Beneficiary per calendar year, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Art
Section 1.4 — "Family Trustee"
Section 1.4 — "Family Trustee" The term "Family Trustee" shall mean the individual serving from time to time as a Co-Trustee of the Trust who is not the Institutional Trustee. The initial Family Trustee shall be Thomas Robert Caldwell, residing at 55 Perry Street, Unit 3, New York, New York 10014. Successor Family Trustees shall be determined in accordance with Section 7.4 of this Agreement.
Section 1.5 — "Grantor"
Section 1.5 — "Grantor" The term "Grantor" shall mean Jonathan Robert Caldwell, born March 14, 1956, residing at 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, New York 10021. As used herein, the term "Grantor" shall refer only to Jonathan Robert Caldwell and shall not include any other transferor of property to the Trust, unless the context expressly requires otherwise.
Section 1.6 — "HEMS" or "HEMS Standard" Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 1.6 — "HEMS" or "HEMS Standard" The term "HEMS" or "HEMS Standard" shall mean distributions for the health, education, maintenance, and support of a Beneficiary, determined in accordance with the ascertainable standard set forth in Sections 2041(b)(1)(A) and 2514(c)(1) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, the HEMS Standard shall be construed strictly
Section 1.7 — "Institutional Trustee"
Section 1.7 — "Institutional Trustee" The term "Institutional Trustee" shall mean the corporate fiduciary serving from time to time as a Co-Trustee of the Trust. The initial Institutional Trustee shall be Northgate Trust Company of Delaware, a Delaware trust company, with offices at 1201 North Market Street, Suite 1600, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. Successor Institutional Trustees shall be determined in accordance wit
Section 1.8 — "Trust Estate" or "Trust Property"
Section 1.8 — "Trust Estate" or "Trust Property" The terms "Trust Estate" and "Trust Property" shall mean all property transferred to the Trust, including the initial cash contribution described in Schedule A attached hereto and any additional property received by the Trust from any source, together with all income earned thereon, all appreciation in value thereof, all proceeds from the sale, exchange, or other dispo
Section 1.9 — "Trust Protector"
Section 1.9 — "Trust Protector" The term "Trust Protector" shall mean the person serving from time to time in the capacity of Trust Protector under Article XI of this Agreement. The initial Trust Protector shall be Victoria Chambers of Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 375 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, New York 10152. Successor Trust Protectors shall be determined in accordance with Section 11.4 of this Agreement.
Section 1.10 — "Qualified Beneficiary"
Section 1.10 — "Qualified Beneficiary" The term "Qualified Beneficiary" shall mean any Beneficiary who has attained the age of twenty-five (25) years. Until a Beneficiary attains the age of twenty-five (25) years, such Beneficiary shall not be deemed a Qualified Beneficiary for purposes of receiving direct accountings, exercising information rights under Article XII, or other purposes where the designation of Qualifi
Section 1.11 — Other Defined Terms
Section 1.11 — Other Defined Terms The following additional terms shall have the meanings set forth below: (a) "Adverse Party" shall mean any person having a substantial beneficial interest in the Trust which would be adversely affected by the exercise or nonexercise of the power that he or she possesses respecting the Trust, within the meaning of Section 672(a) of the Code. (b) "Disqualified Person" shall mean any p
ARTICLE II — TRUST PROPERTY; ACCEPTANCE
ARTICLE II — TRUST PROPERTY; ACCEPTANCE
Section 2.1 — Initial Trust Property Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 2.1 — Initial Trust Property The Grantor hereby irrevocably transfers, assigns, conveys, and delivers to the Co-Trustees the property described in Schedule A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Initial Trust Property"), consisting of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) in cash, to be held in trust and administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Co-
Section 2.2 — Additional Contributions Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 2.2 — Additional Contributions The Grantor or any other person may transfer additional property to the Trust from time to time with the consent of the Institutional Trustee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Co-Trustees shall execute such instruments of acceptance as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate such additional transfers. Any property so transferred shall become part of the Tr
Section 2.3 — Separate Shares for GST Purposes
Section 2.3 — Separate Shares for GST Purposes The Co-Trustees shall maintain such separate shares, sub-trusts, or accounting records as may be necessary or advisable to preserve the Trust's GST-exempt status with respect to property for which GST exemption has been allocated, and to segregate any property that is not GST-exempt. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Co-Trustees shall establish and ma
Section 3.1 — Irrevocable Trust
