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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: September 7, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
UAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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1200 East Algonquin Road, Elk Grove Township, Illinois 60007
(Address of principal executive offices)
(847) 700-4000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
ITEM 8.01. Other Events
On September 7, 2005, UAL Corporation (UAL) and twenty-seven of its U.S.-based subsidiaries,
including United Air Lines, Inc. (collectively, the Debtors), filed with the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the Bankruptcy Court): (a) Debtors Joint
Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Plan) and
(b) a related Disclosure Statement (the Disclosure Statement). A copy of a press release
announcing the filing of the Plan and the Disclosure Statement, and copies of the Plan and
Disclosure Statement as filed with the Bankruptcy Court, are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2
and 99.3, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference.
The Disclosure Statement contains certain projections (the Projections) of financial
performance for fiscal years 2005 through 2010. The Debtors do not, as a matter of course, publish
their business plans, budgets or strategies, or make external projections or forecasts of their
anticipated financial position or results of operations. UAL has filed the Disclosure Statement as
an exhibit hereto because such Disclosure Statement has been filed with the Bankruptcy Court in
connection with the Debtors reorganization proceedings. UAL urges stakeholders to refer to the
limitations and qualifications included in the Disclosure Statement with respect to the
Projections, including without limitation those set forth under the captions Statutory
Requirements for Confirmation of the Plan Best Interests of Creditors Test/Liquidation Analysis
and Valuation Analysis, Statutory Requirements for Confirmation of the Plan Financial
Feasibility, Certain Factors to be Considered Prior to Voting Factors Affecting the Value of
the Securities to be Issued Under the Plan, Appendix B Liquidation Analysis, Appendix C
Valuation Analysis and Appendix D Projections. All information contained in the Disclosure
Statement is subject to change, whether as a result of amendments to the Plan, actions of third
parties or otherwise.
Bankruptcy law does not permit solicitation of acceptances of the Plan until the Bankruptcy
Court approves the Disclosure Statement. Accordingly, this announcement is not intended to be, nor
should it be construed as, a solicitation for a vote on the Plan. The Plan will become effective
only if it receives the requisite stakeholder approval and is confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1
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Press Release dated September 7, 2005 |
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99.2
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Debtors Joint Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11
of the United States Bankruptcy Code |
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99.3
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Disclosure Statement for Reorganizing Debtors Joint
Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 7, 2005
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UAL CORPORATION
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/s/ Frederic F. Brace
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1*
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Press Release dated September 7, 2005 |
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Debtors Joint Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter
11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code |
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Disclosure Statement for Reorganizing Debtors
Joint Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11
of the United States Bankruptcy Code |
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Exhibit 99.1
UAL FILES PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Filing Sets Path for Exit From Chapter 11 in Early 2006
Significant Operational, Financial Progress Through Restructuring Positions
United to Confront Industry Challenges
CHICAGO, September 7, 2005 UAL Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ.OB), the holding company
whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today filed a Plan of Reorganization (POR) and
Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The
joint plan of reorganization includes UAL, United and 26 other subsidiaries that filed for
voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization on December 9, 2002. United intends to exit from bankruptcy
protection early next year as a much more competitive company with a solid financial foundation and
a continued focus on delivering superior customer service.
United has made tremendous progress in our restructuring to improve performance across the board,
in costs, revenue, operations and service to our customers. Today, we are more flexible, more
efficient and more resilient. As a result, United is now positioned to compete with the best
carriers and confront the challenges of a volatile industry, said Glenn Tilton, Uniteds chairman,
CEO and president.
The Disclosure Statement includes a historical profile of the company, a description of
distributions to creditors and an analysis of the plans feasibility, as well as many of the
technical matters required for the exit process, such as descriptions of who will be eligible to
vote on the POR and the voting process itself.
Under the POR as proposed, unsecured creditors generally will receive distributions of new UAL
common stock to settle their claims. Current holders of UAL common stock, preferred stock and the
13.25% Trust Originated Preferred Securities would receive no distribution, and those securities
would be canceled upon the effective date of the Plan. United has made it clear for some time that the company expected its common stock to be without
value under any plan of reorganization the company might propose.
The filing contemplates a $2.5 billion, all-debt exit financing package. As previously announced,
United has received proposals with competitive terms and conditions from four different
institutions for exit financing.
The exit financing proposals we have received are a significant vote of confidence in the progress
we have made over the course of our restructuring, our business plan and ultimately, Uniteds
future and in our ability to manage through a complex industry environment, including
unpredictable fuel costs, said Jake Brace, United executive vice president and chief financial
officer.
United is a vastly different company today than it was three years ago. The company has made
difficult, but necessary decisions and used the time well to restructure the fundamental
business, said James J. OConnor, Uniteds lead director. United now takes another significant
step forward to formally begin the process of exiting bankruptcy.
The filing indicates that the Company is exploring the possibility of a rights offering in which it
would offer unsecured creditors the opportunity to purchase, on a pro rata basis, approximately
$500 million in value of New UAL Common Stock. The proceeds of any such equity offering would be
used to provide the Company with additional capital for ongoing operational needs and/or to reduce
the amount of the exit financing facility and further strengthening the Companys capital
structure.
A hearing on the adequacy of the Disclosure Statement has been scheduled to begin on October 11,
2005. Court approval of the adequacy of the Disclosure Statement will allow UAL to begin
solicitation of votes for confirmation of the Plan of Reorganization.
The POR and Disclosure Statement filed today may be viewed at www.pd-ual.com or
www.united.com.
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About United
United
Airlines (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ.OB) is the worlds second largest airline and operates more
than 3,400 flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and
international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and
Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America,
United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United is also a
founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to nearly 800
destinations in 139 countries worldwide. Uniteds 58,500 employees reside in every U.S. state and
in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found
at the companys Web site at united.com.
THE INFORMATION INCLUDED HEREIN IS NOT FOR PURPOSES OF SOLICITING ACCEPTANCE OF A PLAN OF
REORGANIZATION AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO DETERMINE HOW OR WHETHER TO VOTE ON THE PLAN.
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Exhibit
99.2
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
EASTERN DIVISION
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In re:
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Chapter 11 |
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UAL Corporation, et al.,1 |
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Case No. 02-B-48191 |
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Honorable Eugene R. Wedoff |
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Debtors.
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DEBTORS JOINT PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY CODE
James H.M. Sprayregen, P.C.
Marc Kieselstein, P.C.
David R. Seligman
David A. Agay
Chad J. Husnick
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
200 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 861-2000 (telephone)
(312) 861-2200 (facsimile)
Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in Possession
Dated: September 7, 2005
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The Debtors are the following entities: Air
Wisconsin, Inc., Air Wis Services, Inc., Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc., BizJet
Charter, Inc., BizJet Fractional, Inc., BizJet Services, Inc., Cybergold, Inc.,
Domicile Management Services, Inc., Four Star Leasing, Inc., itarget.com, inc.,
Kion Leasing, Inc., Mileage Plus Holdings, Inc., Mileage Plus, Inc., Mileage
Plus Marketing, Inc., MyPoints.com, Inc., MyPoints Offline Services, Inc.,
Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc., UAL Benefits Management, Inc., UAL
Company Services, Inc., UAL Corporation, UAL Loyalty Services, LLC, United Air
Lines, Inc., United Aviation Fuels Corporation, United BizJet Holdings, Inc.,
United Cogen, Inc., United GHS, Inc., United Vacations, Inc., and United
Worldwide Corporation. |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION |
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Plan Classification Controlling |
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Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests: UAL |
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Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests: United |
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ARTICLE IV. CLASSIFICATION AND VOTING OF CONSOLIDATED CLASSES (SUBSTANTIVE CONSOLIDATION OF UNITED DEBTORS) |
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INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to Title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code), 11 U.S.C. §§ 101
et seq., the Debtors and Debtors in Possession in the above-captioned and numbered
cases hereby respectfully propose the following Plan for the resolution of the outstanding Claims
against and Interests in the Debtors. Capitalized terms used in the Plan and not otherwise defined
shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms as in ARTICLE I.D of the Plan.
A complete list of the Debtors is set forth below. The list identifies each Debtor by its case
number in these Chapter 11 Cases.
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UAL Corporation
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02-48191 |
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UAL Loyalty Services, LLC
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02-48192 |
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Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.
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02-48193 |
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Mileage Plus Holdings, Inc.
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02-48194 |
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Mileage Plus Marketing, Inc.
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02-48195 |
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MyPoints.com, Inc.
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02-48196 |
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Cybergold, Inc.
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02-48197 |
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itarget.com, inc.
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02-48198 |
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MyPoints Offline Services, Inc.
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02-48199 |
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UAL Company Services, Inc.
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02-48200 |
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Four Star Leasing, Inc.
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02-48201 |
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UAL Benefits Management Inc.
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02-48202 |
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Domicile Management Services, Inc.
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02-48203 |
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Air Wisconsin, Inc.
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02-48204 |
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Air Wis Services, Inc.
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02-48205 |
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United BizJet Holdings, Inc.
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02-48206 |
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BizJet Charter, Inc.
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02-48207 |
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BizJet Fractional, Inc.
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02-48208 |
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BizJet Services, Inc.
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02-48209 |
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United Air Lines, Inc.
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02-48210 |
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Kion Leasing, Inc.
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02-48211 |
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Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc.
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02-48212 |
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United Aviation Fuels Corporation
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02-48213 |
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United Cogen, Inc.
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02-48214 |
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Mileage Plus, Inc.
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United GHS Inc.
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United Worldwide Corporation
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02-48217 |
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United Vacations, Inc.
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Four Star Insurance Co. Ltd. and Kion de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., both incorporated outside of
the United States, and Covia LLC, ULS Ventures, Inc., and United Air Lines Ventures, Inc., each
incorporated within the United States, are wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of the
Debtors and have not commenced cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code nor similar
proceedings in any other jurisdiction. These wholly-owned subsidiaries continue to operate in the
ordinary course of business outside of bankruptcy.
The Plan contemplates the reorganization of the Debtors and the resolution of the outstanding
Claims against and Interests in the Debtors pursuant to Section 1121(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. In
general, but subject to the specific provisions set forth in the Plan, the obligations owed to
Unsecured Creditors of the Debtors will be converted into New UAL Common Stock to be issued by
Reorganized UAL, and existing common and preferred Interest Holders of UAL will receive no
distribution on account of their existing Interests, which will be cancelled.
The Plan contemplates substantive consolidation of the Estates of the United Debtors (i.e.,
all of the Debtors other than UAL) for all purposes related to the Plan, including, without
limitation, for purposes of voting, confirmation, and distribution. Unless substantive
consolidation has been approved by an order of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan shall serve as a
motion by the Debtors seeking entry of an order by the Bankruptcy Court substantively consolidating
the Estates of the United Debtors and the Confirmation Order authorizing substantive consolidation
shall constitute an order of the Bankruptcy Court approving the substantive consolidation of the
United Debtors. In the event that the Bankruptcy Court substantively consolidates some but not all
of the United Debtors, the Debtors reserve the right to proceed with confirmation without
substantive consolidation or with partial substantive consolidation as allowed by the Bankruptcy
Court. In the event that the Bankruptcy Court does not substantively consolidate any of the United
Debtors Estates, the Plan provides for twenty-eight Subplans of reorganization for each of the
Debtors. Subject to the Debtors seeking substantive consolidation pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the
Plan, the confirmation requirements of Section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code must be satisfied
separately with respect to each Subplan and whether substantive consolidation is ordered will have
no impact on a Creditors distribution. The Debtors reserve the right to (a) request that the
Subplans be confirmed or (b) withdraw some or all Subplans. Subject to the preceding sentence, the
Debtors inability to confirm any Subplan or the Debtors election to withdraw any Subplan(s) shall
not impair the confirmation of any other Subplan(s), or the consummation of any such Subplan.
Pursuant to Section 1125(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, a vote to accept or reject the Plan cannot
be solicited from a Holder of a Claim until the Disclosure Statement has been approved by the
Bankruptcy Court and distributed to Holders of Claims. In the Chapter 11 Cases, the Disclosure
Statement was approved by the Bankruptcy Court by order entered on [___], 2005. The Disclosure
Statement contains, among other things, a discussion of the Debtors history, businesses,
properties and operations, projections for those operations, risk factors associated
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with the business and Plan, a summary and analysis of the Plan, and certain related matters
including, without limitation, the securities to be issued pursuant to the Plan.
ALL HOLDERS OF CLAIMS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PLAN AND THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IN THEIR
ENTIRETY BEFORE VOTING TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PLAN. IN THE EVENT THE BANKRUPTCY COURT DOES NOT
SUBSTANTIVELY CONSOLIDATE THE UNITED DEBTORS ESTATES, THE VOTES TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PLAN BY
HOLDERS OF CLAIMS SHALL BE DEEMED AS VOTES TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE SUBPLANS OF REORGANIZATION SET
FORTH HEREIN AND SUCH VOTES SHALL BE TABULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SUBPLANS.
ARTICLE I.
DEFINED TERMS, RULES OF INTERPRETATION,
COMPUTATION OF TIME AND GOVERNING LAW
A. Rules of Interpretation and Computation of Time
1. Rules of Interpretation: For purposes of the Plan: (a) whenever from the context it is
appropriate, each term, whether stated in the singular or the plural, shall include both the
singular and the plural, and pronouns stated in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall
include the masculine, feminine and the neuter gender; (b) unless otherwise specified, any
reference in the Plan to a contract, instrument, release, indenture or other agreement or document
being in a particular form or on particular terms and conditions means that such document shall be
substantially in such form or substantially on such terms and conditions; (c) unless otherwise
specified, any reference in the Plan to an existing document, schedule or exhibit whether or not
Filed (or to be Filed), shall mean such document, schedule or exhibit, as it may have been or may
be amended, modified or supplemented; (d) any reference to an entity as a Holder of a Claim or
Interest includes that Entitys successors and assigns; (e) unless otherwise specified, all
references in the Plan to Sections and Articles are references to Sections and Articles of the Plan
or to the Plan; (f) unless otherwise specified, all references in the Plan to Exhibits are
references to exhibits in the Plan Supplement; (g) the words herein, hereof, and hereto
refer to the Plan in its entirety rather than to a particular portion of the Plan; (h) subject to
the provisions of any contract, certificates of incorporation, charters, bylaws, instrument,
release or other agreement or document entered into in connection with the Plan, the rights and
obligations arising pursuant to the Plan shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
accordance with applicable federal law, including the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules; (i)
captions and headings to Articles and Sections are inserted for convenience of reference only and
are not intended to be a part of or to affect the interpretation of the Plan; (j) unless otherwise
set forth in the Plan, the rules of construction set forth in Section 102 of the Bankruptcy Code
shall apply; (k) any term used in capitalized form in the Plan that is not otherwise defined but
that is used in the Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy Rules shall have the meaning assigned to such
term in the Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy Rules, as applicable; and (l) all references to
docket numbers of documents Filed in the Debtors Chapter 11 Cases are references to the docket
numbers under the Courts Case Management system.
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The Plan is the product of extensive discussions and negotiations between and among various
persons, including, without limitation, the Debtors and certain of their Creditors and
constituents. Each of the foregoing (a) participated in the formulation and documentation of or
(b) was afforded the opportunity to review and provide comments on, the Plan, Disclosure Statement,
and the documents ancillary thereto. Accordingly, the general rule of contract construction known
as contra preferentem shall not apply to the construction or interpretation of any
provision of the Plan, Disclosure Statement, or any contract, instrument, release, indenture,
exhibit, or other agreement or document generated in connection herewith.
2. Computation of Time: In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed hereby, the
provisions of Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a) shall apply. If the date on which a transaction may occur
pursuant to the Plan shall occur on a day that is not a Business Day, then such transaction shall
instead occur on the next succeeding Business Day.
B. Reference to Monetary Figures: All reference in the Plan to monetary figures shall refer to
currency of the United States of America, unless otherwise expressly provided.
C. Proponents of Plan: The Plan is proposed by the Debtors within the meaning of Section 1129
of the Bankruptcy Code. The classification and treatment of Claims against and Interests in the
Debtors is contained in ARTICLE III of the Plan.
D. Defined Terms: For purposes of the Plan, except as expressly provided or unless the context
otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings when used in capitalized
form in the Plan; provided, however, that any term used in the Plan that is not
defined in the Plan, but is defined in the Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy Rules, shall have the
meaning ascribed to that term in the Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy Rules.
1. 13.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures: The $77 million original principal amount
13.25% junior subordinated debentures due December 15, 2026, issued by UAL.
2. Accrued Professional Compensation: At any given moment, all accrued fees and
expenses (including but not limited to success fees) for services rendered by all Professionals
through and including the Confirmation Date, to the extent such fees and expenses have not been
paid and regardless of whether a fee application has been filed for such fees and expenses. To the
extent a court denies by Final Order a Professionals fees or expenses, such amounts shall no
longer be considered Accrued Professional Compensation.
3. Administrative Claim: A Claim for costs and expenses of administration pursuant to
Sections 503(b), 507(a)(1), 507(b) or 1114(e)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, which may include, without
limitation: (a) the actual and necessary costs and expenses incurred after the Petition Date of
preserving the Estates and operating the businesses of the Debtors (such as wages, salaries or
commissions for services and payments for goods and other services and leased
premises) that (i) arise from a transaction with the Debtors, and (ii) benefit the Debtors in
operation of their business; (b) compensation for legal, financial advisory, accounting and
other services and reimbursement of expenses awarded or allowed pursuant to Sections 328, 330(a),
or 331 of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise for the period commencing on the Petition Date and
ending on the Confirmation Date; (c) all fees and charges assessed against the Estate pursuant to
Chapter 123 of Title 28 United States Code, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1911 through 1930; and (d) all
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for compensation or expense reimbursement for making a substantial contribution in the Chapter 11
Cases pursuant to Sections 503(b)(3), (4), and (5) of the Bankruptcy Code.
4. Administrative Claim Bar Date: The deadline for filing proofs or requests for
payment of Administrative Claims, which shall be thirty (30) days after the Effective Date, unless
otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court and except with respect to DIP Facility Claims and
Professional Claims which shall be subject to the provisions of ARTICLE XI hereof.
5. AFA: The Association of Flight Attendants-Communications Workers of America,
AFL-CIO.
6. AFA Distribution: That certain distribution of shares of New UAL Common Stock
distributed to AFA-represented employees under the Plan on account of the $992,662,145 distribution
amount under the AFA Restructuring Agreement and that certain Distribution Agreement attached
thereto.
7. AFA Restructuring Agreement: That certain AFA/UAL Restructuring Agreement effective
as of May 1, 2003, including all attachments and exhibits thereto and any agreements in connection
therewith, by and between UAL, United, and the AFA, as amended and modified by that certain
2005-2010 Flight Attendant Agreement effective as of January 7, 2005, including all attachments and
exhibits thereto and any agreements in connection therewith, which AFA Restructuring Agreement is
contained in the Plan Supplement as Exhibits 16 and 17 and incorporated herein by reference.
8. Affiliate: (a) An entity that directly or indirectly owns, controls or holds with
power to vote, twenty (20) percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of any of the
Debtors, other than an entity that holds such securities (i) in a fiduciary or agency capacity
without sole discretionary power to vote such securities; or (ii) solely to secure a debt, if such
entity has not in fact exercised such power to vote; (b) a corporation twenty (20) percent or more
of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled, or held with
power to vote, by any of the Debtors, or by an entity that directly or indirectly owns, controls,
or holds with power to vote, twenty (20) percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of
any of the Debtors, other than an entity that holds such securities (i) in a fiduciary or agency
capacity without sole discretionary power to vote such securities; or (ii) solely to secure a debt,
if such entity has not in fact exercised such power to vote; (c) a person whose business is
operated under a lease or operating agreement by any of the Debtors, or a person substantially all
of whose property is operated under an operating agreement with any of the Debtors; or (d) an
entity that operates the business or substantially all of the property of any of the Debtors under
a lease or operating agreement.
9. Aircraft Equipment: An aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance or spare
part (including all records and documents relating to such equipment that are required, under the
terms of the security agreement, lease, or conditional sale contract, to be surrendered or returned
in connection with the surrender or return of such equipment) that is leased to, subject to a
security interest granted by or conditionally sold to, one of the Debtors.
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10. Air Wis: Air Wis Services, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
11. Air Wisconsin: Air Wisconsin, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, a debtor and debtor
in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
12. Allowed: With respect to Claims or Interests, (a) any Claim against or Interest in
a Debtor, proof of which is timely Filed by the applicable Bar Date (or that by order of the
Bankruptcy Court is not or shall not be required to be Filed), (b) any Claim or Interest that has
been or is hereafter listed in the Schedules as not disputed, not contingent, and not unliquidated,
and for which no Proof of Claim has been timely Filed, or (c) any Claim allowed pursuant to the
Plan; provided, however, that with respect to any Claim or Interest described in
clauses (a) or (b) above, such Claim or Interest shall be considered allowed only if and to the
extent that (w) with respect to any Unsecured Convenience Class Claim, no objection to allowance
thereof has been interposed on or prior to the Confirmation Date, (x) with respect to an Unsecured
Retiree Convenience Class Claim, such Holder has agreed with the Debtors as to the amount of his or
her Claim, (y) with respect to any Claim or Interest that is not an Unsecured Convenience Class
Claim, no objection to the allowance thereof has been interposed within the applicable period of
time fixed by the Plan, the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules or the Bankruptcy Court, or (z)
such an objection is so interposed and the Claim or Interest shall have been Allowed by a Final
Order (but only if such allowance was not solely for the purpose of voting to accept or reject the
Plan). Except as otherwise specified in the Plan or a Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, the
amount of an Allowed Claim shall not include interest on such Claim from and after the Petition
Date. For purposes of determining the amount of an Allowed Claim, there shall be deducted
therefrom an amount equal to the amount of any Claim which the Debtors may hold against the Holder
thereof, to the extent such Claim may be offset by the Debtors pursuant to applicable law. Any
Claim or Interest that has been or is hereafter listed in the Schedules as disputed, contingent or
unliquidated, and for which no Proof of Claim has been timely Filed, except to the extent such
Claim or Interest otherwise complies with this definition, is not Allowed and shall be deemed
disallowed for all purposes in these Chapter 11 Cases, without further action by the Debtors and
without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
13. Allowed Class Claim: An Allowed Claim in the particular Class described.
14. Allowed Class Interest: An Allowed Interest in the particular Class described.
15. ALPA: Air Line Pilots Association, International.
16. ALPA Distribution: That certain distribution of shares of New UAL Common Stock
distributed to ALPA-represented employees under the Plan on account of the
$3,042,574,581 distribution amount under the ALPA Restructuring Agreement and that certain
Distribution Agreement attached thereto and as amended and modified.
17. ALPA Released Party: Each of: ALPA, the United Master Executive Council of ALPA,
and each of their current or former (a) members, (b) officers, (c) committee members, (d)
employees, (e) advisors, (f) attorneys, (g) accountants, (h) investment bankers, (i) consultants,
(j)
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agents, and (k) other representatives with respect to any liability such person or entity may
have in connection with or related to the Chapter 11 Cases, the formulation, preparation,
negotiation, dissemination, implementation, administration, confirmation or consummation of any of
the Plan, the Disclosure Statement, the ALPA Restructuring Agreement or any contract, employee
benefit plan, instrument, release or other agreement or document created, modified, amended or
entered into in connection with either the Plan or any agreement between United, UAL and ALPA, or
any other act taken or omitted to be taken in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.
18. ALPA Restructuring Agreement: That certain ALPA/UAL Restructuring Agreement
effective as of May 1, 2003, including all attachments and exhibits thereto and any agreements in
connection therewith, by and between UAL, United, and ALPA, as amended and modified by that certain
Letter Agreement effective as of January 1, 2005, including all attachments and exhibits thereto
and any agreements in connection therewith, which ALPA Restructuring Agreement is contained in the
Plan Supplement as Exhibits 18 and 19 and incorporated herein by reference.
19. Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.: Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a
debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases, successor and successor in interest to
Confetti, Inc.
20. AMFA: Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association.
21. AMFA Distribution: That certain distribution of shares of New UAL Common Stock
distributed to AMFA-represented employees under the Plan on account of the $1,023,528,299
distribution amount under the AMFA Restructuring Agreement and that certain Distribution Agreement
attached thereto.
22. AMFA Restructuring Agreement: That certain letter of agreement between United and
AMFA effective as of May 15, 2005, including all attachments and exhibits thereto and any
agreements in connection therewith, which AMFA Restructuring Agreement is contained in the Plan
Supplement as Exhibit 20 and incorporated herein by reference.
23. Ballot or Ballots: The ballots upon which Holders of Impaired Claims or Impaired
Interests entitled to vote shall (i) cast their vote to accept or reject the Plan, or (ii) if no
vote is cast, to accept or reject the release provisions in ARTICLE X of the Plan.
24. Bankruptcy Code: Title 11 of the United States Code and applicable portions of
Titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time.
25. Bankruptcy Court: The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of
Illinois, or any other court having jurisdiction over the Chapter 11 Cases.
26. Bankruptcy Rules: The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, as amended from time
to time, as applicable to the Chapter 11 Cases, promulgated pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2075 and the
General, Local and Chambers Rules and Orders of the Bankruptcy Court.
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27. Bar Date: As applicable, the Canadian Bar Date, the Government Bar Date, or May
12, 2003, except as otherwise provided by Bankruptcy Court order.
28. Beneficial Holder: The Person or Entity holding the beneficial interest in a Claim
or Interest.
29. BizJet Charter: BizJet Charter, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor
in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
30. BizJet Fractional: BizJet Fractional, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
31. BizJet Services: BizJet Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor
in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
32. Business Day: Any day, other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday (as
defined in Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a)).
33. Canadian Bar Date: June 23, 2003, unless otherwise provided by court order.
34. Case Management Procedures: The third amended notice, case management, and
administrative procedures approved by the Bankruptcy Court for the Chapter 11 Cases by order dated
October 15, 2004, or such other notice, case management, and administrative procedures as may be
approved by the Bankruptcy Court, as amended from time to time.
35. Cash: Cash and cash equivalents.
36. Cause of Action: Any and all Claims, causes of action, demands, rights, actions,
suits, obligations, liabilities, accounts, defenses, offsets, powers, privileges, licenses, and
franchises of any kind or character whatsoever, known, unknown, contingent or non-contingent,
matured or unmatured, suspected or unsuspected, whether arising before, on or after the Petition
Date, in contract or in tort, in law or in equity, or pursuant to any other theory of law. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, when referring to Causes of Action of the Debtors or
their Estates, Causes of Action shall include, but not be limited to (a) all rights of setoff,
counterclaim or recoupment and Claims on contracts or for breaches of duties imposed by law; (b)
the right to object to Claims or Interests; (c) Claims pursuant to Sections 362, 510, 542, 543, 544
through 550, or 553 of the Bankruptcy Code; and (d) such Claims and defenses as fraud, mistake,
duress, and usury and any other defenses set forth in Section 558 of the Bankruptcy Code.
37. Certificate: Any instrument evidencing a Claim.
38. Chapter 11 Cases: The Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases filed by the Debtors on the
Petition Date in the Bankruptcy Court, with case numbers 02-48191 through 02-48218.
39. Chicago Municipal Bonds: Collectively the: (a) Series 1999A Bonds; (b) Series
1999B Bonds; (c) Series 2000A Bonds; (d) Series 2001A-1 Bonds; (e) Series 2001A-2 Bonds; (f) Series
2001B Bonds; and (g) Series 2001C Bonds.
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40. Chicago Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding: The adversary proceeding filed by the
Debtors and docketed in the Bankruptcy Court as Adversary Proceeding No. 03-A-03927 (ERW).
41. Chicago Municipal Bond Agreements: Any and all agreements executed and delivered
in connection with the issuance of the Chicago Municipal Bonds.
42. Chicago Municipal Bond Released Party: Each of: Stark Investment LP, Shepherd
Investments International, Ltd., Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen Intermediate
Duration Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Investments Quality Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Limited Term
Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Municipal Advantage Fund, Inc., Nuveen Premium Income Municipal Fund,
Nuveen Select Quality Municipal Bond Fund, Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 1, Nuveen Select
Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2, and Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 3, Vanguard High-Yield
Tax-Exempt Fund, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund, BNY Midwest Trust Company
(BNY), as Trustee for the Series 1999A Bonds, BNY, as Trustee for the Series 1999B Bonds,
U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Series 2000A Bonds, SunTrust Bank, as Trustee
for the 2001A-1 Bonds, HSBC Bank USA (HSBC), as Trustee for the Series 2001A-2 Bonds,
HSBC, as Trustee for the Series 2001B Bonds, and HSBC, as Trustee for the Series 2001C Bonds.
43. Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement: That certain Settlement Agreement
dated as of December 17, 2004, and attached to the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Order, by and
between United, the Designated Holders (as defined therein), and the Trustees (as defined
therein).
44. Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Order: That certain Order entered on February
15, 2005, by the Bankruptcy Court, which Order is contained in the Plan Supplement as Exhibit 15
and incorporated herein by reference.
45. Claim: A (a) right to payment, whether or not such right is reduced to judgment,
liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal,
equitable, secured or unsecured; or (b) right to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if
such breach gives rise to a right to payment, whether or not such right to an equitable remedy is
reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured or
unsecured.
46. Claims Agent: Poorman-Douglas Corporation, located at 10300 SW Allen Boulevard,
Beaverton, Oregon 87005, (877) 752-5527, retained as the Debtors claims agent by order dated
December 30, 2002, entitled Order Authorizing the Retention of Poorman-Douglas Corporation as
Notice Agent and Claims Agent under 28 U.S.C. § 156(c) for the Debtors.
47. Class: A category of Holders of Claims or Interests as set forth in ARTICLE III of
the Plan.
48. Class IAM Junior Preferred Stock: Interest evidenced by preferred stock to be
issued pursuant to ARTICLE VI.K.2 of the Plan.
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49. Class Pilot MEC Junior Preferred Stock: Interest evidenced by preferred stock to
be issued pursuant to ARTICLE VI.K.2 of the Plan.
50. Collective Bargaining Agreement: Any collective bargaining agreement, including
the Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements, to which the Debtors and the Unions, individually or
collectively, are a party.
51. Confirmation: The entry of the Confirmation Order, subject to all conditions
specified in ARTICLE XII of the Plan having been satisfied or waived pursuant to ARTICLE XII of the
Plan.
52. Confirmation Date: The date upon which the Confirmation Order is entered by the
Bankruptcy Court on its docket, within the meaning of Bankruptcy Rules 5003 and 9021.
53. Confirmation Hearing Exhibits: Those exhibits presented by the Debtors and/or
admitted into evidence at the Confirmation Hearing.
54. Confirmation Hearing: The hearing at which the Confirmation Order is considered by
the Bankruptcy Court.
55. Confirmation Order: The order of the Bankruptcy Court confirming the Plan pursuant
to Section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code.
56. Confirmed: With respect to the Plan, having had a Confirmation Order entered with
respect thereto.
57. Consummation: The occurrence of the Effective Date.
58. Creditor: Any Holder of a Claim.
59. Creditors Committee: The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in
the Chapter 11 Cases.
60. Cure: The distribution in the ordinary course of business following the Effective
Date of Cash, or such other property as may be agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the
Bankruptcy Court, in an amount equal to all unpaid monetary obligations, without interest, or such
lesser amount as may be agreed upon by the parties, under an executory contract or unexpired lease
assumed pursuant to Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, to the extent such obligations are
enforceable under the Bankruptcy Code and applicable non-bankruptcy law.
61. Cure Bar Date: The deadline for filing proofs or requests for payment of a Cure
shall be thirty (30) days after the Effective Date, unless otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy
Court; provided, however, that the Cure Bar Date with respect to any Municipal Bond
Lease shall be thirty (30) days after a conditional assumption becoming final pursuant to ARTICLE
VII.E.2 or ARTICLE VII.E.3.
62. Cybergold: Cybergold, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
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63. Debtor: As the context requires, any of the Debtors.
64. Debtors: Air Wisconsin, Inc., Air Wis Services, Inc., Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.,
BizJet Charter, Inc., BizJet Fractional, Inc., BizJet Services, Inc., Cybergold, Inc., Domicile
Management Services, Inc., Four Star Leasing, Inc., itarget.com, inc., Kion Leasing, Inc., Mileage
Plus Holdings, Inc., Mileage Plus, Inc., Mileage Plus Marketing, Inc., MyPoints.com, Inc., MyPoints
Offline Services, Inc., Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc., UAL Benefits Management, Inc.,
UAL Company Services, Inc., UAL Corporation, UAL Loyalty Services, LLC, United Air Lines, Inc.,
United Aviation Fuels Corporation, United BizJet Holdings, Inc., United Cogen, Inc., United GHS,
Inc., United Vacations, Inc., and United Worldwide Corporation. To the extent the context requires
any reference to the Debtors after the Effective Date, Debtors shall mean the Reorganized Debtors.
65. Debtors in Possession: The Debtors, as debtors in possession in the Chapter 11
Cases.
66. Deemed: For any particular Claim, (a) the scheduled amount of the Claim, unless a
Proof of Claim was Filed, in which case the Proof of Claim amount supersedes the scheduled amount,
(b) the amount asserted in Filed Proofs of Claim for which there are no corresponding scheduled
amounts, or (c) the amount agreed to by the Debtors. In all events, if the amount of a Claim is
determined or estimated for all purposes by Final Order or stipulation, then that amount shall be
the Deemed amount for that Claim.
67. Denver Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding: That certain Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding with Case No. 03-A-00978.
68. DIP Facility: That certain debtor in possession facility in the form of revolving
and term loans provided by a group led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citicorp USA, Inc., Bank One, NA and
the CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc. and approved by the Bankruptcy Court pursuant to that certain
Final Order entered on December 30, 2002 [Docket No. 581], as each may be amended, restated,
modified, extended, or refinanced from time to time.
69. DIP Facility Agent: The agent or co-agents under the DIP Facility.
70. DIP Facility Claims: A Claim arising in connection with the DIP Facility.
71. DIP Lender: Any lender under the DIP Facility, including, without limitation, Bank
One, NA, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Citicorp USA, Inc., and the CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc.
72. Director Equity Incentive Plan: A post-Effective Date director equity incentive
plan on terms substantially as set forth in Exhibit 33 of the Plan Supplement, as such plan may be
modified or supplemented from time to time after the Effective Date by the board of directors of
Reorganized UAL, intended for the directors of certain of the Reorganized Debtors.
73. Disclosure Statement: The Disclosure Statement for the Plan of Reorganization of
the Debtors pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, as amended, supplemented, or
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modified from time to time, describing the Plan, that is prepared and distributed in accordance with
Sections 1125, 1126(b), and/or 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 3018 and/or other
applicable law.
74. Disputed: With respect to any Claim or Interest, any Claim or Interest that is not
Allowed.
75. Distribution Agent: The Reorganized Debtors, or the Entity or Entities chosen by
the Reorganized Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, to make or to facilitate
distributions required by the Plan.
76. Distribution Agreement: Any Distribution Agreement entered into as part of a
Section 1113 Restructuring Agreement, as amended or modified, which Distribution Agreement sets
forth an Employee Distribution.
77. Distribution Date: The date occurring as soon as the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors determine to be practicable after the Effective Date, upon which distributions to Holders
of Allowed Claims entitled to receive distributions under the Plan shall commence.
78. Distribution Record Date: The date for determining which Holders of Claims and
Interests, except Holders of Certificates, are eligible to receive distributions pursuant to the
Plan, which shall be the Confirmation Date or such other date as designated in the Plan or any
order of the Bankruptcy Court.
79. DMS: Domicile Management Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
80. Effective Date: The date to be selected by the Debtors which is any Business Day
after the Confirmation Date on which: (a) no stay of the Confirmation Order is in effect, and (b)
all conditions specified in ARTICLE XII of the Plan have been (i) satisfied or (ii) waived pursuant
to ARTICLE XII.C of the Plan.
81. Employee Distribution: Any AFA Distribution, ALPA Distribution, AMFA
Distribution, IAM 141 Distribution, PAFCA Distribution, TWU Distribution, or SAM Distribution less
any withholding required under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable law; provided,
however, nothing contained herein shall constitute an admission by the Debtors that any
employee would be entitled to a distribution or a Claim under the Bankruptcy Code in the absence of
entry into and execution of the Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements.
82. Employment Agreement: An agreement (other than a Collective Bargaining Agreement)
between any of the Debtors and any directors, officers, and employees of any of the Debtors for
such Person to serve in such capacity at any time; provided, however, that the
assumption by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors or the agreement of the Debtors or the
Reorganized Debtors to honor and/or affirm any Employment Agreement will not (a) entitle any Person
to any benefit or alleged entitlement under any policy, program, or plan that has expired
or been terminated before the Effective Date, or (b) restore, reinstate, or revive any such
benefit or alleged entitlement under any such policy, program, or plan.
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83. Entity: A Person, estate, trust, Governmental Unit and United States trustee.
84. Estate or Estates: The bankruptcy estate of each of the Debtors created by virtue
of Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code upon the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases.
85. Exculpated Claim: Any Claim related to any act or omission in connection with,
relating to, or arising out of the Debtors restructuring, the Debtors Chapter 11 Cases,
formulation, preparation, dissemination, negotiation, or filing of the Disclosure Statement and
Plan or any contract, instrument, release, or other agreement or document created or entered into
in connection with the Disclosure Statement or Plan, the filing the Chapter 11 Cases, the pursuit
of Confirmation of the Plan, the Consummation of the Plan, the administration of the Plan, or the
property to be distributed pursuant to the Plan.
86. Exculpated Party: Each of: (a) the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, and each of
their subsidiaries; (b) the DIP Facility Agent and the DIP Lender in their capacities as such; (c)
the Creditors Committee and the Professionals of the Creditors Committee, in their capacities as
such; (d) any statutory committee, the members thereof, and the Professionals to such committees,
approved in the Chapter 11 Cases in their capacities as such; (e) the New Credit Facility Lenders,
(f) with respect to each of the above Entities, such Entities successors and assigns; (g) with
respect to each of the above Entities, such Entities subsidiaries, affiliates, officers,
directors, principals, employees, agents, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants, investment
bankers, consultants, representatives, and other professionals, in each case in their capacity as
such, and only if serving in such capacity; (h) the members of the Creditors Committee in their
capacities as such; (i) the ALPA Released Parties; (j) the PAFCA Released Parties; and (k) the TWU
Released Parties.
87. FAA: Federal Aviation Administration.
88. File or Filed: To file or have been filed with the Bankruptcy Court in the Chapter
11 Cases.
89. Final Decree: The decree contemplated under Bankruptcy Rule 3022.
90. Final Order: An order or judgment of the Bankruptcy Court, or other court of
competent jurisdiction with respect to the subject matter, which has not been reversed, stayed,
modified, or amended, and as to which the time to appeal or seek certiorari has expired and no
appeal or petition for certiorari has been timely taken, or as to which any appeal that has been
taken or any petition for certiorari that has been or may be filed has been resolved by the highest
court to which the order or judgment was appealed or from which certiorari was sought.
91. Foreign Agreements: Any and all executory contracts and/or unexpired leases with a
counter-party for which the Debtors were authorized to pay their pre-petition debts in the ordinary
course of business and
did pay such pre-petition obligations pursuant to the Order Pursuant to Sections 105 and 363
of the Bankruptcy Code Authorizing Debtors to Pay or Honor Pre-petition Obligations to Foreign
Vendors, Service Providers and Governments in the Ordinary Course of Business.
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92. Four Star: Four Star Leasing, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
93. Governmental Unit: The United States; State; Commonwealth; District; Territory;
municipality; foreign state; department, agency or instrumentality of the United States (but not a
United States trustee while serving as a trustee in a case under Title 11), a State, a
Commonwealth, a District, a Territory, a municipality, or a foreign state; or other foreign or
domestic government.
94. Government Bar Date: June 9, 2003; provided, however, that the bar
date for the Canadian government is the Canadian Bar Date.
95. Holder: A Person or Entity holding a Claim or Interest.
96. IAM 141: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace WorkersDistrict
141.
97. IAM 141 Distribution: That certain distribution of shares of New UAL Common Stock
distributed to IAM 141-represented employees under the Plan on account of the $1,427,224,664
distribution amount under the IAM 141 Restructuring Agreement and that certain Distribution
Agreement attached thereto.
98. IAM 141 Restructuring Agreement: That certain IAM 141/United Restructuring
Agreement effective as of May 1, 2003, including all attachments and exhibits thereto and any
agreements in connection therewith, by and between UAL, United, and IAM 141, as amended and
modified by that certain letter of agreement effective as of July 1, 2005, including all
attachments and exhibits thereto and any agreements in connection therewith, which IAM 141
Restructuring Agreement is contained in the Plan Supplement as Exhibits 21 and 22 and incorporated
herein by reference.
99. Impaired: With respect to any Class of Claims or Interests, a Claim or Interest
that is impaired within the meaning of Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
100. Impaired Claim or Interest: A Claim or Interest classified in an Impaired Class;
provided, however, that any Unsecured Claim on account of grievances or workers
compensation will be treated in accordance with ARTICLE VI.Q and ARTICLE VII.F of the Plan, as
applicable, and will therefore be Unimpaired and not be entitled to vote to accept or reject the
Plan.
101. Indemnification Obligation: Obligations of the Debtors to indemnify directors,
officers, and employees of any of the Debtors who served in such capacity at any time, with respect
to or based upon any act or omission taken or omitted in any of such capacities, or for or on
behalf of any Debtor, pursuant to and to the maximum extent provided by the Debtors
respective articles of incorporation, certificates of formation, corporate charters, bylaws,
similar corporate documents, and applicable law as in effect as of the Effective Date.
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102. Indenture: A mortgage, deed of trust, or indenture, under which there is
outstanding a security, other than a voting-trust certificate, constituting a Claim against any of
the Debtors, a Claim secured by a Lien on any of the Debtors property, or an equity security of
any of the Debtors.
103. Intercompany Claim: A Claim by a Debtor against another Debtor or a Claim by an
Affiliate of the Debtors against a Debtor.
104. Intercompany Contract: A contract solely between two or more Debtors or a
contract solely between one or more wholly-owned Affiliates of the Debtors and one or more Debtors.
105. Intercompany Interest: An Interest in a Debtor held by another Debtor or an
Interest in a Debtor held by an Affiliate of the Debtors.
106. Interest: Any equity security or interest of or in any Debtor within the meaning
of Section 101(16) of the Bankruptcy Code including, without limitation, all issued, unissued,
authorized or outstanding shares of stock or other equity security together with any warrants,
options or contractual rights to purchase or acquire such equity interests at any time and all
rights arising with respect thereto.
107. Interim Compensation Order: The order, entitled Order Pursuant to Sections
105(a) and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and
Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Committee Members, entered by the Bankruptcy Court
on December 11, 2002 [Docket No. 246], allowing Estate and Creditors Committee Professionals to
seek interim compensation in accordance with the compensation procedures approved therein as may
have been modified by the Final Orders approving the retention of the Professionals.
108. Interline & Alliance Related Agreement: Any one or more of any of the following
agreements with one or more other airlines, including, without limitation, any agreement that is
directly related to, and facilitative or supportive of, such agreement. Such agreements shall
include, without limitation: (a) any airline interline passenger traffic and baggage acceptance
agreement, or any other agreement whose primary purpose is to establish the terms of passenger
ticketing and baggage acceptance between or among airlines governed by IATA Resolution 780, as
amended by the 25th Passenger Services Conference; (b) any agreement, including, without
limitation, a special prorate agreement, whose primary purpose is to establish specifically
negotiated settlement amounts for tickets covering travel between or among two or more airlines;
(c) any travel industry travel agreement, such as an employee discount travel agreement, whose
primary purpose is to establish reduced rate travel for employees and/or retirees of the respective
airlines; (d) any agreement whose primary purpose is to establish the terms of cargo acceptance
between or among two or more airlines; (e) any airline code-share agreement, or any other agreement
whose primary purpose is to permit the display and holding out of the common airline code of one or
more airlines on flights operated by another airline; (f) any airline frequent flier
agreement, or any other agreement whose primary purpose is to provide the terms for airline
passengers earning, transferring, redeeming and using frequent flier miles on air transportation
provided by the Debtors or one or more other airlines; provided, however, that
assumption of
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such frequent flier agreement shall not alter the terms and conditions of Uniteds
frequent flyer program and Uniteds ability to cancel such program at any time; (g) any airline
block seat agreement, or any other agreement whose primary purpose is to provide the terms for
block seats of air transportation to be provided by the Debtors, or to be sold by or on behalf of
the Debtors for air transportation to be provided by any one or more other airlines; (h) any STAR
Alliance agreement, or any other agreement whose primary purpose is, under the marketing brand name
of Star Alliance, to jointly market and/or facilitate or coordinate the marketing of, (i) airline
flights, including, without limitation, any agreement with any one or more other airlines that
establish or document rights and obligations relating to matters for which Debtors have antitrust
immunity, or (ii) other goods and/or services, in each case to frequent fliers or other passengers;
(i) any joint marketing agreement, or any other agreement whose primary purpose is to jointly
market, and/or facilitate or coordinate the marketing of, airline flights and/or other goods and/or
services to frequent fliers or other passengers; and (j) any airline revenue and/or profit sharing
agreement, or any other agreement between or among two or more airlines in connection with
operation of any one or more particular routes or city-pairs or common airport or other facilities;
provided, however, that specifically excluded from the definition of Interline &
Alliance Related Agreement is any United Express Agreement with any other airline, and any
agreement with any other airline that relates to such other airline providing passenger air
transportation services to the public under the United Express name.
