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on-U.S. financial institutions and certain other non-U.S. non-financial entities that fail to comply with certain information reporting obligations. Non-United States holders should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the possible implications of FATCA on their investment in the debentures. Backup With

kley Corporation. W. R. Berkley Corporation Introduction We are an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States. We operate in the following segments of the property casualty insurance business: • insurance- primarily commercial insurance business, including e

al increase in the risk that interest accruable or payable by us on the debentures is not, or will not be, deductible by us in whole or in part, for U. S. federal income tax purposes. "Rating agency event" means that any nationally recognized statistical rating organization within the meaning of Secti

the IRS and to each non-United States holder the amount of interest (including OID, if applicable) paid with respect to the debentures held by such non-United States holder and the rate of withholding (if any) applicable to such non-United States holder. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules gen

30, (203) 629- 3000. 8-34 EFTA_R1_02074107 EFTA02702301 PROSPECTUS W. R. Berkley Corporation Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants to Purchase Common Stock, Warrants to Purchase Preferred Stock, Warrants to Purchase Debt Securities, Stock Purchase Contracts and Stock

spective. Based upon the residence of the account holder, account type, or product type, some interest andor deiClend payments may not be sublets to United Slates (US) and, Puerto Rico (PR) income taxes. The dent monthly statement is not intended to to used and cannot be reied upon fa tar purposes. Clients sh

erveclive. Bated upon the residence of the account holder, account type, or product 1$2t. Same interest andOe dvidend payments may not be subject to United Stares (US) ardor Puerto Rico (1R) income ta,es. The (lent retinues statement is not Intended 10 be used and earnot be relied upon for tat purposes. Clien

nd 'Mei slower below are not (or tar. puip0Ses. PleaSe ogle that On or recognized on Ihe sae or redemption of cenan Structured Products, IkeContempt' Debt Securities, nay be aid naiy, and not capital, gain ot loss. Please check with you. UDC adveca To celesta, gem and losses, we liquidate the den's% secuelty lot

iodical income received from sources within the United States if such income is not treated as effectively connected with a trade or business within the United States. The 30% rate may be reduced or eliminated under the provisions of an applicable income tax treaty between the United States and the country in whic

nder should qualify as a -publicly offered security" within the meaning of the Plan Asset Regulations. Governmental plans, certain church plans and non-United States plans (each, a "Non-ERISA Plan"), while not subject to the fiduciary responsibility or prohibited transaction provisions of Title I of ERISA or Sec

firm, as stated in their report, which is incorporated herein by reference. S-66 EFTA00613300 PROSPECTUS l APOLLO Apollo Global Management, LLC Debt Securities; Class A Shares, Representing Class A Limited Liability Company Interests; Preferred Shares. Representing Limited Liability Company Interests; Depos

e appointed within 60 days after delivery of the notice of resignation or removal and must be a bank or trust company having its principal office in the United States and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000. Miscellaneous The depositary will forward to the holders of depositary shares al

muda (441) 278-9000 S-48 EFTA00618256 PROSPECTUS VALIDUS GROUP Validus Holdings, Ltd. Common Shares, Preference Shares, Depositary• Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants to Purchase Common Shares, Warrants to Purchase Preference Shares, Warrants to Purchase Debt Securities, Share Purchase Contracts, Share

8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. The Victoria's Secret segment had net sales of $5.139 billion in 2006 and operated 1.003 stores in the United States and 323 stores in Canada. BATH & BODY WORKS The Bath & Body Works segment sells personal care, beauty and home fragrance products marketed under th

Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File no. 333.105484) dated May 22, 2003. 4./ Proposed form of Debt Warrant Agreement for Warrants attached to Debt Securities, with proposed form of Debt Warrant Certificate incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File

obligations of a bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or program of the United States or any other jurisdiction. An investment in the Notes is subject to the credit risk of HSBC, and in the event that HSBC is unable to pay its obliga

wing an event of default, you will not be entitled to any additional payments with respect to the Notes. For more information, see "Description of Debt Securities — Senior Debt Securities — Events of Default" in the accompanying prospectus. Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest) Pursuant t

ension fund" is any trust, corporation, or other organization or arrangement (A) which is created or organized under the law of a country other than the United States, (B) which is established to provide retirement or pension benefits to participants or beneficiaries that are S-16 EFTA00595864 current or former

ation of the indenture. A prospectus supplement may set forth modifications or additions to these provisions with respect to a particular series of Debt Securities. Concerning the Trustee The indenture provides that there may be more than one trustee under the indenture, each with respect to one or more serie