Section 3.1 — Irrevocable Trust This Trust is irrevocable. The Grantor hereby expressly and permanently relinquishes all right, title, and interest in and to the Trust Property and all power to alter, amend, revoke, or terminate the Trust or any of its provisions, except as expressly provided herein with respect to (a) the Trust Protector's limited powers under Article XI, (b) the Grantor's substitution power under S
Section 3.2 — Grantor Trust Status Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 3.2 — Grantor Trust Status Notwithstanding the irrevocability of this Trust for estate and gift tax purposes, the parties acknowledge that this Trust may be treated as a "grantor trust" for federal income tax purposes under Sections 671 through 679 of the Code with respect to property transferred directly by the Grantor or received from the Grantor's GRATs, to the extent any provision herein (including, witho
ARTICLE IV — DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS
ARTICLE IV — DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS
Section 4.1 — Distributions During the Grantor's Lifetime Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 4.1 — Distributions During the Grantor's Lifetime During the lifetime of the Grantor, the Co-Trustees may distribute to or for the benefit of any one or more Beneficiaries (including Primary Beneficiaries, Descendant Beneficiaries, and Spousal Beneficiaries) such amounts of net income and/or principal of the Trust as the Co-Trustees, in their discretion, determine to be advisable for such Beneficiary's health
Section 4.2 — Distributions After the Grantor's Death — HEMS Distributions Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 4.2 — Distributions After the Grantor's Death — HEMS Distributions After the death of the Grantor, the Co-Trustees shall distribute to or for the benefit of any one or more Primary Beneficiaries, Descendant Beneficiaries, and Spousal Beneficiaries such amounts of net income and/or principal of the Trust as the Co-Trustees, in their discretion, determine to be advisable for such Beneficiary's health, education
Section 4.3 — Broader Discretionary Distributions — Distribution Committee Approval Requir Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
Section 4.3 — Broader Discretionary Distributions — Distribution Committee Approval Required In addition to HEMS distributions under Sections 4.1 and 4.2, the Co-Trustees, with the prior written approval of the Distribution Committee established under Article IX, may distribute to or for the benefit of any one or more Primary Beneficiaries and Descendant Beneficiaries (but not Spousal Beneficiaries) such additional a
Section 4.4 — Distribution Considerations
Section 4.4 — Distribution Considerations In making any distribution under this Article IV, the Co-Trustees and, where applicable, the Distribution Committee, shall take into account, among other factors, the following considerations: (a) the Beneficiary's other income and resources, including assets held outside the Trust, employment income, investment income, and any other available means of support; (b) the Benefi
Section 4.5 — Income Accumulation
Section 4.5 — Income Accumulation Any net income of the Trust not distributed in any calendar year shall be accumulated and added to the principal of the Trust. There shall be no requirement that income be distributed currently to any Beneficiary. All accumulated income shall thereafter be treated as principal for all purposes of this Agreement and shall be subject to the same distribution provisions applicable to pr
Section 4.6 — Separate Trust for Minor or Incapacitated Beneficiaries
Section 4.6 — Separate Trust for Minor or Incapacitated Beneficiaries The Co-Trustees may, in their discretion, establish one or more separate sub-trusts for the benefit of any minor Beneficiary (a Beneficiary who has not attained the age of eighteen (18) years) or any Beneficiary who is, in the judgment of the Co-Trustees, incapacitated by reason of mental or physical disability. Distributions from any such sub-trus
Section 4.7 — Spendthrift Provision Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 4.7 — Spendthrift Provision No Beneficiary shall have any power to anticipate, pledge, assign, sell, transfer, alienate, or encumber his or her interest in the Trust, whether as to income or principal, and no such interest shall be subject to attachment, garnishment, execution, levy, or any other form of legal or equitable process, or to the claims of any creditor, spouse, former spouse, or any other person w
ARTICLE V — POWERS OF APPOINTMENT
ARTICLE V — POWERS OF APPOINTMENT
Section 5.1 — Limited Testamentary Power of Appointment
Section 5.1 — Limited Testamentary Power of Appointment Each Primary Beneficiary shall hold a limited testamentary power of appointment over his or her allocable share of the Trust Estate (determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, including Section 5.3), exercisable only by a specific reference to the "Caldwell Family Dynasty Trust" or to this Agreement in a valid last will and testament or vali
Section 5.2 — Inter Vivos Limited Power of Appointment
Section 5.2 — Inter Vivos Limited Power of Appointment Each Primary Beneficiary who has attained the age of forty (40) years shall hold an inter vivos limited power of appointment, exercisable only with the prior written consent of the Trust Protector, to appoint all or any portion of such Primary Beneficiary's allocable share of the Trust Property to or among one or more of the Primary Beneficiary's descendants. Suc