109. Internal Revenue Code: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
110. itarget: itarget.com, inc., a California corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
111. JFK Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding: That certain adversary proceeding with
Case No. 03-A-00976.
112. Kion Leasing: Kion Leasing, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
113. LAX Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding: That certain Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding with Case No. 03-A-00977.
114. Lien: A charge against or interest in property to secure payment of a debt or
performance of an obligation.
115. Management Equity Incentive Plan: A post-Effective Date management equity
incentive plan on terms substantially as set forth in Exhibit 32 of the Plan Supplement, as such
plan may be modified or supplemented from time to time after the Effective Date by the board of
directors of Reorganized UAL, intended for certain management employees of certain of the
Reorganized Debtors.
116. Master Ballots: The master ballots upon which the applicable holder of record
shall in accordance with the Voting Instructions on behalf of the Beneficial Holders it represents
(i) submit the votes cast by Beneficial Holders to accept or reject the Plan or if votes are not
cast,
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to accept or reject the release provisions in ARTICLE X of the Plan, and (ii) for the Chicago
Municipal Bond Beneficial Holders only, submit any treatment election.
117. Mileage Plus Holdings: Mileage Plus Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a
debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
118. Mileage Plus, Inc.: Mileage Plus, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
119. Mileage Plus Marketing: Mileage Plus Marketing, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a
debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
120. Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding: The Chicago Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding, the SFO Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, the Denver Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding, the LAX Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, and the JFK Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding, or any of the other following adversary proceedings filed by any of the Debtors and
docketed in the Bankruptcy Court, which are pending as of the Confirmation Date, and for which a
Final Order has not been entered by the Bankruptcy Court resolving the Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding and all appeals thereof.
121. Municipal Bond Defendant: Any defendant in a Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding.
122. Municipal Bond Lease: Any lease or purported lease at issue in a Municipal Bond
Adversary Proceeding.
123. Municipal Bond Lessor: Any Municipal Bond Defendant that is a purported lessor
under a Municipal Bond Lease.
124. MyPoints.com: MyPoints.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
125. MyPoints Offline: MyPoints Offline Services, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, a
debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
126. New Credit Facility: That certain credit facility described in ARTICLE VI.I.
127. New Credit Facility Agent: That certain administrative agent for the New Credit
Facility Lenders, as described in the New Credit Facility Documents.
128. New Credit Facility Agreement: The credit agreement with respect to the New
Credit Facility.
129. New Credit Facility Documents: The New Credit Facility Agreement including all
attachments and exhibits thereto and any agreements in connection therewith, by and between
the Debtors and certain Affiliates, the New Credit Facility Lenders and the New Credit
Facility Agent.
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130. New Credit Facility Lenders: The lenders under the New Credit Facility
Documents.
131. New UAL Common Stock: 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock in UAL, par value $.01
per share, to be authorized pursuant to the Reorganized UAL Charter, of which up to 125,000,000
shares shall be initially issued pursuant to the Plan.
132. New UAL Contingent Senior Notes: Those certain $500,000,000 principal amount 8%
Contingent Senior Subordinated Notes which may be issued by Reorganized UAL to PBGC pursuant to,
and in accordance with, the PBGC Settlement Agreement. The New UAL Contingent Senior Notes may be
issued in up to eight (8) tranches of $62,500,000 each, in denominations of $1,000.
133. New UAL Convertible Employee Notes: Those certain convertible notes due 2021
issued by Reorganized UAL in connection with the Debtors 2005 labor cost savings initiatives as
follows: (a) $550,000,000 to a trust or other entity designated by ALPA; (b) $24,000 to a trust or
other entity designated by TWU; (c) $400,000 to a trust or other entity designated by PAFCA; (d)
$40,000,000 to a trust or other entity designated by AMFA; (e) $60,000,000 to a trust or other
entity designated by IAM; and (f) $56,000,000 to a trust or other entity for the benefit of SAM
employees.
134. New UAL Convertible Preferred Stock: Those certain 5,000,000 shares, par value
$100 per share, of 2% Convertible Preferred Stock issued by Reorganized UAL to PBGC pursuant to,
and in accordance with the PBGC Settlement Agreement.
135. New UAL Debt Securities: collectively, (a) the New UAL Contingent Senior Notes, (b)
the New UAL Convertible Employee Notes, (c) the New UAL OHare Bonds, and (d) the New UAL Senior
Notes.
136. New UAL Equity Securities: collectively, (a) the New UAL Common Stock, (b) the New UAL
Convertible Preferred Stock, (c) the Class IAM Junior Preferred Stock, (d) the Class Pilot MEC
Junior Preferred Stock, and (e) any other rights, if any, set forth in the Plan.
137. New UAL OHare Bonds: $149,646,114 par value [___]% convertible notes due
[___] issued by Reorganized UAL pursuant to the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Order
and Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement.
138. New UAL PBGC Securities: collectively, (a) the New UAL Senior Notes, (b) the New
UAL Contingent Senior Notes, and (c) the New UAL Convertible Preferred Stock.
139. New UAL Plan Securities: collectively, (a) New UAL Debt Securities, and (b) the New
UAL Equity Securities.
140. New UAL Senior Notes: Those certain $500,000,000 principal amount 6% Senior Notes
issued by Reorganized UAL to PBGC pursuant to, and in accordance with, the PBGC Settlement
Agreement. The New UAL Senior Notes shall be issued in denominations of $1,000.
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141. New UAL Stock Reserve: That portion of the Unsecured Distribution of New UAL
Common Stock held in reserve, as of the Effective Date.
142. Notice of Confirmation: That certain notice provided to Holders of Claims or
Interests and of the parties in interest pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 3020(c)(2) notifying such
parties that the Bankruptcy Court has confirmed the Plan.
143. Old Class 1 Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class 1 Preferred
Stock.
144. Old Class 1 Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of Class 1
ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately
prior to the Effective Date.
145. Old Class 2 Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class 2 Preferred
Stock.
146. Old Class 2 Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of Class 2
ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately
prior to the Effective Date.
147. Old Class I Junior Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class I
Junior Preferred Stock.
148. Old Class I Junior Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of
Class I Junior Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately prior
to the Effective Date.
149. Old Class IAM Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class IAM
Preferred Stock.
150. Old Class IAM Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of Class
IAM Junior Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately prior to
the Effective Date.
151. Old Class M Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class M Preferred
Stock.
152. Old Class M Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of Class M
ESOP Voting Junior Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately
prior to the Effective Date.
153. Old Class P Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class P Preferred
Stock.
154. Old Class P Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of Class P
ESOP Voting Junior Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately
prior to the Effective Date.
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155. Old Class Pilot Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class Pilot
Preferred Stock.
156. Old Class Pilot Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of
Class Pilot MEC Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately
prior to the Effective Date.
157. Old Class S Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class S Preferred
Stock.
158. Old Class S Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of Class S
ESOP Voting Junior Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately
prior to the Effective Date.
159. Old Class SAM Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Class SAM
Preferred Stock.
160. Old Class SAM Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of Class
SAM Junior Preferred Stock of UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately prior to
the Effective Date.
161. Old Series B Preferred Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old Series B
Preferred Stock.
162. Old Series B Preferred Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of 12.25%
Series B Preferred Stock of UAL, with a stated value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately prior to
the Effective Date.
163. Old UAL Common Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of
UAL, with a par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately prior to the Effective Date.
164. Old UAL Preferred Stock: Collectively the: (a) Old Class 1 Preferred Stock; (b)
Old Class 2 Preferred Stock; (c) Old Class I Junior Preferred Stock; (d) Old Class IAM Preferred
Stock; (e) Old Class M Preferred Stock; (f) Old Class P Preferred Stock; (g) Old Class Pilot
Preferred Stock; (h) Old Class S Preferred Stock; (i) Old Class SAM Preferred Stock; and (j) Old
Series B Preferred Stock.
165. Old United Common Stock: All of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock
of United, with par value of $0.01 per share, as of immediately prior to the Effective Date.
166. Other Priority Claim: Any and all Claims accorded priority in right of payment
pursuant to Section 507(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, other than a Priority Tax Claim or an
Administrative Claim.
167. Other Secured Claim: Any and all Secured Claims against the applicable Debtor,
whether or not specifically described in the Plan, other than a Secured Aircraft Claim or a DIP
Facility Claim.
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168. Other Unsecured Claim: Any Unsecured Claim, that is not a/an: (a) Intercompany
Claim; (b) Unsecured Convenience Class Claim; (c) Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claim; (d)
Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claim; (e) Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claim; (f) Unsecured PBGC Claim;
and (g) Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claim.
169. PAFCA: Professional Airline Flight Control Association.
170. PAFCA Distribution: That certain distribution of shares of New UAL Common Stock
distributed to PAFCA-represented employees under the Plan on account of the $14,938,734
distribution amount under the PAFCA Restructuring Agreement and that certain Distribution Agreement
attached thereto.
171. PAFCA Released Party: Each of: PAFCA, the Executive Board of PAFCA, and each of
their current or former (a) members, (b) officers, (c) committee members, (d) employees, (e)
advisors, (f) attorneys, (g) accountants, (h) investment bankers, (i) consultants, (j) agents, and
(k) other representatives with respect to any liability such person or entity may have in
connection with or related to the Chapter 11 Cases, the formulation, preparation, negotiation,
dissemination, implementation, administration, confirmation or consummation of any of the Plan, the
Disclosure Statement, the PAFCA Restructuring Agreement or any contract, employee benefit plan,
instrument, release or other agreement or document created, modified, amended or entered into in
connection with either the Plan or any agreement between United, UAL and PAFCA, or any other act
taken or omitted to be taken in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.
172. PAFCA Restructuring Agreement: That certain PAFCA/UAL Restructuring Agreement
effective as of May 1, 2003, including all attachments and exhibits thereto and any agreements in
connection therewith, by and between UAL, United, and PAFCA, as amended and modified by that
certain Letter Agreement effective as of January 1, 2005, including all attachments and exhibits
thereto and any agreements in connection therewith, which PAFCA Restructuring Agreement is
contained in the Plan Supplement as Exhibits 23 and 24 and incorporated herein by reference.
173. PBGC: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
174. PBGC Settlement Agreement: That certain Settlement Agreement by and among UAL
Corporation and all Direct and Indirect Subsidiaries and PBGC dated April 22, 2005, including all
attachments and exhibits thereto and any agreements in connection therewith, as amended,
supplemented, and approved by that certain Order Approving Debtors Emergency Motion to Approve
Agreement with PBGC dated May 11, 2005, (Docket No. [11229]) both of which are contained in the
Plan Supplement as Exhibit 14 and incorporated herein by reference.
175. Person: Includes an individual, partnership and corporation, but does not include
a Governmental Unit.
176. Periodic Distribution Date: (a) The Distribution Date, as to the first
distribution made by the Reorganized Debtors, and (b) thereafter, (i) the first Business Day
occurring ninety (90) days after the Distribution Date, and (ii) subsequently, the first Business
Day occurring ninety (90) days after the immediately preceding Periodic Distribution Date.
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177. Petition Date: December 9, 2002.
178. Pilot Non-Qualified Benefit Claim: An Unsecured Claim of a retired pilot for
non-qualified benefits under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code arising out of termination
of the United Airlines Pilot Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
179. Pilot Retiree Committee: The official committee of retired pilots appointed in
the Chapter 11 Cases pursuant to Section 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code.
180. Plan: This Joint Plan of Reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code, together with the Plan Supplement, either in its present form or as it may be altered,
amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Plan, the
Bankruptcy Code, and the Bankruptcy Rules.
181. Plan Oversight Committee: That certain Plan Oversight Committee established pursuant
to ARTICLE XV.D.2 of the Plan.
182. Plan Supplement: The compilation of documents and form of documents, schedules,
and exhibits to be Filed prior to the hearing on the Disclosure Statement, as modified or
supplemented prior to the Confirmation Hearing in accordance with ARTICLE XIII of the Plan.
183. Plan Supplement Filing Date: The last date on which the Plan Supplement shall be
filed with the Bankruptcy Court, which date shall be at least seven (7) days prior to the Voting
Deadline or such later date as may be approved by the Bankruptcy Court without further notice to
parties-in-interest; provided, however, that the Debtors will provide notice to the parties in the
core group and on the Bankruptcy Rule 2002 service list of any changes to the date.
184. Postpetition Aircraft Agreement: A new or renegotiated agreement, including
leases and mortgages, entered into after the Petition Date by the Debtors relating to Aircraft
Equipment and authorized by the Bankruptcy Court, that is not a/an: adequate protection
stipulation (as that term has been used in the Chapter 11 Cases), a stipulation or election
entered into pursuant to Section 1110 of the Bankruptcy Code, or an agreement rejected or
terminated by the Debtors on or prior to the Effective Date. Postpetition Aircraft Agreements
shall include any new or renegotiated agreement, including leases and mortgages, entered into
pursuant to the Public Debt Aircraft Settlement Agreement, as approved by the Bankruptcy Court.
185. Postpetition Aircraft Obligation: Those Claims or obligations set forth on
Exhibit 36 to the Plan Supplement (Aircraft Financing Summary) arising in connection with a
Postpetition Aircraft Agreement, other than a Claim or obligation under the Public Debt Aircraft
Settlement Agreement; provided, however, that Claims or obligations under such
Agreements
shall be deemed postpetition obligations of the Debtors solely to the extent specifically
provided in, and in accordance with the terms of, such Agreements; provided,
further, that such Postpetition Aircraft Obligations shall not include any Claims or
obligations under any agreements rejected or terminated on or prior to the Effective Date.
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186. Premier Meeting: Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, a debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
187. Priority Tax Claim: A Claim of a Governmental Unit of the kind specified in
Section 507(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code.
188. Professional: A Person or Entity (a) employed pursuant to a Final Order in
accordance with Sections 327 and 1103 of the Bankruptcy Code and to be compensated for services
rendered prior to or on the Confirmation Date, pursuant to Sections 327, 328, 329, 330, and 331 of
the Bankruptcy Code, or (b) for which compensation and reimbursement has been allowed by the
Bankruptcy Court pursuant to Section 503(b)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code.
189. Proof of Claim: A proof of Claim filed against any of the Debtors in these
Chapter 11 Cases.
190. Proof of Interest: A proof of Interest filed against any of the Debtors in these
Chapter 11 Cases.
191. Public Debt Aircraft Settlement Agreement: Collectively, those certain term sheets and
that certain letter agreement, including any exhibits, schedules, or other attachments thereto,
dated as of August 5, 2005, by and among United and certain trustees setting forth settlements of
claims and restructurings of Uniteds obligations under the following Aircraft Equipment financing
transactions: Series 2001-1 EETCs, Series 2000-2 EETCs, Series 2000-1 EETCs, 1991 Series ETC Class
B, 1991 Series ETC Class C, 1991 Series ETC Class D, 1991 Series ETC Class E, 1991 A PTC, 1991 B
PTC, 1992 A PTC, 1994 AA PTC, 1994 BB PTC, 1995 A PTC, Jet Equipment Trust Series 1994-A, Jet
Equipment Trust Series 1995-B, and N533UA, which such Public Aircraft Settlement Agreement shall be
subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court, as requested in that certain Joint Motion for Order
Approving Settlement and Term Sheets with Trustees and Controlling Holders for Public Debt Aircraft
[Docket No. 12567].
192. Reinstated: (a) Leaving unaltered the legal, equitable, and contractual rights to
which a Claim entitles the Creditor so as to leave such Claim Unimpaired in accordance with Section
1124 of the Bankruptcy Code; (b) other than with respect to any Postpetition Aircraft Agreement,
notwithstanding any contractual provision or applicable law that entitles the Creditor to demand or
receive accelerated payment of such Claim after the occurrence of a default, (i) curing any such
default that occurred before or after the Petition Date, other than a default of a kind specified
in Section 365(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code; (ii) reinstating the maturity of such Claim as such
maturity existed before such default; and (iii) not otherwise altering the legal, equitable or
contractual rights to which such Claim entitles the Creditor; provided, however,
that the contractual right that does not pertain to the payment when due of principal and interest
on the obligation on which such Claim is based, including, without limitation, financial covenant
ratios, negative pledge covenants, covenants or restrictions on merger or consolidation,
going dark provisions, and affirmative covenants regarding corporate existence prohibiting
certain transactions or action contemplated by the Plan, or conditioning such transactions or
actions on certain factors, shall not be required to be cured or reinstated to accomplish
Reinstatement; or
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(c) with respect to any Postpetition Aircraft Agreement, curing any default as
permitted and solely in accordance with the terms of such Postpetition Aircraft Agreement.
193. Released Party: Each of: (a) the Debtors and the Reorganized Debtors, and each of
their subsidiaries; (b) the DIP Facility Agent and the DIP Lender in their capacities as such; (c)
the Creditors Committee and the Professionals of the Creditors Committee, in their capacities as
such; (d) the New Credit Facility Lenders; (e) with respect to each of the above Entities, such
Entities successors and assigns; (f) with respect to each of the above Entities, such Entities
subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, principals, employees, agents, financial advisors,
attorneys, accountants, investment bankers, consultants, representatives, and other professionals,
in each case in their capacity as such, and only if serving in such capacity; (g) the members of
the Creditors Committee in their capacity as such; (h) the ALPA Released Parties; (i) the TWU
Released Parties; and (j) the PAFCA Released Parties.
194. Reorganized Debtors: The Debtors, in each case, or any successor thereto, by
merger, consolidation, or otherwise, on or after the Effective Date.
195. Reorganized UAL: UAL Corporation or any successor thereto, by merger,
consolidation, or otherwise, on or after the Effective Date.
196. Reorganized UAL Bylaws: The bylaws of UAL to be in effect on or as soon as
reasonably practicable after the Effective Date.
197. Reorganized UAL Charter: The amended and restated certificate of incorporation of
UAL to be in effect on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date.
198. Reorganized ULS: UAL Loyalty Services, Inc. or any successor thereto, by merger,
consolidation, or otherwise, on or after the Effective Date.
199. Reorganized United: United Air Lines, Inc. or any successor thereto, by merger,
consolidation, or otherwise, on or after the Effective Date.
200. Revenue Related Agreement: An agreement to which any of the Debtors are a party
whose primary purpose is to generate revenue for the Debtors in exchange for the sale, lease, or
other disposition of goods or services, or both, of the Debtors to third parties, including,
without limitation, any agreement that (i) is directly related either to such agreement whose
primary purpose is to generate revenue or to any one or more of the revenue generation activities
of such agreement, and (ii) is facilitative or supportive of such revenue generation. These
agreements include, without limitation: (a) corporate volume travel agreements, travel agency
incentive agreements, and any other agreements in which any of the Debtors sell or otherwise
provide passenger (and/or baggage) air transportation services, any related services, and/or goods
to corporations, travel agencies or other third parties, including, without limitation, agreements
in which the Debtors provide pricing discounts or other incentives (or both), either at the time of
ticketing or after a predetermined period (or both), to generate such sales; (b) cargo or mail
shipping agreements and any other agreements in which the Cargo Services Division of United
Air Lines, Inc. sells, leases or otherwise provides cargo or mail air transportation services, any
related services, and/or goods to corporations or other third parties, including, without
limitation,
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agreements in which the Debtors provide pricing discounts or other incentives (or
both), either at the time of sale, shipment, or after a predetermined period (or some combination
thereof), to generate such sales; (c) airframe or aircraft engine maintenance services agreements,
aircraft ground handling services agreements, aircraft equipment or parts sale or lease agreements,
aircraft or aircraft simulator flight training services agreements, and any other agreements in
which the United Services Division of United Air Lines, Inc. sells, leases or otherwise provides
maintenance, any other services, and/or goods to corporations, other airlines, or other third
parties; (d) frequent flier mileage sales agreements and any other agreements in which any of the
Debtors sell or otherwise provide or agreed to provide (i) frequent flier miles, provided,
however, that assumption of such Agreements shall not alter the terms and conditions of
Uniteds frequent flyer program and Uniteds ability to cancel such program at any time, (ii) any
one or more other loyalty program currencies, and/or (iii) any related services and/or goods to
corporations, individuals, or other third parties, including, without limitation, agreements in
which the Debtors provide pricing discounts or other incentives (or both), either at the time of
sale of after a predetermined period (or both), to generate sales of such frequent flier miles,
loyalty program currencies, Debtors related passenger (and/or baggage) air transportation
services, and/or any other related services and/or goods; (e) media or advertising sales
agreements, gift certificates sales agreements, and any other agreements in which any of the
Debtors sell or otherwise provide advertising, any related services, and/or goods to corporations,
individuals, or other third parties, including, without limitation, agreements in which the Debtors
provide pricing discounts or other incentives (or both), either at the time of sale of after a
predetermined period (or both), to generate sales of such services, goods, Debtors related
passenger (and/or baggage) air transportation services, and/or any other related services and/or
goods; (f) airport gate lease or sublease agreement or license or sublicense, airport slot lease or
sublease agreement or license or sublicense, aircraft ground equipment sale or lease agreement, and
any other agreements in which any of the Debtors sells, leases or otherwise disposes of any
property and/or goods to corporations, other airlines, or other third parties; provided,
however, specifically excluded from this sub-clause (f) of this definition of Revenue
Related Agreement is any municipal bond financing agreement or municipal bond related contractual
obligations; (g) commission related sales agreements and any other agreements, in which any one or
more of the Debtors receive a commission for selling goods and/or services to frequent fliers,
other passengers, or other parties, including, without limitation, car rentals, hotel stays, cruise
trips, vacation packages, travel insurance and/or duty free goods; and (h) bulk sale or wholesale
related sales agreements and any other agreements, in which any one or more of the Debtors
purchase, or have access to, and/or manage the revenue yield of discounted inventory in travel
industry related goods and/or services, including, without limitation, bulk sale airline seat or
cruise line inventory; provided, further, that any and all agreements providing for
the use of, cost sharing, maintenance, or related services regarding X-ray equipment is expressly
excluded from the definition of Revenue Related Agreement.
201. Rights Offering: The offering of New UAL Common Stock to the existing Unsecured
Creditors.
202. Roll-Up Transaction: A dissolution or winding up of the corporate existence of a
Reorganized Debtor under applicable state law or the consolidation, merger, contribution of assets,
or other transaction in which a Reorganized Debtor mergers with or transfers substantially
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all of
its assets and liabilities to another Reorganized Debtor or one or more of their Affiliates, on or
after the Effective Date.
203. SAM: US-based salaried and management employees of United and certain of its
subsidiaries.
204. SAM Distribution: That certain distribution of shares of New UAL Common Stock
distributed to SAM employees under the Plan on account of the $1,040,896,485 distribution amount in
connection with the Debtors 2003 and 2005 labor cost savings initiatives.
205. SAM Retiree Committee: The official committee of retired salaried and management
employees appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases.
206. Schedules: The schedules of assets and liabilities, schedules of executory
contracts, and statement of financial affairs as the Bankruptcy Court requires the Debtors to file
pursuant to Section 521 of the Bankruptcy Code, the official bankruptcy forms and the Bankruptcy
Rules, as they may be amended and supplemented from time to time.
207. Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements: Collectively, the AFA Restructuring
Agreement, the ALPA Restructuring Agreement, the AMFA Restructuring Agreement, the IAM 141
Restructuring Agreement, the PAFCA Restructuring Agreement, and the TWU Restructuring Agreement,
including any indemnification agreements and indemnification obligations in connection therewith.
208. Section 1114 Claim: An Unsecured Claim of a former employee who retired prior to
July 1, 2003, on account of retiree benefits as defined in or in reference to 11 U.S.C. § 1114(a).
209. Secured Aircraft Claim: A Claim that is secured by a security interest in, or a
lien on, any Aircraft Equipment (to the extent the Debtors have not abandoned such Aircraft
Equipment with no agreement to re-lease or re-purchase such Aircraft Equipment) in which a Debtors
Estate has an interest, to the extent of the value, as of the Effective Date or such other date as
is established by the Bankruptcy Court, of such Creditors interest in the applicable Estates
interest in such Aircraft Equipment, as determined by a Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court
pursuant to Section 506(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, or as otherwise agreed upon in writing by the
Debtors and the Creditor.
210. Secured Aircraft Creditor: The Holder of a Secured Aircraft Claim.
211. Secured Claim: A Claim (a) secured by a lien on property in which the Estate has
an interest, which lien is valid, perfected, and enforceable pursuant to applicable law or by
reason of a Final Order, or that is subject to setoff pursuant to Section 553 of the Bankruptcy
Code, to the extent of the value of the Creditors interest in the Estates interest in such
property or to the extent of the amount subject to setoff, as applicable, as determined pursuant to
Section 506(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, or (b) specifically Allowed pursuant to the Plan as a
Secured Claim; provided, however, to the extent such Claim would qualify as a
Priority Tax Claim if such claim were unsecured, it shall be treated as a Priority Tax Claim.
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212. Securities Act: The Securities Act of 1933, 15 U.S.C. Sections 77a-77aa, as now
in effect or hereafter amended, or any similar federal, state, or local law.
213. Series 1999A Bonds: Those certain $121,420,000 Chicago OHare International
Airport Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Air Lines, Inc. Project) Series 1999A,
issued by the City of Chicago pursuant to, among other agreements, that certain Special Facility
Use Agreement dated as of February 1, 1999, between the City and United, that certain Indenture of
Trust dated as of February 1, 1999, between the City and Harris Trust and Savings Bank, as Trustee
and predecessor to BNY Midwest Trust Company, and that certain Guaranty dated as of February 1,
1999, by United in favor of such Trustee.
214. Series 1999B Bonds: Those certain $40,275,000 Chicago OHare International
Airport Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Air Lines, Inc. Project) Series 1999B,
issued by the City of Chicago pursuant to, among other agreements, that certain Special Facility
Use Agreement dated as of February 1, 1999, between the City of Chicago and United, that certain
Indenture of Trust dated as of February 1, 1999, between the City of Chicago and Harris Trust and
Savings Bank, as Trustee and predecessor to BNY Midwest Trust Company, and that certain Guaranty
dated as of February 1, 1999, by United in favor of such Trustee.
215. Series 2000A Bonds: Those certain $38,360,000 Chicago OHare International
Airport Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Air Lines, Inc.) Series 2000A, issued by
the City of Chicago pursuant to, among other agreements, that certain Special Facility Use
Agreement dated as of June 1, 2000, between the City of Chicago and United, that certain Indenture
of Trust dated as of June 1, 2000, between the City of Chicago and U.S. Bank National Association,
as Trustee, and that certain Guaranty dated as of June 1, 2000, by United in favor of such Trustee.
216. Series 2001A-1 Bonds: Those certain $102,570,000 Chicago OHare International
Airport Special Facility Revenue Bonds (United Air Lines, Inc.) Series 2001A-1, issued by the City
of Chicago pursuant to, among other agreements, that certain Special Facility Loan Agreement dated
as of February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and United, that certain Trust Agreement dated
as of February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and Bank One Trust Company, National
Association, as Trustee and predecessor to SunTrust Bank, and that certain Guaranty dated as of
February 1, 2001, by United in favor of such Trustee.
217. Series 2001A-2 Bonds: Those certain $100,000,000 Chicago OHare International
Airport Special Facility Revenue Bonds (United Air Lines, Inc. Project) Series 2001A-2, issued by
the City of Chicago pursuant to, among other agreements, that certain Special Facility Loan
Agreement dated as of February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and United, that certain Trust
Agreement dated as of February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and Bank One Trust Company,
National Association, as Trustee and predecessor to HSBC Bank USA, and that certain Guaranty dated
as of February 1, 2001, by United in favor of such Trustee.
218. Series 2001B Bonds: Those certain $49,280,000 Chicago OHare International
Airport Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Air Lines, Inc. Project) Series 2001B,
issued by the City of Chicago pursuant to, among other agreements, that certain Special Facility
Use Agreement dated as of February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and United,
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that certain
Trust Agreement dated as of February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and Bank One Trust
Company, National Association, as Trustee and predecessor to HSBC Bank USA, and that certain
Guaranty dated as of February 1, 2001, by United in favor of such Trustee.
219. Series 2001C Bonds: Those certain $149,370,000 Chicago OHare International
Airport Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Air Lines, Inc. Project) Series 2001C ,
pursuant to, among other agreements, that certain Special Facility Use Agreement dated as of
February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and United, that certain Trust Agreement dated as of
February 1, 2001, between the City of Chicago and Bank One Trust Company, National Association, as
Trustee and predecessor to HSBC Bank USA, and that certain Guaranty dated as of February 1, 2001,
by United in favor of such Trustee.
220. SERP: That Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan providing certain
non-qualified retirement benefits for eligible management employees.
221. SERP Claim: An Unsecured Claim of a current or former management employee of the
Debtors, for benefits that are non-qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and
arising out of the termination of the SERP, taking into account recoveries from other sources.
222. Servicer: An indenture trustee, agent, servicer, or other authorized
representative of Creditors recognized by the Debtors.
223. SFO Municipal Bond Adversary Proceedings: Those certain Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding with Case Nos. 03-A-00975 and 04-A-002413.
224. Solicitation Agent: Poorman-Douglas Corporation, 10300 SW Allen Boulevard,
Beaverton, Oregon 87005, (877) 752-5527.
225. Solicitation Notice: The notice, approved in the Solicitation Procedures Order,
that sets forth in detail, among other things, the voting deadlines and objection deadlines with
respect to the Plan.
226. Solicitation Procedures: The procedures for voting on the Plan approved by the
Court in the Solicitation Procedures Order and contained in Exhibit 1 of the Plan Supplement.
227. Solicitation Procedures Order: That certain order entered by the Bankruptcy Court
on [___], 2005, approving certain solicitation procedures for solicitation of votes on the Plan
[Docket No. ___].
228. Stated Amount: (a) When used in reference to an Allowed Claim or Interest, the
amount of such Allowed Claim or Interest, and (b) when used in reference to a Disputed Claim or
Interest, the full stated liquidated amount claimed by the Creditor or the holder of the Interest;
provided, however, that if a Claim or Interest is Disputed or Disallowed and has no
stated
liquidated amount, the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors may estimate, in their sole and
absolute discretion, the liquidated amount of such Claim or Interest for the purposes of
determining the pro rata amount of a Claim or Interest.
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229. Subordinated Securities Claim: Claim of the type described in, and subject to
subordination pursuant to, Section 510(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, including any and all Claims
whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, currently existing or hereafter
arising, arising from rescission of a purchase or sale of a security of the Debtors or an Affiliate
of the Debtors (including, without limitation, Interests or securities to be issued, offered,
purchased, or sold in connection with or pursuant to the Plan), or for damages arising from the
purchase, sale, or holding of such securities, or for reimbursement, indemnification, or
contribution allowed pursuant to Section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code on account of such a Claim.
230. Subplan: A subplan of reorganization that would be filed by each of the United
Debtors in the event the Bankruptcy Court does not substantively consolidate the United Debtors
Estates.
231. Supremacy Clause: Paragraph 2 of Article VI of the United States Constitution.
232. Tax Escrow Account: The escrow account established by United pursuant to the Tax
Escrow Agreement for the purpose of setting aside funds to satisfy certain tax liabilities, with an
initial deposit of $200,000,000.
233. Tax Escrow Agreement: That certain escrow agreement, dated November 29, 2002, by
and between United and LaSalle Bank National Association, assumption of which was authorized by
order of the Bankruptcy Court [Docket No. 237].
234. TOPrS Claim: Any Claim arising in connection with the UAL guarantee of the TOPrS
Preferred Securities or the 13.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures.
235. TOPrS Preferred Securities: The 13.25% Trust Originated Preferred Securities
issued by UAL Corporation Capital Trust I.
236. TWU: Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO.
237. TWU Distribution: That certain distribution of shares of New UAL Common Stock
distributed to TWU-represented employees under the Plan on account of the $1,776,725 distribution
amount under the TWU Restructuring Agreement and that certain Distribution Agreement attached
thereto.
238. TWU Released Party: Each of: TWU, Local 540 of TWU, and each of their current or
former (a) members, (b) officers, (c) committee members, (d) employees, (e) advisors, (f)
attorneys, (g) accountants, (h) investment bankers, (i) consultants, (j) agents, and (k) other
representatives with respect to any liability such person or entity may have in connection with or
related to the Chapter 11 Cases, the formulation, preparation, negotiation, dissemination,
implementation, administration, confirmation or consummation of any of the Plan, the Disclosure
Statement, the TWU Restructuring Agreement or any contract, employee benefit plan, instrument,
release or other agreement or document created, modified, amended or entered
into in connection with either the Plan or any agreement between United, UAL and TWU, or any
other act taken or omitted to be taken in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.
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239. TWU Restructuring Agreement: That certain Section 1113(c) Term Sheet effective as
of May 1, 2003, including all attachments and exhibits thereto and any agreements in connection
therewith, by and between UAL, United and TWU, as amended and modified by that certain Letter
Agreement effective as of January 1, 2005, including all attachments and exhibits thereto and any
agreements in connection therewith, which TWU Restructuring Agreement is contained in the Plan
Supplement as Exhibits 25 and 26 and incorporated herein by reference.
240. UAFC: United Aviation Fuels Corporation, a Delaware corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
241. UAL: UAL Corporation, a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in possession
in the Chapter 11 Cases.
242. UAL BMI: UAL Benefits Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
243. UAL Common Stock Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old UAL Common Stock.
244. UAL Company Services: UAL Company Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a
debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
245. UAL Corporation Capital Trust I: UAL Corporation Capital Trust I, a Delaware
business trust.
246. UAL Preferred Stock Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old UAL Preferred Stock.
247. ULS: UAL Loyalty Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation, a
debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases, successor and successor in interest to UAL
Loyalty Services, Inc.
248. ULS LTIP: The ULS Long Term Incentive Plan.
249. Uniform Commercial Code: The Uniform Commercial Code as in effect on the
Effective Date, as enacted in the applicable state.
250. Unimpaired: With respect to a Class of Claims or Interests, a Class of Claims or
Interests that is unimpaired within the meaning of Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
251. Unions: AFA, ALPA, AMFA, IAM 141, PAFCA, and TWU.
252. United: United Air Lines, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
253. United BizJet: United BizJet Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
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254. United Cogen: United Cogen, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
255. United Common Stock Interest: All Interests evidenced by Old United Common Stock.
256. United Debtors: Collectively each of the Debtors other than UAL.
257. United Express Agreement: An operating agreement under which a regional air
carrier is granted a non-exclusive license to use the registered United Express trademark owned
by the Debtors in connection with the regional carriers providing air transportation services to
the public under the brand name United Express as a marketing affiliate of the Debtors, and in
accordance with the terms and conditions of that operating agreement.
258. United GHS: United GHS, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and debtor in
possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
259. United Vacations: United Vacations, Inc., a Delaware corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
260. United Worldwide: United Worldwide Corporation, a Guam corporation, a debtor and
debtor in possession in the Chapter 11 Cases.
261. Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claim: Any general unsecured Claim of the
Trustees, as defined in the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement, for the benefit of the
Holders of any of the Chicago Municipal Bonds, which Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claims shall
be allowed in the amounts set forth in the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Order and the Chicago
Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement.
262. Unsecured Claim: Any Claim against any of the Debtors that is not a/an: (a)
Secured Claim, (b) Administrative Claim, (c) Priority Tax Claim, (d) DIP Facility Claim, (e)
Secured Aircraft Claim, (f) Other Secured Claim, (g) Other Priority Claim, (h) TOPrS Claim, or (i)
Subordinated Securities Claim.
263. Unsecured Convenience Class Account: Any brokerage account or accounts
established, funded (either with Cash or securities), and maintained on and after the Effective
Date solely for the purpose of selling the shares of New UAL Common Stock that comprise the
Unsecured Convenience Class Reserve and distributing the proceeds thereof to Holders of Unsecured
Convenience Class Claims.
264. Unsecured Convenience Class Claim: Any (a) Unsecured Claim that is under $50,000
(subject to such Creditors right to opt out of the Unsecured Convenience Class), or (b) Unsecured
Claim in excess of $50,000 which the Holder thereof, pursuant to such Holders ballot or such other
election accepted by the Debtors, elects to have reduced to the amount of $50,000 and to be treated
in the respective Unsecured Convenience Class of the Debtor against
whom such Holders Unsecured Claim exists, provided, however, that an
Unsecured Convenience Class Claim does not include: (v) an Unsecured PBGC Claim; (w) a Claim of a
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former or current employee, officer, director, or independent contractor of any of the Debtors; (x)
a Claim on account of a judicial, administrative, or other legal action or proceeding against any
Debtor commenced (or that could have been commenced) on or before the Petition Date or during the
Chapter 11 Cases; (y) a Claim on account of publicly or privately held securities; or (z) a Claim
whose Holder opts out of such class.
265. Unsecured Convenience Class Distribution: The Cash proceeds from the sale of the
Unsecured Convenience Class Reserve less the amount of any discount, commission, or fee paid or
incurred on such sale and any taxes withheld or paid on account of such sale in accordance with
ARTICLE VI.C of the Plan.
266. Unsecured Convenience Class Reserve: The Unsecured Distribution multiplied by a
fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate amount of Allowed Unsecured Convenience
Class Claims, and the denominator of which is equal to the estimate of the aggregate amount of all
Allowed Unsecured Claims as set forth in the Disclosure Statement dated ___, 2005.
267. Unsecured Debentures: Collectively, the: (a) $150 million original principal
amount 9.0% senior subordinated notes due December 15, 2003, issued by United; (b) $200 million
original principal amount 9.125% debentures due January 15, 2012, issued by United; (c) $250
million original principal amount 9.75% debentures due August 15, 2021, issued by United; (d) $300
million original principal amount 10.25% debentures due July 15, 2021, issued by United; (e) $270.2
million original principal amount 10.67% Series A debentures due May 1, 2004, issued by United; and
(f) $371 million original principal amount 11.21% Series B debentures due May 1, 2014, issued by
United.
268. Unsecured Distribution: The shares of New UAL Common Stock to be issued pursuant
to the Plan.
269. Unsecured PBGC Claim: Any Unsecured Claim of PBGC, or any Unsecured Claim of any
assignee of any portion of the Unsecured PBGC Claim, subject to the terms and conditions of the
PBGC Settlement Agreement.
270. Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claim: Any Unsecured Claim set forth in the Public Debt
Aircraft Settlement, as approved by the Bankruptcy Court, which Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft
Claims shall be allowed in the amounts set forth in the Public Debt Aircraft Settlement Agreement.
271. Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claim: Any Unsecured Claim, other than an Unsecured
Public Debt Aircraft Claim, arising in connection with the rejection or abandonment of Aircraft
Equipment or the underlying security agreement, lease, financing, conditional sale contract, or
similar agreement.
272. Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claim: Any Unsecured Claim, other than an Unsecured
Rejected Aircraft Claim or an Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claim, arising in
connection with the financing of Aircraft Equipment or the negotiation of agreements or other
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documents relating to Aircraft Equipment, or to be Allowed pursuant to a Postpetition Aircraft
Agreement.
273. Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claim: Any Pilot Non-Qualified Benefit Claim,
Section 1114 Claim, or SERP Claim against any Debtor in the amount set forth by the Debtors on such
Holders Ballot and agreed to by such Holder, provided, however, that an Unsecured
Retiree Convenience Class Claim does not include a Claim whose Holder opts out of such Class.
274. Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Distribution: The Cash proceeds from the sale
of the Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Reserve less the amount of any discount, commission, or
fee paid or incurred on such sale and any taxes withheld or paid on account of such sale in
accordance with ARTICLE VI.C of the Plan.
275. Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Reserve: The Unsecured Distribution
multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate amount of Allowed
Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claims, and the denominator of which is equal to the estimate
of the aggregate amount of all Allowed Unsecured Claims as set forth in the Disclosure Statement
dated ___, 2005.
276. Voting Deadline: December 1, 2005.
277. Voting Instructions: The instructions for voting on the Plan approved by the
Court in the Solicitation Procedures Order and contained and/or referenced in the Section of the
Disclosure Statement entitled Solicitation Procedures and in the Ballots and the Master Ballots.
ARTICLE II.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PRIORITY TAX CLAIMS AGAINST ALL OF THE DEBTORS
A. Administrative Claims: Subject to the provisions of Sections 328, 330(a), and 331 of the
Bankruptcy Code, each Holder of an Allowed Administrative Claim shall be paid in full satisfaction,
settlement, release, and discharge of the full unpaid amount of such Allowed Administrative Claim
in Cash (i) on the first Periodic Distribution Date or as soon as reasonably practicable
thereafter, (ii) if such Administrative Claim is Allowed after the Effective Date, on the first
Periodic Distribution Date after such Administrative Claim is Allowed or as soon as reasonably
practicable thereafter, or (iii) upon such other terms (a) as may be agreed upon by such Holder and
the respective Debtor or Reorganized Debtor or (b) as may be contained in a Final Order of the
Bankruptcy Court; provided, however, that (x) Holders of Claims arising under the
DIP Facility shall be deemed to have an Allowed Claim as of the Effective Date in such amount as to
which the Debtors and such Holders of Claims shall have agreed upon in writing or as fixed by the
Bankruptcy Court, which DIP Facility Claim shall be paid in full in Cash on the Effective Date or
such other date as agreed upon by the Reorganized Debtors and the DIP Facility Agent, and (y)
Allowed Administrative Claims with respect to liabilities incurred by the Debtors in the ordinary
course of business during the Chapter 11 Cases or assumed by the Debtors on or before the Effective
Date
shall be paid and/or performed in the
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ordinary course of business in accordance with the terms and
conditions of any agreements, course of dealing, course of business, or industry practice relating
thereto.
B. Priority Tax Claims: On the first Periodic Distribution Date or as soon as reasonably
practicable thereafter, each Holder of an Allowed Priority Tax Claim that is due and payable on or
prior to the Effective Date shall be provided with, at the sole option of the respective Debtor, in
full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and in exchange for such Priority Tax
Claim, (i) payment in full in Cash; (ii) deferred quarterly Cash payments, over a period not
exceeding six years after the date of assessment of such Priority Tax Claim, of a value, as of the
Effective Date of the Plan, equal to the amount of such Allowed Priority Tax Claim plus simple
interest on any outstanding balance from the Effective Date, calculated at the interest rate
available on five-year United States Treasury Notes on the Effective Date; or (iii) such other
amount and terms as agreed to by the respective Debtor and such Holder.
ARTICLE III.
CLASSIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF CLASSIFIED CLAIMS AND INTERESTS (SUBPLANS)
A. Summary of Classification of Claims and Interests: The categories of Claims and Interests
listed below classify Claims and Interests in or against the Debtors for all purposes, including
voting, Confirmation, and distribution, pursuant to the Plan and pursuant to Sections 1122 and
1123(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code. If substantive consolidation is ordered pursuant to ARTICLE
VI.F of the Plan, each Class listed below will vote as set forth in ARTICLE IV of the Plan. If
substantive consolidation is not ordered, each Class listed below shall vote as a single separate
Class, including with respect to the confirmation requirements under Section 1129(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code. A Claim or Interest shall be deemed classified in a particular Class only to the
extent that the Claim or Interest qualifies within the description of that Class and the remaining
portion of such Claim or Interest, if any, shall be deemed classified in a different Class to the
extent that any remainder of such Claim or Interest qualifies within the description of such
different Class. A Claim or Interest is in a particular Class only to the extent that such Claim
or Interest is Allowed in that Class and has not been paid or otherwise satisfied prior to the
Effective Date. In accordance with Section 1123(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, Administrative
Claims and Priority Tax Claims of the kinds specified in Sections 507(a)(1) and 507(a)(8) of the
Bankruptcy Code have not been classified, and their treatment is set forth in ARTICLE II of the
Plan.
