IN THIS ISSUE:

Repurchases for cash ...3

Redemptions ...3

Privately negotiated and open market debt repurchases ...4

Debt tenders ... 8

Non-cash tender offers ... 15

Private exchange offers ... 17

Section 3(a)(9) exchange offers ... 17

Registered exchange offers ... 20

Consent solicitations ... 21

Tax considerations ... 22

Other exchanges ...23

Debt equity swaps ...23

Equity for equity exchanges ... 24

Liability considerations ... 24

Legal challenges ...25

Conclusion ... 26

Appendix A – Other Considerations...A-1

Appendix B - The Role of the Financial Intermediary ... B-1

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