Section 5.3 — Default in Appointment
Section 5.3 — Default in Appointment To the extent a Primary Beneficiary does not exercise his or her limited testamentary or inter vivos power of appointment under this Article V, or to the extent any attempted exercise is invalid or ineffective, such Primary Beneficiary's allocable share of the Trust Estate shall continue to be held in trust for the benefit of such Primary Beneficiary's issue, per stirpes, subject
ARTICLE VI — PERPETUITIES; TRUST DURATION
ARTICLE VI — PERPETUITIES; TRUST DURATION
Section 6.1 — No Rule Against Perpetuities
Section 6.1 — No Rule Against Perpetuities Pursuant to 12 Del. C. § 3556, which provides that a trust governed by Delaware law may have an unlimited duration, the Trust established under this Agreement shall have no maximum duration. No rule against perpetuities, rule restricting the suspension of the absolute power of alienation, or any other rule limiting the duration of trusts shall apply to the Trust. The Grantor
Section 6.2 — Ultimate Distribution
Section 6.2 — Ultimate Distribution Notwithstanding the perpetual duration of the Trust under Section 6.1, if at any time there are no living Beneficiaries (including Primary Beneficiaries, Descendant Beneficiaries, and Spousal Beneficiaries) and no reasonable possibility of future Beneficiaries coming into existence, the Trust shall terminate and all remaining Trust Property shall be distributed as follows: (a) Firs
ARTICLE VII — CO-TRUSTEES; DUTIES AND POWERS
ARTICLE VII — CO-TRUSTEES; DUTIES AND POWERS
Section 7.1 — Identification of Initial Co-Trustees Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 7.1 — Identification of Initial Co-Trustees The initial Co-Trustees of the Trust are as follows: (a) Family Trustee: Thomas Robert Caldwell, residing at 55 Perry Street, Unit 3, New York, New York 10014. (b) Institutional Trustee: Northgate Trust Company of Delaware, a Delaware trust company authorized to exercise fiduciary powers under Delaware law, with offices at 1201 North Market Street, Suite 1600, Wilmi
Section 7.2 — Allocation of Duties Between Co-Trustees Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 7.2 — Allocation of Duties Between Co-Trustees The duties and responsibilities of the Co-Trustees shall be allocated as follows: (a) Institutional Trustee. The Institutional Trustee shall have primary responsibility for: (i) custody and safekeeping of all Trust assets; (ii) federal, state, and local tax reporting and compliance for the Trust, including the preparation and filing of all required tax returns; (
Section 7.3 — Actions Requiring Joint Action Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 7.3 — Actions Requiring Joint Action The following actions shall require the joint approval and consent of both the Family Trustee and the Institutional Trustee: (a) any discretionary distribution to a Beneficiary under the HEMS Standard (Sections 4.1 and 4.2); (b) acceptance of additional contributions to the Trust (Section 2.2); (c) engagement or termination of investment advisors (Section 8.4); (d) initiat
Section 7.4 — Successor Family Trustees
Section 7.4 — Successor Family Trustees If Thomas R. Caldwell is unable or unwilling to serve as Family Trustee, whether due to death, disability, resignation, or removal, the successor Family Trustee shall be Katherine C. Hartfield. If Katherine C. Hartfield is unable or unwilling to serve as Family Trustee, the successor Family Trustee shall be Olivia G. Caldwell. If none of the above-named individuals is able or w
Section 7.5 — Successor Institutional Trustees
Section 7.5 — Successor Institutional Trustees If Northgate Trust Company of Delaware is unable or unwilling to serve as Institutional Trustee, whether due to merger, dissolution, loss of charter, resignation, or removal, the Trust Protector shall appoint a successor Institutional Trustee that is a corporate fiduciary authorized to exercise trust powers in the State of Delaware, with trust assets under management of
Section 7.6 — Resignation
Section 7.6 — Resignation Either Co-Trustee may resign upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the other Co-Trustee, the Trust Protector, and all current adult Beneficiaries (or the legal representatives of minor or incapacitated Beneficiaries). The resignation of a Co-Trustee shall not become effective until a successor has been appointed and has accepted the appointment, unless the resigning Co-Trustee is the
Section 7.7 — Removal
Section 7.7 — Removal The Trust Protector may remove either the Family Trustee or the Institutional Trustee, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the Co-Trustee being removed, the other Co-Trustee, and all current adult Beneficiaries (or the legal representatives of minor or incapacitated Beneficiaries). Such removal shall be subject to the requirement that at least one Family Trustee
Section 7.8 — Compensation Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
Section 7.8 — Compensation (a) Institutional Trustee. The Institutional Trustee shall be compensated for its services in accordance with its published fee schedule in effect from time to time, as agreed upon at the time of acceptance by the Institutional Trustee and as may be modified from time to time with the consent of the Trust Protector. The current fee schedule of Northgate Trust Company of Delaware has been pr