1. Debtor Classification and Identification
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Class No. |
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Debtor |
1
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UAL Corporation |
2
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United Air Lines, Inc. |
3
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Air Wisconsin, Inc. |
4
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Air Wis Services, Inc. |
5
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Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc. |
6
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BizJet Charter, Inc. |
34
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Class No. |
|
Debtor |
7
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BizJet Fractional, Inc. |
8
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BizJet Services, Inc. |
9
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Cybergold, Inc. |
10
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Domicile Management Services, Inc. |
11
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Four Star Leasing, Inc. |
12
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itarget.com, inc. |
13
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Kion Leasing, Inc. |
14
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Mileage Plus Holdings, Inc. |
15
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Mileage Plus, Inc. |
16
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Mileage Plus Marketing, Inc. |
17
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MyPoints.com, Inc. |
18
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MyPoints Offline Services, Inc. |
19
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|
Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc. |
20
|
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United Aviation Fuels Corporation |
21
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UAL Benefits Management Inc. |
22
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UAL Company Services, Inc. |
23
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UAL Loyalty Services, LLC |
24
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United BizJet Holdings, Inc. |
25
|
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United Cogen, Inc. |
26
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United GHS Inc. |
27
|
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United Vacations, Inc. |
28
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|
United Worldwide Corporation |
2. Summary of Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests
a. UAL Corporation
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Projected |
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Recovery |
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Under |
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Voting |
Class |
|
Claim |
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Plan Treatment of Class |
|
the Plan |
|
Status |
|
Rights |
1A
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DIP Facility Claims
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Paid in full
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100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
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Deemed to Accept |
35
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Projected |
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Recovery |
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Under |
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Voting |
Class |
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Claim |
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Plan Treatment of Class |
|
the Plan |
|
Status |
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Rights |
1B-1
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Secured Aircraft
Claims
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Reinstated; such
treatment as to which
UAL or Reorganized UAL
and the Secured
Aircraft Creditor
shall have agreed in
writing; return of
collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Secured
Aircraft Claim
Unimpaired
|
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|
100.0 |
% |
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Unimpaired
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Deemed to Accept |
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1B-2
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Other Secured Claims
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Reinstated; paid in
full in Cash; return
of collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Other
Secured Claim
Unimpaired
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100.0 |
% |
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Unimpaired
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Deemed to Accept |
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1C
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Other Priority
Claims
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Paid in full
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100.0 |
% |
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Unimpaired
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Deemed to Accept |
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1D
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Unsecured
Convenience Class
Claims
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|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
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4-7 |
% |
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Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
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|
1E-1
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Unsecured Retained
Aircraft Claims
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|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
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|
4-7 |
% |
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Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
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1E-2
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Unsecured Rejected
Aircraft Claims
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|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
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|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
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|
1E-3
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Other Unsecured
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
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|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
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1F
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TOPrS Claims
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Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
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|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
36
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Projected |
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|
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|
|
|
Recovery |
|
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|
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Under |
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|
Voting |
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
the Plan |
|
Status |
|
Rights |
1G
|
|
Preferred Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
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Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
|
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|
1H
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Common Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
|
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1I
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Subordinated
Securities Claims
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|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
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|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
b. United Air Lines, Inc.
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Projected |
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Recovery |
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Under |
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Voting |
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
the Plan |
|
Status |
|
Rights |
2A
|
|
DIP Facility Claims
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|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
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2B-1
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|
Secured Aircraft
Claims
|
|
Reinstated; such
treatment as to which
United or Reorganized
United and the Secured
Aircraft Creditor
shall have agreed in
writing; return of
collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Secured
Aircraft Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
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2B-2
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Other Secured Claims
|
|
Reinstated; paid in
full in Cash; return
of collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Other
Secured Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
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2C
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|
Other Priority
Claims
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|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
37
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Projected |
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|
Recovery |
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Under |
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Voting |
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
the Plan |
|
Status |
|
Rights |
2D-1
|
|
Unsecured
Convenience Class
Claims
|
|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
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|
2D-2
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|
Unsecured Retiree
Convenience Class
Claims
|
|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
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|
2E-1
|
|
Unsecured Retained
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
2E-2
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|
Unsecured Rejected
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
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|
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|
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2E-3
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|
Unsecured PBGC
Claims
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|
New UAL PBGC
Securities and pro
rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
Value of securities
plus 4-7%
|
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
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|
2E-4
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|
Unsecured Chicago
Municipal Bond
Claims
|
|
New UAL OHare Bonds
and pro rata share of
the Unsecured
Distribution
|
|
Value of securities
plus 4-7%
|
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
2E-5
|
|
Unsecured Public
Debt Aircraft
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2E-6
|
|
Other Unsecured
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Projected |
|
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|
|
|
Recovery |
|
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Under |
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Voting |
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
the Plan |
|
Status |
|
Rights |
2H
|
|
Common Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution under the
Plan; provided,
however, that Debtors
reserve the right to
reinstate at any time
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
2I
|
|
Subordinated
Securities Claims
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
c. Air Wisconsin, Inc.
|
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Projected |
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|
|
Recovery |
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Under the |
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|
Voting |
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
Plan |
|
Status |
|
Rights |
3A
|
|
DIP Facility Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3B-1
|
|
Secured Aircraft
Claims
|
|
Reinstated; such
treatment as to which
United or Reorganized
United and the Secured
Aircraft Creditor
shall have agreed in
writing; return of
collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Secured
Aircraft Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
3B-2
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|
Other Secured Claims
|
|
Reinstated; paid in
full in Cash; return
of collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Other
Secured Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
3C
|
|
Other Priority
Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
39
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Projected |
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|
|
Recovery |
|
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Under the |
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|
Voting |
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
Plan |
|
Status |
|
Rights |
3D
|
|
Unsecured
Convenience Class
Claims
|
|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3E-1
|
|
Unsecured Retained
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3E-2
|
|
Unsecured Rejected
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3E-3
|
|
Other Unsecured
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3H
|
|
Common Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution under the
Plan; provided,
however, that Debtors
reserve the right to
reinstate at any time
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
d. Air Wis (Classes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 4H), Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc. (Classes
5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, and 5H), BizJet Charter (Classes 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, and 6H), BizJet
Fractional (Classes 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, and 7H), BizJet Services (Classes 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D,
8E, and 8H), Cybergold (Classes 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, and 9H), DMS (Classes 10A, 10B, 10C,
10D, 10E, and 10H), Four Star (Classes 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11H), itarget (Classes
12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, and 12H), Kion Leasing (Classes 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, and 13H),
Mileage Plus Holdings (Classes 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E, and 14H), Mileage Plus, Inc.
(Classes 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E, and 15H), Mileage Plus Marketing (Classes 16A, 16B, 16C,
16D, 16E, and 16H), MyPoints.com (Classes 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 17E, and 17H), MyPoints
Offline (Classes 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, and 18H), Premier Marketing (Classes 19A, 19B,
19C, 19D, 19E, and 19H), UAFC (Classes 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20H), UAL BMI (Classes
21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, 21E, and 21H), UAL Company Services (Classes 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E,
and 22H), ULS (Classes 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 23E, and 23H), United BizJet (Classes 24A, 24B,
24C, 24D, 24E, and 24H), United Cogen (Classes 25A, 25B, 25C,
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25D, 25E, and 25H), United GHS (Classes 26A, 26B, 26C, 26D, 26E, and 26H), United
Vacations (Classes 27A, 27B, 27C, 27D, 27E, and 27H), and United Worldwide (Classes 28A,
28B, 28C, 28D, 28E, and 28H)
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the Plan |
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Rights |
4A through 28A
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DIP Facility Claims
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Paid in full
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Unimpaired
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Deemed to Accept |
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4B through 28B
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Other Secured Claims
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Reinstated; paid in
full in Cash; return
of collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Other
Secured Claim
Unimpaired
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100.0 |
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Unimpaired
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Deemed to Accept |
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Other Priority
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Paid in full
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Unsecured
Convenience Class
Claims
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Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
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Unsecured Claims
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Unsecured Distribution
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Impaired
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4H through 28H
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Common Stock
Interests
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Not entitled to
receive any
distribution under the
Plan; provided,
however, that Debtors
reserve the right to
reinstate at any time
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B. Plan Classification Controlling: The classification of Claims and Interests for purposes
of the distributions to be made under the Plan shall be governed solely by the terms of the Plan.
The classifications set forth on the Ballots tendered to or returned by the Debtors Creditors in
connection with voting on the Plan: (a) are set forth on the Ballots solely for purposes of voting
to accept or reject the Plan; (b) do not necessarily represent, and in no event shall be deemed to
modify or otherwise affect, the actual classification of such Claims under the Plan for
distribution purposes; (c) may not be relied upon by any Creditor as representing the actual
classification of such Claims under the
Plan for distribution purposes; and (d) shall not be binding on the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors.
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C. Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests: UAL
1. Class 1ADIP Facility Claims
a. Classification: Class 1A consists of all DIP Facility Claims against UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 1A Claim, unless the Holder of such Claim and
UAL agree to a different treatment, each Allowed Class 1A Claim shall be paid in full in
Cash on the Effective Date or such other date as agreed upon by UAL and such Holder of the
Allowed DIP Facility Claim.
c. Voting: Class 1A is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 1A Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 1A are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
2. Class 1B-1Secured Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 1B-1 consists of all Secured Aircraft Claims against
UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 1B-1 Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class
1B-1 Claim shall receive one of the following alternative treatments, in the sole and
absolute discretion of UAL:
(i) The Allowed Class 1B-1 Claim shall be Reinstated as an obligation of Reorganized
UAL;
(ii) The Allowed Class 1B-1 Claim shall receive such treatment as to which UAL or
Reorganized UAL and the Secured Aircraft Creditor shall have agreed in writing;
(iii) UAL shall surrender all collateral securing the Secured Aircraft Claim to the
Secured Aircraft Creditor, without representation or warranty by or recourse against the
Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors; or
(iv) The Allowed Class 1B-1 Claim shall be treated in any other manner so that such
Secured Aircraft Claim shall otherwise be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of
the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any obligation associated with any Class 1B-1 Claim that existed
immediately prior to the filing of the Chapter 11 Case shall be deemed cured upon the
Effective Date. UALs failure to object to any such Class 1B-1 Claim in its Chapter 11 Case
shall be without prejudice to any Reorganized Debtors right to contest
or otherwise defend against such Claim in the Bankruptcy Court or other appropriate
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non-bankruptcy forum (at the option of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors) when and if
such Claims are sought to be enforced by the Holder of the Class 1B-1 Claim.
c. Voting: Class 1B-1 is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 1B-1 Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 1B-1 are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
3. Class 1B-2Other Secured Claims
a. Classification: Class 1B-2 consists of all Other Secured Claims against UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 1B-2 Claim, unless the Holder of such Claim and
UAL or Reorganized UAL agree to different treatment, each Holder of an Allowed Class 1B-2
Claim shall receive one of the following alternative treatments, in the sole and absolute
discretion of UAL:
(i) The Allowed Class 1B-2 Claim shall be Reinstated as an obligation of Reorganized
UAL;
(ii) The Distribution Agent shall pay the Allowed Class 1B-2 Claim to the extent that
the Allowed Class 1B-2 Claim is an Allowed Secured Claim, in full in Cash on the Effective
Date, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter;
(iii) UAL shall surrender all collateral securing such Claim to the Holder thereof,
without representation or warranty by or recourse against the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors; or
(iv) The Allowed Class 1B-2 Claim shall be treated in any other manner so that such
Claim shall otherwise be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy
Code.
Any default with respect to any Class 1B-2 Claim that existed immediately prior to the
filing of the Chapter 11 Case shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date. UALs failure
to object to any such Class 1B-2 Claim in its Chapter 11 Case shall be without prejudice to
any Reorganized Debtors right to contest or otherwise defend against such Claim in the
Bankruptcy Court or other appropriate non-bankruptcy forum (at the option of the Debtors or
the Reorganized Debtors) when and if such Claims are sought to be enforced by the Holder of
the Class 1B-2 Claim.
c. Voting: Class 1B-2 is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 1B-2 Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 1B-2 are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
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4. Class 1COther Priority Claims
a. Classification: Class 1C consists of all Other Priority Claims against UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 1C Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date an Other Priority Claim becomes an Allowed Other
Priority Claim or (ii) the date an Other Priority Claim becomes payable pursuant to any
agreement between UAL or Reorganized UAL and the Holder of such Other Priority Claim, unless
the Holder of such Claim and UAL or Reorganized UAL agree to different treatment, each
Holder of an Allowed Class 1C Claim shall receive, in the sole and absolute discretion of
UAL:
(i) Cash equal to the amount of such Allowed Class 1C Claim; or
(ii) Treatment in any other manner so that such Allowed Class 1C Claim shall otherwise
be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any Class 1C Claim that existed immediately prior to the filing
of the Chapter 11 Cases shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date.
c. Voting: Class 1C is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 1C Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 1C are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
5. Class 1DUnsecured Convenience Class Claims
a. Classification: Class 1D consists of all Unsecured Convenience Class Claims
against UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 1D Claim, on the Distribution Date, each Holder of an
Allowed Class 1D Claim shall receive Cash equal to such Holders pro rata share of the
Unsecured Convenience Class Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 1D is Impaired, and Holders of Class 1D Claims are entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
d. Election Rights: Any election described herein must be made on the Ballot,
and except as may be agreed to by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, in their sole and
absolute discretion, no Creditor can elect the treatment described below after the Voting
Deadline.
(i) Opt-In Rights: Each Holder of a Class 1E-3 Claim may elect to be treated as
a Holder of an Allowed Class 1D Unsecured Convenience Class Claim. Any Allowed Class 1E-3
Claim that exceeds $50,000, but whose Holder elects to be treated as
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a Class 1D Claim, shall be automatically reduced to $50,000 and Allowed in such amount
for all purposes, in complete satisfaction of such Allowed Class 1E-3 Claim, as applicable.
(ii) Opt-Out Rights: Each Holder of an a Class 1D Unsecured Convenience Class
Claim against UAL that may elect to opt out of such Class and instead be treated as a Class
1E-3 Other Unsecured Claim.
6. Class 1E-1Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 1E-1 consists of Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
against UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 1E-1 Claim on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a Class 1E-1 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 1E-1 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between UAL or Reorganized UAL and the Holder of such Unsecured
Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 1E-1 Claim shall receive such Holders pro rata share
of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 1E-1 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 1E-1 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
7. Class 1E-2Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 1E-2 consists of Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
against UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 1E-2 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a (i) Class 1E-2 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 1E-2 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between UAL or Reorganized UAL and the Holder of such Unsecured
Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 1E-2 Claim shall receive such Holders pro rata share
of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 1E-2 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 1E-2 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
8. Class 1E-3Other Unsecured Claims
a. Classification: Class 1E-3 consists of Other Unsecured Claims against UAL.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 1E-3 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a (i) Class 1E-3 Unsecured Claim becomes an
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Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 1E-3 Unsecured Claim becomes
payable pursuant to any agreement between UAL or Reorganized UAL and the Holder of such
Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 1E-3 Claim shall receive such Holders pro
rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 1E-3 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 1E-3 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
9. Class 1FTOPrS Claims
a. Classification: Class 1F consists of all TOPrS Claims against UAL.
b. Treatment: On the Effective Date, the Holders of Class 1F Claims shall
neither receive any distributions nor retain any property on account thereof pursuant to the
Plan, and all TOPrS Preferred Securities shall be cancelled.
c. Voting: Class 1F is Impaired, but because no distributions shall be made to
Holders of Class 1F Claims nor shall such Holders retain any property on account thereof,
such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g)
of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 1F are not entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
10. Class 1GUAL Preferred Stock Interests
a. Classification: Class 1G consists of all UAL Preferred Stock Interests.
b. Treatment: On the Effective Date, the Holders of Class 1G Interests shall
neither receive any distributions nor retain any property on account thereof pursuant to the
Plan. All UAL Preferred Stock Interests shall be cancelled.
c. Voting: Class 1G is Impaired, but because no distributions shall be made to
Holders of Class 1G Interests nor shall such Holders retain any property on account thereof,
such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g)
of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Interests in Class 1G are not entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
11. Class 1HUAL Common Stock Interests
a. Classification: Class 1H consists of all Common Stock Interests in UAL.
b. Treatment: On the Effective Date, the Holders of Class 1H Interests shall
neither receive any distributions nor retain any property on account thereof pursuant to the
Plan. All Common Stock Interests in UAL shall be cancelled.
c. Voting: Class 1H is Impaired, but because no distributions shall be made to
Holders of Class 1H Interests nor shall such Holders retain any property on account thereof,
such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan pursuant to
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Section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Interests in Class
1H are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
12. Class 1ISubordinated Securities Claims
a. Classification: Class 1I consists of all Subordinated Securities Claims
against UAL.
b. Treatment: On the Effective Date, the Holders of Class 1I Claims shall
neither receive any distributions nor retain any property on account thereof pursuant to the
Plan.
c. Voting: Class 1I is Impaired, but because no distributions shall be made to
Holders of Class 1I Claims nor shall such Holders retain any property on account thereof,
such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g)
of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 1I are not entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
D. Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests: United
1. Class 2ADIP Facility Claims
a. Classification: Class 2A consists of all DIP Facility Claims against United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 2A Claim, unless the Holder of such Claim and
United agree to a different treatment, each Allowed Class 2A Claim shall be paid in full in
Cash on the Effective Date or such other date as agreed upon by United and such Holder of
the Allowed DIP Facility Claim.
c. Voting: Class 2A is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 2A Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 2A are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
2. Class 2B-1Secured Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 2B-1 consists of all Secured Aircraft Claims against
United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 2B-1 Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class
2B-1 Claim shall receive one of the following alternative treatments, in the sole and
absolute discretion of United:
(i) The Allowed Class 2B-1 Claim shall be Reinstated as an obligation of Reorganized
United;
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(ii) The Allowed Class 2B-1 Claim shall receive such treatment as to which United or
Reorganized United and the Secured Aircraft Creditor shall have agreed in writing;
(iii) United shall surrender all collateral securing the Secured Aircraft Claim to the
Secured Aircraft Creditor, without representation or warranty by or recourse against the
Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors; or
(iv) The Allowed Class 2B-1 Claim shall be treated in any other manner so that such
Secured Aircraft Claim shall otherwise be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of
the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any obligation associated with any Class 2B-1 Claim that existed
immediately prior to the filing of the Chapter 11 Case shall be deemed cured upon the
Effective Date. Uniteds failure to object to any such Class 2B-1 Claim in its Chapter 11
Case shall be without prejudice to any Reorganized Debtors right to contest or otherwise
defend against such Claim in the Bankruptcy Court or other appropriate non-bankruptcy forum
(at the option of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors) when and if such Claims are sought
to be enforced by the Holder of the Class 2B-1 Claim.
c. Voting: Class 2B-1 is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 2B-1 Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 2B-1 are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
3. Class 2B-2Other Secured Claims
a. Classification: Class 2B-2 consists of all Other Secured Claims against
United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 2B-2 Claim, unless the Holder of such Claim and
United or Reorganized United agree to different treatment, each Holder of an Allowed Class
2B-2 Claim shall receive one of the following alternative treatments, in the sole and
absolute discretion of United:
(i) The Allowed Class 2B-2 Claim shall be Reinstated as an obligation of Reorganized
United;
(ii) The Distribution Agent shall pay the Allowed Class 2B-2 Claim to the extent that
the Allowed Class 2B-2 Claim is an Allowed Secured Claim, in full in Cash on the Effective
Date or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter;
(iii) United shall surrender all collateral securing such Claim to the Holder thereof,
without representation or warranty by or recourse against the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors; or
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(iv) The Allowed Class 2B-2 Claim shall be treated in any other manner so that such
Claim shall otherwise be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy
Code.
Any default with respect to any Class 2B-2 Claim that existed immediately prior to the
filing of the Chapter 11 Case shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date. Uniteds
failure to object to any such Class 2B-2 Claim in its Chapter 11 Case shall be without
prejudice to any Reorganized Debtors right to contest or otherwise defend against such
Claim in the Bankruptcy Court or other appropriate non-bankruptcy forum (at the option of
the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors) when and if such Claims are sought to be enforced by
the Holder of the Class 2B-2 Claim.
c. Voting: Class 2B-2 is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 2B-2 Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 2B-2 are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
4. Class 2COther Priority Claims
a. Classification: Class 2C consists of all Other Priority Claims against
United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2C Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date an Other Priority Claim becomes an Allowed Other
Priority Claim or (ii) the date an Other Priority Claim becomes payable pursuant to any
agreement between United or Reorganized United and the Holder of such Other Priority Claim,
unless the Holder of such Claim and United or Reorganized United agree to different
treatment each Holder of an Allowed Class 2C Claim shall receive, in the sole and absolute
discretion of United:
(i) Cash equal to the amount of such Allowed Class 2C Claim; or
(ii) Treatment in any other manner so that such Allowed Class 2C Claim shall otherwise
be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any Class 2C Claim that existed immediately prior to the filing
of the Chapter 11 Cases shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date.
c. Voting: Class 2C is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 2C Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 2C are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
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5. Class 2D-1Unsecured Convenience Class Claims
a. Classification: Class 2D-1 consists of all Unsecured Convenience Class
Claims against United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2D-1 Claim, on the Distribution Date each Holder of an
Allowed Class 2D-1 Claim shall receive Cash equal to such Holders pro rata share of the
Unsecured Convenience Class Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 2D-1 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2D-1 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
d. Election Rights: Any election described herein must be made on the Ballot,
and except as may be agreed to by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, in their sole and
absolute discretion, no Creditor can elect the treatment described below after the Voting
Deadline.
(i) Opt-In Rights: Each Holder of a Class 2E-6 Claim may elect to be treated as
a Holder of an Allowed Class 2D-1 Unsecured Convenience Class Claim. Any Allowed Class 2E-6
Claim that exceeds $50,000, but whose Holder elects to be treated as a Class 2D-1 Claim,
shall be automatically reduced to $50,000 and Allowed in such amount for all purposes, in
complete satisfaction of such Allowed Class 2E-6 Claim, as applicable.
(ii) Opt-Out Rights: Each Holder of a Class 2D-1 Unsecured Convenience Class
Claim against United may elect to opt out of such Class and instead be treated as a Class
2E-6 Other Unsecured Claim.
6. Class 2D-2Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claims
a. Classification: Class 2D-2 consists of all Unsecured Retiree Convenience
Class Claims against any Debtor.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 2D-2 Claim, on the Distribution Date, each
Holder of an Allowed Class 2D-2 Claim shall receive Cash equal to such Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 2D-2 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2D-2 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
d. Election Rights: Each Holder of an Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claim
against any Debtor may elect to opt out of such Class and be treated as a Class 2E-6 Other
Unsecured Claim, but may only make such election on the Holders Ballot prior to the Voting
Deadline. Absent such an election, the Holder of a Class 2D-2 Claim shall be deemed to have
agreed to an Allowed Claim in the amount set forth by the Debtors on the Holders respective
Ballot.
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7. Class 2E-1Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 2E-1 consists of Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
against United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2E-1 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a Class 2E-1 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 2E-1 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between United or Reorganized United and the Holder of such
Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 2E-1 Claim shall receive such Holders pro
rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 2E-1 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2E-1 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
8. Class 2E-2Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 2E-2 consists of Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
against United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2E-2 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a Class 2E-2 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 2E-2 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between United or Reorganized United and the Holder of such
Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 2E-2 Claim shall receive such Holders pro
rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 2E-2 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2E-2 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
9. Class 2E-3Unsecured PBGC Claims
a. Classification: Class 2E-3 consists of Unsecured PBGC Claims against United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2E-3 Claim, each Holder of a Class 2E-3 Unsecured Claim
shall receive the consideration as set forth in the PBGC Settlement Agreement including, but
not limited to, the New UAL PBGC Securities and each Holders pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 2E-3 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2E-3 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
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10. Class 2E-4Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claims
a. Classification: Class 2E-4 consists of Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond
Claims against United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2E-4 Claim, each Holder of a Class 2E-4 Unsecured Claim
shall receive the consideration as set forth in the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement
Agreement including, but not limited to, the New UAL OHare Bonds and each Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 2E-4 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2E-4 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
11. Class 2E-5Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 2E-5 consists of Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claims
against United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2E-5 Claim, on the Distribution Date, each Holder of an
Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claim shall receive such Holders pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution in accordance with the Public Debt Aircraft Settlement Agreement.
c. Voting: Class 2E-5 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2E-5 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
12. Class 2E-6Other Unsecured Claims
a. Classification: Class 2E-6 consists of Other Unsecured Claims against
United.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 2E-6 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a Class 2E-6 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 2E-6 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between United or Reorganized United and the Holder of such
Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 2E-6 Claim shall receive such Holders pro
rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 2E-6 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 2E-6 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
13. Class 2HUnited Common Stock Interests
a. Classification: Class 2H consists of all Common Stock Interests in United.
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b. Treatment: Subject to ARTICLE VI.L, Holders of Common Stock Interests in
United shall receive no distribution under the Plan.
c. Voting: Class 2H is Impaired, but because no distributions shall be made to
Holders of Class 2H Interests nor shall such Holders retain any property on account thereof,
such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g)
of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Interests in Class 2H are not entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
14. Class 2ISubordinated Securities Claims
a. Classification: Class 2I consists of all Subordinated Securities Claims
against United.
b. Treatment: On the Effective Date, the Holders of Class 2I Claims shall
neither receive any distributions nor retain any property on account thereof pursuant to the
Plan.
c. Voting: Class 2I is Impaired, but because no distributions shall be made to
Holders of Class 2I Interests nor shall such Holders retain any property on account thereof,
such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g)
of the Bankruptcy Code. Holders of Class 2I Claims are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
E. Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests: Air Wisconsin
1. Class 3ADIP Facility Claims
a. Classification: Class 3A consists of all DIP Facility Claims against Air
Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 3 Claim, unless the Holder of such Claim and
Air Wisconsin agree to a different treatment, each Allowed Class 3A Claim shall be paid in
full in Cash on the Effective Date or such other date as agreed upon by Air Wisconsin and
such Holder of the Allowed DIP Facility Claim.
c. Voting: Class 3A is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 3A Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 3A are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
2. Class 3B-1Secured Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 3B-1 consists of all Secured Aircraft Claims against
Air Wisconsin.
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b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of an in
exchange for each and every Allowed Class 3B-1 Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 3B-1
Claim shall receive one of the following alternative treatments, in the sole and absolute
discretion of Air Wisconsin:
(i) The Allowed Class 3B-1 Claim shall be Reinstated as an obligation of Reorganized
Air Wisconsin;
(ii) The Allowed Class 3B-1 Claim shall receive such treatment as to which Air
Wisconsin or Reorganized Air Wisconsin and the Secured Aircraft Creditor shall have agreed
in writing;
(iii) Air Wisconsin shall surrender all collateral securing the Secured Aircraft Claim
to the Secured Aircraft Creditor, without representation or warranty by or recourse against
the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors; or
(iv) The Allowed Class 3B-1 Claim shall be treated in any other manner so that such
Secured Aircraft Claim shall otherwise be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1123 of
the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any obligation associated with any Class 3B-1 Claim that existed
immediately prior to the filing of the Chapter 11 Case shall be deemed cured upon the
Effective Date. Air Wisconsins failure to object to any such Class 3B-1 Claim in its
Chapter 11 Case shall be without prejudice to any Reorganized Debtors right to contest or
otherwise defend against such Claim in the Bankruptcy Court or other appropriate
non-bankruptcy forum (at the option of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors) when and if
such Claims are sought to be enforced by the Holder of the Class 3B-1 Claim.
c. Voting: Class 3B-1 is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 3B-1 Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the
Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 3B-1 are not entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
3. Class 3B-2Other Secured Claims
a. Classification: Class 3B-2 consists of all Other Secured Claims against Air
Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Class 3B-2 Claim, unless the Holder of such Claim and
Air Wisconsin or Reorganized Wisconsin agree to different treatment, each Holder of an
Allowed Class 3B-2 Claim shall receive one of the following alternative treatments, in the
sole and absolute discretion of Air Wisconsin:
(i) The Allowed Class 3B-2 Claim shall be Reinstated as an obligation of Reorganized
Air Wisconsin;
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(ii) The Distribution Agent shall pay the Allowed Class 3B-2 Claim to the extent that
the Allowed Class 3B-2 Claim is an Allowed Secured Claim, in full in Cash on the Effective
Date or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter;
(iii) Air Wisconsin shall surrender all collateral securing such Claim to the Holder
thereof, without representation or warranty by or recourse against the Debtors or the
Reorganized Debtors; or
(iv) The Allowed Class 3B-2 Claim shall be treated in any other manner so that such
Claim shall otherwise be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy
Code.
Any default with respect to any Class 3B-2 Claim that existed immediately prior to the
filing of the Chapter 11 Case shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date. Air
Wisconsins failure to object to any such Class 3B-2 Claim in its Chapter 11 Case shall be
without prejudice to any Reorganized Debtors right to contest or otherwise defend against
such Claim in the Bankruptcy Court or other appropriate non-bankruptcy forum (at the option
of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors) when and if such Claims are sought to be enforced
by the Holder of the Class 3B-2 Claim.
c. Voting: Class 3B-2 is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 3B-2 Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 3B-2 are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
4. Class 3COther Priority Claims
a. Classification: Class 3C consists of all Other Priority Claims against Air
Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 3C Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date an Other Priority Claim becomes an Allowed Other
Priority Claim or (ii) the date an Other Priority Claim becomes payable pursuant to any
agreement between Air Wisconsin or Reorganized Air Wisconsin and the Holder of such Other
Priority Claim, unless the Holder of such Claim and Air Wisconsin or Reorganized Air
Wisconsin agree to different treatment each Holder of an Allowed Class 3C Claim shall
receive, in the sole and absolute discretion of Air Wisconsin:
(i) Cash equal to the amount of such Allowed Class 3C Claim; or
(ii) Treatment in any other manner so that such Allowed Class 3C Claim shall otherwise
be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any Class 3C Claim that existed immediately prior to the filing
of the Chapter 11 Cases shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date.
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c. Voting: Class 3C is Unimpaired, and the Holders of Class 3C Claims are
deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy
Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Class 3C are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
5. Class 3DUnsecured Convenience Class Claims
a. Classification: Class 3D consists of all Unsecured Convenience Class Claims
against Air Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 3D Claim, on the Distribution Date each Holder of an
Allowed Class 3D Claim shall receive Cash equal to such Holders pro rata share of the
Unsecured Convenience Class Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 3D is Impaired, and Holders of Class 3D Claims are entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
d. Election Rights: Any election described herein must be made on the Ballot,
and except as may be agreed to by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, in their sole and
absolute discretion, no Creditor can elect the treatment described below after the Voting
Deadline.
(i) Opt-In Rights: Each Holder of a Class 3E-3 Claim may elect to be treated as
a Holder of an Allowed Class 3D Unsecured Convenience Class Claim. Any Class 3E-3 Claim
that exceeds $50,000, but whose Holder elects to be treated as a Class 3D Claim, shall be
automatically reduced to $50,000 and Allowed in such amount for all purposes, in complete
satisfaction of such Allowed Class 3E-3 Claim.
(ii) Opt-Out Rights: Each Holder of a Class 3D Unsecured Convenience Class
Claim against Air Wisconsin may elect to opt out of such Class and instead be treated as a
Class 3E-3 Other Unsecured Claim.
6. Class 3E-1Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 3E-1 consists of Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
against Air Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 3E-1 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a Class 3E-1 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 3E-1 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between Air Wisconsin or Reorganized Air Wisconsin and the Holder
of such Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 3E-1 Claim shall receive such
Holders pro rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
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c. Voting: Class 3E-1 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 3E-1 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
7. Class 3E-2Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
a. Classification: Class 3E-2 consists of Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
against Air Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 3E-2 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a Class 3E-2 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 3E-2 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between Air Wisconsin or Reorganized Air Wisconsin and the Holder
of such Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 3E-2 Claim shall receive such
Holders pro rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 3E-2 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 3E-2 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
8. Class 3E-3Other Unsecured Claims
a. Classification: Class 3E-3 consists of Other Unsecured Claims against Air
Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Class 3E-3 Claim, on the first Periodic Distribution Date
occurring after the later of (i) the date that a Class 3E-3 Unsecured Claim becomes an
Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that a Class 3E-3 Unsecured Claim becomes payable
pursuant to any agreement between Air Wisconsin or Reorganized Air
Wisconsin and the Holder of such Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Class 3E-3
Claim shall receive such Holders pro rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Class 3E-3 is Impaired, and Holders of Class 3E-3 Claims are
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
9. Class 3HAir Wisconsin Common Stock Interests
a. Classification: Class 3H consists of all Common Stock Interests in Air
Wisconsin.
b. Treatment: Subject to ARTICLE VI.L, Holders of Common Stock Interests in Air
Wisconsin shall receive no distribution under the Plan.
c. Voting: Class 3H is Impaired, but because no distributions shall be made to
Holders of Class 3H Interests nor shall such Holders retain any property on account thereof,
such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan pursuant to
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Section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Interests in Class 3H are not entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
F. Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests: Other DebtorsAir Wis (Classes 4A, 4B,
4C, 4D, 4E, and 4H), Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc. (Classes 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, and 5H), BizJet
Charter (Classes 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, and 6H), BizJet Fractional (Classes 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, and
7H), BizJet Services (Classes 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, and 8H), Cybergold (Classes 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E,
and 9H), DMS (Classes 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, and 10H), Four Star (Classes 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D,
11E, and 11H), itarget (Classes 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, and 12H), Kion Leasing (Classes 13A, 13B,
13C, 13D, 13E, and 13H), Mileage Plus Holdings (Classes 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E, and 14H), Mileage
Plus, Inc. (Classes 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E, and 15H), Mileage Plus Marketing (Classes 16A, 16B,
16C, 16D, 16E, and 16H), MyPoints.com (Classes 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 17E, and 17H), MyPoints Offline
(Classes 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, and 18H), Premier Marketing (Classes 19A, 19B, 19C, 19D, 19E, and
19H), UAFC (Classes 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20H), UAL BMI (Classes 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, 21E,
and 21H), UAL Company Services (Classes 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, and 22H), ULS (Classes 23A, 23B,
23C, 23D, 23E, and 23H), United BizJet (Classes 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, 24E, and 24H), United Cogen
(Classes 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, and 25H), United GHS (Classes 26A, 26B, 26C, 26D, 26E, and 26H),
United Vacations (Classes 27A, 27B, 27C, 27D, 27E, and 27H), and United Worldwide (Classes 28A,
28B, 28C, 28D, 28E, and 28H))
1. Classes 4A (Air Wis), 5A (Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.), 6A (BizJet Charter), 7A (BizJet
Fractional), 8A (BizJet Services), 9A (Cybergold), 10A (DMS), 11A (Four Star), 12A (itarget), 13A
(Kion Leasing), 14A (Mileage Plus Holdings), 15A (Mileage Plus, Inc.), 16A (Mileage Plus
Marketing), 17A (MyPoints.com), 18A (MyPoints Offline), 19A (Premier Marketing), 20A (UAFC), 21A
(UAL BMI), 22A (UAL Company Services), 23A (ULS), 24A (United BizJet), 25A (United Cogen), 26A
(United GHS), 27A (United Vacations), and 28A (United Worldwide)DIP Facility Claims
a. Classification: Classes 4A through 28A consist of all DIP Facility Claims
against the respective Debtor.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Claim in Classes 4A through 28A, unless the
respective Holder of such Claim and the respective Debtor agree to a different treatment,
each Allowed Claim in Classes 4A through 28A shall be paid in full in Cash on the Effective
Date or such other date as agreed upon by the respective Debtor and such respective Holder
of the Allowed DIP Facility Claim.
c. Voting: Classes 4A through 28A are Unimpaired, and the Holders of Claims in
Classes 4A through 28A are deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section
1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Classes 4A through 28A
are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
2. Classes 4B (Air Wis), 5B (Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.), 6B (BizJet Charter), 7B (BizJet
Fractional), 8B (BizJet Services), 9B (Cybergold), 10B (DMS), 11B (Four Star), 12B (itarget), 13B
(Kion Leasing), 14B (Mileage Plus Holdings), 15B (Mileage Plus, Inc.), 16B
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(Mileage Plus Marketing), 17B (MyPoints.com), 18B (MyPoints Offline), 19B (Premier Marketing), 20B (UAFC), 21B
(UAL BMI), 22B (UAL Company Services), 23B (ULS), 24B (United BizJet), 25B (United Cogen), 26B
(United GHS), 27B (United Vacations), and 28B (United Worldwide)Other Secured Claims
a. Classification: Classes 4B through 28B consist of all Other Secured Claims
against the respective Debtor.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Claim in Classes 4B through 28B, unless the
respective Holder of such Claim and the respective Debtor or Reorganized Debtor agree to
different treatment, each Holder of an Allowed Claim in Classes 4B through 28B shall receive
one of the following alternative treatments, in the sole and absolute discretion of the
respective Debtor:
(i) The Allowed Claim shall be Reinstated as an obligation of the respective
Reorganized Debtor;
(ii) The Distribution Agent shall pay the Allowed Claim to the extent that the Allowed
Claim is an Allowed Secured Claim, in full in Cash on the Effective Date or as soon as
reasonably practicable thereafter;
(iii) The respective Debtor shall surrender all collateral securing such Claim to the
Holder thereof, without representation or warranty by or recourse against the Debtors or the
Reorganized Debtors; or
(iv) The Allowed Claim shall be treated in any other manner so that such Claim shall
otherwise be rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any Claim in Classes 4B through 28B that existed immediately
prior to the filing of the Chapter 11 Case shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date.
The respective Debtors failure to object to any such Claim in Classes 4B through 28B in its
Chapter 11 Case shall be without prejudice to any Reorganized Debtors right to contest or
otherwise defend against such Claim in the Bankruptcy Court or other appropriate
non-bankruptcy forum (at the option of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors) when and if
such Claims are sought to be enforced by the respective Holder of such Claim.
c. Voting: Classes 4B through 28B are Unimpaired, and the Holders of Claims in
Classes 4B through 28B are deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section
1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Classes 4B through 28B
are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
3. Classes 4C (Air Wis), 5C (Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.), 6C (BizJet Charter), 7C (BizJet
Fractional), 8C (BizJet Services), 9C (Cybergold), 10C (DMS), 11C (Four Star), 12C (itarget), 13C
(Kion Leasing), 14C (Mileage Plus Holdings), 15C (Mileage Plus, Inc.), 16C
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(Mileage Plus Marketing), 17C (MyPoints.com), 18C (MyPoints Offline), 19C (Premier Marketing), 20C (UAFC), 21C
(UAL BMI), 22C (UAL Company Services), 23C (ULS), 24C (United BizJet), 25C (United Cogen), 26C
(United GHS), 27C (United Vacations), and 28C (United Worldwide)Other Priority Claims
a. Classification: Classes 4C through 28C consist of all Other Priority Claims
against the respective Debtor.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Claim in Classes 4C through 28C, on the first
Periodic Distribution Date occurring after the later of (i) the date an Other Priority Claim
becomes an Allowed Other Priority Claim or (ii) the date an Other Priority Claim becomes
payable pursuant to any agreement between the respective Debtor or Reorganized Debtor and
the Holder of such Other Priority Claim, unless the respective Holder of such Claim and the
respective Debtor or Reorganized Debtor agree to different treatment, each Holder of an
Allowed Claim in Classes 4C through 28C shall receive, in the sole and absolute discretion
of the respective Debtor:
(i) Cash equal to the amount of such Allowed Claim; or
(ii) Treatment in any other manner so that such Allowed Claim shall otherwise be
rendered Unimpaired pursuant to Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Any default with respect to any Claim in Classes 4C through 28C that existed immediately
prior to the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases shall be deemed cured upon the Effective Date.
c. Voting: Classes 4C through 28C are Unimpaired, and the Holders of Claims in
Classes 4C through 28C are deemed conclusively to have accepted the Plan pursuant to Section
1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the Holders of Claims in Classes 4C through 28C
are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
4. Classes 4D (Air Wis), 5D (Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.), 6D (BizJet Charter), 7D (BizJet
Fractional), 8D (BizJet Services), 9D (Cybergold), 10D (DMS), 11D (Four Star), 12D (itarget), 13D
(Kion Leasing), 14D (Mileage Plus Holdings), 15D (Mileage Plus, Inc.), 16D (Mileage Plus
Marketing), 17D (MyPoints.com), 18D (MyPoints Offline), 19D (Premier Marketing), 20D (UAFC), 21D
(UAL BMI), 22D (UAL Company Services), 23D (ULS), 24D (United BizJet), 25D (United Cogen), 26D
(United GHS), 27D (United Vacations), and 28D (United Worldwide)Unsecured Convenience Class
Claims
a. Classification: Classes 4D through 28D consist of all Unsecured Convenience
Class Claims against the respective Debtor.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Allowed Claim in Classes 4D through 28D, on the Distribution
Date each Holder of an Allowed Claim in Classes 4D through 28D shall
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receive Cash equal to such Holders pro rata share of the Unsecured Convenience Class Distribution.
c. Voting: Classes 4D through 28D are Impaired, and Holders of Claims in
Classes 4D through 28D are entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
d. Election Rights: Any election described herein must be made on the Ballot,
and except as may be agreed to by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, in their sole and
absolute discretion, no Creditor can elect the treatment described below after the Voting
Deadline.
(i) Opt-In Rights: Each Holder of a Claim in Classes 4E through 28E may elect
to be treated as a Holder of an Allowed Unsecured Convenience Class Claim in Classes 4D
though 28D. Any Claim in Classes 4E through 28E that exceeds $50,000, but whose Holder
elects to be treated as a Claim in Classes 4D through 28D, shall be automatically reduced to
$50,000 and Allowed in such amount for all purposes, in complete satisfaction of such
Allowed Claim, as applicable.
(ii) Opt-Out Rights: Each Holder of an Unsecured Convenience Class Claim in
Classes 4D through 28D against the respective Debtor may elect to opt out of such Class and
instead be treated as an Unsecured Claim in Classes 4E through 28E, respectively.
5. Classes 4E (Air Wis), 5E (Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.), 6E (BizJet Charter), 7E (BizJet
Fractional), 8E (BizJet Services), 9E (Cybergold), 10E (DMS), 11E (Four Star), 12E (itarget), 13E
(Kion Leasing), 14E (Mileage Plus Holdings), 15E (Mileage Plus, Inc.), 16E (Mileage Plus
Marketing), 17E (MyPoints.com), 18E (MyPoints Offline), 19E (Premier Marketing), 20E (UAFC), 21E
(UAL BMI), 22E (UAL Company Services), 23E (ULS), 24E (United BizJet), 25E (United Cogen), 26E
(United GHS), 27E (United Vacations), and 28E (United Worldwide)Unsecured Claims
a. Classification: Classes 4E through 28E consist of all Unsecured Claims
against the Respective Debtor, other than Unsecured Convenience Class Claims in Classes 4E
through 28E, respectively.
b. Treatment: In full satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of and
in exchange for each and every Claim in Classes 4E through 28E, on the first Periodic
Distribution Date occurring after the later of (i) the date that an Unsecured Claim becomes
an Allowed Unsecured Claim or (ii) the date that an Unsecured Claim becomes payable pursuant
to any agreement between the respective Debtor or Reorganized Debtor and the Holder of such
Unsecured Claim, each Holder of an Allowed Claim in Classes 4E through 28E, respectively,
shall receive such Holders pro rata share of the Unsecured Distribution.
c. Voting: Classes 4E through 28E are Impaired, and Holders of Claims in
Classes 4E through 28E are entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
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6. Classes 4H (Air Wis), 5H (Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.), 6H (BizJet Charter), 7H (BizJet
Fractional), 8H (BizJet Services), 9H (Cybergold), 10H (DMS), 11H (Four Star), 12H (itarget), 13H
(Kion Leasing), 14H (Mileage Plus Holdings), 15H (Mileage Plus, Inc.), 16H (Mileage Plus
Marketing), 17H (MyPoints.com), 18H (MyPoints Offline), 19H (Premier Marketing), 20H (UAFC), 21H
(UAL BMI), 22H (UAL Company Services), 23H (ULS), 24H (United BizJet), 25H (United Cogen), 26H
(United GHS), 27H (United Vacations), and 28H (United Worldwide)Interests
a. Classification: Classes 4H through 28H consist of all Common Stock Interests
in the respective Debtor.
b. Treatment: Subject to ARTICLE VI.L, Holders of Common Stock Interests in
Classes 4H through 28H shall receive no distribution under the Plan.
c. Voting: Classes 4H through 28H are Impaired, but because no distributions
shall be made to Holders of Interests in Classes 4H through 28H nor shall such Holders
retain any property on account thereof, such Holders are deemed conclusively to have
rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, the
Holders of Interests in Classes 4H through 28H are not entitled to vote to accept or reject
the Plan.
G. Exit Financing: The Debtors have been working with potential exit financing lenders to
place a $2.5 billion exit financing package, which will be used to repay the DIP Facility Claims,
make other payments required to be made on the Effective date, and conduct their
post-reorganization operations. The New Credit Facility will likely be comprised of a term loan,
together with a revolving credit facility. The New Credit Facility would likely be guaranteed by
UAL and all of Uniteds and UALs domestic subsidiaries. As security for the New Credit Facility,
any New Credit Facility Lender is likely to require a first priority Lien on substantially all
unencumbered assts. The New Credit Facility also will likely include a standard package of
financial covenants, which could include, but may not be limited to, a minimum unrestricted cash
maintenance requirement, leverage ratios, an interest coverage ratio, minimum collateral coverage
and annual maximum capital expenditure limitations. Finally, a New Credit Facility would likely
require some level of annual amortization.
H. Rights Offering: To provide additional exit financing, the Debtors are exploring a
variety of potential rights offerings in which they would offer unsecured creditors the opportunity
to purchase, on a pro rata basis, approximately $500 million in value of New UAL Common Stock.
I. Treatment of Intercompany Claims: Except as otherwise set forth in the Plan, there shall
be no distributions on account of Intercompany Claims. Pursuant to Sections 1126(f) and 1126(g) of
the Bankruptcy Code, Holders of Intercompany Claims are not entitled to vote to accept or reject
the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to Reinstate,
extinguish, or cancel, as applicable, all Intercompany Claims, including, without limitation, all
relevant agreements, instruments, and documents underlying such Intercompany Claims as of the
Effective Date or such other date as is appropriate.
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ARTICLE IV.
CLASSIFICATION AND VOTING OF CONSOLIDATED CLASSES
(SUBSTANTIVE CONSOLIDATION OF UNITED DEBTORS)
A. Summary of Classification of Claims and Interests: The Plan contemplates approval of the
Debtors request to substantively consolidate the United Debtors into a consolidated Estate. The
provisions related to substantive consolidation are described in ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan. The
categories of Claims and Interests listed below classify Claims and Interests in or against UAL and
the United Debtors for voting purposes if substantive consolidation of the United Debtors is
ordered pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan. Substantive consolidation of the United Debtors
shall not change or alter the classification, treatment, or voting of Claims and Interests in or
against UAL. If substantive consolidation is ordered pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan, then
the Claims and Interests in or against the United Debtors, as classified in ARTICLE III above,
shall vote in single consolidated Classes as follows in ARTICLE IV.C.
If substantive consolidation is not ordered pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan, then the
Claims and Interests in or against the United Debtors shall be classified, treated, and vote as
classified in ARTICLE III.
B. Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests: UAL
The Claims and Interests in and against UAL shall be classified and treated and shall vote in
accordance with ARTICLE III.C above whether substantive consolidation is ordered or not.
C. Classification of Claims and Interests: United Debtors
1. Classification:
If substantive consolidation is ordered pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan, then the Claims
and Interests in and against the United Debtors shall be classified as follows:
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Class |
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Claims and Interests |
DIP Facility Claims
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2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A,
10A, 11A, 12A, 13A, 14A, 15A, 16A,
17A, 18A, 19A, 20A, 21A, 22A, 23A,
24A, 25A, 26A, 27A, and 28A |
Secured Aircraft Claims
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2B-1 and 3B-1 |
Other Secured Claims
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2B-2, 3B-2, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B,
9B, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13B, 14B, 15B,
16B, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20B, 21B, 22B,
23B, 24B, 25B, 26B, 27B, and 28B |
Other Priority Claims
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2C, 3C, 4C, 5C, 6C, 7C, 8C, 9C,
10C, 11C, 12C, 13C, 14C, 15C, 16C,
17C, 18C, 19C, 20C, 21C, 22C, 23C,
24C, 25C, 26C, 27C, and 28C |
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Class |
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Claims and Interests |
Unsecured Convenience Class Claims
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2D-1, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 8D, 9D,
10D, 11D, 12D, 13D, 14D, 15D, 16D,
17D, 18D, 19D, 20D, 21D, 22D, 23D,
24D, 25D, 26D, 27D, and 28D |
Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claims
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2D-2 |
Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
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2E-1, and 3E-1 |
Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
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2E-2, and 3E-2 |
Unsecured PBGC Claim
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2E-3 |
Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claim
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2E-4 |
Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claims
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2E-5 |
Other Unsecured Claims
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2E-6, 3E-3, 4E, 5E, 6E, 7E, 8E,
9E, 10E, 11E, 12E, 13E, 14E, 15E,
16E, 17E, 18E, 19E, 20E, 21E, 22E,
23E, 24E, 25E, 26E, 27E, and 28E |
Common Stock Interests
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2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H,
10H, 11H, 12H, 13H, 14H, 15H, 16H,
17H, 18H, 19H, 20H, 21H, 22H, 23H,
24H, 25H, 26H, 27H, and 28H |
Subordinated Securities Claims
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|
2I |
2. Voting:
If substantive consolidation is ordered pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan, then the Claims
and Interests in and against the United Debtors shall vote as follows:
a. The Holders of DIP Facility Claims, Secured Aircraft Claims, Other Secured Claims,
and Other Priority Claims are Unimpaired and are deemed conclusively to have accepted the
Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code and, therefore are not entitled to
vote to accept or reject the Plan.
b. Interests in all United Debtors and Subordinated Securities Claims in United are
Impaired, and because no distributions shall be made to Holders of such Claims and
Interests, such Holders are deemed conclusively to have rejected the Plan
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pursuant to Section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code and, therefore, are not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
c. The Holders of Unsecured Convenience Class Claims, Unsecured Retiree Convenience
Class Claims, Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims, Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims,
Unsecured PBGC Claims, Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claims, and Other Unsecured Claims
are impaired and are entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan as separate consolidated
Classes.
3. Treatment: If substantive consolidation of all or some but less than all of the
United Debtors is ordered pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan, then the Holders of Claims against
the United Debtors that are not substantively consolidated shall receive the treatment set forth
for each such Claim in ARTICLE III above.
D. Treatment of Intercompany Claims and Interests: If substantive consolidation of all or
some but less than all of the United Debtors is ordered pursuant to ARTICLE VI.F of the Plan, then
all Intercompany Claims and Interests, and all relevant agreements, instruments, and documents
underlying such Intercompany Claims and Interests, shall be treated as set forth in ARTICLE VI.F of
the Plan.
ARTICLE V.
ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF THE PLAN
A. Voting Classes: Except as otherwise provided in the Solicitation Procedures Order,
ARTICLE V.E of the Plan, and Sections 1126(f) and 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code, Holders of Claims
and Interests in each Impaired Class are entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan. In the
event the Court does not order substantive consolidation of the United Debtors pursuant to ARTICLE
VI.F of the Plan: (a) the Debtors will not re-solicit any votes; (b) the vote by a Holder of a
Claim or Interest shall be counted as a vote in the single, respective, separate Class set forth in
ARTICLE III of the Plan for purposes of Confirmation; and (c) the vote by a Holder of a Claim or
Interest to accept or reject the Plan shall be deemed as the vote of the Holder of such Claim or
Interest to accept or reject the Plan, as the case may be, in the single, respective, separate
Class set forth in ARTICLE III for purposes of Confirmation.
B. Acceptance by Impaired Classes: Pursuant to Section 1126(c) of the Bankruptcy Code and
except as otherwise provided in Section 1126(e) of the Bankruptcy Code, an Impaired Class of Claims
has accepted the Plan if the Holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) in dollar amount and more than
one-half (1/2) in number of the Allowed Claims of such Class actually voting have voted to accept
the Plan.
C. Impaired Interests: Pursuant to Section 1126(d) of the Bankruptcy Code and except as
otherwise provided in Section 1126(e) of the Bankruptcy Code, an Impaired Class of Interests has
accepted the Plan if the Holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) in amount of the Allowed Interests of
such Class actually voting have voted to accept the Plan.
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Each Holder of a Claim in the following Classes (as such Classes may be consolidated pursuant
to ARTICLE IV of the Plan) shall be entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
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Debtor |
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Classes |
UAL
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1D, 1E-1, 1E-2, and 1E-3 |
United
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2D-1, 2D-2, 2E-1, 2E-2, 2E-3, 2E-4,
2E-5, and 2E-6 |
Air Wisconsin
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3D, 3E-1, 3E-2, and 3E-3 |
Air Wis
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4D and 4E |
Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.
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5D and 5E |
BizJet Charter
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6D and 6E |
BizJet Fractional
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7D and 7E |
BizJet Services
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|
8D and 8E |
Cybergold
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9D and 9E |
DMS
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10D and 10E |
Four Star
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11D and 11E |
Itarget
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|
12D and 12E |
Kion Leasing
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|
13D and 13E |
Mileage Plus Holdings
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|
14D and 14E |
Mileage Plus, Inc.
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|
15D and 15E |
Mileage Plus Marketing
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|
16D and 16E |
MyPoints.com
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|
17D and 17E |
MyPoints Offline
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|
18D and 18E |
Premier Meeting
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|
19D and 19E |
UAFC
|
|
20D and 20E |
UAL BMI
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|
21D and 21E |
UAL Company Services
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|
22D and 22E |
ULS
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|
23D and 23E |
United BizJet
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|
24D and 24E |
United Cogen
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|
25D and 25E |
United GHS
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|
26D and 26E |
United Vacations
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|
27D and 27E |
United Worldwide
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|
28D and 28E |
D. Presumed Acceptance of Plan: Pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code and/or
the Solicitation Procedures Order, the Holders of Claims and Interests in the Classes listed below
(as such Classes may be consolidated pursuant to ARTICLE IV of the Plan) are conclusively presumed
to have accepted the Plan, and the votes of such Holders of Claims and Interests shall not be
solicited.
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Debtor |
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Class |
UAL
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|
1A, 1B-1, 1B-2, and 1C |
United
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|
2A, 2B-1, 2B-2, and 2C |
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|
|
Debtor |
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Class |
Air Wisconsin
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|
3A, 3B-1, 3B-2, and 3C |
Air Wis
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|
4A, 4B, and 4C |
Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.
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|
5A, 5B, and 5C |
BizJet Charter
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6A, 6B, and 6C |
BizJet Fractional
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|
7A, 7B, and 7C |
BizJet Services
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8A, 8B, and 8C |
Cybergold
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9A, 9B, and 9C |
DMS
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10A, 10B, and 10C |
Four Star
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11A, 11B, and 11C |
Itarget
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|
12A, 12B, and 12C |
Kion Leasing
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|
13A, 13B, and 13C |
Mileage Plus Holdings
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|
14A, 14B, and 14C |
Mileage Plus, Inc.
|
|
15A, 15B, and 15C |
Mileage Plus Marketing
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|
16A, 16B, and 16C |
MyPoints.com
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|
17A, 17B, and 17C |
MyPoints Offline
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|
18A, 18B, and 18C |
Premier Meeting
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|
19A, 19B, and 19C |
UAFC
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|
20A, 20B, and 20C |
UAL BMI
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|
21A, 21B, and 21C |
UAL Company Services
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|
22A, 22B, and 22C |
ULS
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|
23A, 23B, and 23C |
United BizJet
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|
24A, 24B, and 24C |
United Cogen
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|
25A, 25B, and 25C |
United GHS
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|
26A, 26B, and 26C |
United Vacations
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|
27A, 27B, and 27C |
United Worldwide
|
|
28A, 28B, and 28C |
E. Presumed Rejection of Plan: The following Classes of Claims and Interests (as such
Classes may be consolidated pursuant to ARTICLE IV of the Plan) are Impaired and Holders of such
Claims and Interests shall receive no distributions on account thereof. Such Classes are presumed
to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code and/or the
Solicitation Procedures Order, and therefore the votes of Holders of such Claims and Interests
shall not be solicited.
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|
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Debtor |
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Class |
UAL
|
|
1F, 1G, 1H, and 1I |
United
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|
2H, 2I |
Air Wisconsin
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|
3H |
Air Wis
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|
4H |
Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.
|
|
5H |
BizJet Charter
|
|
6H |
BizJet Fractional
|
|
7H |
BizJet Services
|
|
8H |
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Debtor |
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Class |
Cybergold
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|
9H |
DMS
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|
10H |
Four Star
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|
11H |
Itarget
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|
12H |
Kion Leasing
|
|
13H |
Mileage Plus Holdings
|
|
14H |
Mileage Plus, Inc.
|
|
15H |
Mileage Plus Marketing
|
|
16H |
MyPoints.com
|
|
17H |
MyPoints Offline
|
|
18H |
Premier Meeting
|
|
19H |
UAFC
|
|
20H |
UAL BMI
|
|
21H |
UAL Company Services
|
|
22H |
ULS
|
|
23H |
United BizJet
|
|
24H |
United Cogen
|
|
25H |
United GHS
|
|
26H |
United Vacations
|
|
27H |
United Worldwide
|
|
28H |
F. Confirmation Pursuant to Sections 1129(a)(10) and 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code:
Section 1129(a)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code shall be satisfied for purposes of Confirmation by
acceptance of the Plan by a Class. The Debtors shall seek Confirmation of the Plan pursuant to
Section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code with respect to any Impaired Class presumed to reject the
Plan, and reserve the right to do so with respect to any other rejecting Class of Claims or
Interests, as applicable, and/or to modify the Plan in accordance with ARTICLE XIII of the Plan.
G. Controversy Concerning Impairment: If a controversy arises as to whether any Claims or
Interests, or any Class of Claims or Interests, are Impaired pursuant to the Plan, the Bankruptcy
Court shall determine such controversy on or before the Confirmation Date.
ARTICLE VI.
PROVISIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN
A. Corporate Existence: Except to the extent that a Debtor ceases to exist pursuant to the
Plan, each Debtor shall continue to exist after the Effective Date as a separate corporate entity
or limited liability company, with all the powers of a corporation or limited liability company
pursuant to the applicable law in the jurisdiction in which each applicable Debtor is incorporated
or formed and pursuant to the respective certificate of incorporation and bylaws (or other
formation documents in the case of a limited liability company) in effect prior to the Effective
Date, except to the extent such certificate of incorporation and bylaws (or other formation
documents in the case of a limited liability company) are amended by the Plan or otherwise, and to
the extent such documents are amended, such documents are deemed to be pursuant to the Plan and
require no further action or approval.
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B. Vesting of Assets in the Reorganized Debtors: Except as otherwise provided in the Plan
or any agreement, instrument, or other document relating thereto, on or after the Effective Date,
all property in each Estate and any property acquired by any of the Debtors pursuant to the Plan
shall vest in each respective Reorganized Debtor, free and clear of all liens, Claims, charges, or
other encumbrances (except for liens, if any, granted to secure the New Credit Facility, Claims
pursuant to the DIP Facility that by their terms survive termination of the DIP Facility, or as
otherwise provided in the Plan). On and after the Effective Date, each Reorganized Debtor may
operate its business and may use, acquire, or dispose of property and compromise or settle any
Claims or Interests without supervision or approval by the Bankruptcy Court and free of any
restrictions of the Bankruptcy Code or Bankruptcy Rules, other than those restrictions expressly
imposed by the Plan and the Confirmation Order.
C. Sales of New UAL Common Stock on Behalf of Holders of Unsecured Convenience Class Claims and
Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claims: On or as soon as reasonably practicable after the
first Periodic Distribution Date, to facilitate the payment of the Unsecured Convenience Class
Distribution and the Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Distribution, the Reorganized Debtors
shall fund the Unsecured Convenience Class Account and Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Account
with New UAL Common Stock equal to the Unsecured Convenience Class Reserve and the Unsecured
Retiree Convenience Class Reserve, respectively. Subject to the New UAL Common Stock being
approved for listing and trading on a national securities exchange and subject to any measures
(including timing delays) necessary or advisable to ensure an orderly market for such stock, the
Reorganized Debtors, or one or more third-party brokers or dealers, will effectuate sales of the
New UAL Common Stock that is placed in the Unsecured Convenience Class Account or Unsecured Retiree
Convenience Class Account on behalf of the Holders of Allowed Unsecured Convenience Class Claims or
Allowed Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claims. After such sales are consummated the
Reorganized Debtors will effectuate the Unsecured Convenience Class Distribution and Unsecured
Retiree Convenience Class Distribution in accordance with the Plan.
D. Restructuring Transactions: On or prior to the Effective Date or as soon as reasonably
practicable thereafter, the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, as applicable, may take all actions
as may be necessary or appropriate to effect any transaction described in, approved by,
contemplated by, or necessary to effectuate the Plan, including, without limitation, the Roll-Up
Transactions. Without limiting the foregoing, such transactions may include: (i) the execution and
delivery of appropriate agreements or other documents of merger, consolidation, or reorganization
containing terms that are consistent with the terms of the Plan and that satisfy the requirements
of applicable law; (ii) the execution and delivery of appropriate instruments of transfer,
assignment, assumption, or delegation of any property, right, liability, duty, or obligation on
terms consistent with the terms of the Plan; (iii) the filing of appropriate certificates of
incorporation, merger, or consolidation with the appropriate governmental authorities pursuant to
applicable law; and (iv) all other actions that such Debtors and Reorganized Debtors determine are
necessary or appropriate, including the making of filings or recordings in connection with the
relevant Roll-Up Transactions. In the event a Roll-Up Transaction is a merger transaction, upon
the consummation of such Roll-Up Transaction, the merged party shall cease to exist as a separate
corporate entity and thereafter the surviving Reorganized Debtor shall assume and perform the
obligations of each constituent Reorganized
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Debtor pursuant to the Plan. Implementation of the
Roll-Up Transactions shall not affect any distributions, discharges, exculpations, releases, or
injunctions set forth in the Plan.
E. Corporate Action: Upon entry of a Confirmation Order, each of the matters provided for
by the Plan involving the corporate structure of the Debtors or corporate or related actions to be
taken by or required of the Debtors shall, as of the Effective Date, be deemed to have occurred and
be effective as provided in the Plan (except to the extent otherwise indicated), and shall be
authorized, approved and, to the extent taken prior to the Effective Date, ratified in all respects
without any requirement of further action by stockholders, Creditors, directors, members or
managers of the Debtors. Without limiting the foregoing, such actions may include: the adoption
and filing of the Reorganized UAL Charter and Reorganized UAL Bylaws; the appointment of directors
and officers for the Reorganized Debtors; the Rights Offering, if any; the adoption, implementation
and/or amendment of the Management Equity Incentive Plan, the Director Equity Incentive Plan, and
the execution, delivery, and performance of the New Credit Facility.
F. Substantive Consolidation:
1. The Plan contemplates substantive consolidation of the United Debtors solely for all of
those purposes and actions associated with confirmation and consummation of the Plan, including,
without limitation, for purposes of voting and Confirmation. Unless substantive consolidation has
been approved by a prior order of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan shall serve as a motion by the
Debtors seeking entry of an order by the Bankruptcy Court substantively consolidating the Estates
of the United Debtors and the Confirmation Order authorizing substantive consolidation shall
constitute an order of the Bankruptcy Court approving the substantive consolidation of the United
Debtors. On the Confirmation Date, and effective on and after the Effective Date, the Estate of
each of the United Debtors (i.e., all Debtors other than UAL) shall be substantively consolidated
into the Estate of United for all purposes associated with confirmation and consummation of the
Plan, including, without limitation, for purposes of voting and Confirmation. In the event that
the Bankruptcy Court substantively consolidates some but not all of the United Debtors, the Debtors
reserve the right to proceed with confirmation with no or partial substantive consolidation
consistent with the Bankruptcy Courts order.
2. On and after the Effective Date, (a) all assets and liabilities of the United Debtors shall
be treated as though they were merged into the United Estate solely for purposes of the Plan, (b)
no distributions shall be made under the Plan on account of Intercompany Claims or Interests
between and among any of the Debtors, (c) for all purposes associated with Confirmation, including,
without limitation, for purposes of tallying acceptances and rejections of the Plan, the Estates of
the United Debtors shall be deemed to be one consolidated Estate for United, (d) all guarantees of
any United Debtor of the obligations of any other United Debtor shall be eliminated so that any
Claim against any United Debtor and any guarantee thereof executed by any other United Debtor and
any joint and several liability of any United Debtor shall be one obligation of the United Debtors,
and (e) each and every Claim filed or to be filed in the Chapter 11 Cases of the United Debtors
shall be deemed filed against the United Debtors, and shall be Claims against and obligations of
the United Debtors.
3. Substantive consolidation shall not affect: (a) the legal and organizational structure of
the United Debtors; (b) pre and post-Petition Date guarantees, Liens, and security
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interests that are required to be maintained (i) pursuant to any Postpetition Aircraft Agreement, (ii) under the
Bankruptcy Code or in connection with contracts or leases that were entered into
during the Chapter 11 Cases or executory contracts or unexpired leases that have been or will
be assumed, or (iii) pursuant to the Plan; (c) Intercompany Claims and Interests between and among
the Debtors; and (d) distributions from any insurance policies or proceeds of such policies.
4. In the event that the Bankruptcy Court does not order substantive consolidation of the
United Debtors, then except as specifically set forth in the Plan: (a) nothing in the Plan or the
Disclosure Statement shall constitute or be deemed to constitute an admission that one of the
Debtors is subject to or liable for any Claim against any other Debtor; (b) Claims against multiple
Debtors shall be treated as separate Claims with respect to each Debtors Estate for all purposes
(including, without limitation, distributions and voting), and such Claims shall be administered as
provided in the Plan; and (c) the Debtors shall not, nor shall they be required to, resolicit votes
with respect to the Plan, nor will the failure of the Bankruptcy Court to approve substantive
consolidation of the United Debtors alter the distributions set forth in the Plan. In the event
that the Bankruptcy Court does not order substantive consolidation, the Plan provides for
twenty-eight Subplans of reorganization and the confirmation requirements of Section 1129 of the
Bankruptcy Code must be satisfied separately with respect to each Subplan.
G. Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws: The certificates of incorporation and bylaws
(or other formation documents relating to limited liability companies) of the Debtors shall be
amended as may be required to be consistent with the provisions of the Plan and the Bankruptcy
Code. The certificate of incorporation of Reorganized UAL shall be amended to, among other things:
(i) authorize 1,000,000,000 shares of New UAL Common Stock; (ii) authorize [___] shares of serial
preferred stock; (iii) authorize 5,000,000 shares of New UAL Convertible Preferred Stock; (iv)
authorize one (1) share of Class Pilot MEC Junior Preferred Stock; (v) authorize one (1) share of
Class IAM Junior Preferred Stock; (vi) pursuant to Section 1123(a)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code,
include (a) a provision prohibiting the issuance of non-voting equity securities for two (2) years,
but only to the extent required by Section 1123(a)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code, and (b) a provision
setting forth an appropriate distribution of voting power among classes of equity securities
possessing voting power, including, in the case of any class of equity securities having a
preference over another class of equity securities with respect to dividends, adequate provisions
for the election of directors representing such preferred class in the event of default in the
payment of such dividends; and (vii) include restrictions on the direct or indirect transferability
of the New UAL Common Stock. On or as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date,
each of the Reorganized Debtors shall file new certificates of incorporation with the secretary of
state (or equivalent state officer or entity) of the state under which each such Reorganized Debtor
is or is to be incorporated. After the Effective Date, each Reorganized Debtor may file a new, or
amend and restate its existing, certificate of incorporation, charter, and other constituent
documents as permitted by the relevant state corporate law.
H. Effectuating Documents, Further Transactions: On the Effective Date or as soon as
reasonably practicable thereafter, the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, and the officers, members
of the board of directors, and managers thereof are authorized to and may issue, execute, deliver,
file, or record such contracts, securities, instruments, releases, and other agreements or
documents and take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate,
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implement, and further evidence the terms and conditions of the Plan and the securities issued pursuant to the
Plan in the name of and on behalf of the Reorganized Debtors, without the need
for any approvals, authorizations, or consents except for those expressly required pursuant to the
Plan.
I. Post-Effective Date Financing: The Reorganized Debtors may enter into the New Credit
Facility to obtain the funds necessary to satisfy the DIP Facility Claims, make other payments
under the Plan, and conduct their post-reorganization operations. Confirmation of the Plan shall
be deemed approval of the New Credit Facility and authorization for the Reorganized Debtors to
enter into and execute the New Credit Facility Documents and such other documents as the New Credit
Facility Lenders may reasonably require to effectuate the treatment afforded to such lenders
pursuant to the New Credit Facility, subject to such modifications as the Debtors or Reorganized
Debtors may deem to be reasonably necessary.
J. Sources of Consideration for Plan Distribution: All consideration necessary for the
Reorganized Debtors to make any distributions pursuant to the Plan shall be obtained from existing
assets, the operations of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, post-Confirmation borrowing
pursuant to other available facilities of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, the entry into
the New Credit Facility and the issuance of New UAL Common Stock. The Reorganized Debtors may also
use Cash received from their direct and indirect subsidiaries through their consolidated cash
management system and from advances or dividends from such subsidiaries in the ordinary course of
business.
K. Issuance of New UAL Plan Securities:
1. New UAL Common Stock: On the Effective Date or as soon as reasonably practicable
thereafter, Reorganized UAL shall issue up to 125,000,000 shares of New UAL Common Stock for
distribution pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
2. Junior Preferred Stock: On the Effective Date or as soon as reasonably practicable
thereafter, Reorganized UAL shall issue one share of Class Pilot MEC Junior Preferred Stock to ALPA
or its duly authorized agent acting for the benefit of ALPA. On the Effective Date or as soon as
reasonably practicable thereafter, Reorganized UAL shall issue one share of Class IAM Junior
Preferred Stock to the IAM or its duly authorized agent acting for the benefit of IAM.
3. New UAL OHare Bonds: On the Effective Date or as soon as reasonably practicable
thereafter, and in accordance with the treatment set forth in ARTICLE III.D.10.a above, Reorganized
UAL shall issue New UAL OHare Bonds for distribution to Holders of Unsecured Chicago Municipal
Bond Claims in the amounts and pursuant to the terms set forth in the Chicago Municipal Bond
Settlement Order and the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement. The New UAL OHare Bonds
shall be distributed to the respective Trustees for the Chicago Municipal Bonds (each, a Trustee)
for sale and distribution to the respective Holders of Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claims, in
accordance with the elections made by such Holders on their respective Ballots and in accordance
with the terms of the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement. The Trustees shall receive for
distribution to the Holders that portion of the New UAL OHare Bonds having a principal amount of
$144,453,000, in accordance with Sections 3(a)(ii), b(ii), and (c)(ii) of the Chicago Municipal
Bond Settlement Agreement, in the following amounts: (a) the Trustees for the Series 2001A-1 Bonds and the
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Series 2001A-2 Bonds shall receive $48,666,000 in principal amount; (b) the Trustees for
the Series 2000A Bonds shall receive $9,216,000 in principal amount; and (c) the Trustees for the
Series 2001B Bonds, the Series 2001C Bonds, the Series 1999A Bonds, and the Series 1999B
Bonds shall receive $86,570,000 in principal amount. In addition, on the Effective Date, the
electing Holders of the Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claims shall purchase the remaining
portion of the New UAL OHare Bonds for a cash purchase price equal to $5,193,114 pursuant to that
certain Note Purchase, as defined in the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement.
4. New UAL Convertible Employee Notes: Reorganized UAL shall issue New UAL Convertible
Employee Notes for distribution to the trusts or other entities designated by ALPA, PAFCA, TWU,
AMFA and IAM, respectively, in the following amounts and pursuant to the terms set forth in the
ALPA Restructuring Agreement, the PAFCA Restructuring Agreement, the TWU Restructuring Agreement,
the AMFA Restructuring Agreement, and the IAM Restructuring Agreement: (a) $550,000,000 in
principal amount shall be distributed to the ALPA designee; (b) $24,000 in principal amount shall
be distributed to the TWU designee; (c) $400,000 in principal amount shall be distributed to the
PAFCA designee; (d) $40,000,000 in principal amount shall be distributed to the AMFA designee; (e)
$60,000,000 in principal amount shall be distributed to the IAM designee; and (f) $56,000,000 in
principal amount shall be distributed to the SAM designee. The New UAL Convertible Employee Notes
shall be issued in denominations of $1,000 and shall be issued no later than 180 days following the
Effective Date.
5. New UAL PBGC Securities: Reorganized UAL shall issue the New UAL PBGC Securities
for distribution to PBGC, in the amounts and pursuant to the terms set forth in the PBGC Settlement
Agreement. Reorganized UAL shall issue the New UAL Senior Notes and the New UAL Convertible
Preferred Stock no later than the first Distribution Date. In accordance with the PBGC Settlement
Agreement, the New UAL Contingent Senior Notes shall be issued no later than 45 days following the
end of any given fiscal year, starting with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 and ending
with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, in which there is a Trigger Date, as defined in
the PBGC Settlement Agreement.
6. Section 1145 Exemption: Pursuant to Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code, the
offering, issuance and distribution of any securities contemplated by the Plan, including without
limitation, the New UAL Plan Securities, shall be exempt from, among other things, the registration
requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act and any state or local law requiring registration
prior to the offering, issuance, distribution or sale of securities. In addition, under Section
1145 of the Bankruptcy Code any securities contemplated by the Plan, including without limitation,
the New UAL Plan Securities, will be freely tradable by the recipients thereof, subject to (i) the
provisions of Section 1145(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code relating to the definition of an
underwriter in Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act, and compliance with any rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, if any, applicable at the time of any future
transfer of such securities or instruments; (ii) the restrictions, if any, on the transferability
of such securities and instruments; and (iii) applicable regulatory approval.
7. Listing Rights: Reorganized UAL shall use its reasonable efforts to list the New
UAL Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange, a national securities exchange, or for
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quotation on a national automated interdealer quotation system, but shall have no liability if it is unable
to do so. Persons receiving distributions of New UAL Plan Securities by accepting such
distributions shall be deemed to have agreed to cooperate with the Reorganized Debtors
reasonable requests to assist them in their efforts to list the New UAL Common Stock on a
securities exchange or quotation system.
8. Restrictions on Resale of Securities to Protect Net Operating Losses: To avoid
adverse federal income tax consequences resulting from an ownership change (as defined in Section
382 of the Internal Revenue Code), the certificate of incorporation of Reorganized UAL shall
restrict the transfer of the New UAL Equity Securities without the consent of its board of
directors for five (5) years after the Effective Date such that (a) no holder of 5% or more of the
equity of Reorganized UAL may transfer any securities, (b) no transfer will be permitted if it
would cause the transferee to hold 5% or more of the equity of Reorganized UAL, and (c) no transfer
will be permitted if it would increase the percentage equity ownership of any person who already
holds 5% or more of the equity of Reorganized UAL.
9. Issuance and Distribution of the New UAL Plan Securities: The New UAL Plan
Securities when issued or distributed as provided in the Plan, will be duly authorized, validly
issued and, if applicable, fully paid and nonassessable. Each distribution and issuance referred
to in ARTICLE VI.K shall be governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan applicable
to such distribution or issuance and by the terms and conditions of the instruments evidencing or
relating to such distribution or issuance, which terms and conditions shall bind each Person
receiving such distribution or issuance.
In connection with the distribution of the New UAL Plan Securities to current or former
employees of the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors may take whatever actions are necessary to comply
with applicable federal, state, local and international tax withholding obligations, including
income, social security, and Medicare taxes, including without limitation, withholding a portion of
and selling such securities to satisfy such tax withholding obligations.
L. Reinstatement of Interests in Reorganized Debtors Other than UAL Corporation: Except as
otherwise provided in the Plan, the Interests in any Debtor (other than in UAL) may be Reinstated
for the benefit of the Holder thereof in exchange for the Reorganized Debtors agreement to make
certain distributions to Holders of Unsecured Claims under the Plan, to provide management services
to certain other Reorganized Debtors, and to use certain funds and assets, to the extent authorized
in this Plan, to satisfy certain obligations of such other Reorganized Debtors.
M. Exemption from Certain Transfer Taxes and Recording Fees: Pursuant to Section 1146(c) of
the Bankruptcy Code, any transfer from a Debtor to a Reorganized Debtor or to any Entity pursuant
to, in contemplation of, or in connection with the Plan or pursuant to: (i) the issuance,
distribution, transfer, or exchange of any debt, equity security, or other interest in the Debtors
or the Reorganized Debtors, including, without limitation, the transfer of title to or ownership of
any of the Debtors interest in any aircraft; (ii) the creation, modification, consolidation, or
recording of any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest, or the securing of additional
indebtedness by such or other means; (iii) the making, assignment, or recording of any lease or
sublease; or (iv) the making, delivery, or recording of any deed or other instrument of transfer
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under, in furtherance of, or in connection with, the Plan, including any deeds, bills of sale,
assignments, or other instrument of transfer executed in connection with any transaction arising
out of, contemplated by, or in any way related to the Plan, shall not be subject to any document
recording tax, stamp tax, conveyance fee, intangibles or similar tax, mortgage tax, real estate
transfer tax, mortgage recording tax, Uniform Commercial Code filing or recording fee, FAA filing
or recording fee, or other similar tax or governmental assessment, and the Confirmation Order shall
direct the appropriate state or local governmental officials or agents to forego the collection of
any such tax or governmental assessment and to accept for filing and recordation any of the
foregoing instruments or other documents without the payment of any such tax or governmental
assessment.
N. Reduction of Paid-In Capital: As of the Effective Date and after taking account of all
of the transactions contemplated by this Plan, for purposes of the Illinois Business Corporation
Act of 1983, as amended, 805 Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 5/1.01 et seq., (i) the paid-in capital of UAL
Corporation shall be reduced to an amount equal to the aggregate par value of all issued shares of
capital stock of Reorganized UAL having a par value and (ii) the paid-in capital of United BizJet
Holdings, Inc. shall be reduced to an amount equal to the aggregate par value of all issued shares
of capital stock of United BizJet having a par value.
O. Directors and Officers of Reorganized UAL: The existing officers of UAL shall serve
initially in their current capacities on and after the Effective Date. On the Effective Date, the
term of the current members of the board of directors of UAL shall expire, and the initial board of
directors of Reorganized UAL shall consist of the Persons identified by the Debtors on or before
the Confirmation Hearing. To the extent any Person proposed to serve as a board member is an
insider, as such term is defined in Section 101(31) of the Bankruptcy Code, the nature of any
compensation for such Person shall be disclosed by the Debtors on or before the Confirmation
Hearing. The classification and composition of the board of directors of the Reorganized UAL shall
be consistent with the Reorganized UAL Charter and the Reorganized UAL Bylaws. Each such director
or officer shall serve from and after the Effective Date pursuant to the terms of the Reorganized
UAL Charter, the Reorganized UAL Bylaws, or other constituent documents, and applicable state
corporation law.
P. Directors and Officers of Reorganized Debtors Other than UAL: The existing officers,
managers, and members of the boards of directors of each of the Debtors other than UAL shall
continue to serve in their current capacities after the Effective Date. The classification and
composition of the boards of directors of the Reorganized Debtors shall be consistent with their
respective new certificates of incorporation and charters. Each such director, manager, or officer
shall serve from and after the Effective Date pursuant to the terms of such new certificate of
incorporation, bylaws, other constituent documents, and applicable state law.
Q. Employee Benefits and Administration Thereof: As of the Effective Date, except with
respect to Employment Agreements and except as otherwise provided in the Plan, the Debtors and the
Reorganized Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, may honor, in the ordinary course of
business, the Debtors written contracts, agreements, policies, programs, and plans for, among
other things, compensation, health care benefits, disability benefits, deferred compensation
benefits, travel benefits, savings, severance benefits, retirement benefits, welfare benefits,
workers compensation insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
(as the Bankruptcy Court may have ordered such contracts,
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agreements, policies, programs, and plans modified or terminated pursuant to Sections 1113 or 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code, the PBGC
Settlement Agreement or otherwise), including written contracts, agreements, policies, programs,
and plans for bonus and other incentive or compensation for the directors, officers, and employees
of any of the Debtors who served in such capacity at any time, and all Proofs of Claim on account
of workers compensation shall be deemed withdrawn, disallowed, and forever barred from assertion automatically and without any
further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court; provided,
however, except as specifically provided in the Plan, nothing in the Plan shall limit,
diminish, or otherwise alter the Debtors or Reorganized Debtors defenses, Claims, Causes of
Action, or other rights with respect to any such contracts, agreements, policies, programs, and
plans.
R. Customer Programs: As of the Effective Date and except as otherwise provided in the
Plan, the Debtors and the Reorganized Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, may honor, in
the ordinary course of business, all of the Debtors ticketing, customer, and loyalty programs,
including, without limitation, the Mileage Plus Program, Silver Wings Program, Senior
TravelPac, Pass Plus Program, Red Carpet Club Program, MyPoints.com Programs, Ameniti
Program, travel credit programs, charter sales program, the leisure sales programs, barter
arrangements, corporate incentive programs, and cargo programs, as such programs may be amended
from time to time, and all Proofs of Claim filed on account of any benefits under the Mileage Plus
Program shall be deemed withdrawn, disallowed, and forever barred from assertion automatically and
without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
S. Retiree Medical Benefits: Following the Effective Date of the Plan, the payment of all
retiree benefits as defined in Section 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code shall continue at the levels
established pursuant to subsections (e)(1) or (g) of Section 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code, except as
may be modified in accordance with the terms of the Bankruptcy Courts June 14, 2004 order [Docket
No. 7078], with respect to retirees whose benefits were modified pursuant to such order for the
duration of the periods the Debtors have obligated themselves to provide such benefits to such
retirees. Upon the Effective Date, all Section 1114 Claims for unpaid retiree medical benefits (as
such benefits may have been modified pursuant to Section 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code and the June
14, 2004 order referenced above) shall be deemed withdrawn automatically without any further
action, in each case without prejudice to their pursuit, payment, or satisfaction after the
Effective Date in the ordinary course of business.
T. Postpetition Aircraft Obligations: The Postpetition Aircraft Obligations and any
obligation or Claim arising under the Public Debt Aircraft Settlement Agreement will become
obligations of the Reorganized Debtors or their successors, if applicable, on the Effective Date
solely as set forth in the express terms of the relevant Postpetition Aircraft Agreement, and
nothing contained in this Plan, the Disclosure Statement or the Confirmation Order will be deemed
to limit, expand, or otherwise affect the terms thereof.
U. Aircraft Equipment Subject to Section 1110(a) Elections: Secured Aircraft Creditors or
other Creditors with Claims relating to Aircraft Equipment subject to elections by the Debtors to
perform under Section 1110(a) of the Bankruptcy Code other than any Claim treated in accordance
with a Postpetition Aircraft Agreement (including any Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claim), shall
be Reinstated; provided, however, nothing in the Plan shall release or
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waive any rights of the Debtors in connection with such Aircraft Equipment under the Bankruptcy Code or
otherwise applicable law.
V. Cancellation of Stock and Related Obligations: On the Effective Date, except as
otherwise specifically provided for in the Plan, (i) the Old UAL Preferred Stock, Old UAL Common
Stock, and any other Certificate, notes, options, option plans, bonds, indentures, pass through
trust agreement, pass through trust certificate, equipment trust certificate guarantee, or
other instruments or documents directly or indirectly evidencing or creating any indebtedness or
obligation of or ownership interest in the Debtors, (except such Certificates, notes, other
instruments or documents evidencing indebtedness or obligations of the Debtors that are Reinstated
pursuant to the Plan), shall be cancelled solely as to the Debtors, and the Debtors and the
Reorganized Debtors, as applicable, shall not have any continuing obligations thereunder, and (ii)
the obligations of, Claims against, and/or Interests in the Debtors pursuant, relating, or
pertaining to any agreements, indentures, certificates of designation, bylaws, or certificate or
articles of incorporation or similar documents governing the Unsecured Debentures, Old UAL
Preferred Stock, and Old UAL Common Stock and any other Certificates, notes, options, option plans,
bonds, indentures, or other instruments or documents evidencing or creating any indebtedness or
obligation of the Debtors, except such agreements or Certificates, notes or other instruments
evidencing indebtedness or obligations of the Debtors that are specifically Reinstated pursuant to
the Plan, as the case may be, shall be released and discharged; provided, however,
that notwithstanding Confirmation of the Plan, any such agreement that governs the rights of the
Holder of a Claim shall continue in effect solely for purposes of (a) allowing a Servicer to make
distributions on account of such Claims pursuant to the Plan as provided in ARTICLE IX of the Plan,
(b) permitting such Servicer to maintain any rights and/or liens it may have against property other
than the Reorganized Debtors property for fees, costs, and expenses pursuant to such Indenture or
other agreement, and (c) governing the rights and obligations of non-debtor parties to such
agreements vis-à-vis each other; provided, further, however, that the
preceding proviso shall not affect the discharge of Claims against or Interests in the Debtors
pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, the Confirmation Order, or the Plan, or result in any expense or
liability to the Reorganized Debtors. The Reorganized Debtors shall not have any obligations to
any Servicer for any fees, costs, or expenses except as expressly provided in the Plan.
W. Preservation of Rights of Action: Entry of a Confirmation Order shall constitute a
finding that it is in the best interests of the Creditors and Interest Holders of the Debtors
Estates that the provisions in ARTICLE VI.W of the Plan be approved.
1. Maintenance of Causes of Action: Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, the
Reorganized Debtors shall retain all rights to commence and pursue, as appropriate, any and all
Causes of Action, whether arising before or after the Petition Date, in any court or other tribunal
including, without limitation, in an adversary proceeding or contested matter Filed in one or more
of the Chapter 11 Cases including, without limitation, the following actions and any actions
specified in Exhibit 2 of the Plan Supplement:
a. Objections to Claims under the Plan; and
b. Any other litigation or Causes of Action, whether legal, equitable or statutory in
nature, arising out of, or in connection with the Debtors businesses, assets or operations
or otherwise affecting the Debtors, including, without limitation, possible
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Claims against the following types of parties, both domestic and foreign, for the following types of
Claims: (a) Causes of Action against vendors, and/or suppliers of goods and/or services,
travel or other agencies, and/or other Parties for overpayments, back charges, duplicate
payments, improper holdbacks, deposits, warranties, guarantees, indemnities, and/or setoff;
(b) Causes of Action against utilities, vendors, and/or suppliers of services and/or goods,
travel or other agencies, and/or other Parties for wrongful or
improper termination or suspension of services and/or supply of goods and/or failure to
meet other contractual or regulatory obligations; (c) Causes of Action against vendors
and/or suppliers of goods and/or services, travel or other agencies, and/or other Parties
for failure to fully perform or to condition performance on additional requirements under
contracts with any one or more of the Debtors before the assumption or rejection of the
subject contracts; (d) Causes of Action for any Liens, including, without limitation,
mechanics, artisans, materialmens, possessory, and/or statutory liens held by any one or
more of the Debtors; (e) Causes of Action for payments, deposits, holdbacks, reserves, or
other amounts owed by any creditor, lessor, utility, supplier, vendor, insurer, surety,
factor, lender, bondholder, lessor, and/or other Party; (f) Causes of Action against any
current or former director, officer, employee, and/or agent of the Debtors arising out of
employment related matters, including, without limitation, Causes of Action regarding
intellectual property, confidentiality obligations, employment contracts, travel charges,
wage and benefit overpayments, travel, contractual covenants, and/or employee fraud or
wrongdoing; (g) Causes of Action against any professional services provider and/or any other
Party arising out of financial reporting; (h) Causes of Action arising out of environmental
and/or contaminant exposure matters against airlines, airport authorities, fuel suppliers,
fuel distribution entities, landlords, lessors, environmental consultants, environmental
agencies, and/or suppliers of environmental services and/or goods; (i) Causes of Action
against insurance carriers, reinsurance carriers, underwriters, and/or surety bond issuers
relating to coverage, indemnity, contribution, reimbursement, and/or other matters; (j)
counterclaims and defenses relating to notes, bonds, and/or other contract obligations; (k)
Causes of Action against local, state, federal, and foreign taxing authorities for refunds
of overpayments and/or other payments; (l) Causes of Action against attorneys, accountants,
consultants, or other professional service providers relating to services rendered; (m)
contract, tort, or equitable Causes of Action that may exist or subsequently arise; (n) any
intracompany or intercompany Causes of Action; (o) Causes of Action of the Debtors arising
under Section 362 (the automatic stay) of the Bankruptcy Code; (p) equitable subordination
Causes of Action arising under Section 510 of the Bankruptcy Code or other applicable law;
(q) turnover Causes of Action arising under Sections 542 or 543 of the Bankruptcy Code; (r)
Causes of Action arising under Chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code, including, without
limitation, preferences under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code; (s) Causes of Action
against passengers and/or customers relating to ticket fraud, misuse of frequent flyer
miles, or any other loyalty program currency, additional charges, penalties, and/or fees in
connection with any ticket or other benefit purchased or acquired by any passenger and/or
customer; (t) Causes of Action against any Union arising from, among other things, state
and/or federal law or under a Collective Bargaining Agreement, including, without
limitation, any wrongful or illegal acts, any wrongful termination, suspension of
performance, defamation, and/or failure to meet other contract or regulatory obligations;
(u) Causes of Action arising out
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of or in connection with the Debtors clearinghouse
arrangements (including, without limitation, the Airlines Clearing House and the
International Air Transport Association Clearinghouse), whether against such clearinghouses
themselves or the current and former members or other participants in such clearinghouses;
and/or (v) Causes of Action for unfair competition, interference with contract or potential
business advantage, conversion, infringement of intellectual property, or other business
tort claims.
The Reorganized Debtors reserve and shall retain the foregoing Causes of Action notwithstanding the
rejection of any executory contract or unexpired lease during the Debtors Chapter 11 Cases.
Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, in accordance with Section 1123(b)(3) of the Bankruptcy
Code, any Claims, rights, and Causes of Action that the respective Debtors may hold against any
Entity shall vest in the Reorganized Debtors, as the case may be. The applicable Reorganized
Debtor, through its authorized agents or representatives, shall retain and may exclusively enforce
any and all such Claims, rights or Causes of Action, and all other similar Claims arising pursuant
to applicable state laws, including, without limitation, fraudulent transfer claims, if any, and
all other Causes of Action of a trustee and debtor-in-possession pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code.