Section 7.9 — Limitation of Liability; Indemnification High
⚑ Indemnity / guarantee obligation
Section 7.9 — Limitation of Liability; Indemnification No Co-Trustee shall be liable for any loss or diminution in the value of the Trust Property, or for any other adverse consequence arising from the administration of the Trust, except for losses directly resulting from such Co-Trustee's own willful misconduct, gross negligence, or knowing breach of fiduciary duty. Neither Co-Trustee shall be liable for the acts or
ARTICLE VIII — INVESTMENT PROVISIONS
ARTICLE VIII — INVESTMENT PROVISIONS
Section 8.1 — Investment Standard
Section 8.1 — Investment Standard The Co-Trustees shall invest and manage the Trust Property as prudent investors would, in accordance with the Delaware Prudent Investor Act, codified at 12 Del. C. §§ 3302 through 3304, and any successor provisions thereto. In applying the prudent investor standard, the Co-Trustees shall consider the purposes, terms, distribution requirements, and other circumstances of the Trust, in
Section 8.2 — Permitted Investments Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
Section 8.2 — Permitted Investments The Co-Trustees may invest and reinvest the Trust Property in any type of property or investment, whether or not producing current income, including but not limited to publicly traded equity and debt securities, privately held equity and debt securities, limited partnership interests, limited liability company interests, real estate (whether held directly or through entities), real
Section 8.3 — Retention of Contributed Property
Section 8.3 — Retention of Contributed Property The Co-Trustees shall have no duty to diversify Trust investments immediately upon receipt of GRAT remainder interests or other contributed property. The Co-Trustees may retain contributed property for such period as they deem prudent under the circumstances, taking into account the nature of the property, market conditions, tax considerations (including the avoidance o
Section 8.4 — Delegation to Investment Advisor
Section 8.4 — Delegation to Investment Advisor The Co-Trustees may delegate investment management responsibilities to one or more qualified investment advisors, in accordance with the Delaware Prudent Investor Act and the delegation provisions of 12 Del. C. § 3313. Any such delegation shall be evidenced by a written investment management agreement that sets forth the scope of the advisor's authority, the investment g
Section 8.5 — Tax-Sensitive Investing Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
Section 8.5 — Tax-Sensitive Investing In managing and investing the Trust Property, the Co-Trustees and any investment advisor shall take into account the following tax considerations: (a) the Trust's grantor trust status (if applicable), under which the Grantor bears the income tax liability on Trust income, which may favor a more aggressive growth-oriented investment strategy during periods of grantor trust treatme
ARTICLE IX — DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE
ARTICLE IX — DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE
Section 9.1 — Composition
Section 9.1 — Composition The Distribution Committee shall consist of the following individuals: (a) Thomas R. Caldwell; (b) Katherine C. Hartfield; and (c) Olivia G. Caldwell. If any member of the Distribution Committee is unable or unwilling to serve, whether due to death, disability, resignation, or removal, the remaining members shall constitute the Distribution Committee, provided that at least two (2) members a
Section 9.2 — Authority High
⚑ Non-compete / exclusivity restraint
Section 9.2 — Authority The Distribution Committee shall have the exclusive authority to approve discretionary distributions from the Trust exceeding One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per Beneficiary per calendar year, as provided in Article IV, Section 4.3. No such distribution shall be made by the Co-Trustees without the prior written approval of the Distribution Committee. Approval of a distribution by the D
Section 9.3 — Recusal
Section 9.3 — Recusal A member of the Distribution Committee shall recuse himself or herself from any vote on a distribution request that is made by or for the benefit of such member, such member's spouse, or such member's minor children. The purpose of this recusal requirement is to avoid any conflict of interest and to ensure that distribution decisions are made by disinterested members of the Distribution Committe
Section 9.4 — Non-Fiduciary Capacity High
⚑ Indemnity / guarantee obligation
Section 9.4 — Non-Fiduciary Capacity Members of the Distribution Committee shall serve in a non-fiduciary capacity and shall owe no fiduciary duties to the Trust, the Co-Trustees, or any Beneficiary in connection with their service on the Distribution Committee. No member of the Distribution Committee shall be personally liable for any decision to approve or decline a distribution request, or for any other action or
Section 9.5 — Operating Procedures
Section 9.5 — Operating Procedures The Distribution Committee shall adopt written operating procedures governing the submission, review, and approval of distribution requests, record-keeping requirements, notice provisions, meeting procedures, and such other matters as the Distribution Committee deems appropriate. A copy of the initial Distribution Committee Operating Procedures is attached hereto as Exhibit D and in