The Reorganized Debtors shall have the exclusive right, authority, and discretion to determine and
to initiate, file, prosecute, enforce, abandon, settle, compromise, release, or withdraw, or
litigate to judgment any and all such Claims, rights, and Causes of Action, and to decline to do
any of the foregoing without the consent or approval of any third party and without any further
notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
2. Preservation of All Causes of Action Not Expressly Settled or Released: Unless a
Claim or Cause of Action against a Creditor or other Person is expressly waived, relinquished,
released, compromised or settled in the Plan or any Final Order, the Debtors expressly reserve such
Claim or Cause of Action for later adjudication by the Debtors and, therefore, no preclusion
doctrine, including, without limitation, the doctrines of res judicata, collateral estoppel, issue
preclusion, claim preclusion, waiver, estoppel (judicial, equitable or otherwise) or laches shall
apply to such Claims or Causes of Action upon or after the Confirmation or Consummation of the Plan
based on the Disclosure Statement, the Plan, or the Confirmation Order, except where such Claims or
Causes of Action have been expressly waived, relinquished, released, compromised, or settled in the
Plan or a Final Order. In addition, the Debtors and the successor entities pursuant to the Plan
expressly reserve the right to pursue or adopt any Claims not so waived, relinquished, released,
compromised or settled that are alleged in any lawsuit in which the Debtors are a defendant or an
interested party, against any person or entity, including, without limitation, the plaintiffs or
co-defendants in such lawsuits. Any Person to whom the Debtors have incurred an obligation
(whether on account of services, purchase, or sale of goods or otherwise), or who has received
services from the Debtors or a transfer of money or property of the Debtors, or who has transacted
business with the Debtors, or leased equipment or property from the Debtors should assume that such
obligation, transfer, or transaction may be reviewed by the Debtors subsequent to the Effective
Date and may, to the extent not theretofore expressly waived, relinquished, released, compromised,
or settled, be the subject of an action after the Effective Date, whether or not (a) such Person
has Filed a Proof of Claim against the Debtors in the Chapter 11 Cases; (b) such Persons Proof of
Claim has been objected to; (c) such Persons Claim was included in the Debtors Schedules; or (d)
such Persons scheduled Claim has been
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objected to by the Debtors or has been identified by the Debtors as disputed, contingent, or unliquidated.
ARTICLE VII.
TREATMENT OF EXECUTORY CONTRACTS
AND UNEXPIRED LEASES
The Debtors intend to continue performing their obligations under the terms of their
postpetition contracts and leases and honor their obligations under non-executory agreements to the
extent required by the law. Confirmation of the Plan shall constitute the Bankruptcy Courts
approval of the proposed treatment of executory contracts and unexpired leases as set forth below,
and determination that the Debtors have exercised reasonable business judgment in determining
whether to assume or reject each of their executory contracts and unexpired leases.
A. Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases: Each executory contract or unexpired lease to
which any Debtor is a party shall be deemed automatically rejected in accordance with the
provisions and requirements of Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as of the Effective
Date, unless any such executory contract or unexpired lease (i) shall have been previously assumed
by the Debtors by Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, (ii) is the subject of a motion to assume
pending on or before the Effective Date, (iii) is listed on the schedule of Assumed Executory
Contracts and Unexpired Leases in Exhibit 3 of the Plan Supplement, (iv) is an Interline &
Alliance Related Agreement, (v) is a Revenue Related Agreement, (vi) is an Intercompany Contract,
(vii) is an Employment Agreement, (viii) is an Indemnification Obligation, (ix) is a Collective
Bargaining Agreement, (x) is a Postpetition Aircraft Agreement, (xi) is an agreement in connection
with Aircraft Equipment that is a new or renegotiated agreement, including leases or mortgages,
that is entered into subsequent to the date of the Plan and prior to the Effective Date other than
currently existing Postpetition Aircraft Agreements, (xii) is a Municipal Bond Lease, (xiii) is a
Foreign Agreement; or (xiv) is otherwise assumed pursuant to the terms of the Plan;
provided, however, that with respect to subsections (iv) through (xiii) of this
ARTICLE VII.A, such executory contracts and unexpired leases will be treated as set forth below.
B. Interline & Alliance Related Agreements, Revenue Related Agreements, and Intercompany
Contracts: Each Interline & Alliance Related Agreement, Revenue Related Agreement and
Intercompany Contract to which any Debtor is a party shall be deemed automatically assumed in
accordance with the provisions and requirements of Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as
of the Effective Date to the extent such contracts and leases are executory, unless such executory
contract or unexpired lease (i) shall have been previously rejected by the Debtors by Final Order
of the Bankruptcy Court, (ii) is the subject of a motion to reject pending on or before the
Effective Date, (iii) is listed on the schedule of Rejected Interline & Alliance Related
Agreements, Revenue Related Agreements, and Intercompany Contracts in Exhibit 6 of the Plan
Supplement, (iv) is not an executory contract or an unexpired lease on the Effective Date, (v) is
otherwise rejected pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
C. Employment Agreements and Indemnification Obligations: Each Employment Agreement
with, and Indemnification Obligation to, a director, officer, and employee that was employed by any
of the Debtors in such capacity on or after the Petition Date shall be deemed automatically assumed
in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Sections 365 and
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1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as of the Effective Date to the extent such contracts are executory, unless such executory contract
(i) shall have been previously rejected by the Debtors by Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, (ii)
is the subject of a motion to reject pending on or before the Effective Date, (iii) is listed on
the schedule of Rejected Employment Agreements and Indemnification Obligations for Current
Employees in Exhibit 8 of the Plan Supplement, or (iv) is otherwise rejected pursuant to the terms
of the Plan.
Each Employment Agreement with, and Indemnification Obligation to, a director, officer, and
employee that was no longer employed by any of the Debtors in such capacity on the Petition Date
shall be deemed automatically assumed in accordance with the provisions and requirements of
Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as of the Effective Date to the extent such contracts
are executory, unless such executory contract (i) shall have been previously rejected by the
Debtors by Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, (ii) is the subject of a motion to reject pending
on or before the Effective Date, (iii) is listed on the schedule of Rejected Employment Agreements
and Indemnification Obligations for Former Employees in Exhibit 10 of the Plan Supplement, or (v)
is otherwise rejected pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
Each Indemnification Obligation that is deemed assumed pursuant to the Plan shall (i) remain
in full force and effect, (ii) not be modified, reduced, discharged, impaired, or otherwise
affected in any way, (iii) be deemed and treated as an executory contract pursuant to Sections 365
and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code regardless of whether or not Proofs of Claim have been Filed with
respect to such obligations, and (iv) survive Unimpaired and unaffected, in each such case
irrespective of whether such indemnification is owed for an act or event occurring before or after
the Petition Date.
Unless otherwise indicated in the Plan, (i) if the Debtors reject an Indemnification
Obligation, any Employment Agreement that may contain such Indemnification Obligation shall be
deemed rejected, but only to the extent of such Indemnification Obligation; and (ii) if the Debtors
reject an Employment Agreement, any Indemnification Obligation that may be contained in such
Employment Agreement shall also be deemed rejected automatically.
The Debtors and Reorganized Debtors reserve the right, in their sole and absolute discretion,
to honor and/or reaffirm obligations with respect to Employment Agreements and Indemnification
Obligations that are rejected pursuant to the Plan or otherwise. To the extent such obligations
have been honored and/or reaffirmed, such reaffirmation shall be deemed to be in complete
satisfaction, discharge, and release of any Claimants Claim on account of the rejection of such
obligations contained in such Employee Agreements, Indemnification Obligations, or otherwise
whether under Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise.
D. Foreign Agreements: Each Foreign Agreement in which any Debtor is a party shall be
deemed automatically assumed in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Sections 365 and
1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as of the Effective Date to the extent such contracts and leases are
executory, unless such executory contract or unexpired lease (i) shall have been previously
rejected by the Debtors by Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, (ii) is the subject of a motion to
reject pending on or before the Effective Date; (iii) is listed on the schedule of Rejected
Foreign Agreements in Exhibit 12 of the Plan Supplement, (iv) is not an executory contract or an
unexpired lease on the Effective Date, or (v) is otherwise rejected pursuant to the terms of the
Plan.
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E. Municipal Bond Leases
1. Conditionally Assumed and Conditionally Rejected Municipal Bond Leases: As of the
Effective Date, all Municipal Bond Leases listed on the schedule of Conditionally Rejected
Municipal Bond Leases in the Plan Supplement shall be deemed rejected on a conditional basis, and
all Municipal Bond Leases not listed on the schedule of Conditionally Rejected Municipal Bond
Leases in the Plan Supplement shall be deemed assumed on a
conditional basis, in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Sections 365 and 1123
of the Bankruptcy Code; provided, however, that with respect to any Municipal Bond
Lease, the Debtors and the Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to alter, amend, modify, or
supplement the list of Conditionally Rejected Municipal Bond Leases in Exhibit 13 of the Plan
Supplement at any time through and including forty-five (45) days after the date that a Final Order
is entered disposing of all controversies at issue in a Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding.
2. Chicago Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding: Solely with respect to the Chicago
Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, if and to the extent that a Final Order is entered disposing
of all controversies at issue in the Chicago Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, the conditional
assumption or rejection of any Municipal Bond Lease at issue in the Chicago Municipal Bond
Adversary Proceeding, whichever is applicable, shall become final.
3. Municipal Bond Adversary Proceedings other than Chicago:
a. California Statewide Commission Development Authority Special Facility Revenue
Bonds 1997 Series A (SFO Municipal Bond Adversary Proceedings):
(i) The conditional assumption or conditional rejection of each Municipal Bond Lease in
the SFO Municipal Bond Adversary Proceedings shall become final if and to the extent that
(a) a Final Order is entered in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceedings finding that each
such Municipal Bond Lease is a true lease, and (b) a Final Order is entered disposing of
all controversies at issue in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceedings, including, without
limitation, with respect to whether each such Municipal Bond Lease found to be a true
lease is independent or severable from the other Municipal Bond Leases or agreements at
issue in the Municipal Bond Adversary Proceedings.
(ii) If and only to the extent that a Final Order is entered in the SFO Municipal Bond
Adversary Proceedings finding that each such Municipal Bond Lease is a secured financing,
such Municipal Bond Lessor shall be entitled to: (a) a Class 2B-2 Other Secured Claim to the
extent of the value of collateral subject to the Municipal Bond Lease under Section 506 of
the Bankruptcy Code if such Municipal Bond Lessor qualifies as a secured creditor under
applicable non-bankruptcy law; and (b) a Class 2E-3 Other Unsecured Claim, as applicable,
for any amounts owed by the Debtors exceeding the value of the collateral or for the entire
amount of such Claim if the Municipal Bond Lessor does not qualify as a secured creditor
under applicable non-bankruptcy law.
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b. Regional Airports Improvement Corporation Revenue Bonds Issue of 1984 (LAX
Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding):
(i) The conditional assumption or conditional rejection of each Municipal Bond Lease in
the LAX Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding shall become final if and to the extent that (a)
a Final Order is entered in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding finding that each such
Municipal Bond Lease is a true lease, and (b) a Final Order is entered disposing of all
controversies at issue in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, including, without
limitation, with respect to whether each such Municipal Bond Lease found to be a true lease is independent or severable from
the other Municipal Bond Leases or agreements at issue in the Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding.
(ii) If and only to the extent that a Final Order is entered in the LAX Municipal Bond
Adversary Proceeding finding that each such Municipal Bond Lease is a secured financing,
such Municipal Bond Lessor shall be entitled to: (a) Class 1B-2 and 2B-2 Other Secured
Claims, as applicable, to the extent of the value of collateral subject to the Municipal
Bond Lease under Section 506 of the Bankruptcy Code if such Municipal Bond Lessor qualifies
as a secured creditor under applicable non-bankruptcy law; and (b) Class 1E-3 and 2E-3 Other
Unsecured Claims, as applicable, for any amounts owed by the Debtors exceeding the value of
the collateral or for the entire amount of such Claim if the Municipal Bond Lessor does not
qualify as a secured creditor under applicable non-bankruptcy law.
c. Facilities Lease Refunding Revenue Bonds Issue 1992 (LAX Municipal Bond
Adversary Proceeding):
(i) The conditional assumption or conditional rejection of each Municipal Bond Lease in
the LAX Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding shall become final if and to the extent that (a)
a Final Order is entered in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding finding that each such
Municipal Bond Lease is a true lease, and (b) a Final Order is entered disposing of all
controversies at issue in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, including, without
limitation, with respect to whether each such Municipal Bond Lease found to be a true
lease is independent or severable from the other Municipal Bond Leases or agreements at
issue in the Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding.
(ii) If and only to the extent that a Final Order is entered in the LAX Municipal Bond
Adversary Proceeding finding that each such Municipal Bond Lease is a secured financing,
such Municipal Bond Lessor shall be entitled to: (a) Class 1B-2 and 2B-2 Other Secured
Claims, as applicable, to the extent of the value of collateral subject to the Municipal
Bond Lease under Section 506 of the Bankruptcy Code if such Municipal Bond Lessor qualifies
as a secured creditor under applicable non-bankruptcy law; and (b) Class 1E-3 and 2E-3 Other
Unsecured Claims, as applicable, for any amounts owed by the Debtors exceeding the value of
the collateral or for the entire amount of such Claim if the Municipal Bond Lessor does not
qualify as a secured creditor under applicable non-bankruptcy law.
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d. City and County of Denver, CO Special Facilities Airport Revenue Bonds, Series
2000 (Denver Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding):
(i) The conditional assumption or conditional rejection of each Municipal Bond Lease in
the Denver Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding shall become final if and to the extent that
(a) a Final Order is entered in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding finding that each
such Municipal Bond Lease is a true lease, and (b) a Final Order is entered disposing of
all controversies at issue in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, including, without limitation, with respect to whether each such
Municipal Bond Lease found to be a true lease is independent or severable from the
other Municipal Bond Leases or agreements at issue in the Municipal Bond Adversary
Proceeding.
(ii) If and only to the extent that a Final Order is entered in the Denver Municipal
Bond Adversary Proceeding finding that each such Municipal Bond Lease is a secured
financing, such Municipal Bond Lessor shall be entitled to: (a) a Class 2B-2 Other Secured
Claim to the extent of the value of collateral subject to the Municipal Bond Lease under
Section 506 of the Bankruptcy Code if such Municipal Bond Lessor qualifies as a secured
creditor under applicable non-bankruptcy law; and (b) a Class 2E-3 Other Unsecured Claim, as
applicable, for any amounts owed by the Debtors exceeding the value of the collateral or for
the entire amount of such Claim if the Municipal Bond Lessor does not qualify as a secured
creditor under applicable non-bankruptcy law.
e. New York Industrial Development Agency Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Series
1997 (JFK Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding):
(i) The conditional assumption or conditional rejection of each Municipal Bond Lease in
the JFK Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding shall become final if and to the extent that (a)
a Final Order is entered in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding finding that each such
Municipal Bond Lease is a true lease, and (b) a Final Order is entered disposing of all
controversies at issue in such Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding, including, without
limitation, with respect to whether each such Municipal Bond Lease found to be a true
lease is independent or severable from the other Municipal Bond Leases or agreements at
issue in the Municipal Bond Adversary Proceeding.
(ii) If and only to the extent that a Final Order is entered in the JFK Municipal Bond
Adversary Proceeding finding that each such Municipal Bond Lease is a secured financing,
such Municipal Bond Lessor shall be entitled to: (a) a Class 2B-2 Other Secured Claim to the
extent of the value of collateral subject to the Municipal Bond Lease under Section 506 of
the Bankruptcy Code if such Municipal Bond Lessor qualifies as a secured creditor under
applicable non-bankruptcy law; and (b) a Class 2E-3 Other Unsecured Claim, as applicable,
for any amounts owed by the Debtors exceeding the value of the collateral or for the entire
amount of such Claim if the Municipal Bond Lessor does not qualify as a secured creditor
under applicable non-bankruptcy law.
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F. Collective Bargaining Agreements
1. Assumption of Collective Bargaining Agreements: Each Collective Bargaining
Agreement to which any Debtor is a party, as modified and/or amended from time to time, including
by and through the Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements, shall be deemed automatically assumed in
accordance with the provisions and requirements of Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as
of the Effective Date; provided, however, nothing in this ARTICLE VII.F.1 or
otherwise in the Plan shall be deemed as an assumption of any pension plan, retirement plan,
savings plan, health plan, or other employee benefit plan discontinued or
terminated during the Chapter 11 Cases. The assumption and the Cure of the Collective
Bargaining Agreements, in accordance with the terms of the Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements,
shall be in full satisfaction of all Claims and Interests arising under all previous Collective
Bargaining Agreements between all parties to the Plan or their predecessors-in-interest. Upon
assumption of the Collective Bargaining Agreements and the Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements,
the following Proofs of Claim shall be deemed withdrawn, disallowed, and forever barred from
assertion automatically and without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the
Bankruptcy Court: (i) all Proofs of Claim filed by the Debtors Unions; and (ii) all Proofs of
Claim filed by Union-represented employees pertaining to rights collectively bargained for or
disposed of pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreements in the ordinary course of business,
including, without limitation, Claims on account of grievances, reinstatement, and pension
obligations, provided, however, that such treatment is without prejudice to the
respective Unions pursuit, payment, or satisfaction of such Claims in the ordinary course under
the relevant assumed Collective Bargaining Agreement; provided, further,
however, that the Debtors reserve the right to seek adjudication of any Collective
Bargaining Agreement-related dispute that concern distributions, claims, restructuring
transactions, or other aspects of the Plan between the Debtors and the relevant union in the
Bankruptcy Court.
2. Reservation of Rights Pending Resolution of Litigation: Notwithstanding ARTICLE
VII.F.1 of the Plan, the AFA Collective Bargaining Agreement, as modified and/or amended from time
to time through the Effective Date, including by and through the AFA Section 1113 Restructuring
Agreements, shall be deemed conditionally assumed in accordance with the provisions and
requirements of Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as of the Effective Date; provided,
however, that if after the Effective Date: (a) the terminated Flight Attendant Defined Benefit Plan
is restored for any reason (including without limitation as a result of legislative,
administrative, judicial or other activity (including without limitation as a result of the
reversal of the PBGC Settlement Agreement on appeal, the voiding or invalidation of the relevant
termination and trusteeship agreement and/or PBGC notice of determination, etc.), such that the
Reorganized Debtors determine in their discretion that re-termination of the Flight Attendant
Defined Benefit Plan is required; or (b) the AFA 2005 Restructuring Agreement is terminated for any
reason (including without limitation based on arbitration between the parties based on the AFAs
April 8, 2005 notice of termination of such Agreement); then in either event of (a) or (b) set
forth above, the Debtors may (and reserve the right to) seek termination of the Flight Attendant
Defined Benefit Plan under Title IV of ERISA and/or rejection of the AFA Collective Bargaining
Agreement (as modified and/or amended from time to time) under Section 1113 of the Bankruptcy Code,
notwithstanding the occurrence of the Effective Date.
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3. Employee Distributions: All distributions pursuant to the Distribution Agreements
shall be made as though those distributions were on account of Claims or Interests.
G. Postpetition Aircraft Agreements: Subject to the Debtors right to terminate or
reject any Postpetition Aircraft Agreement prior to Consummation of the Plan pursuant to the terms
of such Agreement: (i) each Postpetition Aircraft Agreement shall remain in place after the
Effective Date, (ii) the Reorganized Debtors shall continue to honor each such Agreement according
to its terms, and (iii) to the extent any Postpetition Aircraft Agreement requires the assumption
by the Debtors of such Agreement and the Postpetition Aircraft Obligation arising thereunder, each
such Postpetition Aircraft Agreement and Postpetition Aircraft Obligation shall be deemed
assumed as of Consummation of the Plan; provided, however, that the foregoing
clause (iii) shall not be deemed or otherwise interpreted as an assumption by the Debtors of any
agreement or obligation that is not a Postpetition Aircraft Agreement or Postpetition Aircraft
Obligation; provided, further, that nothing herein shall limit the Debtors right to
terminate such contracts in accordance with the terms thereof. Subsequent to the date of this Plan
and prior to the Effective Date, the Debtors may, in their sole and absolute discretion, enter into
new Postpetition Aircraft Agreements for Aircraft Equipment not currently subject to a Postpetition
Aircraft Agreement, and the Claims or obligations arising hereunder shall be treated as
Postpetition Aircraft Obligations.
H. Postpetition Contracts and Leases: Except to the extent otherwise provided herein with
respect to Postpetition Aircraft Agreements and subject to the provisions of ARTICLE VII.K, all
contracts and leases entered into after the Petition Date by any Debtor will be performed by the
Debtor or Reorganized Debtor liable thereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of such
contracts and leases in the ordinary course of its business. Accordingly, such contracts and
leases and other obligations (including any executory contracts and unexpired leases assumed other
than pursuant to the Plan) will survive and remain unaffected by entry of the Confirmation Order.
I. Assumed Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases: Entry of the Confirmation Order by the
Bankruptcy Court shall constitute approval of the assumption or conditional assumption of the
executory contracts and unexpired leases to be assumed under the Plan as of the Effective Date, or
as of a conditional assumption becoming final pursuant to ARTICLE VII.E.2 or ARTICLE VII.E.3 above,
pursuant to Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code. Each executory contract and unexpired
lease that is assumed shall vest in and be fully enforceable by the applicable Reorganized Debtor
in accordance with its terms, except as may be modified by the provisions of the Plan, any order of
the Bankruptcy Court authorizing or providing for its assumption, or applicable law.
The provisions (if any) of each executory contract or unexpired lease to be assumed pursuant
to the Plan that are or may be in default shall be satisfied solely by the Cure, or by an
agreed-upon waiver of the Cure. Except with respect to executory contracts and unexpired leases in
which the Debtors and the counterparties to such executory contracts and unexpired leases have
stipulated in writing to payment of the Cure, all requests for payment of the Cure must be filed
with the Claims Agent and served upon counsel to the Debtors on or before the Cure Bar Date.
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Any request for payment of the Cure that is not timely Filed and served shall be disallowed
automatically and shall be forever barred from assertion and shall not be enforceable against any
Debtor or Reorganized Debtor, any Estate, or property of any Debtor or Reorganized Debtor without
the need for any objection by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors and without any further notice
to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court, and the Claim for the Cure shall be
deemed fully satisfied, released and discharged, notwithstanding any amount or information included
in the Schedules or a Proof of Claim filed prior to the entry of the Confirmation Order;
provided, however, that nothing shall prevent the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, from making a Cure payment despite the failure of
the relevant counterparty to file and timely serve such request for payment of such Cure. The Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors may settle any Cure without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the
Bankruptcy Court. If and to the extent that the Debtors and a counterparty to an executory
contract or unexpired lease have stipulated in writing to payment of the Cure, the Debtors will pay
such Cure as agreed.
If the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors object to a Cure or any potential contractual
obligation under any executory contract or unexpired lease that is assumed, the Bankruptcy Court
shall determine the Allowed amount of such Cure and any such potential contractual obligation. If
there is a dispute regarding (i) Cure, (ii) the ability of the Reorganized Debtors or any assignee
to provide adequate assurance of future performance within the meaning of Section 365 of the
Bankruptcy Code, or (iii) any other matter pertaining to assumption, Cure shall occur as soon as
reasonably practicable following the entry of a Final Order resolving the dispute and/or approving
the assumption (and, if applicable, assignment). The Debtors and Reorganized Debtors reserve the
right to reject any executory contract or unexpired lease no later than fifteen (15) days after the
later of (i) the Debtors or Reorganized Debtors and the counterparty to such executory contract or
unexpired lease agree in writing to the amount of the Cure, or (ii) the entry of a Final Order
establishing the Cure.
The provisions of each executory contract or unexpired lease to be assumed pursuant to the
Plan that are or may be in default shall be satisfied in a manner to be agreed to by the relevant
Debtor or Reorganized Debtor. Pursuant to Section 365(b)(2)(D) of the Bankruptcy Code or
otherwise, no Cure shall be allowed for a penalty rate or other form of default rate of interest.
Any and all proofs of claim based upon executory contracts or unexpired leases that have been
assumed in the Chapter 11 Cases or under the terms of the Plan shall be deemed disallowed and
expunged.
J. Rejected Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases: Entry of the Confirmation Order by
the Bankruptcy Court shall constitute approval of the rejection or conditional rejection of the
executory contracts and unexpired leases to be rejected under the Plan as of the Effective Date, or
as of a conditional rejection becoming final pursuant to ARTICLE VII.E.2 or ARTICLE VII.E.3 above,
pursuant to Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code. The rejection of the executory contracts
or unexpired leases of any counterparty is not intended to be and shall not be construed as an
indication of the unwillingness of the Debtors and Reorganized Debtors to do business with the
counterparty, and the Debtors and Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to
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negotiate and enter into any contract or lease with any counterparty at any time without any further notice to or action,
order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
Except as otherwise provided with respect to the Municipal Bond Leases, all executory
contracts and unexpired leases to be rejected pursuant to the Plan shall be deemed automatically
rejected in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Sections 365 and 1123 of the
Bankruptcy Code as of the Effective Date or such earlier date as the Debtors may have terminated
their performance under such executory contract or unexpired lease, unless another effective date
of rejection shall be set forth in the Plan Supplement for such executory contract or unexpired
lease; provided, however, that the effective date of rejection for executory
contracts or unexpired leases may be later than the Effective Date of the Plan.
On or after the Effective Date, the Debtors and the Reorganized Debtors reserve their rights
to initiate, file, prosecute, enforce, or litigate to judgment (and/or abandon, settle, compromise,
release, or withdraw) any and all such Claims, rights, and Causes of Action, including, without
limitation, such Claims, rights, and Causes of Action on account of indemnification, breach of
confidentiality, breach of contract, and breach of express or implied warranty that they may have
under any executory contract or unexpired lease, notwithstanding the rejection of such executory
contract or unexpired lease.
A non-Debtor party to an executory contract or unexpired lease whose executory contract or
unexpired lease is being or has been rejected under the Plan may request that the Debtors assume
such executory contract or unexpired lease by sending a written notice to the counsel to the
Debtors, which notice shall include a waiver of any defaults (including payment defaults) and any
right to any Cure under such executory contract or unexpired lease. The Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors may, in their sole and absolute discretion, assume such executory contract or unexpired
lease without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
All Proofs of Claim with respect to Claims arising from the rejection of executory contracts
or unexpired leases pursuant to the Plan or otherwise, other than Municipal Bond Leases, if any,
must be Filed with the Claims Agent and served upon counsel to the Debtors no later than thirty
(30) days after the earliest of (i) the date of entry of an order of the Bankruptcy Court approving
such rejection, (ii) the date of service of a notice that the executory contract or unexpired lease
has been rejected, and (iii) the effective date of rejection. All Proofs of Claim with respect to
Claims arising from the conditional rejection of Municipal Bond Leases pursuant to the Plan must be
Filed with the Claims Agent and served upon counsel to the Debtors no later than thirty (30) days
after a conditional rejection becoming final pursuant to ARTICLE VII.E.2 or ARTICLE VII.E.3 above.
Any Proofs of Claim arising from the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease that are
not timely Filed and served shall be disallowed automatically and shall be forever barred from
assertion and shall not be enforceable against any Debtor or Reorganized Debtor, any Estate, or
property of any Debtor or Reorganized Debtor without the need for any objection by the Debtors or
the Reorganized Debtors and without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the
Bankruptcy Court, and the Claim for rejection of the executory contract or unexpired lease shall be
deemed fully satisfied, released, and discharged, notwithstanding any amount or information
included in the Schedules or a Proof of Claim filed prior to the entry of the Confirmation Order.
Rejection of any executory contract pursuant to the Plan, or otherwise,
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shall not constitute a termination of pre-existing obligations owed to the Debtors. In particular, the Debtors,
notwithstanding any state or non-bankruptcy law to the contrary, expressly reserve and do not waive
any right to receive, or any continuing obligation of a contract counter-party to provide,
warranties or continued maintenance obligations on goods previously purchased by the Debtors from
contract counter-parties to rejected executory contracts.
K. Modifications, Amendments, Supplements, Restatements, or Other Agreements: Unless
otherwise provided, each executory contract and unexpired lease that is assumed, whether or not
such executory contract or unexpired lease relates to the use, ability to acquire, or occupancy of
real property, shall include (i) all modifications, amendments, supplements, restatements, or other
agreements made directly or indirectly by any agreement, instrument, or other document that in any
manner affect such executory contract or unexpired lease, and (ii) all executory
contracts or unexpired leases appurtenant to the premises, if any, including all easements,
licenses, permits, rights, privileges, immunities, options, rights of first refusal, powers, uses,
reciprocal easement agreements, and any other interests in real estate or rights in rem related to
such premises, unless any of the foregoing agreements has been rejected pursuant to an order of the
Bankruptcy Court or is otherwise rejected as part of the Plan.
Modifications, amendments, supplements, and restatements to executory contracts and unexpired
leases entered into before the Petition Date that have been executed by the Debtors during the
Chapter 11 Cases, and actions taken in accordance therewith, (i) do not alter in any way the
pre-petition nature of the executory contract or unexpired lease entered into before the Petition
Date, or the validity, priority or amount of any Claims against the Debtors that may arise under
such contracts and leases, (ii) are not and do not create a postpetition contract or lease, (iii)
do not elevate to administrative expense priority any Claims of the counterparty to the executory
contracts and unexpired leases against any of the Debtors, and (iv) do not entitle any entity to a
Claim under any Section of the Bankruptcy Code on account of the difference between the terms of
any executory contract or unexpired lease entered into before the Petition Date and modification,
amendment, supplement, or restatement.
L. Reservation of Rights: Neither the exclusion nor inclusion of any contract or lease by
the Debtors on any exhibit in the Plan Supplement, nor anything contained in the Plan, shall
constitute an admission by the Debtors that any such contract or lease is in fact an executory
contract or unexpired lease or that any Debtor or Reorganized Debtor, or their respective
Affiliates, has any liability thereunder.
Except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Plan, nothing in the Plan shall waive,
excuse, limit, diminish, or otherwise alter any of the defenses, Claims, Causes of Action, or other
rights of the Debtors and the Reorganized Debtors under any executory or non-executory contract or
any unexpired or expired lease.
Except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Plan, nothing in the Plan shall increase,
augment, or add to any of the duties, obligations, responsibilities, or liabilities of the Debtors
and the Reorganized Debtors under any executory or non-executory contract or any unexpired or
expired lease.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Debtors and Reorganized Debtors reserve
the right to alter, amend, modify, or supplement any list of executory contracts, including, but
not limited to, the list of Assumed Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, Rejected Interline
& Alliance Related Agreements, Revenue Related Agreements, and
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Intercompany Contracts, the Rejected Current Employment Agreements and Indemnification Obligations, and the Rejected Former
Employment Agreements and Indemnification Obligations, in the Plan Supplement at any time through
and including thirty (30) days after the Effective Date.
If there is a dispute regarding whether a contract or lease is or was executory or unexpired
at the time of assumption or rejection, then the Debtors shall have thirty (30) days following
entry of a final non-appealable order resolving such dispute to alter their treatment of such
contract or lease.
M. Nonoccurrence of Effective Date: In the event that the Effective Date does not occur,
the Bankruptcy Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to any request to extend the deadline
for assuming or rejecting executory contracts or unexpired leases, including, without limitation,
assuming or rejecting unexpired leases pursuant to Section 365(d)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code.
N. Personnel Regulations Series 15: To the extent that Personnel Regulations Series 15, the
Debtors written personnel policies governing certain of their employees, is deemed to be an
executory contract, notwithstanding the disclaimer that such document expressly provides that it
does not create any contractual rights and can be modified at any time, the Debtors reject such
agreement upon the Effective Date with all counterparties who are individuals. The Debtors shall
issue a modified version of Personnel Regulations Series 15 as soon as reasonably practicable after
the Effective Date. All Claims of any individual on account of the Personnel Regulations Series 15
and any similar regulations accruing prior to the Effective Date are deemed disallowed and expunged
pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
ARTICLE VIII.
PROCEDURES FOR TREATMENT OF DISPUTED, CONTINGENT,
AND UNLIQUIDATED CLAIMS PURSUANT TO THE PLAN
A. Allowance of Claims and Interests: Except as expressly provided in the Plan or in any
order entered in the Chapter 11 Cases prior to the Effective Date (including the Confirmation
Order), no Claim or Interest shall be Deemed Allowed, unless and until such Claim or Interest is
Deemed Allowed pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy Court enters a Final Order in the
Chapter 11 Cases allowing such Claim or Interest. Except as expressly provided in the Plan or in
any Final Order entered in the Chapter 11 Cases prior to the Effective Date (including the
Confirmation Order), after Confirmation each Reorganized Debtor shall have and retain any and all
rights and defenses such Debtor had with respect to any Claim or Interest as of Petition Date,
including, without limitation, the Causes of Action referenced in ARTICLE VI.W of the Plan.
B. Claims Administration Responsibilities: The Reorganized Debtors or their designees shall
have the responsibility for administering, disputing, objecting to, compromising, or otherwise
resolving all Claims against and Interests in the Debtors. After the Effective Date, the
Reorganized Debtors shall have the exclusive authority to, in their sole and absolute discretion,
initiate, file, prosecute, enforce, abandon, settle, compromise, release, or withdraw, or litigate
to judgment objections to Claims or Interests; administer Claims and Interests; and make
distributions (if any) on account of Claims and Interests, all without any further notice to or
action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court. From and after the Effective Date, the Debtors
and Reorganized Debtors may settle or compromise, in their sole and absolute
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discretion, any Disputed Claim or Interest without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the
Bankruptcy Court. From and after the Effective Date, the Reorganized Debtors or their designees
shall have sole authority for administering and adjusting the claims register in the Chapter 11
Cases. The Reorganized Debtors or their designees may alter and other otherwise adjust such claims
register to reflect the Allowed or disallowed amounts of any Claims or Interests in the Chapter 11
Cases without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
C. Estimation of Claims and Interests: Except with respect to those Claims that are covered
by the Bankruptcy Courts previous order authorizing certain estimation procedures, which
estimation procedures (as amended or modified) are specifically incorporated herein, the Debtors or
the Reorganized Debtors, as applicable, may at any time, request that the Bankruptcy Court
estimate any contingent, disputed, or unliquidated Claim or Interest pursuant to Section 502(c) of
the Bankruptcy Code for any reason regardless of whether such Debtors or Reorganized Debtors have
previously objected to such Claim or Interest or whether the Bankruptcy Court has ruled on any such
objection, and the Bankruptcy Court shall retain jurisdiction to estimate any Claim or Interest at
any time during the litigation of any objection to any Claim or Interest, including during the
pendency of any appeal relating to such objection. In the event that the Bankruptcy Court
estimates any contingent, disputed, or unliquidated Claim, that estimated amount shall constitute a
maximum limitation on such Claim, and the relevant Debtor or Reorganized Debtor may elect to pursue
any supplemental proceedings to object to any ultimate distribution on such Claim. All of the
aforementioned Claims or Interests and objection, estimation and resolution procedures are
cumulative and not exclusive of one another. Claims and Interests may be estimated and
subsequently compromised, settled, withdrawn, or resolved by any mechanism approved by the
Bankruptcy Court. Notwithstanding Section 502(j) of the Bankruptcy Code, in no event shall any
Holder of a Claim that has been estimated pursuant to Section 502(c) of the Bankruptcy Code or
otherwise be entitled to seek reconsideration of the estimation of such Claim unless the Holder of
such Claim has filed a motion requesting the right to seek such reconsideration on or before twenty
(20) days after the date such Claim is estimated.
D. Adjustment to Claims Without Objection: Any Claim that has been paid and/or satisfied
pursuant to the terms of the Plan, or any Claim that has been amended or superceded, may be
adjusted and/or expunged on the official claims register by the Claims Agent in the sole and
absolute discretion of the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, as applicable, without a claims
objection having to be Filed and without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the
Bankruptcy Court.
E. Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claims: Regardless of whether or not a Holder of an
Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claim has filed a Proof of Claim, by not opting out of such
Class, such Holder shall be deemed to have an Allowed Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claim
against United in the amount reflected on such Holders Ballot; provided, however,
that if a Holder of an Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claim opts out of the Unsecured Retiree
Convenience Class, the Debtors reserve the right to dispute the validity and amount of the Holders
Claim, and shall not be deemed to have agreed to the amount set forth on such Ballot. A Holder of
an Unsecured Retiree Convenience Claim opting out of the Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class but
who did not file a Proof of Claim prior to the applicable Bar Date shall be deemed to have an Other
Unsecured Claim against United on account of such Claim in
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an unliquidated amount, subject to the Debtors above-stated reservation of rights to dispute the Claim.
F. Disallowance of Claims: Any and all Claims held by Entities from which property is
recoverable under Section 542, 543, 550, or 553 of this title or that is a transferee of a transfer
avoidable under Section 522(f), 522(h), 544, (545, 547, 548, 549, or 724(a) of this title, shall be
Deemed disallowed pursuant to Section 502(d) of the Bankruptcy Code, and Holders of such Claims may
not vote to accept or reject the Plan or receive any distributions on account of such Claims, both
consequences to be in effect until such time as such Causes of Action against that Entity have been
settled or a Final Order with respect thereto has been entered and all sums due to the Debtors by
that Entity have been turned over to the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, as applicable. Any
and all Proofs of Claim Filed after the relevant Bar Date shall be disallowed and expunged for all
purposes, and Holders of such Claims may not vote to accept or reject the Plan
or receive any distributions on account of such Claims, unless such Creditors request on or before
the Confirmation Hearing that the Bankruptcy Court deem such late claim as being timely filed
pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9006. All Claims Filed after the relevant Bar Date that are (i) not
deemed timely filed pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9006 on or before the Confirmation Hearing or (ii)
not the subject of a request that the Bankruptcy Court deem such late claim as being timely filed
pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9006 as of the Confirmation Hearing shall be deemed disallowed and
expunged as of the Effective Date without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of
the Bankruptcy Court. All Claims filed on account of an Indemnification Obligation to a director,
officer, or employee shall be deemed disallowed and expunged as of the Effective Date to the extent
such Indemnification Obligation is assumed pursuant to this Plan without any further notice to or
action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
G. Offer of Judgment: Notwithstanding any limitations on the applicability of Federal Rule
of Civil Procedure 68 and any other Bankruptcy Rules, the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, as
applicable, are authorized to serve upon a Holder of a Claim or Interest an offer to allow judgment
to be taken against the respective Debtor or Reorganized Debtor, as applicable, on account of such
Claim or Interest, and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 shall apply to such offer of judgment.
To the extent the Holder of a Claim or Interest must pay the costs incurred by the Debtors or the
Reorganized Debtors after the making of such offer, the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, as
applicable, are entitled to setoff such amounts against the amount of any distribution to be paid
to such Holder without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
H. Amendments to Claims: A Claim may be amended prior to the Confirmation Date only as
agreed upon by the Debtors and the holder of such Claim, or as otherwise permitted by the
Bankruptcy Court, the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules or applicable law. After the
Confirmation Date except as provided in ARTICLE VII.J, a Claim may not be filed or amended without
the prior authorization of the Bankruptcy Court. Any such new or amended Claim filed after the
Confirmation Date shall be deemed disallowed in full and expunged without any action by the
Debtors, or the Reorganized Debtors, unless the Claim holder has obtained prior Bankruptcy Court
authorization for the filing.
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ARTICLE IX.
PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISTRIBUTIONS
A. Distributions for Claims and Interests Allowed as of the Effective Date
1. Timing: Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, as may be ordered by the
Bankruptcy Court, or as determined by the Debtors, all distributions under the Plan shall be made
on a Periodic Distribution Date.
2. Accrual of Interest, Dividends, or Rights: For purposes of determining the accrual
of interest, dividends, or rights with respect to any other payment from and after the Effective
Date unless the terms of such securities set forth otherwise, the New Credit Facility and the New
UAL Plan Securities shall be deemed issued as of the Effective Date regardless of the date on which
they are actually dated, authenticated, or distributed; provided, however, that the
respective Reorganized Debtor shall withhold any actual payment or distribution until such
distribution is made and no interest may accrue or otherwise be payable on any such withheld
amounts.
3. No Interest: Unless otherwise specifically provided for in the Plan, the
Confirmation Order, the DIP Facility, or a postpetition agreement in writing between the Debtors
and a Holder of a Claim, postpetition interest shall not accrue or be paid on Claims, and no Holder
of a Claim shall be entitled to interest accruing on or after the Petition Date on any Claim or
right. Additionally, and without limiting the foregoing, interest shall not accrue or be paid on
any Disputed Claim with respect to the period from the Effective Date to the date a final
distribution is made on account of such Disputed Claim, if and when such Disputed Claim becomes an
Allowed Claim.
4. Allocation Between Principal and Accrued Interest: The aggregate consideration paid
to Holders with respect to their Allowed Claims shall be treated pursuant to the Plan as allocated
first to the principal amount of such Allowed Claim (to the extent thereof) and, thereafter, to the
interest, if any, accrued thereon through the Effective Date.
B. Distribution Agent: The Distribution Agent shall make all distributions required
pursuant to the Plan except with respect to a Holder of a Claim whose distribution is governed by
an agreement and is administered by a Servicer, which distributions shall be deposited with the
appropriate Servicer, who shall deliver such distributions to the Holders of Claims in accordance
with the provisions of the Plan and the terms of the governing agreement.
C. Delivery of Distributions
1. Delivery of Distributions in General: Except as provided in ARTICLE IX.G,
distributions to Holders of Allowed Claims and Allowed Interests shall be made to those Holders of
such Allowed Claims and Allowed Interests of record as of the Distribution Record Date. Except as
otherwise provided in the Plan, and notwithstanding any authority to the contrary, distributions to
Holders of Allowed Claims shall be made by the Distribution Agent or the appropriate Servicer, as
appropriate, in such Entitys sole and absolute discretion by first class mail, postage prepaid,
(a) in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4, as modified and made applicable by
Bankruptcy Rule 7004; (b) to the signatory set forth on any of the Proofs of
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Claim or Interest
filed by such Holder or other representative identified therein (or at the last known addresses of
such Holder if no Proof of Claim or Interest is filed or if the Debtors have been notified in
writing of a change of address); (c) at the addresses set forth in any written notices of address
changes delivered to the Distribution Agent after the date of any related Proof of Claim or
Interest; (d) at the addresses reflected in the Schedules if no Proof of Claim has been filed and
the Distribution Agent has not received a written notice of a change of address; (e) in the case of
a Holder whose Claim is governed by an agreement and administered by a Servicer, at the addresses
contained in the official records of such Servicer; or (f) on any counsel that has appeared in the
Chapter 11 Cases on the Holders behalf. Except as provided in ARTICLE VI.V, distributions to the
various Classes of Claims pursuant to the Plan shall not be subject to levy, garnishment,
attachment, or like legal process by any Holder of Claims, so that each Holder of Claims shall have
and receive the benefit of the distributions in the manner set forth in the Plan. Neither the
Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, nor the Distribution Agent shall incur any liability whatsoever
on account of any distributions so long as such distributions are made to Holders of Allowed Claims
and Allowed Interests of record as of the Distribution Record Date or to Servicers, if applicable.
2. Timing and Calculation of Amounts to be Distributed: Subject to any reserves or
holdback established pursuant to the Plan, on the appropriate Periodic Distribution Date or as soon
as reasonably practicable thereafter, each Holder of an Allowed Claim against or Allowed Interest
in the Debtors shall receive the distributions provided for Allowed Claims or Allowed Interests in
the applicable Class as of such date. If and to the extent that there are Disputed Claims or
Disputed Interests, distributions on account of such Disputed Claims or Interests shall be made
pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Plan.
3. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate: As of the Effective Date, any Unsecured Claim
asserted in currency(ies) other than U.S. dollars shall be automatically deemed converted to the
equivalent U.S. dollar value using the exchange rate as of Monday, December 9, 2002, as quoted at
4:00 p.m., mid-range spot rate of exchange for the applicable currency as published in The Wall
Street Journal, National Edition, on December 10, 2002.
4. Minimum Distribution
a. Fractional Securities; Fractional Dollars: Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, payments of fractions of shares of
New UAL Common Stock shall not be made and any such distributions shall be deemed to be
zero. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Distribution Agent shall not be
required to make distributions or payments of fractions of dollars. Whenever any payment of
Cash of a fraction of a dollar pursuant to the Plan would otherwise be called for, the
actual payment shall reflect a rounding of such fraction to the nearest whole dollar (up or
down), with half dollars or less being rounded down.
b. De Minimis Distributions: Neither the Distribution Agent nor any Servicer
shall have any obligation to make a distribution on account of an Allowed Claim from the New
UAL Stock Reserve or otherwise if (i) the aggregate amount of all distributions authorized
to be made from such New UAL Stock Reserve or otherwise on the Periodic Distribution Date in
question is or has an economic value less than $10,000,000, except
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the final distribution,
or (ii) if the amount to be distributed to the specific Holder of an Allowed Claim on the
particular Periodic Distribution Date does not constitute a final distribution to such
Holder and is or has an economic value less than $25.00.
c. Undeliverable Distributions
(i) In General: If any distribution to a Holder of an Allowed Claim or
Allowed Interest is returned to a Distribution Agent as undeliverable, no further
distributions shall be made to such Holder unless and until such Distribution Agent
is notified in writing of such Holders then-current address, at which time all
currently due missed distributions shall be made to such Holder without interest.
Undeliverable distributions shall remain in the possession of the Reorganized
Debtors until such time as a distribution becomes deliverable, and shall not be
supplemented with any interest, dividends, or other accruals of any kind. As soon
as reasonably practicable, a Distribution Agent shall make all distributions that
become deliverable.
(ii) Reallocation and Reversion: All distributions under the Plan that
are unclaimed for a period of six (6) months after distribution thereof shall be
deemed unclaimed property under Section 347(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and revested
in the Reorganized Debtors. Upon such revesting, the Claim of any Holder or its
successors with respect to such property shall be discharged and forever barred
notwithstanding any federal or state escheat laws to the contrary. The provisions
of the Plan regarding undeliverable distributions shall apply with equal force to
distributions made pursuant to any Indenture or Certificate issued by the Debtors,
notwithstanding any provision in such Indenture or Certificate to the contrary and
notwithstanding any otherwise applicable escheat, abandoned, or unclaimed property
law.
D. Manner of Payment Pursuant to the Plan: Any payment in Cash to be made pursuant to the
Plan shall be made at the election of the Reorganized Debtor by check or by wire transfer.
E. Time Bar to Payment: Checks issued by the Distribution Agent (or Servicer, if
applicable) on account of Allowed Claims shall be null and void if not negotiated within ninety
(90) days from and after the date of issuance thereof. Requests for reissuance of any check shall
be made directly to the Distribution Agent by the Holder of the relevant Allowed Claim with respect
to which such check originally was issued, and shall be made on or before the later of: (i) the
subsequent Periodic Distribution Date that is at least forty-five (45) days after such Claim
becomes an Allowed Claim; or (ii) one-hundred and fifty (150) days after the date of issuance of
such check. After such date, Claims for the reissuance of checks shall be discharged and forever
barred, and the Reorganized Debtors shall retain all funds related thereto for distribution to the
beneficiaries of the Reorganized Debtors in accordance with the terms of the Plan.
F. Disputed Claims
1. Reserve of New UAL Common Stock: On the Effective Date, the Reorganized Debtors
shall maintain in reserve shares of New
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UAL Common Stock as the New UAL Stock Reserve. Nothing in
the Plan shall require the Reorganized Debtors to establish reserves of New UAL Common Stock on
account of agreements, programs, and plans set forth in ARTICLE VI.Q of the Plan, which agreements,
programs, and plans shall remain in place after the Effective Date and which the Debtors shall
continue to honor. The Distribution Agent shall withhold in the New UAL Stock Reserve any
dividends, payments, or other distributions made on account of, as well as any obligations arising
from, the property initially withheld in the New UAL Stock Reserve, to the extent that such
property continues to be withheld in the New UAL Stock Reserve at the time such distributions are
made or such obligations arise, and such dividends, payments, or other distributions shall be held
for the benefit of Holders of Disputed Claims whose Claims, if allowed, are entitled to
distributions under the Plan. As Disputed Claims and Interests are Allowed, (a) the Distribution
Agent shall distribute, in accordance with the terms of the Plan, New UAL Common Stock to Holders
of Allowed Unsecured Claims, and (b) the New UAL Stock Reserve shall be adjusted. The amount of
New UAL Common Stock withheld as a part of the New UAL Stock Reserve shall be equal to the number
of shares the Reorganized Debtors determine is necessary to satisfy the distributions required to
be made pursuant to the Plan when each Disputed Claim is ultimately determined to be an Allowed
Claim or is disallowed. Notwithstanding anything in the applicable Holders Proof of Claim or
otherwise to the contrary, the Holder of a Disputed Claim shall not be entitled to receive or
recover a distribution under the Plan on account of a Claim in excess of the amount: (a) stated in
the Holders Proof of Claim, if any, as of the Distribution Record Date; or (b) if the Claim is
contingent or unliquidated as of the Distribution Record Date, the amount that the Debtors elect to
withhold on account of such claim in the New UAL Stock Reserve. The Distribution Agent may (but is
not required to) request estimation for any Disputed Claim that is contingent or unliquidated.
Nothing in the Plan or Disclosure Statement shall be deemed to entitle the Holder of a Disputed
Claim to postpetition interest on such Claim. For purposes of any post-Confirmation vote of New
UAL Common Stock, the Distribution
Agent or Servicer, as applicable, shall be deemed to have voted any New UAL Common Stock held
in the New UAL Stock Reserve in the same proportion as all outstanding shares properly cast in such
post-Confirmation vote.
2. Tax Reporting Matters: Subject to definitive guidance from the Internal Revenue
Service or the courts to the contrary (including the receipt by the Reorganized Debtors of a
private letter ruling if the Reorganized Debtors so request one or the receipt of an adverse
determination by the Internal Revenue Service upon audit, if not contested by the Reorganized
Debtors), the Reorganized Debtors shall treat the New UAL Stock Reserve as a single trust,
consisting of separate and independent shares to be established with respect to each Disputed
Claim, in accordance with the trust provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. §§ 641 et
seq., and, to the extent permitted by law, shall report consistently with the foregoing for
federal, state, and local tax purposes. All Holders of Unsecured Claims shall report, for federal,
state, and local tax purposes, consistently with the foregoing. In addition, the Reorganized
Debtors are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Holders of Claims and Interests, to request an
expedited determination of tax liability pursuant to Section 505(b) of the Bankruptcy Code for all
taxable periods of the New UAL Stock Reserve ending after the Effective Date through the
termination of the New UAL Stock Reserve in accordance with the Plan.
3. Payments and Distributions on Disputed Claims: Notwithstanding any provision in the
Plan to the contrary, except as otherwise agreed by a Debtor or Reorganized Debtor (for
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Claims against the Reorganized Debtors), no partial payments and no partial distributions shall be made
with respect to a Disputed Claim or Interest until the resolution of all such disputes in
connection with such Disputed Claim by settlement or Final Order. On the Periodic Distribution
Date that is no less than thirty (30) calendar days after the Disputed Claim or Disputed Interest
becomes an Allowed Claim or Allowed Interest, the Holder of such Allowed Claim or Allowed Interest
shall receive all payments and distributions to which such Holder is then entitled pursuant to the
Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Person or Entity who holds both an Allowed Claim and a
Disputed Claim (or an Allowed Interest and a Disputed Interest) shall not receive the appropriate
payment or distribution on the Allowed Claim (or Allowed Interest) except as otherwise agreed to by
such Debtor or Reorganized Debtor, as applicable, unless and until all objections to the Disputed
Claim or Disputed Interest have been withdrawn or resolved by settlement or Final Order and the
Claims or Interests have been allowed. In the event that there are Disputed Claims or Interests
requiring adjudication and resolution, the Debtors and Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to
establish appropriate reserves for potential payment of such Claims or Interests. Subject to
ARTICLE IX.A of the Plan, all distributions made pursuant to the Plan on account of an Allowed
Claim shall be made together with any dividends, payments, or other distributions made on account
of, as well as any obligations arising from, the distributed property as if such Allowed Claim had
been an Allowed Claim on the dates distributions were previously made to Holders of Allowed Claims
included in the applicable Class.
4. Compliance Matters: In connection with the Plan, to the extent applicable, each Debtor, each Reorganized Debtor,
and the Distribution Agent shall comply with all tax withholding and reporting requirements imposed
on it by any Governmental Unit, and all distributions pursuant to the Plan shall be subject to such
withholding and reporting requirements. Each Debtor, each Reorganized Debtor, and the Distribution
Agent shall be authorized to take all actions necessary or appropriate to comply with such
withholding and reporting requirements. For tax purposes, distributions received with respect to
Allowed Claims shall be allocated first to the principal amount of Allowed Claims, with any excess
allocated to unpaid interest that accrued on such Claims.
G. Surrender of Cancelled Instruments or Securities: On or before the Effective Date, or as
soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, and except as otherwise expressly agreed by the Debtors
and applicable Holders, each Holder of a Certificate shall surrender such Certificate to the
Distribution Agent, or, with respect to indebtedness that is governed by an agreement and
administered by a Servicer, the respective agreement with the Servicer, and such Certificate shall
be cancelled solely with respect to the Debtors and such cancellation shall not alter the
obligations or rights of any non-Debtor third parties vis-à-vis one another with respect to such
instruments; provided, however, that ARTICLE IX.G of the Plan shall not apply to
any Claims or Interests Reinstated pursuant to the terms of the Plan. No distribution of property
pursuant to the Plan shall be made to or on behalf of any such Holder unless and until such
Certificate is received by the Distribution Agent or the respective Servicer or the unavailability
of such Certificate is reasonably established to the satisfaction of the Distribution Agent or the
respective Servicer pursuant to the provisions of ARTICLE IX.I of the Plan. Any Holder who fails
to surrender or cause to be surrendered such Certificate, or fails to execute and deliver an
affidavit of loss and indemnity acceptable to the Distribution Agent or the respective Servicer
prior to the
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first anniversary of the Effective Date, shall (i) have its Claim or Interest
discharged, (ii) be forever barred from asserting any such Claim or Interest against the relevant
Reorganized Debtor or its property, (iii) be deemed to have forfeited all rights, Claims, and
Interests with respect to such Certificate, and (iv) not participate in any distribution under the
Plan, and all property with respect to such forfeited distribution, including any dividends or
interest attributable thereto, shall revert to the Reorganized Debtors, notwithstanding any federal
or state escheat laws to the contrary.
H. Services of Indenture Trustees, Agents and Servicers: The services, with respect to
consummation of the Plan, of Servicers under the relevant agreements that govern the rights of
Creditors shall be as set forth elsewhere in this Plan, and the Reorganized Debtors shall reimburse
any Servicers for reasonable and necessary services performed by it (including reasonable
attorneys fees) as contemplated by, and in accordance with, this Plan, without the need for filing
an application with, or approval by, the Bankruptcy Court.
I. Lost, Stolen, Mutilated, or Destroyed Debt Certificates: Any Holder of Allowed
Claims or Interests evidenced by a Certificate that has been lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed
shall, in lieu of surrendering such Certificate, deliver to the Distribution Agent: (i) an
affidavit of loss acceptable to the Distribution Agent setting forth the unavailability of the
Certificate; and (ii) such additional indemnity as may reasonably be
required by the Distribution Agent to hold the Distribution Agent harmless from any damages,
liabilities, or costs incurred in treating such Holder as a Holder of an Allowed Claim. Upon
compliance with this procedure by a Holder of an Allowed Claim or Interest evidenced by such a
lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed Certificate, such Holder shall, for all purposes pursuant to
the Plan, be deemed to have surrendered such Certificate.
J. Claims Paid or Payable by Third Parties
1. Claims Paid by Third Parties: To the extent a Creditor (i) receives a distribution
on account of a Claim and (ii) receives payment from a party that is not a Debtor or a Reorganized
Debtor on account of such Claim, such Creditor shall, within thirty-days of receipt thereof, repay
and/or return the distribution to the applicable Reorganized Debtor, to the extent the Creditors
total recovery on account of such Claim from the third party and under the Plan exceeds the amount
of the Claim as of the date of any such distribution under the Plan. A Creditors failure to
timely repay and/or return such distribution shall result in the Creditor owing the applicable
Reorganized Debtor an additional one percent (1%) of such amount owed for each Business Day after
the thirty-day grace period specified above until the amount is repaid.
2. Claims Payable by Third Parties: The Claims Agent shall reduce in full or part a
Claim on the official claims register, without a claims objection having to be Filed and without
any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court, to the extent that the
Creditor receives payment on account of such Claim from a party that is not a Debtor or a
Reorganized Debtor, provided, however, that to the extent the non-debtor party
making the payment is subrogated to the Creditors Claim, the non-debtor party shall have a
thirty-day grace period to notify the Claims Agent of such subrogation rights. To the extent that
one or more of the Debtors insurers agrees to satisfy a Claim (if and to the extent adjudicated by
a court of competent jurisdiction), then immediately upon such insurers agreement, such Claim may
be
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expunged (to the extent of any agreed upon satisfaction) on the official claims register by the
Claims Agent without a claims objection having to be Filed and without any further notice to or
action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
ARTICLE X.
EFFECT OF CONFIRMATION OF THE PLAN
A. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law: Upon entry of the Confirmation Order, the
Bankruptcy Court shall be deemed to have made and issued pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7052, made
applicable to this proceeding pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9014, the following findings of fact and
conclusions of law as though made after due deliberation and upon the record at the Confirmation
Hearing. Any and all findings of fact in the Plan shall constitute findings of fact even if they
are stated as conclusions of law, and any and all conclusions of law in the Plan shall constitute
conclusions of law even if they are stated as findings of fact.
1. Jurisdiction and Venue: On the Petition Date, the Debtors commenced the Chapter 11
Cases by filing voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The
Debtors were and are qualified to be debtors under Section 109 of the Bankruptcy Code. Venue in
the Northern District of Illinois was proper as of the Petition Date and continues to be proper.
Confirmation of the Plan is a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2). The Bankruptcy Court
has subject matter jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1334 and the Bankruptcy
Court has exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether the Plan complies with the applicable
provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and should be confirmed.
2. Solicitation Procedures Order: On [___], 2005, the Bankruptcy Court entered
the Solicitation Procedures Order, that, among other things, (i) approved the Disclosure Statement
as containing adequate information within the meaning of Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code and
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017; and (ii) approved certain procedures and documents for soliciting and
tabulating votes with respect to the Plan.
3. Publication of Solicitation Notice: As evidenced in the Affidavit of Publication
provided to the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtors published the Solicitation Notice in The Wall Street
Journal (National Edition), USA Today (National and Global Editions), Chicago Tribune, The
International Herald Tribune, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Rocky Mountain News,
Washington Post, and the Toronto Star on [___], 2005.
4. Voting Report: Prior to the Confirmation Hearing, the Debtors filed a voting report
with the Bankruptcy Court. All procedures used to distribute solicitation materials to the
applicable Holders of Claims and Interests and to tabulate the Ballots were fair and conducted in
accordance with the Solicitation Procedures Order, the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the
local rules of the Bankruptcy Court, and all other applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
Pursuant to Sections 1124 and 1126 of the Bankruptcy Code, at least one Impaired Class entitled to
vote on the Plan has voted to accept the Plan.
5. Judicial Notice: The Bankruptcy Court takes judicial notice of the docket of the
Chapter 11 Cases maintained by the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court and/or its duly appointed agent,
including, without limitation, all pleadings and other documents on file, all orders entered,
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and all evidence (that was not subsequently withdrawn) and arguments made, proffered or adduced at the
hearings held before the Bankruptcy Court during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases (including
the Confirmation Hearing). Resolutions of objections to Confirmation explained on the record at
the Confirmation Hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. All entries on the docket of the
Chapter 11 Cases shall constitute the record before the Court for purposes of the Confirmation
Hearing.
6. Transmittal and Mailing of Materials; Notice: Due, adequate, and sufficient notice
of the Disclosure Statement, Plan, Plan Supplement and Confirmation Hearing, along with all
deadlines for voting on or objecting to the Plan has been given to (a) all known Holders of Claims
and Interests; (b) parties that requested notice in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2002; (c) all
parties to unexpired leases and executory contracts with the Debtors, and (d) all taxing
authorities listed on the Debtors Schedules or in the Debtors Claims database, in substantial
compliance with Bankruptcy Rules 2002(b), 3017 and 3020(b) and the Solicitation Procedures Order,
and such transmittal and service were adequate and sufficient. Adequate and sufficient notice of
the Confirmation Hearing, as continued from time to time, and other bar dates and hearings
described in the Solicitation Procedures Order was given in compliance with the Bankruptcy Rules
and Solicitation Procedures Order, and no other or further notice is or shall be required.
7. Solicitation: Votes for acceptance and rejection of the Plan were solicited in
good faith and complied with Sections 1125 and 1126 of the Bankruptcy Code, Rules 3017 and 3018 of
the Bankruptcy Rules, the Disclosure Statement, the Solicitation Procedures Order, all other
applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and all other applicable rules, laws and regulations.
The Debtors and their respective directors, officers, agents, affiliates, representatives,
attorneys and advisors have solicited votes on the Plan in good faith and in compliance with the
applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and the Solicitation Procedures Order and are entitled
to the protections afforded by Section 1125(e) of the Bankruptcy Code and the exculpation
provisions set forth in ARTICLE X of the Plan.
8. Burden of Proof: The Debtors, as proponents of the Plan, have met their burden of
proving the elements of Sections 1129(a) and 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code by a preponderance of
the evidence, which is the applicable evidentiary standard in the Bankruptcy Court. The Bankruptcy
Court also finds that the Debtors have satisfied the elements of Section 1129(a) and 1129(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code by clear and convincing evidence.
9. Bankruptcy Rule 3016(a): The Plan is dated and identifies the entities submitting
it, thereby satisfying Bankruptcy Rule 3016(a).
10. Compliance with the Requirements of Section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code: The Plan
complies with all requirements of Section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code as follows:
a. Section 1129(a)(1) Compliance of the Plan with Applicable Provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code: The Plan complies with all applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy
Code as required by Section 1129(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, including, without
limitation, Sections 1122 and 1123.
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(i) Proper Classification: Pursuant to Sections 1122(a) and 1123(a)(1) of the
Bankruptcy Code, Article III of the Plan designates Classes of Claims and Interests, other
than Administrative Claims and Priority Tax Claims, which are not required to be classified.
As required by Section 1122(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, each Class of Claims and Interests
contains only Claims or Interests that are substantially similar to the other Claims or
Interests within that Class.
(ii) Specification of Unimpaired Classes: Pursuant to Section 1123(a)(2) of
the Bankruptcy Code, Article III of the Plan specifies all Claims that are not Impaired.
(iii) Specification of Treatment of Impaired Classes: Pursuant to Section
1123(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code, Article III of the Plan specifies the treatment of all
Claims and Interests that are Impaired.
(iv) No Discrimination: Pursuant to Section 1123(a)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code,
Article III of the Plan provides the same treatment for each Claim or Interest within a
particular Class, as the case may be, unless the Holder of a particular Claim has agreed to
less favorable treatment with respect to such Claim.
(v) Additional Plan Provisions: Pursuant to Section 1123(a)(5) of the
Bankruptcy Code, the Plan provides adequate and proper means for the Plans implementation.
The Reorganized Debtors will have, immediately upon the Effective Date of the Plan,
sufficient Cash to make all payments required to be made on the Effective Date pursuant to
the terms of the Plan. Moreover, ARTICLE VI and various other provisions of the Plan
specifically provide adequate means for the Plans implementation, including, without
limitation: (a) the continuation of the corporate existence of the Debtors and the vesting
of assets in the Reorganized Debtors; (b) the amendment of the certificates of
incorporation, charter, and bylaws of the Debtors as required to be consistent with the
provisions of the Plan and the Bankruptcy Code; (c) the cancellation of the Old Preferred
Stock and the Old UAL Common Stock; (d) the authorization and issuance or distribution of
the New Credit Facility, the New UAL Plan Securities, and the execution of related
documents; (e) the selection of the initial directors and officers of the Reorganized
Debtors, and (f) the sources of Cash for distributions under the Plan.
(vi) Voting Power of Equity Securities; Selection of Officer Director or Trustee
under the Plan: The certificates of incorporation, charter, and bylaws of the Debtors
and the Reorganized Debtors comply with Section 1123(a)(6) and Section 1123(a)(7).
b. Section 1129(a)(2) Compliance with Applicable Provisions of the Bankruptcy
Code: The Debtors, as proponents of the Plan, have complied with all applicable
provisions of the Bankruptcy Code as required by Section 1129(a)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code,
including, without limitation, Sections 1125 and 1126 and Bankruptcy Rules 3017, 3018 and
3019. In particular, the Debtors are proper debtors under Section 109 of the Bankruptcy
Code and proper proponents of the Plan under Section 1121(a) of
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the Bankruptcy Code.
Furthermore, the solicitation of acceptances or rejections of the Plan was (i) pursuant to
the Solicitation Procedures Order; (ii) in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and
regulations governing the adequacy of disclosure in connection with such solicitation; and
(iii) solicited after disclosure to Holders of Claims or Interests of adequate information
as defined in Section 1125(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. Accordingly, the Debtors and their
respective directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates and Professionals have acted
in good faith within the meaning of Section 1125(e) of the Bankruptcy Code.
c. Section 1129(a)(3) Proposal of Plan in Good Faith: The Debtors have
proposed the Plan in good faith and not by any means forbidden by law. In determining that
the Plan has been proposed in good faith, the Court has examined the totality of the
circumstances surrounding the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Plan itself, and the
process leading to its formulation. The Chapter 11 Cases were filed, and the Plan was
proposed, with the legitimate purpose of allowing the Debtors to reorganize and emerge from
bankruptcy with a capital structure that will allow them to satisfy their obligations with
sufficient liquidity and capital resources.
d. Section 1129(a)(4) Bankruptcy Court Approval of Certain Payments as
Reasonable: Pursuant to Section 1129(a)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code, the payments to be
made by the Reorganized Debtors for services or for costs in connection with the Chapter 11
Cases or the Plan, including the fees and expenses payable pursuant to the New Credit
Facility, are approved. In addition, fees and expenses incurred by Professionals retained
by the Debtors or the Creditors Committee shall be payable according to the Orders
approving such firms retention.
e. Section 1129(a)(5) Disclosure of Identity of Proposed Management, Compensation
of Insiders and Consistency of Management Proposals with the Interests of Creditors and
Public Policy: Pursuant to Section 1129(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors have
disclosed the identity of the proposed directors and officers of the Reorganized Debtors
following Confirmation of the Plan and the identity and compensation of insiders who will be
employed or retained by the Reorganized Debtors.
f. Section 1129(a)(6) Approval of Rate Changes: The Debtors current
businesses do not involve the establishment of rates over which any regulatory commission
has or will have jurisdiction after Confirmation. Section 1129(a)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code
is thus not applicable to these Chapter 11 Cases.
g. Section 1129(a)(7) Best Interests of Creditors and Interest Holders: The
liquidation analyses included in Exhibit 27 of the Plan Supplement, and the other evidence
related thereto that was proffered or adduced at or prior to, or in affidavits in
connection with, the Confirmation Hearing, is reasonable. The methodology used and
assumptions made in such liquidation analysis, as supplemented by the evidence proffered or
adduced at or prior to, or in affidavits filed in connection with, the Confirmation Hearing,
are reasonable. With respect to each Impaired Class, each Holder of an Allowed Claim or
Interest in such Class has accepted the Plan or will receive under the Plan on account of
such Claim or Interest property of a value, as of the Effective
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Date, that is not less than
the amount such Holder would receive if the Debtors were liquidated under Chapter 7 of the
Bankruptcy Code.
h. Section 1129(a)(8) Conclusive Presumption of Acceptance by Unimpaired Classes;
Acceptance of the Plan by Each Impaired Class: As discussed above, the Holders of DIP
Facility Claims, Secured Aircraft Claims, Other Secured Claims, Other Priority Claims, and
United Debtors Common Stock Interests are Unimpaired and are deemed conclusively to have
accepted the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, at least
one Impaired Class that was entitled to vote has voted to accept the Plan. Because the Plan
provides that the United Subordinated Securities Claims are impaired and because no
distributions shall be made to Holders of such Claims, such Holders are deemed conclusively
to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code and, therefore,
are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
i. Section 1129(a)(9) Treatment of Claims Entitled to Priority Pursuant to
Section 507(a) of the Bankruptcy Code: The treatment of Administrative, Priority Tax,
and Other Priority Claims under Article II of the Plan satisfies the requirements of Section
1129(a)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code.
j. Section 1129(a)(10) Acceptance By At Least One Impaired Class: At least
one Impaired Class has voted to accept the Plan. Accordingly, Section 1129(a)(10) of the
Bankruptcy Code is satisfied.
k. Section 1129(a)(11) Feasibility of the Plan: The Plan satisfies Section
1129(a)(11) of the Bankruptcy Code. Based upon the evidence proffered or adduced at, or
prior to, or in affidavits filed in connection with, the Confirmation Hearing, the Plan is
feasible and Confirmation of the Plan is not likely to be followed by the liquidation, or
the need for further financial reorganization, of the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors or
any successor to the Reorganized Debtors under the Plan. Furthermore, the Reorganized
Debtors will have adequate capital to meet their ongoing obligations.
l. Section 1129(a)(12) Payment of Bankruptcy Fees: In accordance with
Section 1129(a)(12) of the Bankruptcy Code, ARTICLE XV.C of the Plan provides for the
payment of all fees payable under 28 U.S.C. § 1930(a). The Reorganized Debtors have
adequate means to pay all such fees.
m. Section 1129(13) Retiree Benefits: In accordance with Section 1129(a)(13)
of the Bankruptcy Code, Article VI.R of the Plan provides that following the Effective Date
of the Plan, the payment of all retiree benefits as defined in Section 1114 of the
Bankruptcy Code shall continue at the levels established pursuant to subsections
(e)(1) or (g) of Section 1114 of the Bankruptcy Code, except as may be modified at any
time prior to the Effective Date, for the duration of the periods the Debtors have obligated
themselves to provide such benefits.
n. Section 1129(b) Confirmation of Plan Over Nonacceptance of Impaired Class:
The Classes 1F, 1G, 1H, 1I, and 2I will receive no distribution and retain no
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property
under the Plan and are conclusively presumed to have rejected the Plan pursuant to Section
1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. The Plan, however, satisfies the requirements of Section
1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code with respect to the deemed rejecting classes. To determine
whether a plan is fair and equitable with respect to a class of interests, Section
1129(b)(2)(C)(ii) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that the holder of any interest that is
junior to the interests of such class will not receive or retain under the plan on account
of such junior interest any property. There are no classes junior to the deemed rejecting
classes that will receive any distribution under the Plan. Therefore the Plan satisfies the
requirements of Section 1129(b).
11. Principal Purpose of the Plan Is Not Avoidance of Taxes: The principal purpose of
the Plan is not the avoidance of taxes or the avoidance of the application of Section 5 of the
Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. § 77e), and no governmental entity has filed any objection
asserting such avoidance.
12. Releases and Discharges: The releases and discharges of Claims and Causes of
Action described in the Plan, including releases by the Debtors and by Holders of Claims,
constitute good faith compromises and settlements of the matters covered thereby and are
consensual. Such compromises and settlements are made in exchange for consideration and are in the
best interest of Holders of Claims, are fair, equitable, reasonable, and are integral elements of
the resolution of the Chapter 11 Cases in accordance with the Plan. Each of the discharge,
release, indemnification and exculpation provisions set forth in the Plan (i) is within the
jurisdiction of the Court under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1334(a), 1334(b) and 1334(d); (ii) is an essential
means of implementing the Plan pursuant to Section 1123(a)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code; (iii) is an
integral element of the transactions incorporated into the Plan; (iv) confers material benefit on,
and is in the best interests of, the Debtors, their estates and their creditors; (v) is important
to the overall objectives of the Plan to finally resolve all Claims among or against the
parties-in-interest in the Chapter 11 Cases with respect to the Debtors; and (vi) is consistent
with Sections 105, 1123, 1129 and other applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.
13. Disclosure: Agreements and Other Documents: The Debtors have disclosed all
material facts regarding: (i) the adoption the New Certificates of Incorporation, or similar
constituent documents; (ii) the selection of directors and officers for the Reorganized Debtors;
(iii) the New Credit Facility; (iv) the distribution of Cash; (v) the issuance of the New UAL Plan
Securities; (vi) the adoption, execution and implementation of employment, retirement and
indemnification agreements, incentive compensation programs, retirement income plans, welfare
benefit plans and other employee
plans and related agreements; (vii) the adoption, execution and implementation of the other
matters provided for under the Plan involving corporate action to be taken by or required of the
Reorganized Debtors; (viii) the adoption, execution and delivery of all contracts, leases,
instruments, releases, indentures and other agreements related to any of the foregoing; (ix) the
Rights Offering.
14. Approval of New Credit Facility: The New Credit Facility is an essential element
of the Plan, and entry therein is in the best interests of the Debtors, their estates and their
creditors. The Debtors have exercised reasonable business judgment in determining to enter the New
Credit Facility and have provided adequate notice thereof.
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15. Confirmation Hearing Exhibits: All of the Confirmation Hearing Exhibits presented
at the Confirmation Hearing have been properly received into evidence and are a part of the record
before the Bankruptcy Court.
16. Objections to Confirmation of the Plan: All objections to Confirmation filed with
the Bankruptcy Court have been withdrawn, settled, or otherwise resolved.
17. Issuance of New UAL Plan Securities: The Debtors (and each of their respective
affiliates, agents, directors, officers, members, managers, employees, advisors, and attorneys)
have, and upon Confirmation of the Plan shall be deemed to have, participated in good faith and in
compliance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code with regard to the distribution of
the New UAL Plan Securities under the Plan, and therefore are not, and on account of such
distributions will not be, liable at any time for the violation of any applicable law, rule, or
regulation governing the solicitation of acceptances or rejections of the Plan or such
distributions made pursuant to the Plan.
B. Discharge of Claims and Termination of Interests: Pursuant to Section 1141(d) of the
Bankruptcy Code, and except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan or in the Confirmation
Order, the distributions, rights, and treatment that are provided in the Plan shall be in complete
satisfaction, discharge, and release, effective as of the Confirmation Date (but subject to the
occurrence of the Effective Date), of Claims and Causes of Action of any nature whatsoever,
including any interest accrued on Claims from and after the Petition Date, whether known or
unknown, against, liabilities of, liens on, obligations of, rights against, and Interests in, the
Debtors or any of their assets or properties, regardless of whether any property shall have been
distributed or retained pursuant to the Plan on account of such Claims, rights, and Interests,
including, without limitation, demands, liabilities, and Causes of Action that arose before the
Confirmation Date, any liability (including withdrawal liability) to the extent such Claims relate
to services performed by employees of the Debtors prior to the Confirmation Date and that arise
from a termination of employment or a termination of any
employee or retiree benefit program regardless of whether such termination occurred prior to or
after the Confirmation Date, and all debts of the kind specified in Sections 502(g), 502(h), or
502(i) of the Bankruptcy Code, in each case whether or not (i) a Proof of Claim or Interest based
upon such debt, right, or Interest is Filed or deemed Filed pursuant to Section 501 of the
Bankruptcy Code, (ii) a Claim or Interest based upon such debt, right, or Interest is allowed
pursuant to Section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code, or (iii) the Holder of such a Claim, right, or
Interest has accepted the Plan. The Confirmation Order shall be a judicial determination of the
discharge of all Claims against, liabilities of, and Interest in the Debtors, subject to the
Effective Date occurring.
C. Subordinated Claims: The allowance, classification, and treatment of all Allowed Claims
and Interests and the respective distributions and treatments under the Plan take into account
and/or conform to the relative priority and rights of the Claims and Interests in each Class in
connection with any contractual, legal, and equitable subordination rights relating thereto,
whether arising under general principles of equitable subordination, Section 510(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code or otherwise. Pursuant to Section 510 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors reserve
the right to re-classify any Allowed Claim or Interest in accordance with any contractual, legal,
or equitable subordination relating thereto.
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D. Compromise and Settlement of Claims and Controversies: Pursuant to Section 363 of the
Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 9019 and in consideration for the distributions and other
benefits provided pursuant to the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall constitute a good faith
compromise of all Claims or controversies relating to the contractual, legal, and subordination
rights that a Holder of a Claim may have with respect to any Allowed Claim, or any distribution to
be made on account of such an Allowed Claim. The entry of the Confirmation Order shall constitute
the Bankruptcy Courts approval of the compromise or settlement of all such Claims or
controversies, and the Bankruptcy Courts finding that such compromise or settlement is in the best
interests of the Debtors, their estates, and Holders of Claims and is fair, equitable, and
reasonable. In accordance with the provisions of the Plan, pursuant to Section 363 of the
Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 9019(a), without any further notice to or action, order, or
approval of the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtors may compromise and settle Claims against them and
Causes of Action against other Entities, in their sole and absolute discretion, and after the
Effective Date, such right shall pass to the Reorganized Debtors.
E. Final Resolution of Reserved Rights: Notwithstanding any asserted or prior reservations
of rights, on the Effective Date, any and all objections to or reservations of rights to object to,
the Claims and distributions provided for under the Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements, the PBGC
Settlement Agreement, or the SAM Distribution, or any other distribution provided for under the
Plan shall be deemed to have been overruled, and any and all parties in interest are forever barred
from objecting to or challenging any such distributions, provided, however, that
nothing in this paragraph shall extinguish an objection or challenge pending as of the Effective
Date.
F. Releases by the Debtors: Pursuant to Section 1123(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, and except as otherwise specifically provided
in the Plan or the Plan Supplement, for good and valuable consideration, including the service of
the Released Parties to facilitate the expeditious reorganization of the Debtors and the
implementation of the restructuring contemplated by the Plan, on and after the Effective Date, the
Released Parties are deemed released and discharged by the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, and
the Estates from any and all Claims, obligations, rights, suits, damages, Causes of Action,
remedies, and liabilities whatsoever, including, without limitation, any derivative Claims asserted
on behalf of the Debtors, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereinafter
arising, in law, equity or otherwise, that the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, the Estates, or
their Affiliates would have been legally entitled to assert in their own right (whether
individually or collectively) or on behalf of the Holder of any Claim or Interest or other Person
or Entity, based upon or relating to, or in any manner arising from, in whole or in part, the
Debtors, the Chapter 11 Cases, the purchase, sale, or rescission of the purchase or sale of any
security of the Debtor, the subject matter of, or the transactions or events giving rise to, any
Claim or Interest that is treated in the Plan, the business or contractual arrangements between any
Debtor and any Released Party, the restructuring of Claims and Interests prior to or in the Chapter
11 Cases, the negotiation, formulation, or preparation of the Plan and Disclosure Statement, or
related agreements, instruments, or other documents, upon any other act or omission, transaction,
agreement, event, or upon any other occurrence taking place on or before the Effective Date other
than Claims or liabilities arising out of or relating to any act or omission of a Released Party
that constitutes a failure to perform the duty to act in good faith, with the care of an ordinarily
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prudent person and in a manner the Released Party reasonably believed to be in the best interests
of the corporation (to the extent such duty is imposed by applicable non-bankruptcy law) where such
failure to perform constitutes willful misconduct or gross negligence.
G. Exculpation: Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan, no
Exculpated Party shall have or incur, and each Exculpated Party is hereby released and exculpated
from any Exculpated Claim, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, but in all respects
such Entities shall be entitled to reasonably rely upon the advice of counsel with respect to their
duties and responsibilities pursuant to the Plan. The Debtors (and each of their respective
Affiliates, agents, directors, officers, employees, advisors, and attorneys) have, and upon
Confirmation of the Plan shall be deemed to have, participated in good faith and in compliance with
the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code with regard to the distributions of the securities
pursuant to the Plan, and therefore are not, and on account of such distributions shall not be,
liable at any time for the violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation governing the
solicitation of acceptances or rejections of the Plan or such distributions made pursuant to the
Plan.
H. Releases by Holders of Claims and Interests: On and after the Effective Date, Holders of
Claims and Interests (a) voting to accept the Plan, or (b) abstaining from voting on the Plan and
electing not to opt out of the release contained in this paragraph, shall be deemed to have
conclusively, absolutely, unconditionally, irrevocably, and forever, released and discharged the
Released Parties
from any and all Claims, obligations, rights, suits, damages, Causes of Action, remedies, and
liabilities whatsoever, including any derivative Claims asserted on behalf of a Debtor, whether
known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, in law, equity or
otherwise, that such Person or Entity would have been legally entitled to assert (whether
individually or collectively), based on or relating to, or in any manner arising from, in whole or
in part, the Debtors, the Debtors restructuring, the Debtors Chapter 11 Cases, the purchase,
sale, or rescission of the purchase or sale of any security of the Debtors, the subject matter of,
or the transactions or events giving rise to, any Claim or Interest that is treated in the Plan,
the business or contractual arrangements between any Debtor, any Released Party, the restructuring
of Claims and Interests prior to or in the Chapter 11 Cases, the negotiation, formulation, or
preparation of the Plan and Disclosure Statement, or related agreements, instruments, or other
documents, upon any other act or omission, transaction, agreement, event, or other occurrence
taking place on or before the Effective Date other than Claims or liabilities arising out of or
relating to any act or omission of a Released Party that constitutes a failure to perform the duty
to act in good faith, with the care of an ordinarily prudent person and in a manner the Released
Party reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the corporation (to the extent such duty
is imposed by applicable non-bankruptcy law) where such failure to perform constitutes willful
misconduct or gross negligence.
I. Chicago Municipal Bond Release: Pursuant to the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Order
and the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement, on and after the Effective Date, the Chicago
Municipal Bond Released Parties, including but not limited to the Trustees and the Designated
Holders (as those terms are defined in the Chicago
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Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement) shall be
conclusively, absolutely, unconditionally, irrevocably, and forever, released and discharged from
any and all Claims, obligations, rights, suits, damages, Causes of Action, remedies, and
liabilities whatsoever, including any derivative Claims asserted on behalf of a Debtor, whether
known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or hereafter arising, in law, equity or
otherwise, of any Person or Entity, including the Holders (as defined under the Chicago Municipal
Bond Settlement Agreement) (whether individually or collectively), based on or relating to, or in
any manner arising from, in whole or in part, the Chicago Municipal Bond Agreements, the Chicago
Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement, that certain Amended and Restated Airport Use Agreement and
Terminal Facilities Lease dated as of January 1, 1985 between the City of Chicago and United, and
any other agreement relating to the Chicago Municipal Bonds other than Claims or liabilities
arising out of or relating to any act or omission of a Chicago Municipal Bond Released Party that
constitutes willful misconduct or gross negligence.
J. Injunction: Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Plan or for obligations issued
pursuant to the Plan, all Entities who have held, hold, or may hold Claims against or Interests in
the Debtors or against the Released Parties and Exculpated Parties are permanently enjoined, from
and after the Effective Date, from: (i) commencing or continuing in any manner any action or other
proceeding of any kind on account of or in connection with or with respect to any such Claim
against or Interest in the Reorganized Debtors, the Exculpated Parties,
the Released Parties, any statutory committee or members thereof, and the employees, agents, and
professionals of each of the foregoing (acting in such capacity); (ii) enforcing, attaching,
collecting, or recovering by any manner or means any judgment, award, decree or order against those
Entities listed in subparagraph (i) above on account of or in connection with or with respect to
any such Claim against or Interest in the Reorganized Debtors, the Exculpated Parties, the Released
Parties, any statutory committee or members thereof, and the employees, agents, and professionals
of each of the foregoing (acting in such capacity); (iii) creating, perfecting, or enforcing any
encumbrance of any kind against those Entities listed in subparagraph (i) above, or the property or
estates of those Entities listed in subparagraph (i) above on account of or in connection with or
with respect to any such Claim against or Interest in the Reorganized Debtors, the Released
Parties, the Exculpated Parties, any statutory committee or members thereof, and the employees,
agents, and professionals of each of the foregoing (acting in such capacity); (iv) asserting any
right of setoff, subrogation, or recoupment of any kind against any obligation due from those
Entities listed in subparagraph (i) above or against the property or Estates of those Entities
listed in subparagraph (i) above on account of or in connection with or with respect to any such
Claim against or Interest in the Reorganized Debtors, the Exculpated Parties, the Released Parties,
any statutory committee or members thereof, and the employees, agents, and professionals of each of
the foregoing (acting in such capacity) unless such Holder has filed a motion requesting the right
to perform such setoff on or before the Confirmation Date, and notwithstanding an indication in a
Proof of Claim or Interest or otherwise that such Holder asserts, has, or intends to preserve any
right of setoff pursuant to Section 553 of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise; and (v) commencing or
continuing in any manner any action or other proceeding of any kind on account of or in connection
with or with respect to any such Claim against or Interest in the Reorganized Debtors, the Released
Parties, the Exculpated Parties any statutory
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committee or members thereof, and the employees,
agents, and professionals of each of the foregoing (acting in such capacity) released or settled
pursuant to the Plan.
K. Protection Against Discriminatory Treatment: Consistent with Section 525 of the
Bankruptcy Code and the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, all Entities, including, without
limitation, Governmental Units, shall not discriminate against the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors or deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license, permit, charter, franchise, or
other similar grant to, condition such a grant to, discriminate with respect to such a grant
against, the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors, or another Entity with whom such Debtors or
Reorganized Debtors has been associated, solely because any of the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors is or has been a debtor under Chapter 11, has been insolvent before the commencement of the
Chapter 11 Cases, or during the Chapter 11 Cases but before the Debtor or the Reorganized Debtor is
granted or denied a discharge, or has not paid a debt that is dischargeable in the Chapter 11
Cases.
L. Setoffs: Except as otherwise expressly provided for in the Plan, each Debtor and
Reorganized Debtor, as applicable, pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code (including, without limitation,
Section 553 of the Bankruptcy Code), applicable non-bankruptcy law, or as may be agreed to by the
Holder of a Claim, may setoff against any Allowed Claim or Interest and the distributions to be
made pursuant to the Plan on account of such Allowed Claim or Interest (before any distribution is made
on account of such Allowed Claim or Interest), any Claims, rights, and Causes of Action of any
nature that such Debtor or Reorganized Debtor, as applicable, may hold against the Holder of such
Allowed Claim or Interest, to the extent such Claims, rights, or Causes of Action against such
Holder have not been otherwise compromised or settled on or prior to the Effective Date (whether
pursuant to the Plan or otherwise); provided, however, that neither the failure to
effect such a setoff nor the allowance of any Claim or Interest pursuant to the Plan shall
constitute a waiver or release by such Debtor or Reorganized Debtor of any such Claims, rights, and
Causes of Action that such Debtor or Reorganized Debtor may possess against such Holder. In no
event shall any Holder of Claims or Interests be entitled to setoff any Claim or Interest against
any Claim, right, or Cause of Action of the Debtor or the Reorganized Debtor, unless such Holder
has filed a motion with the Bankruptcy Court requesting the authority to perform such setoff on or
before the Confirmation Date, and notwithstanding any indication in any Proof of Claim or Interest
or otherwise that such Holder asserts, has, or intends to preserve any right of setoff pursuant to
Section 553 or otherwise.
M. Recoupment: In no event shall any Holder of Claims or Interests be entitled to recoup
any Claim or Interest against any Claim, right, or Cause of Action of the Debtor or the Reorganized
Debtor, unless such Holder has performed such recoupment on or before the Confirmation Date,
notwithstanding any indication in any Proof of Claim or Interest or otherwise that such Holder
asserts, has, or intends to preserve any right of recoupment.
N. Release of Liens: Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or in any contract,
instrument, release, or other agreement or document created pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective
Date and concurrently with the applicable distributions made pursuant to ARTICLE IX of the Plan,
all mortgages, deeds of trust, Liens, pledges, or other security interests against any property of
the Estates shall be deemed fully released, discharged, and all of the right, title, and interest
of any Holder of such mortgages, deeds of trust, Liens, pledges, or other security interests shall
revert to the applicable Debtor and its successors and assigns.
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O. Tax Escrow: Upon the Effective Date, LaSalle Bank National Association is authorized and
directed to disburse all funds in the Tax Escrow Account to Reorganized United for use in
Reorganized Uniteds general operations, and once such disbursement is made, the Tax Escrow
Agreement shall terminate, all without any notice to parties-in-interest and without any further
notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
P. Document Retention: On and after the Effective Date, the Reorganized Debtors may
maintain documents in accordance with their current document retention policy; provided,
however, that the Debtors and Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to alter, amend,
modify, or supplement such policy in the ordinary course of business.
Q. Reimbursement or Contribution: If the Court disallows a Claim for reimbursement or contribution of an entity pursuant to Section
502(e)(1)(B) of the Bankruptcy Code, then to the extent that such Claim is contingent as of the
time of allowance or disallowance, such Claim shall be forever disallowed notwithstanding Section
502(j) of the Bankruptcy Code, unless prior to the Effective Date: (i) such Claim has been
adjudicated as noncontingent; or (ii) the relevant Creditor has Filed a noncontingent Proof of
Claim on account of such Claim and has requested a determination from the Court that such Claim is
no longer contingent.
R. Special Tax Provisions: Section 346 of the Bankruptcy Code shall apply to any taxes that
may potentially result from, or may be related to, the events, transactions and occurrences of the
Plan and these Cases.
S. Ownership and Control: The Consummation of the Plan shall not constitute a change of
ownership or change in control, as such terms are used in any statute, regulation, contract or
agreement, including, but not limited to, any employment, severance or termination, or insurance
agreements, in effect on the Effective Date and to which either of the Debtors is a party or under
any applicable law of any applicable Governmental Unit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Debtors
and Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to selectively waive this provision of the Plan.
T. Return of Deposits: All utilities, that received a deposit during these Cases,
including, without limitation, gas, electric, telephone, and sewer, shall return such Deposits to
the Debtors and/or the Reorganized Debtors, as the case may be, either by setoff against
postpetition indebtedness or by cash refund, within 45 days following the Effective Date.
All deposits made during these Cases to American Express, including, without limitation, any
deposits made to secure the Debtors obligations related to credit card arrangements, shall be
returned to the Debtors and/or Reorganized Debtors, as the case may be, by cash refund, within 7
days following the Effective Date.
U. References to Plan Provisions: The failure specifically to include or to refer to any
particular provision of the Plan in the Confirmation Order shall not diminish or impair the
effectiveness of such provision, it being the intent of the Bankruptcy Court that the Plan be
confirmed in its entirety.
V. Confirmation of Less than All Subplans: In the event that the Bankruptcy Court does not
order substantive consolidation, the Debtors may seek confirmation of any or all Subplans, but the
Debtors inability to confirm any Subplan or the Debtors election to withdraw any Subplan shall
not impair the confirmation of any other Subplan or the consummation of any such Subplan. In the
event that the Bankruptcy Court does not confirm the UAL Subplan, the Debtors
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reserve the right to
incorporate a new UAL Corporation after the Effective Date as the Debtors holding company to
replace UAL.
ARTICLE XI.
ALLOWANCE AND PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS
A. DIP Facility Claim: On the Effective Date, the DIP Facility Claim shall be allowed in an amount to be agreed upon by
the Debtors and the DIP Lenders, and all obligations of the Debtors pursuant to the DIP Facility
shall be paid in full in Cash on the Effective Date. Upon compliance with the foregoing sentence,
all Liens and security interests granted to secure such obligations shall be deemed cancelled and
shall be of no further force and effect. To the extent that the DIP Lenders or the DIP Facility
Agent have filed or recorded publicly any Liens and/or security interests to secure the Debtors
obligations pursuant to the DIP Facility, the DIP Lenders or the DIP Facility Agent, as applicable,
shall perform all acts required and/or requested by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors to
cancel and/or extinguish such publicly filed Liens and/or security interests.
B. Professional Claims
1. Final Fee Applications: All final requests for payment of Claims of a Professional
shall be filed no later than forty-five (45) days after the Confirmation Date. After notice and a
hearing in accordance with the procedures established by the Bankruptcy Code and prior Final Orders
of the Bankruptcy Court, the Allowed amounts of such Professional Claims shall be determined by the
Bankruptcy Court.
2. Payment of Interim Amounts: Except as otherwise provided for in the Plan and
subject to ARTICLE XI.B.1, Professionals shall be paid pursuant to the Interim Compensation Order.
3. Professional Fees Through Confirmation: Professional fee claims for periods
through confirmation shall be paid within 30 days after allowance.
4. Post-Effective Date Fees and Expenses: From and after the Effective Date, the
Reorganized Debtors shall, in the ordinary course of business and without any further notice to or
action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court, pay the reasonable legal, professional, or
other fees and expenses incurred by the Reorganized Debtors related to implementation and
consummation of the Plan. Upon the Confirmation Date, any requirement that Professionals comply
with Sections 327 through 331 of the Bankruptcy Code in seeking retention or compensation for
services rendered after such date shall terminate, and the Reorganized Debtors may employ and pay
any Professional in the ordinary course of business without any further notice to or action, order,
or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
C. Substantial Contribution Compensation and Expenses Bar Date: Any Person who requests
compensation or expense reimbursement for making a substantial contribution in the Chapter 11 Cases
pursuant to Sections 503(b)(3), (4), and (5) of the Bankruptcy Code must file an application with
the Bankruptcy Court and serve such application on counsel for the Debtors and as otherwise
required by the Bankruptcy Court, the Bankruptcy
Code, and the Case
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Management Procedures on or before the Administrative Claim Bar Date or be
forever barred from seeking such compensation or expense reimbursement.
D. Other Administrative Claims: All requests for payment of an Administrative Claim (other
than as set forth in ARTICLE XI.B of the Plan and subject to the final sentence of ARTICLE XI.D of
the Plan) must be filed with the Claims Agent and served upon counsel to the Debtors on or before
the Administrative Claim Bar Date. Any request for payment of an Administrative Claim pursuant to
this ARTICLE XI.D of the Plan that is not timely Filed and served shall be disallowed automatically
without the need for any objection by the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors. The Reorganized
Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, may settle any Administrative Claim or pay any
Administrative Claim in the ordinary course of business without any further notice to or action,
order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court. In the event that the Debtors or the Reorganized
Debtors object to an Administrative Claim, the Bankruptcy Court shall determine the Allowed amount
of such Administrative Claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no request for payment of an
Administrative Claim need be filed with respect to an Administrative Claim, which previously has
been Allowed by Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court.
ARTICLE XII.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CONFIRMATION
AND CONSUMMATION OF THE PLAN
A. Conditions to Confirmation: The following are conditions precedent to Confirmation of
the Plan that must be satisfied or waived in accordance with ARTICLE XII.C of the Plan:
1. The Bankruptcy Court shall have entered a Confirmation Order, in form and substance
acceptable to the Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, approving the Disclosure
Statement with respect to the Plan as containing adequate information within the meaning of Section
1125 of the Bankruptcy Code.
2. The most current version of the Plan Supplement and all of the schedules, documents, and
exhibits contained therein shall have been filed in form and substance acceptable to the Debtors,
in their sole and absolute discretion.
3. The proposed Confirmation Order shall be in form and substance acceptable to the Debtors,
in their sole and absolute discretion.
B. Conditions Precedent to Consummation: The following are conditions precedent to
Consummation of the Plan that must be satisfied or waived in accordance with ARTICLE XII.C of the
Plan:
1. The Bankruptcy Court shall have entered one or more Final Orders (which may include the
Confirmation Order) authorizing the assumption and rejection of executory contracts and unexpired
leases by the Debtors as contemplated by ARTICLE VII of the Plan.
2. The New Credit Facility shall have been executed and delivered by all of the Entities that
are parties thereto, and all conditions precedent to the consummation thereof shall
have been waived or satisfied in accordance with the terms thereof, and funding pursuant to
the New Credit Facility shall have occurred.
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3. The Confirmation Order shall have become a Final Order in form and substance acceptable to
the Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion.
4. The most current version of the Plan Supplement and all of the schedules, documents, and
exhibits contained therein shall have been filed in form and substance acceptable to the Debtors,
in their sole and absolute discretion.
5. The Confirmation Date shall have occurred.
6. The board of directors of Reorganized UAL shall have been selected.
C. Waiver of Conditions Precedent: The Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, may
waive any of the conditions to Confirmation of the Plan and/or Consummation of the Plan set forth
in ARTICLE XII of the Plan at any time, without any notice to parties-in-interest and without any
further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court, and without any formal
action other than proceeding to confirm and/or consummate the Plan, provided, however, that prior
to any such waiver, the Debtors shall consult with the Creditors Committee with regard to such
waiver. The failure to satisfy or waive any condition to the Confirmation or Consummation Date may
be asserted by the Debtors, in their sole and absolute discretion, regardless of the circumstances
giving rise to the failure of such condition to be satisfied (including any action or inaction by
the Debtors in their sole and absolute discretion). The failure of the Debtors, in their sole and
absolute discretion, to exercise any of the foregoing rights shall not be deemed a waiver of any
other rights, and each such right shall be deemed an ongoing right, which may be asserted at any
time. Nothing in this paragraph shall limit or alter in any manner the rights or obligations of
the Debtors under the Chicago Municipal Bond Settlement Agreement.
D. Effect of Non-Occurrence of Conditions to Consummation: If the Consummation of the Plan
does not occur, the Plan shall be null and void in all respects and nothing contained in the Plan
or the Disclosure Statement shall: (i) constitute a waiver or release of any Claims by or against,
or any Interests in, such Debtor or any other Entity; (ii) prejudice in any manner the rights of
such Debtor or any other Entity; or (iii) constitute an admission, acknowledgment, offer, or
undertaking of any sort by such Debtor or any other Entity.
E. Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent to Confirmation : Upon entry of a Confirmation
Order, each of the conditions precedent to Confirmation of the Plan, as set forth in ARTICLE XII.A
of the Plan, shall be deemed to have been satisfied or waived in accordance with the Plan.
F. Likelihood of Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent to Consummation: Each of the
conditions precedent to Consummation of the Plan, as set forth in ARTICLE XII.B of the Plan, is
reasonably likely to be satisfied.
ARTICLE XIII.
MODIFICATION, REVOCATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF THE PLAN
A. Modification and Amendments: Subject to certain restrictions and requirements set forth
in Section 1127 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 3019 and those restrictions on
modifications set forth in the Plan, each of the Debtors expressly reserves its respective rights
to alter, amend, modify, revoke, or withdraw the Plan or any Subplan with respect to such Debtor,
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one or more times, prior to the Plans substantial consummation. The Debtors reserve the exclusive
right to alter, amend, or modify the Plan, any Subplan, the Plan Supplement, or any exhibits
included therein at any time prior to entry of the Confirmation Order. After the entry of the
Confirmation Order and prior to Consummation of the Plan, the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors,
as applicable, may initiate proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court to amend or modify the Plan, or
remedy any defect or omission, or reconcile any inconsistencies in the Plan, the Disclosure
Statement, or the Confirmation Order, in such matters as may be necessary to carry out the purposes
and intent of the Plan.
Modifications of or amendments to the Plan Supplement may be Filed with the Bankruptcy Court
any time prior to entry of the Confirmation Order. Any such modification or supplement shall be
considered a modification of the Plan and shall be made in accordance with ARTICLE XIII of the
Plan. Upon its Filing, the Plan Supplement may be inspected: (i) in the office of the clerk of the
Bankruptcy Court or its designee during normal business hours, (ii) at the Bankruptcy Courts
website at http://www.ilnb.uscourts.gov, and (iii) at the Debtors private website at
http://www.pd-ual.com. The documents contained in the Plan Supplement are an integral part of the
Plan and shall be approved by the Bankruptcy Court pursuant to the Confirmation Order.
B. Effect of Confirmation Order on Modifications: Entry of a Confirmation Order shall mean
that all modifications or amendments to the Plan since the solicitation are approved pursuant to
Section 1127(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and do not require additional disclosure or resolicitation
under Rule 3019.
C. Revocation or Withdrawal of Plan: The Debtors reserve the right to revoke or withdraw
the Plan or any Subplan prior to the Confirmation Date and to file subsequent plans of
reorganization. If a Debtor revokes or withdraws the Plan or any Subplan, or if Confirmation or
Consummation does not occur, then (i) the Plan shall be null and void in all respects, (ii) any
settlement or compromise embodied in the Plan (including the fixing or limiting to an amount
certain any Claim or Interest or Class of Claims or Interests), assumption or rejection of
executory contracts or unexpired leases effected by the Plan, and any document or agreement
executed pursuant to the Plan, shall be deemed null and void, and (iii) nothing contained in the
Plan shall (a) constitute a waiver or release of any Claims by or against, or any Interests in,
such Debtor or any other Entity; (b) prejudice in any manner the rights of such Debtor or any other
Entity; or (c) constitute an admission, acknowledgement, offer or undertaking of any sort by such
Debtor or any other Entity.
ARTICLE XIV.
RETENTION OF JURISDICTION
Notwithstanding the entry of the Confirmation Order and the occurrence of the Effective Date,
the Bankruptcy Court shall retain such exclusive jurisdiction over all matters arising out of, and
related to, the Chapter 11 Cases and the Plan as legally permissible pursuant to Sections 105(a)
and 1142 of the Bankruptcy Code, including, without limitation, jurisdiction to:
1. Allow, disallow, determine, liquidate, classify, estimate or establish the priority,
Secured or Unsecured status, or amount of any Claim or Interest, including the resolution of any
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request for payment of any Administrative Claim and the resolution of any and all objections to the
Secured or Unsecured status, priority, amount, or allowance of Claims or Interests;
2. Decide and resolve all matters related to the granting and denying, in whole or in part,
any applications for allowance of compensation or reimbursement of expenses to Professionals
authorized pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code or the Plan, for periods ending on or before the
Confirmation Date;
3. Resolve any matters related to (a) the assumption, assumption and assignment, or rejection
of any executory contract or unexpired lease to which a Debtor is party or with respect to which a
Debtor may be liable and to hear, determine and, if necessary, liquidate, any Cure or Claims
arising therefrom, including, without limitation, Cure or Claims pursuant to Section 365 of the
Bankruptcy Code, (b) any potential contractual obligation under any executory contract or unexpired
lease that is assumed, and (c) the Debtors or Reorganized Debtors amending, modifying, or
supplementing, after the Effective Date, pursuant to ARTICLE VII of the Plan, any executory
contracts or unexpired leases to the list of executory contracts and unexpired leases to be assumed
or rejected or otherwise; and (d) any dispute regarding whether a contract or lease is or was
executory or expired.
4. Ensure that distributions to Holders of Allowed Claims and Allowed Interests are
accomplished pursuant to the provisions of the Plan;
5. Adjudicate, decide, or resolve any motions, adversary proceedings, contested or litigated
matters and any other matters and grant or deny any applications involving a Debtor that may be
pending on the Effective Date;
6. Adjudicate, decide, or resolve any and all matters related to Causes of Action;
7. Adjudicate, decide, or resolve any and all matters related to Section 1141 of the
Bankruptcy Code;
8. Enter and implement such orders as may be necessary or appropriate to execute, implement,
or consummate the provisions of the Plan and all contracts, instruments, releases, indentures, and
other agreements or documents created in connection with the Plan or the Disclosure Statement;
9. Resolve any cases, controversies, suits, disputes, or Causes of Action that may arise in
connection with the Consummation, interpretation, or enforcement of the Plan or any Persons
obligations incurred in connection with the Plan;
10. Issue injunctions, enter and implement other orders, or take such other actions as may be
necessary or appropriate to restrain interference by any Entity with Consummation or enforcement of
the Plan, except as otherwise provided in the Plan;
11. Resolve any cases, controversies, suits, disputes, or Causes of Action with respect to the
releases, injunction, and other provisions contained in ARTICLE IX of the Plan and enter
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such orders as may be necessary or appropriate to implement such releases, injunction, and other
provisions;
12. Resolve any cases, controversies, suits, disputes, or Causes of Action with respect to (a)
the repayment and/or return of the distributions and (b) the recovery of additional amounts owed by
the Creditor for amounts not timely repaid pursuant to ARTICLE IX.J.1 of the Plan;
13. Enter and implement such orders as are necessary or appropriate if the Confirmation Order
is for any reason modified, stayed, reversed, revoked, or vacated;
14. Determine any other matters that may arise in connection with or relate to the Plan, the
Disclosure Statement, the Confirmation Order, or any contract, instrument, release, indenture, or
other agreement or document created in connection with the Plan or the Disclosure Statement;
15. Enter an order and/or Final Decree concluding or closing the Chapter 11 Cases;
16. Adjudicate any and all disputes arising from or relating to the distribution or retention
of the New UAL Plan Securities, Cash, or other consideration pursuant to the Plan;
17. Hear and determine any and all objections to the allowance of Claims and Interests and the
estimation of Claims, both before and after the Confirmation Date, including any objections to the
classification of any Claim or Interest, and to allow or disallow any Claim or Interest, in whole
or in part;
18. Consider any modifications of the Plan, to cure any defect or omission, or to reconcile
any inconsistency in any Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, including, without limitation, the
Confirmation Order;
19. Determine requests for the payment of Claims entitled to priority pursuant to Section 507
of the Bankruptcy Code, including compensation and reimbursement of expenses of Entities entitled
thereto;
20. Hear and determine disputes arising in connection with the interpretation, implementation,
or enforcement of any Postpetition Aircraft Agreement.
21. Hear and determine matters arising out of, related to, or concerning the Section 1113
Restructuring Agreements and any related documents, the distributions and consideration called for
in the Section 1113 Restructuring Agreements and any related documents, or the Debtors
restructuring of its labor and pension costs.
22. Hear and determine disputes arising in connection with the interpretation, implementation,
or enforcement of the Plan, the Confirmation Order, including disputes arising under agreements,
documents, or instruments executed in connection with the Plan;
23. Hear and determine matters concerning state, local, and federal taxes in accordance with
Sections 346, 505, and 1146 of the Bankruptcy Code;
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24. Hear any other matter not inconsistent with the Bankruptcy Code;
25. Hear and determine all disputes involving the existence, nature, or scope of the Debtors
discharge, including any dispute relating to any liability arising out of the termination of
employment or the termination of any employee or retiree benefit program, regardless of whether
such termination occurred prior to or after the Effective Date; and
26. Enforce all orders previously entered by the Bankruptcy Court.
27. Consider any request for relief pursuant to Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act or Section 1113 of the Bankruptcy Code as set forth in ARTICLE VII.F.2 of the Plan.
ARTICLE XV.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Immediate Binding Effect: Subject to Article XII.B of the Plan and notwithstanding
Bankruptcy Rules 3020(e), 6004(g) or 7062, or otherwise, immediately upon the entry of the
Confirmation Order, the terms of the Plan and the Plan Supplement shall be immediately effective
and enforceable and deemed binding upon the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, and any and all
Holders of Claims or Interests (irrespective of whether such Claims or Interests are impaired under
the Plan or whether the Holders of such Claims or Interests accepted or are deemed to have accepted
the Plan), all entities that are parties to or are subject to the settlements, compromises,
releases, discharges, and injunctions described in the Plan or herein, each Person acquiring
property under the Plan, and any and all non-Debtor parties to executory contracts and unexpired
leases with the Debtors.
B. Additional Documents: On or before the Effective Date, the Debtors may file with the
Bankruptcy Court such agreements and other documents as may be necessary or appropriate to
effectuate and further evidence the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Debtors, Reorganized
Debtors, and all Holders of Claims or Interests receiving distributions pursuant to the Plan and
all other parties in interest shall, from time to time, prepare, execute, and deliver any
agreements or documents and take any other actions as may be necessary or advisable to effectuate
the provisions and intent of the Plan.
C. Payment of Statutory Fees: All fees payable pursuant to Section 1930(a) of Title 28 of
the United States Code, as determined by the Bankruptcy Court at the hearing pursuant to Section
1128 of the Bankruptcy
Code, shall be paid for each quarter (including any fraction thereof) until the Chapter 11 Cases
are converted, dismissed or closed, whichever occurs first.
D. Post-Effective Date Committees
1. Dissolution of Committees: Upon the Effective Date, all statutory committees
appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases shall dissolve automatically, except with respect to applications
for Professional Claims, and members shall be released and discharged from all rights, duties,
responsibilities, and liabilities arising from, or related to, the Chapter 11 Cases and under the
Bankruptcy Code.
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2. Plan Oversight Committee
a. Plan Oversight Committee Existence: On the Effective Date, the Creditors
Committee shall be dissolved, all existing members of the Creditors Committee shall be
released and discharged from office, and there shall be created the Plan Oversight
Committee, which shall be deemed a successor-in-interest to the Creditors Committee for all
purposes and which shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court.
b. Plan Oversight Committee Membership
(i) The Plan Oversight Committee shall consist of three members who are unsecured
creditors of the Debtors, selected by the Creditors Committee. The Creditors Committee
shall notify the Debtors, in writing, of the identities of the three members of the Plan
Oversight Committee at least five (5) business days prior to the Confirmation Hearing.
(ii) In the event any member of the Plan Oversight Committee assigns all or
substantially all of its Claim or releases the Debtors from any further distribution on its
Claim, such assignment or release shall constitute the resignation by such member from the
Plan Oversight Committee, unless otherwise agreed to by the Reorganized Debtors and each
remaining member of the Plan Oversight Committee. In the event of a resignation or removal
of a member of the Plan Oversight Committee for any reason, a replacement shall be
designated by the remaining members of the Plan Oversight Committee. If the Reorganized
Debtors object to the selection of the initial or replacement members of the New Committee,
they may apply to the Bankruptcy Court for appropriate relief, and pending a determination
by the Bankruptcy Court, the proposed members shall not be given access to the confidential
or proprietary information concerning the Reorganized Debtors.
c. Plan Oversight Committee Governance: Except as otherwise provided in ARTICLE
XV.D.2, the Plan Oversight Committee shall have the power to adopt rules of procedure and
may choose one of its
members to act as chairman. The Plan Oversight Committee shall act by majority vote of
its members.
d. Plan Oversight Committee Standing in the Bankruptcy Case: The Plan Oversight
Committees post-Effective Date standing and participation is limited to the following
Bankruptcy Court proceedings:
(i) any appeal from or motion related to the Confirmation Order;
(ii) matters related to proposed modifications or amendments to the Plan;
(iii) all applications for allowance of compensation to professional persons;
(iv) any action to enforce, implement or interpret the Plan;
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(v) any claim objection to the extent the Committee has objected to such claim pursuant
to ARTICLE XV.D.2.e below; and
(vi) such other matters as may be agreed upon in advance and in writing by the
Reorganized Debtors in their sole and absolute discretion and the Plan Oversight Committee.
e. Claims Objections, Avoidance Actions, and Other Matters
(i) The Reorganized Debtors shall periodically report to and consult with the Plan
Oversight Committee concerning:
(A) the status of reconciliations, objections, resolutions, and settlement of claims
(including without limitation administrative and cure claims) and procedures therefor;
(B) reserves established on account of such claims;
(C) distributions on account of such claims; and
(D) the status of any Avoidance Actions.
(ii) The Plan Oversight Committee may request that the Reorganized Debtors object to
any particular Claim with a face amount in excess of $1,000,000, failing which the Plan
Oversight Committee, for good cause shown and after giving the Reorganized Debtors a
reasonable period of time of at least 90 days and opportunity to object, may file a motion
seeking to commence such an objection on behalf of the estate, and the Reorganized Debtors
shall cooperate in all reasonable respects in connection with the foregoing; provided,
however, that the Plan Oversight Committee shall be barred from objecting to any Claim
previously settled between the Reorganized Debtors and the
respective Creditor. The Plan Oversight Committee shall have no liability to any party
for any action or omission to act with respect to Claims.
(iii) The Reorganized Debtors shall report to and consult with the Plan Oversight
Committee regarding the Reorganized Debtors decision to alter the treatment (i.e., from
assume to reject and vice versa) of an executory contract or unexpired lease after the
Confirmation Date.
(iv) The rights and powers of the Plan Oversight Committee are strictly limited to
those matters expressly enumerated in ARTICLE XV.D.2 and such rights and powers may only be
exercised in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions set forth therein.
Accordingly, nothing in ARTICLE XV.D.2 of the Plan (nor in any other section of the Plan)
shall confer on the Plan Oversight Committee the right to intervene in the claims objection,
avoidance action, or other proceedings in any way related to the Plan or the administration
of the Post-Confirmation Estate under Section 1109 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rule
7024, or otherwise. The Plan Oversight Committee may not seek leave of court to expand its
role beyond that set forth in ARTICLE XV.D.2
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of the Plan without the prior written consent
of the Reorganized Debtors, which may be withheld in the Reorganized Debtors sole and
absolute discretion.
f. Plan Oversight Committee Compensation, Expense Reimbursement, and Professional
Representation
(i) Plan Oversight Committee Member Expense Reimbursement: The members of the
Plan Oversight Committee shall serve without compensation, but they shall be reimbursed by
the Reorganized Debtors for their reasonable and necessary out of pocket expenses incident
to the performance of their duties within 30 days of their submission of a detailed invoice,
without further order of Court. In the event that the Reorganized Debtors or the Plan
Oversight Committee objects to the amount of expenses requested by a member to be
reimbursed, the Reorganized Debtors shall pay any undisputed portion and the objecting party
shall file an objection to the balance with the Bankruptcy Court, which shall determine the
amount to be paid.
(ii) Professional Compensation: The Plan Oversight Committee may retain such
attorneys, accountants and other professionals as are reasonable and necessary to assist the
Plan Oversight Committee in the performance of its duties; provided, however, that the Plan
Oversight Committee shall provide the Reorganized Debtors with five (5) business days
advance notice of any such retention. Such professionals shall be compensated and
reimbursed by the Reorganized Debtors for their reasonable fees and necessary out of pocket
expenses that are consistent with the budget established below within 30 days of their
submission of detailed invoices, without further order of Court. In the event that the
Reorganized Debtors or the Plan Oversight Committee objects to the amount of fees and/or
expenses sought by Committees professionals, the Reorganized Debtors shall pay any
undisputed portion and the objecting party shall file an objection to the balance with the
Bankruptcy Court, which shall determine the amount to be paid.
(iii) Budget: On or before the confirmation of the Plan, and the first day of
every quarter thereafter, the prospective members of the Plan Oversight Committee shall
provide the Reorganized Debtors with a quarterly budget of anticipated member expenses and
professional fees and expenses. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, in the event
that a particular Plan Oversight Committee members expense reimbursement request exceeds
$ per month, or the Plan Oversight Committees total professional fees and expenses
exceed $ per month, such member and/or all such Committee professionals, as the case may
be, shall provide the Reorganized Debtors with a written explanation of the reasons such
fees and/or expenses exceeded the anticipated budget (together with the relevant invoice
and/or expense reimbursement request), and if the Reorganized Debtors reasonably believe
that such fees and/or expenses are unreasonable, they shall so inform the relevant member
and/or professionals, in which case such member and/or professionals must submit the
relevant invoice and/or expense reimbursement (together with its written explanation) to the
Bankruptcy Court for allowance.
g. Exculpation of Post Confirmation Committee: Except for their own gross negligence or
willful misconduct, the members of the Post Confirmation Committee shall not be
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liable to, and
shall be exculpated under the Plan for any liability to, any person or entity for any act taken or
omitted by them and may, in good faith, exercise or fail to exercise any of their rights, duties,
obligations or powers, nor shall the Committees agents (in their capacity as such) be responsible
for any recitals, representations or warranties contained in, or for the execution, validity,
genuineness, effectiveness or enforceability of the Plan, the Disclosure Statement or any exhibit
thereto or be liable to any person or entity for any action taken or omitted by them in the Chapter
11 Cases or otherwise in connection with their duties.
h. Plan Oversight Committee Duration: The Plan Oversight Committee shall be dissolved and its
members discharged and released by order of the Bankruptcy Court at the earlier of (a) upon
completion of the functions assigned the Plan Oversight Committee, (b) at such time as the Plan has
been consummated, (c) upon approval of its own application to the Bankruptcy Court, or (d) once
two-thirds of the total equity reserved for the unsecured creditor body under the Plan has been
distributed to such creditors; provided, however, that notwithstanding the
foregoing, upon notice to the Plan Oversight Committee and a hearing at any time after the First
Distribution Date, the Reorganized Debtors may apply to the Bankruptcy Court for the dissolution of
the Plan Oversight Committee.
E. Reservation of Rights: Except as expressly set forth in the Plan, the Plan shall have no
force or effect unless the Bankruptcy Court shall enter the Confirmation Order. None of the filing
of the Plan, any statement or provision contained in the Plan, or the taking of any action by any
Debtor with respect to the Plan, the Disclosure Statement, or the Plan Supplement shall be or shall
be deemed to be an admission or waiver of any rights of any Debtor with respect to the Holders of
Claims or Interests prior to the Effective Date.
F. Successors and Assigns: The rights, benefits, and obligations of any Entity named or
referred to in the Plan shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of any heir, executor,
administrator, successor or assign, affiliate, officer, director, agent, representative, attorney,
beneficiaries, or guardian, if any, of such Entity.
G. Service of Documents
1. Prior to the Effective Date, any pleading, notice, or other document required by the Plan
to be served on or delivered to the Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors shall be served pursuant to
the Case Management Procedures to:
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Counsel to Debtors and Debtors in Possession: |
United Air Lines, Inc.
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Kirkland & Ellis LLP |
WHQLD
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200 E. Randolph Street |
1200 East Algonquin Road
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Chicago, Illinois 60601 |
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
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Attn: James H.M. Sprayregen, P.C. |
Attn: Paul Lovejoy
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Marc Kieselstein, P.C. |
Phone: (847) 700-4000
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David R. Seligman |
Facsimile: (847) 700-4683
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David A. Agay |
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Phone: (312) 861-2000 |
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Facsimile: (312) 861-2200 |
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United States Trustee:
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Counsel to the Debtor in Possession Lender (Citibank
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Office of the United States Trustee
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP |
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3350
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101 Park Avenue |
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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New York, New York 10178 |
Attn: Stephen Wolfe
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Attn: Robert H. Scheibe |
Phone: (312) 886-5785
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Jay Teitelbaum |
Facsimile: (312) 886-5794
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Phone: (212) 309-6000 |
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Facsimile: (212) 309-6001 |
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Counsel to the Debtor in Possession Lender (CIT Group):
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Official Notice and Claims Agent: |
Schulte, Roth & Zabel
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Poorman-Douglas Corporation |
1919 Third Avenue
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10300 SW Allen Boulevard |
New York, New York 10022
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Beaverton, Oregon 97005 |
Attn: Robert J. Mrofka
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Attn: Tina Wheelon |
Phone: (212) 756-2000
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Phone: (503) 277-7999 |
Facsimile: (212) 593-5955
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Facsimile: (503) 350-5230 |
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Counsel to the Debtor in Possession Lender (Citibank and
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JP Morgan): |
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Kaye Scholer, LLP
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Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal |
3 First National Plaza, Suite 4100
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1221 Avenue of the Americas |
70 West Madison Street
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24th Floor |
Chicago, Illinois 60602
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New York, NY 10020 |
Attn: Michael B. Solow
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Attn: Carole Neville |
Phone: (312) 583-2300
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Mark A. Fink |
Facsimile: (312) 583-2360
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Phone: (212) 768-6889 |
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Facsimile: (212) 768-6800 |
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Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal |
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8000 Sears Tower |
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Chicago, Illinois 60606 |
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Attn: Fruman Jacobson |
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Robert E. Richards |
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Patrick Maxcy |
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Phone: (312) 876-8123 |
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Facsimile: (312) 876-7934 |
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2. After the Effective Date, the currently existing Bankruptcy Rule 2002 service list will be
disregarded and any filings shall be served pursuant to the case management order as the same may
be amended or modified. Entities that wish to be served with all filings in this case must file an
electronic appearance with the Bankruptcy Court in the Chapter 11 Cases. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, all parties must continue to comply with the case management order in the Chapter 11
Case, the Local Rules for the Northern District of Illinois, and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy
Procedure.
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3. Notice of Entry of the Confirmation Order: In accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 2002
and 3020(c), within five business days of the date of entry of this Confirmation Order, the
Reorganized Debtors (or their agents) shall provide the Notice of Confirmation by United States
mail, first class postage prepaid, by hand, or by overnight courier service to all parties having
been served with the Solicitation Notice; provided, however, that no notice or service of any kind
shall be required to be mailed or made upon any person to whom the Debtors mailed a Solicitation
Notice, but received such notice returned marked undeliverable as addressed, moved, left no
forwarding address or forwarding order expired, or similar reason, unless the Debtors have been
informed in writing by such person, or are otherwise aware, of that persons new address. To
supplement the notice described in the preceding sentence, within fifteen days of the date of this
Order the Debtors shall publish Notice of Confirmation once in The Wall Street Journal. Mailing
and publication of the Notice of Confirmation in the time and manner set forth in the preceding
paragraph are good and sufficient under the particular circumstances and in accordance with the
requirements of Bankruptcy Rules 2002 and 3020(c), and no further notice is necessary.
H. Term of Injunctions or Stays: Unless otherwise provided in the Plan or in the Confirmation Order, all injunctions or stays in
effect in the Chapter 11 Cases pursuant to Sections 105 or 362 of the Bankruptcy Code or any order
of the Bankruptcy Court, and extant on the Confirmation Date (excluding any injunctions or stays
contained in the Plan or the Confirmation Order) shall remain in full force and effect until the
Effective Date. All injunctions or stays contained in the Plan or the Confirmation Order shall
remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
nothing herein shall bar the taking of such other actions as are necessary to effectuate the
transactions specifically contemplated by the Plan or by the Confirmation Order.
I. Entire Agreement: Except as otherwise indicated, the Plan and the Plan Supplement (as
amended from time to time) supersede all previous and contemporaneous negotiations, promises,
covenants, agreements, understandings and representations on such subjects, all of which have
become merged and integrated into the Plan.
J. Governing Law: Unless a rule of law or procedure is supplied by federal law (including
the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules) or unless otherwise specifically stated, the laws of the
State of Illinois, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws, shall govern the
rights, obligations, construction and implementation of the Plan, any agreements, documents,
instruments, or contracts executed or entered into in connection with the Plan (except as otherwise
set forth in those agreements, in which case the governing law of such agreement shall control),
and corporate governance matters; provided, however, that corporate governance
matters relating to Debtors not incorporated in Illinois shall be governed by the laws of the state
of incorporation of the applicable Debtor.
K. Exhibits: All exhibits and documents included in the Plan Supplement are incorporated
into and are a part of the Plan as if set forth in full in the Plan. Such exhibits and documents
included in the Plan Supplement shall be filed with the Bankruptcy Court on or before the Plan
Supplement Filing Date. After the exhibits and documents are filed, copies of such exhibits and
documents can be obtained by contacting Poorman-Douglas at the number above or by downloading such
exhibits and documents from the Debtors private website at http://www.pd-ual.com or the Bankruptcy
Courts website at http://www.ilnb.uscourts.gov. To the extent any
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inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, unless otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court, the
non-exhibit or non-document portion of the Plan shall control.
L. Nonseverability of Plan Provisions: All provisions of the Plan are integral thereto and
no provision may be deleted or modified without the Debtors consent, in their sole and absolute
discretion.
M. Plan and Confirmation Order Mutually Dependant: The provisions of the Plan and the
Confirmation Order are nonseverable and mutually dependant.
N. Closing of Chapter 11 Cases: The Reorganized Debtors shall, promptly after the full administration of the Chapter 11 Cases,
file with the Bankruptcy Court all documents required by Bankruptcy Rule 3022 and any applicable
order of the Bankruptcy Court to close the Chapter 11 Cases.
O. Section Headings: The Section headings contained in the Plan are for reference purposes
only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of the Plan.
P. Waiver or Estoppel: Each Holder of a Claim or an Interest shall be deemed to have waived
any right to assert any argument, including, without limitation, the right to argue that its Claim
or Interest should be Allowed in a certain amount, in a certain priority, secured or not
subordinated by virtue of an agreement made with the Debtors and/or their counsel, the Creditors
Committee and/or its counsel, or any other Person, if such agreement was not disclosed in the Plan,
the Disclosure Statement, or papers filed with the Bankruptcy Court prior to the Confirmation Date.
Q. Conflicts: Except as set forth in the Plan, to the extent that any provision of the
Disclosure Statement, the Plan Supplement, or any other order referenced in the Plan (or any
exhibits, schedules, appendices, supplements, or amendments to any of the foregoing), conflict with
or are in any way inconsistent with any provision of the Plan, the Plan shall govern and control;
provided, however, that to the extent that any provision of the Disclosure
Statement, the Plan Supplement, any other order referenced in the Plan, or the Plan (or any
exhibits, schedules, appendices, supplements, or amendments to any of the foregoing), conflict with
or are in any way inconsistent with any provision of the Confirmation Order, the Confirmation Order
shall govern and control.
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Dated: September 7, 2005 |
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UAL CORPORATION (for itself and all other Debtors: UAL
Loyalty Services, Inc., Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc., Mileage
Plus Holdings, Inc., Mileage Plus Marketing, Inc.,
MyPoints.com, Inc., Cybergold, Inc., itarget.com, inc.,
MyPoints Offline Services, Inc., UAL Company Services, Inc.,
Four Star Leasing, Inc., Air Wis Services, Inc., Air
Wisconsin, Inc., Domicile Management Services, Inc., UAL
Benefits Management, Inc., United BizJet Holdings, Inc.,
BizJet Charter, Inc., BizJet Fractional, Inc., BizJet
Services, Inc., United Air Lines, Inc., Kion Leasing, Inc.,
Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc., United Aviation
Fuels Corporation, United Cogen, Inc., Mileage Plus, Inc.,
United GHS, Inc., United Worldwide Corporation and United
Vacations, Inc.) |
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James H.M. Sprayregen, P.C. (ARDC No. 6190206)
Marc Kieselstein, P.C. (ARDC No. 6199255)
David R. Seligman (ARDC No. 6238064)
David A. Agay (ARDC No. 6244314)
Chad J. Husnick (ARDC No. 6283129)
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
200 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 861-2000 (telephone)
(312) 861-2200 (facsimile)
Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in Possession
exv99w3
Exhibit 99.3
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
EASTERN DIVISION
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UAL Corporation, et al.,
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Case No. 02-B-48191 |
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Honorable Eugene R. Wedoff |
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR REORGANIZING DEBTORS JOINT PLAN OF
REORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE UNITED STATES
BANKRUPTCY CODE
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Record Date: ___, 2005 |
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Voting Deadline: ___, 2005 |
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Date by which objections to Confirmation of the Plan must be filed and
served: ___, 2005 |
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Hearing on Confirmation of the Plan: ___, 2006 at ___:00 ___.m. |
James H.M. Sprayregen, P.C.
Marc Kieselstein, P.C.
David R. Seligman
David A. Agay
Erik W. Chalut
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
200 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 861-2000
Counsel for the Debtors and the Debtors in Possession
Dated: September 7, 2005
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The Debtors are the following entities: Air
Wisconsin, Inc., Air Wis Services, Inc., BizJet Charter, Inc., BizJet
Fractional, Inc., BizJet Services, Inc., Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc., Cybergold,
Inc., Domicile Management Services, Inc., Four Star Leasing, Inc., itarget.com,
inc., Kion Leasing, Inc., Mileage Plus, Inc., Mileage Plus Holdings, Inc.,
Mileage Plus Marketing, Inc., MyPoints.com, Inc., MyPoints Offline Services,
Inc., Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc., UAL Benefits Management, Inc.,
UAL Company Services, Inc., UAL Corporation, UAL Loyalty Services, LLC, United
Air Lines, Inc., United Aviation Fuels Corporation, United BizJet Holdings,
Inc., United Cogen, Inc., United GHS, Inc., United Vacations, Inc., and United
Worldwide Corporation. |
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iii
THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CONTAINS A SUMMARY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE DEBTORS PLAN OF
REORGANIZATION AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION INCLUDED
HEREIN IS FOR PURPOSES OF SOLICITING ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLAN AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR ANY
PURPOSE OTHER THAN TO DETERMINE HOW AND WHETHER TO VOTE ON THE PLAN. THE DEBTORS BELIEVE THAT
THESE SUMMARIES ARE FAIR AND ACCURATE. THE SUMMARIES OF THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND THE
DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE ATTACHED HERETO OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN ARE QUALIFIED IN THEIR
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY OR
DISCREPANCY BETWEEN A DESCRIPTION IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE
PLAN, OR THE OTHER DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, THE PLAN
OR THE OTHER DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, SHALL GOVERN FOR ALL
PURPOSES.
THE STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN HAVE BEEN MADE AS OF THE DATE HEREOF
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. HOLDERS OF CLAIMS AND INTERESTS REVIEWING THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SHOULD NOT INFER AT THE TIME OF SUCH REVIEW THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN THE FACTS SET FORTH
HEREIN SINCE THE DATE HEREOF. EACH HOLDER OF A CLAIM OR INTEREST ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE PLAN
SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE PLAN, THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND THE PLAN SUPPLEMENT IN THEIR
ENTIRETY BEFORE CASTING A BALLOT. THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, BUSINESS,
FINANCIAL, OR TAX ADVICE. ANY PERSONS DESIRING ANY SUCH ADVICE OR OTHER ADVICE SHOULD CONSULT WITH
THEIR OWN ADVISORS.
NO PARTY IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PLAN OTHER THAN THAT WHICH
IS CONTAINED IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. NO REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING THE DEBTORS OR THE VALUE
OF THEIR PROPERTY HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE DEBTORS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THIS DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT. ANY INFORMATION, REPRESENTATIONS OR INDUCEMENTS MADE TO OBTAIN AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLAN
WHICH ARE OTHER THAN AS, OR INCONSISTENT WITH, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND IN THE PLAN
SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON BY ANY HOLDER OF A CLAIM OR INTEREST.
WITH RESPECT TO CONTESTED MATTERS, ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER PENDING, THREATENED OR
POTENTIAL LITIGATION OR ACTIONS, THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND MAY NOT BE
CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION OF FACT, LIABILITY, STIPULATION OR WAIVER, BUT RATHER AS A STATEMENT MADE
IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT REGISTRATION UNDER THE UNITED STATES
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY SIMILAR FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW, GENERALLY IN
RELIANCE ON THE EXEMPTIONS SET FORTH IN SECTION 1145 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE.
THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE
STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN.
iv
ALTHOUGH THE DEBTORS HAVE USED THEIR BEST EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE FINANCIAL
INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO, THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS NOT BEEN AUDITED, EXCEPT FOR THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE PLAN SUPPLEMENT WHERE INDICATED.
THE PROJECTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF
THE DEBTORS AND THEIR FINANCIAL ADVISORS. THESE PROJECTIONS, WHILE PRESENTED WITH NUMERICAL
SPECIFICITY, ARE NECESSARILY BASED ON A VARIETY OF ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS WHICH, THOUGH
CONSIDERED REASONABLE BY MANAGEMENT, MAY NOT BE REALIZED AND ARE INHERENTLY SUBJECT TO SIGNIFICANT
BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, COMPETITIVE, INDUSTRY, REGULATORY, MARKET AND FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTIES, AND
CONTINGENCIES, MANY OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE DEBTORS CONTROL. THE DEBTORS CAUTION THAT NO
REPRESENTATIONS CAN BE MADE AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THESE PROJECTIONS OR TO THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE
THE PROJECTED RESULTS. SOME ASSUMPTIONS INEVITABLY WILL NOT MATERIALIZE. FURTHER, EVENTS AND
CIRCUMSTANCES OCCURRING SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE ON WHICH THESE PROJECTIONS WERE PREPARED MAY BE
DIFFERENT FROM THOSE ASSUMED OR, ALTERNATIVELY, MAY HAVE BEEN UNANTICIPATED, AND THUS THE
OCCURRENCE OF THESE EVENTS MAY AFFECT FINANCIAL RESULTS IN A MATERIALLY ADVERSE OR MATERIALLY
BENEFICIAL MANNER. THE PROJECTIONS, THEREFORE, MAY NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A GUARANTY OR OTHER
ASSURANCE OF THE ACTUAL RESULTS THAT WILL OCCUR.
SEE ARTICLE VI OF THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, ENTITLED CERTAIN FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED PRIOR TO
VOTING, FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A DECISION BY A HOLDER OF AN
IMPAIRED CLAIM OR IMPAIRED INTEREST TO ACCEPT THE PLAN.
THE BANKRUPTCY COURT HAS SCHEDULED THE CONFIRMATION HEARING FOR [___], 2006 AT [___]:00
[A.M./P.M.] BEFORE THE HONORABLE EUGENE R. WEDOFF, UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE, IN THE UNITED
STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS, EASTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT THE
EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN BUILDING, 219 S. DEARBORN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60604. THE CONFIRMATION
HEARING MAY BE ADJOURNED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE EXCEPT
FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ADJOURNED DATE MADE AT THE CONFIRMATION HEARING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
OBJECTIONS TO CONFIRMATION OF THE PLAN MUST BE FILED AND SERVED ON OR BEFORE [___],
2005, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOLICITATION NOTICE FILED AND SERVED ON CREDITORS, EQUITY INTEREST
HOLDERS, AND OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST. UNLESS OBJECTIONS TO CONFIRMATION ARE TIMELY SERVED AND
FILED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SOLICITATION NOTICE, THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE BANKRUPTCY
COURT.
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ARTICLE I.
SUMMARY
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information contained
in the Plan and elsewhere in this Disclosure Statement. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise
defined herein have the meaning given to such terms in the Plan.
UAL Corporation (UAL) is a holding company whose principal, wholly-owned subsidiary is
United Air Lines, Inc. (United). Uniteds operations, which consist primarily of the
transportation of persons, property, and mail throughout the U.S. and abroad, accounted for most of
UALs revenues and expenses in 2004. United is one of the largest scheduled passenger airlines in
the world with over 1,500 daily departures to more than 120 destinations in 26 countries and two
U.S. territories. Through Uniteds global route network, United serves virtually every major
market around the world, either directly or through the Star Alliance, which is the worlds largest
airline network. In addition to the Star Alliance, United provides regional service into Uniteds
domestic hubs through marketing relationships with United Express® carriers. In 2004,
United added a new low-fare brand, called Ted, designed to serve select leisure markets and to more
effectively compete with low-fare carriers.
As discussed more fully below, on December 9, 2002 (the Petition Date), UAL, United, and 26
other direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (the Bankruptcy Court).
The foregoing entities are sometimes referred to collectively as the Debtors and each
individually as a Debtor and, on or after the Effective Date, collectively as the Reorganized
Debtors and each individually as a Reorganized Debtor.
This Disclosure Statement is being furnished by the Debtors as proponents of the Debtors
Joint Plan of Reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (as may be
amended from time to time, the Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix A), pursuant
to Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code and in connection with the solicitation of votes for the
acceptance or rejection of the Plan, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time in
accordance with the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the Bankruptcy
Rules).
This Disclosure Statement describes certain aspects of the Plan, including the treatment of
Holders of Claims against, and Interests in, the Debtors, and also describes certain aspects of the
Debtors operations, projections and other related matters.
A. The Purpose of the Plan
The Debtors have concluded, after careful review of their current business operations, their
prospects as ongoing business enterprises, and the estimated recoveries of Creditors in various
liquidation scenarios, that the recovery of Holders of Allowed Claims will be maximized by the
Debtors continued operation as a going concern. The Debtors believe that their businesses and
assets have significant value that would not be realized in a liquidation scenario, either in whole
or in substantial part. According to the liquidation analysis described herein (the Liquidation
Analysis) and the other analyses prepared by the Debtors and their advisors, the value of the
Debtors Estates is considerably greater as a going concern than if they were liquidated.
Accordingly, the Debtors believe that the Plan provides the best recoveries possible for the
Holders of Allowed Claims and strongly recommend that, if you are entitled to vote, you vote to
accept the Plan. The Debtors believe that any alternative to Confirmation of the Plan, such as
liquidation or
attempts by another party in interest to file a plan of reorganization, could result in
significant delays, litigation, and additional costs. For more
information, see ARTICLE V hereof and the
Liquidation Analysis set forth as Appendix B hereto and in the Plan Supplement to the Debtors
Joint Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the Plan Supplement),
as Exhibit 27.2
B. Debtors Principal Assets and Indebtedness
UALs principal asset is the stock of United and the other Debtor-subsidiaries. UALs
principal indebtedness is: (i) its guarantee of the indebtedness under the DIP Facility; (ii)
guarantees of certain aircraft-related indebtedness of Air Wisconsin; (iii) guarantees of two
municipal bond issuances (the Regional Airports Improvement Corporation (RAIC) Adjustable-Rate
Facilities Lease Refunding Revenue Bonds, Issue of 1984, United Air Lines, Inc. (Los Angeles
International Airport) and RAIC Facilities Lease Refunding Revenue Bonds, Issue of 1992, United Air
Lines, Inc. (Los Angeles International Airport)); and (iv) its indebtedness with respect to the
TOPrS.
For the 12 months ended December 2004, United accounted for approximately 95.1% of the
Debtors operating revenues on a consolidated basis. Uniteds principal assets are its airline
business and the stock of its subsidiaries. Uniteds principal indebtedness is: (i) its
indebtedness under the DIP Facility; (ii) its aircraft-related indebtedness; (iii) its indebtedness
under the Unsecured Debentures; and (iv) its indebtedness in connection with issuances of municipal
bonds.
C. Treatment of Claims and Interests
The Plan divides all Claims and Interests against each Debtor into various Classes. As the
Plan contemplates substantive consolidation of the United Debtors (i.e., all Debtors other than
UAL), the United Debtor Classes will be consolidated as set forth in
ARTICLE I.E below. Except as such
Classes may be consolidated under the Plan, each Class of Claims and Interests will be treated
separately in the Plan. Certain Classes may receive distributions under the Plan, and substantive
consolidation will not affect the treatment and distributions received by the various Classes. The
following tables summarize the Classes of Claims and Interests under the Plan, the treatment of
such Classes and the projected recovery under the Plan, if any, for such Classes. The projected
recoveries are based upon certain assumptions contained in the valuation analysis set forth as
Appendix C hereto and in the Plan Supplement, as Exhibit 29 (the Valuation Analysis), including
an assumed reorganization value of the New UAL Common Stock equal to approximately $15 per share.
As more fully described herein, the assumed reorganization values of the New UAL Common Stock were
derived from commonly accepted valuation techniques and are not estimates of trading values for
such securities. The range listed below of a 4-7 percent recovery for Holders of Unsecured Claims
is based on various assumptions, including, but not limited to (i) final Unsecured Claims ranging
between $20-30 billion and (ii) an equity value of the Debtors of $1.9 billion.
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Supplement are described herein, but these summaries are not a substitute for a
complete understanding of the underlying documents. You are urged to review
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|
|
|
|
|
|
1E-2
|
|
Unsecured Rejected
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1E-3
|
|
Other Unsecured
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1F
|
|
TOPrS Claims
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1G
|
|
Preferred Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1H
|
|
Common Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1I
|
|
Subordinated
Securities Claims
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
United Air Lines, Inc.: Summary of Classification and Treatment of Claims and
Interests
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Projected |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recovery |
|
|
|
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|
|
Under the |
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Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
Plan |
|
Status |
|
Voting Rights |
2A
|
|
DIP Facility Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2B-1
|
|
Secured Aircraft
Claims
|
|
Reinstated; such
treatment as to which
United or Reorganized
United and the Secured
Aircraft Creditor
shall have agreed in
writing; return of
collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Secured
Aircraft Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2B-2
|
|
Other Secured Claims
|
|
Reinstated; paid in
full in Cash; return
of collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Other
Secured Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2C
|
|
Other Priority
Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
4
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Projected |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recovery |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Under the |
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Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
Plan |
|
Status |
|
Voting Rights |
2D-1
|
|
Unsecured
Convenience Class
Claims
|
|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2D-2
|
|
Unsecured Retiree
Convenience Class
Claims
|
|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2E-1
|
|
Unsecured Retained
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2E-2
|
|
Unsecured Rejected
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2E-3
|
|
Unsecured PBGC
Claims
|
|
New UAL PBGC
Securities and pro
rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
Value of
securities
plus 4-7%
|
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2E-4
|
|
Unsecured Chicago
Municipal Bond
Claims
|
|
New UAL OHare
Municipal Bonds and
pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
Value of
securities
plus 4-7%
|
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2E-5
|
|
Unsecured Public
Debt Aircraft
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2E-6
|
|
Other Unsecured
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2H
|
|
Common Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution under the
Plan; provided,
however, that Debtors
reserve the right to
reinstate at any time
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2I
|
|
Subordinated
Securities Claims
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution or retain
any property under the
Plan
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
5
Air Wisconsin, Inc.: Summary of Classification and Treatment of Claims and Interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Projected |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recovery |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under the |
|
|
|
|
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
Plan |
|
Status |
|
Voting Rights |
3A
|
|
DIP Facility Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3B-1
|
|
Secured Aircraft
Claims
|
|
Reinstated; such
treatment as to which
United or Reorganized
United and the Secured
Aircraft Creditor
shall have agreed in
writing; return of
collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Secured
Aircraft Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3B-2
|
|
Other Secured Claims
|
|
Reinstated; paid in
full in Cash; return
of collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Other
Secured Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3C
|
|
Other Priority
Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3D
|
|
Unsecured
Convenience Class
Claims
|
|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
share of the Unsecured
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3E-1
|
|
Unsecured Retained
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3E-2
|
|
Unsecured Rejected
Aircraft Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of the
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3E-3
|
|
Other Unsecured
Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3H
|
|
Common Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution under the
Plan; provided,
however, that Debtors
reserve the right to
reinstate at any time
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
6
Air Wis (Classes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 4H), Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc. (Classes 5A, 5B, 5C,
5D, 5E, and 5H), BizJet Charter (Classes 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, and 6H), BizJet Fractional (Classes
7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, and 7H), BizJet Services (Classes 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, and 8H), Cybergold
(Classes 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, and 9H), DMS (Classes 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, and 10H), Four Star
(Classes 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11H), itarget (Classes 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, and 12H),
Kion Leasing (Classes 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, and 13H), Mileage Plus Holdings (Classes 14A, 14B,
14C, 14D, 14E, and 14H), Mileage Plus, Inc. (Classes 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E, and 15H), Mileage
Plus Marketing (Classes 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, and 16H), MyPoints.com (Classes 17A, 17B, 17C,
17D, 17E, and 17H), MyPoints Offline (Classes 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, and 18H), Premier Marketing
(Classes 19A, 19B, 19C, 19D, 19E, and 19H), UAFC (Classes 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20H), UAL
BMI (Classes 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, 21E, and 21H), UAL Company Services (Classes 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D,
22E, and 22H), ULS (Classes 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 23E, and 23H), United BizJet (Classes 24A, 24B,
24C, 24D, 24E, and 24H), United Cogen (Classes 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, and 25H), United GHS
(Classes 26A, 26B, 26C, 26D, 26E, and 26H), United Vacations (Classes 27A, 27B, 27C, 27D, 27E, and
27H), and United Worldwide (Classes 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D, 28E, and 28H)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Projected |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recovery |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under the |
|
|
|
|
Class |
|
Claim |
|
Plan Treatment of Class |
|
Plan |
|
Status |
|
Voting Rights |
4A through 28A
|
|
DIP Facility Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4B through 28B
|
|
Other Secured Claims
|
|
Reinstated; paid in
full in Cash; return
of collateral; or
treatment otherwise
rendering such Other
Secured Claim
Unimpaired
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4C through 28C
|
|
Other Priority
Claims
|
|
Paid in full
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
Unimpaired
|
|
Deemed to Accept |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4D through 28D
|
|
Unsecured
Convenience Class
Claims
|
|
Cash equal to the
gross proceeds from
the sale of such
Holders pro rata
Distribution less the
amount of any
discount, commission,
or fee paid or
incurred on such sale
and any taxes withheld
or paid on account of
such sale
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4E through 28E
|
|
Unsecured Claims
|
|
Pro rata share of
Unsecured Distribution
|
|
|
4-7 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Entitled to Vote |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4H through 28H
|
|
Common Stock
Interests
|
|
Not entitled to
receive any
distribution under the
Plan; provided,
however, that Debtors
reserve the right to
reinstate at any time
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
Impaired
|
|
Deemed to Reject |
7
D. Intercompany Claims and Contracts
Except as otherwise set forth in the Plan, there shall be no distributions on account of
Intercompany Claims. Pursuant to Sections 1126(f) and 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code, Holders of
Intercompany Claims are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to Reinstate, extinguish, or cancel, as
applicable, all Intercompany Claims, including, without limitation, all relevant agreements,
instruments, and documents underlying such Intercompany Claims as of the Effective Date or such
other date as is appropriate.
Except as set forth in the Plan, however, each Intercompany Contract to which any Debtor is a
party shall be deemed automatically assumed in accordance with the provisions and requirements of
Sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code as of the Effective Date to the extent such contracts
and leases are executory.
E. Substantive Consolidation
The Plan contemplates substantive consolidation of the Estates of the United Debtors into the
United Estate. The foregoing non-UAL Classes shall be consolidated as follows.
|
|
|
Classes |
|
Claims and Interests |
DIP Facility Claims
|
|
2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A,
10A, 11A, 12A, 13A, 14A, 15A,
16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20A, 21A,
22A, 23A, 24A, 25A, 26A, 27A,
and 28A |
Secured Aircraft Claims
|
|
2B-1 and 3B-1 |
Other Secured Claims
|
|
2B-2, 3B-2, 3B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B,
9B, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13B, 14B,
15B, 16B, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20B,
21B, 22B, 23B, 24B, 25B, 26B,
27B, and 28B |
Other Priority Claims
|
|
2C, 3C, 4C, 5C, 6C, 7C, 8C, 9C,
10C, 11C, 12C, 13C, 14C, 15C,
16C, 17C, 18C, 19C, 20C, 21C,
22C, 23C, 24C, 25C, 26C, 27C,
and 28C |
Unsecured Convenience Class Claims
|
|
2D-1, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 8D,
9D, 10D, 11D, 12D, 13D, 14D,
15D, 16D, 17D, 18D, 19D, 20D,
21D, 22D, 23D, 24D, 25D, 26D,
27D, and 28D |
Unsecured Retiree Convenience Class Claims
|
|
2D-2 |
Unsecured Retained Aircraft Claims
|
|
2E-1 and 3E-1 |
Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
|
|
2E-2 and 3E-2 |
Unsecured PBGC Claim
|
|
2E-3 |
Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claim
|
|
2E-4 |
Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claims
|
|
2E-5 |
Other Unsecured Claims
|
|
2E-6, 3E-3, 4E, 5E, 6E, 7E, 8E,
9E, 10E, 11E, 12E, 13E, 14E,
15E, 16E, 17E, 18E, 19E, 20E,
21E, 22E, 23E, 24E, 25E, 26E,
27E, and 28E |
Common Stock Interests
|
|
2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H,
10H, 11H, 12H, 13H, 14H, 15H,
16H, 17H, 18H, 19H, 20H, 21H,
22H, 23H, 24H, 25H, 26H, 27H,
and 28H |
Subordinated Securities Claims
|
|
2I |
8
F. Claims Estimates
As of September 1, 2005, the Debtors Claims Agent had received approximately 44,716 Proofs of
Claim. As of September 1, 2005, the total amounts of remaining Claims filed against the Debtors
were as follows: 319 Secured Claims in the total amount of $13,545,350,698.99; 95 Administrative
Claims in the total amount of $319,766,767.14; 256 Claims asserting Priority Claims in the total
amount of $10,470,875,378.18; and 6,208 Unsecured Claims in the total amount of $20,422,648,792.51.
The Debtors believe that many of the filed Proofs of Claim are invalid, untimely, duplicative,
overstated, and therefore are in the process of objecting to such Claims. Through such objections,
the Bankruptcy Court has to date disallowed a total of approximately $3.618 trillion in Claims
(including reduced retroactive pay claims of $3.375 trillion (the Retroactive Pay
Claims)).4
The Debtors estimate that at the conclusion of the Claims objection, reconciliation and
resolution process, the aggregate amount of estimated Allowed Secured Claims against the Debtors
will aggregate approximately $8 billion, estimated Allowed Priority Tax Claims against the Debtors
will aggregate approximately $60 million, and estimated Allowed Unsecured Claims against the
Debtors will aggregate approximately $28 billion. 5 These estimates are based upon a
number of assumptions made by the Debtors. There is no guarantee that the ultimate amount of each
of such categories of Claims will conform to the estimates stated herein, and most of the Claims
underlying such estimates are subject to challenge.
The Debtors estimate that at the conclusion of the Claims objection, reconciliation and
resolution process, the aggregate amount of estimated Allowed Administrative Claims against the
Debtors will aggregate approximately $81 million. The estimate of Allowed Administrative Claims
includes, inter alia, Claims associated with the cure of assumed executory contracts and unexpired
leases, Claims related to aircraft subject to Section 1110(a) elections and/or Section 1110(b)
stipulations (but not any Claims asserted by parties seeking allowance of administrative claims
under Sections 503(b) and 365(d)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code for aircraft), Claims arising from a
right of reclamation, and certain Administrative Claim requests reflected on the Claims Register
and docket for which the Debtors reasonably expect there to be a recovery. The estimate of Allowed
Administrative Claims does not include ordinary course obligations incurred post-petition such as
trade payables, the Debtors key employee retention plans, or Professional fees.
G. Reorganized Debtors and the Post-Confirmation Estate
Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, each Debtor shall continue to exist as a Reorganized
Debtor after the Effective Date as a separate entity with all the powers of a corporation or a
limited liability company under the laws of the respective state of incorporation or formation and
without prejudice to any right to alter or terminate such existence (whether by merger,
dissolution, or otherwise) under such applicable state law. Except as otherwise provided in the
Plan, on or after the Effective Date, all property in each Estate and any property acquired by each
of the Debtors under the Plan shall vest in each respective Reorganized Debtor, free and clear of
all Liens, Claims, charges, or other encumbrances.
|
|
|
4 |
|
Certain of the Debtors IAM and
AMFA-represented employees were entitled to an effective wage increase,
retroactive from July 12, 2000, to mid-March 2002 (herein, the
Retroactive Pay). Retroactive Pay was payable in eight quarterly
installments at 6% interest, compounded annually. United made the first
installment payment on December 13, 2002, and the final payment on October 15,
2004. |
|
5 |
|
The estimate of Allowed Unsecured Claims includes,
among other things, proposed distributions to the Debtors employee
groups as discussed in Article III.C.4 herein. |
9
On and after the Effective Date, each
Reorganized Debtor may operate its business and may use, acquire or dispose of property, and compromise or settle any Claims or Interests without supervision
or approval of the Bankruptcy Court and free of any restrictions of the Bankruptcy Code or
Bankruptcy Rules, other than those restrictions expressly imposed by the Plan and the Confirmation
Order.
H. Restructuring Transactions Contemplated By the Plan
The Plan provides that on or prior to the Effective Date, or as soon as reasonably practicable
thereafter, the Debtors or Reorganized Debtors, as applicable, may undertake all actions as may be
necessary or appropriate to affect any transaction described in, approved by, contemplated by, or
necessary to effectuate the Plan, including without limitation, the Roll-Up Transactions. The
Roll-Up Transactions include: a dissolution or winding up of the corporate existence of a
Reorganized Debtor under applicable state law; or the consolidation, merger, contribution of
assets, or other transaction in which a Reorganized Debtor merges with or transfers substantially
all of its assets and liabilities to another Reorganized Debtor or one or more of their Affiliates,
on or after the Effective Date as defined below.
I. Permanent Injunction
From and after the Effective Date, all Persons and Entities are permanently enjoined from
commencing or continuing in any manner, any suit, action, or other proceeding, on account of or
respecting any Claim, obligation, debt, right, Cause of Action, remedy, or liability discharged,
exculpated, released, or to be released pursuant to Article X of the Plan.
J. Consummation of the Plan
Following Confirmation of the Plan, the Plan will be consummated on the date (the Effective
Date) selected by the Debtors, which is a Business Day after the Confirmation Date on which (a) no
stay of the Confirmation Order is in effect, and (b) all conditions to Consummation of the Plan
have been satisfied or waived. Distributions to be made under the Plan will be made on or as soon
as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date.
K. Liquidation and Valuation Analyses
The Debtors believe that the Plan will produce a greater recovery for Holders of Allowed
Claims than would be achieved in a Chapter 7 liquidation because, among other things, of the
administrative and postpetition claims generated by a conversion to a Chapter 7 case, plus the
administrative costs of liquidation and associated delays in connection with a Chapter 7
liquidation that likely would diminish the assets available for distribution to such Holders.
Also, the value of the equity in the Reorganized Debtors upon the Debtors exit from bankruptcy as
a reorganized going-concern is projected to be greater than the proceeds realized from a
liquidation of the Debtors assets. In fact, the projected hypothetical liquidation of the Debtors
would result in a recovery for Holders of Unsecured Claims far less than that proposed under the
Plan, if any at all. Rothschild, Inc., the Debtors financial advisors (Rothschild), and Huron
Consulting Group (Huron), the Debtors restructuring consultants, have prepared, respectively, a
Valuation Analysis and a Liquidation Analysis on behalf of the Debtors to assist Holders of Claims
in determining whether to accept or reject the Plan. These Liquidation and Valuation Analyses
together compare the proceeds to be realized if the Debtors were to be liquidated in a case under
Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code with their recovery under the Plan as currently proposed. The
analyses are based upon the book value of the Debtors assets and liabilities as of a date certain,
and incorporate estimates and assumptions developed by the Debtors, including a hypothetical
conversion to a Chapter 7 liquidation as of a date certain, that are subject to potentially
material changes with respect to economic
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and business conditions and legal rulings. Therefore, the actual liquidation value of the
Debtors could vary materially from the estimates provided therein.
L. Certain Factors to Be Considered Prior to Voting
There are a variety of factors that all Holders of Claims entitled to vote on the Plan should
consider prior to accepting or rejecting the Plan. Some of these factors, which are described in
more detail in ARTICLE VI hereof, are as follows and may impact recoveries under the Plan:
1. The financial information contained in this Disclosure Statement has not been audited
(except for the financial statements included in the Plan Supplement that indicate as such) and is
based on an analysis of data available at the time of the preparation of the Plan and Disclosure
Statement.
2. ARTICLE VII hereof describes certain significant federal tax consequences of the
transactions contemplated by the Plan that affect the Debtors and others. Such consequences may
include: (i) the realization of cancellation of indebtedness income; (ii) the reduction of net
operating loss carryforwards and unrealized built-in losses; and (iii) the recognition of taxable
income by the Holders of Claims and Interests. ARTICLE VII also discusses certain restrictions
under the Plan and the UAL restated certificate of incorporation on transfer of New UAL Common
Stock to preserve the Debtors net operating losses. Holders of Claims and Interests are urged to
consult with their own tax advisors regarding the federal, state, local, and foreign tax
consequences of the Plan.
3. Although the Debtors believe that the Plan complies with all applicable provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors cannot assure such compliance or that the Bankruptcy Court will
confirm the Plan.
4. The Debtors may be required to request Confirmation of the Plan without the acceptance of
all Impaired Classes entitled to vote, in accordance with Section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.
5. Any delays of either Confirmation or the Effective Date of the Plan could result in, among
other things, increased Claims of Professionals.
6. The Plan contemplates substantive consolidation of all Debtors other than UAL into United.
The Debtors can provide no assurance, however, that the Bankruptcy Court will order substantive
consolidation of any or all of the United Debtors. The Debtors reserve the right, however, to
request Confirmation and Consummation of the Plan, even if the Court rejects substantive
consolidation of the United Debtors, or approves substantive consolidation of less than all of the
United Debtors. Failure to substantively consolidate the United Debtors into one entity will not
affect the distribution of property currently proposed in the Plan. In the event that one or more
of the United Debtors are not substantively consolidated, such failure will not affect the validity
of the vote taken by Impaired Classes to accept or reject the Plan or require any sort of re-vote
or re-solicitation of the Impaired Classes.
The occurrence or non-occurrence of any or all such contingencies, which could affect
distributions available to Holders of Allowed Claims under the Plan, will not affect the validity
of the vote taken by the Impaired Classes to accept or reject the Plan or require a re-vote by the
Impaired Classes.
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M. Voting and Confirmation
Each Holder of a Claim in the following Classes is entitled to vote either to accept or reject
the Plan.
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Unsecured Convenience Class Claims
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8D, 9D, 10D, 11D, 12D, 13D,
14D, 15D, 16D, 17D, 18D,
19D, 20D, 21D, 22D, 23D,
24D, 25D, 26D, 27D, and 28D |
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Unsecured Rejected Aircraft Claims
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Unsecured Chicago Municipal Bond Claim
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Unsecured Public Debt Aircraft Claims
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Other Unsecured Claims
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8E, 9E, 10E, 11E, 12E, 13E,
14E, 15E, 16E, 17E, 18E,
19E, 20E, 21E, 22E, 23E,
24E, 25E, 26E, 27E, and 28E |
The Classes entitled to vote shall have accepted the Plan if (i) the Holders of at least
two-thirds in dollar amount of the Allowed Claims actually voting in each such Class, as
applicable, have voted to accept the Plan and (ii) the Holders of more than one-half in number of
the Allowed Claims actually voting in each such Class, as applicable, have voted to accept the
Plan. Assuming the requisite acceptances are obtained, the Debtors intend to seek Confirmation of
the Plan at the Confirmation Hearing scheduled on , 2006 at a.m./p.m. central time,
before the Bankruptcy Court. Section 1129(a)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code shall be satisfied for
purposes of Confirmation by acceptance of the Plan by at least one Class of Claims that is Impaired
under the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Debtors will seek Confirmation of the Plan
under Section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code with respect to any Impaired Classes presumed to
reject the Plan, and reserve the right to do so with respect to any other rejecting Class or to
modify the Plan.
The Bankruptcy Court has established , 2005 (the Record Date) as the date for
determining which Holders of Claims and Interests are eligible to vote on the Plan. Ballots will
be mailed to all registered Holders of Claims or Interests as of the Record Date that are entitled
to vote to accept or reject the Plan. An appropriate return envelope will be included with your
Ballot, if necessary. Beneficial Holders of Claims or Interests who receive a return envelope
addressed to their bank, brokerage firm, or other nominee (or its agent) (each, a Nominee) should
allow sufficient time for their votes to be received by the Nominee and processed on a Master
Ballot before the Voting Deadline, as defined below.
The Debtors have engaged Poorman-Douglas Corporation as their Solicitation Agent to assist in
the voting process. The Solicitation Agent will answer questions, provide additional copies of all
materials, and oversee the voting tabulation. The Solicitation Agent will also
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process and tabulate ballots for each Class entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
The Solicitation Agent is located at the following addresses:
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If you have any questions on voting procedures, please call the Solicitation Agent at the
following toll free number: (877) 752-5527.
TO BE COUNTED, YOUR BALLOT (OR MASTER BALLOT OF YOUR NOMINEE HOLDER, IF APPLICABLE) INDICATING
ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF THE PLAN MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SOLICITATION AGENT NO LATER THAN 4:00
P.M., PREVAILING PACIFIC TIME, ON [ ], 2005 (THE VOTING DEADLINE), UNLESS THE DEBTORS
EXTEND THE VOTING DEADLINE. ANY EXECUTED BALLOT OR COMBINATION OF BALLOTS REPRESENTING CLAIMS OR
INTERESTS IN THE SAME CLASS HELD BY THE SAME HOLDER THAT DOES NOT INDICATE EITHER AN ACCEPTANCE OR
REJECTION OF THE PLAN OR THAT INDICATES BOTH AN ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF THE PLAN SHALL BE
DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLAN. ANY BALLOT RECEIVED AFTER THE VOTING DEADLINE MAY
NOT BE COUNTED IN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE DEBTORS.
THE DEBTORS BELIEVE THAT THE PLAN IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ALL OF THEIR CREDITORS. THE
DEBTORS RECOMMEND THAT ALL HOLDERS OF CLAIMS AGAINST, AND INTERESTS IN, THE DEBTORS WHOSE VOTES ARE
BEING SOLICITED SUBMIT BALLOTS TO ACCEPT THE PLAN.
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KIRKLAAND & ELLISCONFIDENTIAL, FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
Subject to Rule 408 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Not admissible in any Court Proceedings.
Subject to Material Change
Draft As of: 6:12 AM on 9/2/2005
ARTICLE II.
GENERAL INFORMATION
UAL Corporation, UAL Loyalty Services, LLC, Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc., Mileage Plus Holdings,
Inc., Mileage Plus Marketing, Inc., MyPoints.com, Inc., Cybergold, Inc., itarget.com, inc.,
MyPoints Offline Services, Inc., UAL Company Services, Inc., Four Star Leasing, Inc., Air Wis
Services, Inc., Air Wisconsin, Inc., Domicile Management Services, Inc., UAL Benefits Management,
Inc., United BizJet Holdings, Inc., BizJet Charter, Inc., BizJet Fractional, Inc., BizJet Services,
Inc., United Air Lines, Inc., Kion Leasing, Inc., Premier Meeting and Travel Services, Inc., United
Aviation Fuels Corporation, United Cogen, Inc., Mileage Plus, Inc., United GHS, Inc., United
Worldwide Corporation and United Vacations, Inc. (collectively, the Debtors) submit this
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code, for use in the solicitation
of votes on the Plan dated September 7, 2005 which was filed with the Bankruptcy Court, a copy of
which is attached as Appendix A hereto.
This Disclosure Statement sets forth certain information regarding the Debtors prepetition
history, significant events that have occurred during the Chapter 11 Cases, and the anticipated
reorganization and post-reorganization operations and financing of the Reorganized Debtors. This
Disclosure Statement also describes the terms and provisions of the Plan, including certain
alternatives to the Plan, certain effects of Confirmation of the Plan, certain risk factors
associated with securities to be issued under the Plan, and the manner in which distributions will
be made under the Plan. In addition, this Disclosure Statement discusses the Confirmation process
and the Voting Procedures that Holders of Claims must follow for their votes to be counted.
FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN AND VARIOUS FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED PERTAINING TO THE PLAN AS
IT RELATES TO HOLDERS OF CLAIMS AGAINST, AND INTERESTS IN, THE
DEBTORS, PLEASE SEE ARTICLE IV AND ARTICLE VI.
THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CONTAINS SUMMARIES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN, CERTAIN
STATUTORY PROVISIONS, CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE PLAN, CERTAIN EVENTS IN THE DEBTORS CHAPTER
11 CASES, AND CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION. ALTHOUGH THE DEBTORS BELIEVE THAT SUCH SUMMARIES ARE
FAIR AND ACCURATE, SUCH SUMMARIES ARE QUALIFIED IN THEIR ENTIRETY TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY DO NOT
SET FORTH THE ENTIRE TEXT OF SUCH DOCUMENTS OR STATUTORY PROVISIONS. FACTUAL INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE DEBTORS MANAGEMENT EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE
SPECIFICALLY NOTED. THE DEBTORS DO NOT WARRANT OR REPRESENT THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN,
INCLUDING THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION, IS WITHOUT ANY MATERIAL INACCURACY OR OMISSION.
A. Description of UALs Business
1. Corporate Structure
As mentioned above in ARTICLE I, the Debtors consist of UAL, a Delaware corporation, United, a
Delaware corporation, and the 26 other direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries named above.
Five other direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries were not included in the Debtors Chapter
11 Cases: United Air Lines Ventures, Inc.; Four Star Insurance Co. Ltd.; ULS Ventures, Inc.; Kion
de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.; and Covia LLC. Each of these non-filing entities is continuing normal
business operations. The Debtors also have minority equity interests in a number of non-wholly
owned
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subsidiaries, none of which are included in the Debtors Chapter 11 petitions for relief. Included in the
Plan Supplement as Exhibit 30 are three organizational charts of UAL and its subsidiaries.
The first chart shows the Debtors corporate structure as of the Petition Date. The second chart
shows the Debtors corporate structure as of the date that this Disclosure Statement is filed. The
third chart shows the Debtors proposed post-Effective Date corporate structure.
2. The Debtors Business
a. Introduction
United is one of the largest scheduled passenger airlines in the world. In 2004, United flew
approximately 115 billion mainline revenue passenger miles and carried approximately 71 million
passengers on more than 1,500 daily departures to more than 120 destinations in 26 countries and
two U.S. territories. Operating revenues attributed to the North American segment were $10.5
billion in 2004, $10.0 billion in 2003 and $10.4 billion in 2002. Operating revenues attributed to
international segments were $5.1 billion in 2004, $4.2 billion in 2003, and $4.7 billion in 2002.
Through the first six months of 2005, operating revenues were $8.3 billion. Operating revenues for
the first six months of 2005 attributable to the North American segment were $5.1 billion. $2.8
billion is attributable to international segments.6 In 2004, United added a new low-fare
brand, called Ted, designed to serve select leisure markets to more effectively compete with
low-fare carriers.
The Debtors have entered into a number of bilateral and multilateral alliances with other
airlines to provide their customers more choices and to participate in markets worldwide that the
Debtors do not serve directly. These collaborative marketing arrangements typically include one or
more of the following features: joint frequent flyer participation; code sharing of flight
operations (whereby one carriers flights can be marketed under the two-letter airline designator
code of another carrier); coordination of reservations, baggage handling, and flight schedules; and
other resource-sharing activities.
The most significant of the Debtors alliances is Star Alliance. Star Alliance was co-founded
in 1997 by the Debtors as the first truly global airline alliance to offer customers global reach
and a smooth travel experience. The members are Air Canada, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines,
Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spanair,
TAP Portugal, Thai Airways International, United, US Airways and VARIG Brazilian Airlines. Today,
the current member carriers offer more than 15,000 daily flights to 795 destinations in 139
countries.
Recently, Star Alliance was named the worlds best airline alliance by independent research
conducted by SkyTrax. This comes as part of the 2005 World Airline Awards and is also the second
time in three years that the alliance has been given this honor. Winning this award strengthens
Star Alliances commitment in further improving the travel experience for customers. Future growth
for Star Alliance includes the expansion of the network to approximately 846 destinations in 151
countries, through the future integration of South African Airways and SWISS in 2006. Lastly, the
Star Alliance continues to extend its product and customer advantages through initiatives such as
interline electronic ticketing links between all member carriers and co-location projects at key
airports such as the new Bangkok airport, London Heathrow, Paris Charles De Gaulle, and Tokyo
Narita.
Within North America, United also offers a network of connecting flights through its
contractual arrangements with regional U.S. carriers operating under the brand name United
Express. United
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Express offers one-stop check-in, advance seat assignments, and miles flown on
United Express receive full credit in the Mileage Plus frequent flyer program. United Express has approximately
2,000 scheduled daily departures to over 150 destinations. Together, United and United Express
serve more than 200 worldwide destinations and offer more than 3,400 daily departures. In 2004,
United added two additional United Express partners, Chautauqua Airlines and Shuttle America, to
Uniteds regional carrier network which includes Skywest Airlines, Air Wisconsin Airlines
Corporation (AWAC), Trans States Airlines (Trans State) and Mesa Airlines (Mesa). In August
2004, United terminated its partnership with Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA), and in 2005 United
will be adding aircraft provided by GoJet, a sister company to Trans States. In 2006 United will
terminate its flying partnership with AWAC. In addition, United recently announced an agreement
with Colgan Air to start providing United Express service.
In February 2004, United launched the first phase of Ted in Denver to eight destinations.
Today, Ted provides service from all of Uniteds hubs to 14 destinations in the U.S. (including
Chicago Midway) and 2 in Mexico. Ted operates over 200 daily departures with a fleet of 47 Airbus
A320 aircraft. On March 3, 2005, United announced that it plans to expand its Ted fleet of
aircraft from 47 to 56 aircraft by converting nine mainline Airbus A320 aircraft to the Ted
configuration. The new Ted aircraft will provide additional service out of Teds hubs in Denver,
Washington Dulles, and Chicago OHare to markets in Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and between
Phoenix and Los Angeles.
UAL reports its results through five reporting segments: North America, the Pacific, the
Atlantic, Latin America, and UAL Loyalty Services. Uniteds network provides comprehensive
transportation service within its North American segment and to international destinations within
its Pacific, Atlantic, and Latin American segments. Each of these reporting segments is described
in further detail below.
North America. As of December 31, 2004, United served approximately 86 destinations throughout
North America and operated hubs in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington,
D.C. Uniteds North American operations, including United Express, accounted for 64% of the
Debtors operating revenues in 2004.
Pacific. United serves the Pacific from its U.S. gateway cities of Chicago, Honolulu, Los
Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle. United provides nonstop service to Beijing, Hong
Kong, Nagaya, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo. United also provides direct service to
Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Melbourne (Australia), Singapore, and Taipei. On March 26, 2005, United
launched service between San Francisco and Nagoya, Japan. In 2004, Uniteds Pacific operations
accounted for 16% of the Debtors operating revenues.
Atlantic. Washington, D.C. is Uniteds primary gateway to Europe, serving Amsterdam,
Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Zurich, and Paris. Chicago is Uniteds secondary gateway to
Europe, with nonstop service to and from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Paris. United also
provides nonstop service between San Francisco and each of Paris, London, and Frankfurt, and
between London and each of Los Angeles and New York. Beginning in June 2005, United also began
service between Chicago and Munich. In addition, United provides seasonal service between Chicago
and Bermuda. In 2004, Uniteds Atlantic operations accounted for 12% of the Debtors operating
revenues.
Latin America. United serves Latin America from its five hubs and provides nonstop service to
Aruba, Buenos Aires, Cancun, Cozumel, Guatemala City, Mexico City, Montego Bay, Puerto Vallarta,
Punta Cana, San Jose (Costa Rica), San Jose Del Cabo, San Juan (Puerto Rico), San Salvador, Sao
Paulo, St. Maarten, St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), and Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa. United also provides
direct service to Rio de Janeiro (via Sao Paulo) and Montevideo (via Buenos Aires). In 2004,
Uniteds Latin American operations accounted for almost 3% of the Debtors operating revenues.
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UAL Loyalty Services. For financial reporting purposes, the UAL Loyalty Services segment
relates to the Debtors non-core marketing businesses (and relates to operations provided by UAL
Loyalty Services, LLC, MyPoints.com, Inc., and Ameniti Travel Clubs, Inc.). This segment operates
substantially all United-branded travel distribution and customer loyalty e-commerce activities,
such as united.com. In addition, this segment includes certain aspects of the Mileage Plus
frequent flyer program, including sales of miles, member relationships, communications, and account
management. This segment also includes certain other United-branded customer programs as well as
the MyPoints.com online loyalty program, under which registered consumers earn points for goods and
services purchased from participating vendors.
b. Operations
The air travel business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. The Debtors operations can be
adversely impacted by severe weather. In addition, the Debtors first- and fourth-quarter results
normally reflect reduced travel demand. Historically, operating results are better in the second
and third quarters. From 2001 to 2003, however, the typical seasonal relationships were distorted
by the events of September 11, 2001, the fear of terrorism, the Iraq war, the outbreak of Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome, fluctuations in fuel prices, and general economic conditions. The
Debtors experienced a more typical seasonal pattern of financial results in 2004 and to date in
2005.
In addition to the Debtors global passenger services, there are several other important
components of the Debtors operations.
United Express. The Debtors hub and spoke business model calls for the transportation of
large numbers of passengers on generally long-haul flights using larger-capacity aircraft, but it
is not profitable for the Debtors mainline fleet to fly everywhere. As a result, the Debtors
mainline flights are supplemented by flights transporting small numbers of passengers on generally
short-haul flights using small aircraft. Generally, these feeder flights are outsourced to
regional air carriers. These regional carriers fly regional jet and turbo-prop aircraft owned by
the regional carrier but operating under Uniteds reservation code and under the brand name United
Express. Passengers flying in United Express aircraft make reservations and purchase tickets
through United (with all revenue accruing to United), and United subsequently pays the regional
carrier a fee. The fee has two components: reimbursement of the carriers costs per flight between
specified city pairs; and a variable portion based on the carriers monthly operating performance
against certain objective standards.
United Cargo. United Cargo offers both domestic and international shipping through a variety
of services including Small Package Delivery, T.D. Guaranteed®, First Freight,
International Freight, and Global SP. Freight accounts for approximately 77% of United Cargos
shipments, with mail accounting for the remaining 23%. During 2004, United Cargo accounted for 4%
of the Debtors revenues by generating over $704 million in freight and mail revenue, a 12%
increase versus 2003. Since United Cargo is not a separate reporting segment, cargo revenues are
allocated to the North America, Pacific, Atlantic and Latin America reporting segments of the
Debtors. The majority of United Cargo revenues are earned in the international segments of the
Debtors operations.
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Fuel. Fuel is Uniteds second largest cost behind labor. Uniteds fuel costs and consumption
for the years 2004, 2003, and 2002 were as follows:
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The price and availability of jet fuel significantly affects the Debtors operations. In
addition to being at high levels, oil prices continue to see large swings in both intra-day trading
and over time. This phenomenon is well-illustrated by the fact that oil prices rose to historic
highs in mid-October 2004, fell by several dollars during December 2004, and then steadily built up
again to hit new record highs in August 2005. The prices of crude oil and jet fuel have both
recently been at all-time highs, reaching, for example, $68.94 per barrel of crude oil and $2.323
per gallon of jet fuel on August 31, 2005. Moreover, every $1.00 increase in the price of a barrel
of oil increases the Debtors annual fuel expenses by approximately $60 million. The lack of
useable excess supply to meet demand, coupled with speculation by investors in the commodities
futures markets, have been key components of this volatility.
A significant rise in crude oil prices was the primary reason that the Debtors fuel expense
increased $871 million in 2004 over the Debtors 2003 fuel costs and that operating expenses
attributable to aircraft fuel costs were 36 percent higher in the first half of 2005 than in the
first half of 2004. Due to the highly competitive nature of the airline industry, the Debtors
ability to pass on increased fuel costs to their customers in the form of higher ticket prices has
been limited.
To ensure adequate supplies of fuel and to provide a measure of control over fuel costs, the
Debtors arrange to have fuel shipped on major pipelines and store fuel close to their major hub
locations. Although the Debtors do not currently anticipate a significant reduction in the
availability of jet fuel, a number of factors make predicting fuel prices and fuel availability
difficult, including increased world demand due to the improving global economy, geopolitical
uncertainties in oil-producing nations, threats of terrorism directed at oil supply infrastructure,
and changes in relative demand for other petroleum products that may impact the quantity and price
of jet fuel produced from period to period.
On September 19, 2003, the Bankruptcy Court approved a Jet Fuel Supply Agreement (the Fuel
Supply Agreement) with Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (Morgan Stanley). Under the Fuel
Supply Agreement, Morgan Stanley will supply jet fuel to the Debtors and maintain minimum levels of
fuel inventory for the Debtors at various airports for a term of three years, with a two-year
renewal period. In connection with this arrangement, Morgan Stanley has subleased certain of the
Debtors terminaling and throughput agreements for storage of jet fuel at the airports. The
Debtors have also assigned to Morgan Stanley certain third-party sale agreements, bulk supply
agreements, and local supply agreements. In addition, the Debtors transferred their historic
capacity on common carrier pipelines to Morgan Stanley pursuant to an agency agreement. This
arrangement allows the Debtors to meet their jet fuel needs, while lowering their working capital
requirements for fuel.
During the second quarter of 2004, the Debtors began to implement a strategy to hedge a
portion of their price risk related to projected jet fuel requirements, primarily using collar
options which involved the purchase of fuel call options with the simultaneous sale of fuel put
options with identical expiration dates. As of June 30, 2005, the Debtors had hedged approximately
8% of their remaining 2005 projected fuel requirements at an average price of $1.24 per gallon,
excluding taxes. The Debtors currently have hedges in place through December 31, 2005. The fair market value of the Debtors designated
hedge position was approximately $21 million as of June 30, 2005 and is included in other
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income. The Debtors expect that this entire amount, to the extent it remains
effective, will be recognized into earnings within the next six months as a reduction to fuel
expense. The Debtors plan to continue to hedge future fuel purchases as circumstances and market
conditions allow.
Insurance. United carries hull and liability insurance of a type customary in the air
transportation industry, in amounts deemed adequate, covering passenger liability, public
liability, and damage to aircraft and other physical property. Since the September 11, 2001
terrorist attacks, Uniteds premiums have increased significantly. Additionally, after September
11, 2001, commercial insurers cancelled Uniteds liability insurance for losses resulting from war
and associated perils (terrorism, sabotage, hijacking, and other similar events), but United
obtained replacement coverage through the federal government.
The Homeland Security Act, which became effective in February 2003, mandated the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide third-party, passenger and hull war-risk insurance to
commercial air carriers through August 31, 2003, and permitted such coverage to be extended to
December 31, 2004. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2005, signed into law on December 8, 2004,
extended this war risk insurance to commercial air carriers through August 31, 2005, which was
subsequently extended until December 31, 2005. Should the government discontinue this coverage,
obtaining comparable coverage from commercial underwriters could result in substantially higher
premiums and more restrictive terms, if it is available at all.
United also maintains other types of insurance such as property, directors and officers,
cargo, automobile, and the like, with limits and deductibles that are standard within the industry.
These premiums also have risen substantially since September 11, 2001.
c. Competition
The domestic airline industry is highly competitive and volatile. In domestic markets, new
and existing carriers deemed fit by the Department of Transportation (the DOT) are free to
initiate service between any two points in the U.S. Uniteds domestic competitors are primarily
the other U.S. airlines, a number of which are low-fare carriers, commonly known as LCCs, which
have significantly lower cost structures than Uniteds, and, to a lesser extent, other forms of
transportation.
United faces significantly more domestic competition now than it did in the past. This
increase is largely attributable to the growth of LCCs, whose share of domestic passengers is now
over 30 percent. Accordingly, in excess of 75 percent of Uniteds domestic revenue is now exposed
to LCCs, which is double the percentage from a decade ago. United anticipates that competition
from LCCs and other U.S. airlines will continue to intensify in the future.
Domestic pricing decisions are largely affected by the need to meet competition from other
U.S. airlines. Fare discounting by competitors historically has had a negative effect on Uniteds
financial results because United generally finds it necessary to match competitors fares to
maintain passenger traffic. Periodic attempts by United and other network airlines to raise fares
have often failed due to lack of competitive matching by LCCs. Because of vastly different cost
structures, low-ticket prices that generate a profit for an LCC usually have a negative effect on
Uniteds financial results. The introduction of Ted by United in early 2004 is designed to provide
United with a lower-cost operation in selected leisure markets, under which United can be more
economically competitive with its LCC rivals.
In its international networks, United competes not only with U.S. airlines but also with
foreign carriers. Uniteds competition on specified international routes is subject to varying
degrees of governmental regulations (see Industry Regulation below). As the U.S. is the largest
market for air
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travel worldwide, Uniteds ability to generate U.S. originating traffic from its
integrated domestic route systems provides United with an advantage over non-U.S. carriers.
Foreign carriers are prohibited by U.S. law from carrying local passengers between two points in
the U.S., and United experiences comparable restrictions in foreign countries. In addition, U.S.
carriers are often constrained from carrying passengers to points beyond designated international
gateway cities due to limitations in air service agreements or restrictions imposed unilaterally by
foreign governments. To compensate for these structural limitations, U.S. and foreign carriers
have entered into alliances and marketing arrangements that allow the carriers to feed traffic to
each others flights.
d. Industry Regulation
Domestic Regulation. All carriers engaged in air transportation in the U.S. are subject to
regulation by the DOT. Among its responsibilities, the DOT has authority to issue certificates of
public convenience and necessity for domestic air transportation (and no air carrier, unless
exempted, may provide air transportation without a DOT certificate of public convenience and
necessity), grant international route authorities, approve international code share agreements,
regulate methods of competition, and enforce certain consumer protection regulations, such as those
dealing with advertising, denied boarding compensation and baggage liability. United operates
under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the DOT. This certificate may be
altered, amended, modified, or suspended by the DOT if public convenience and necessity so require,
or may be revoked for intentional failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the
certificate.
Airlines are also regulated by the FAA, a division of the DOT, primarily in the areas of
flight operations, maintenance, and other safety and technical matters. The FAA has authority to
issue air carrier operating certificates and aircraft airworthiness certificates, prescribe
maintenance procedures, and regulate pilot and other employee training, among other
responsibilities. From time to time, the FAA issues rules that require air carriers to take
certain actions, such as the inspection or modification of aircraft and other equipment, that may
cause United to incur substantial, unplanned expenses. United is also subject to inquiries by
these and other U.S. and international regulatory bodies.
The airline industry is also subject to various other federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. The Department of Homeland Security has jurisdiction over virtually all aspects of
civil aviation security. See Recent Domestic Legislation below. The Department of Justice has
jurisdiction over certain airline competition matters. The U.S. Postal Service has authority over
certain aspects of the transportation of mail. Labor relations in the airline industry are
generally governed by the Railway Labor Act.
In addition, access to landing and take-off rights, or slots, at three major U.S. airports
and certain foreign airports served by United are subject to government regulation. The FAA has
designated John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (La Guardia) in
New York, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., as high density
traffic airports and has limited the number of departure and arrival slots at those airports.
Slot restrictions at OHare International Airport in Chicago (OHare) were eliminated in July
2002 and are slated to be eliminated at JFK and LaGuardia by 2007. From time to time, the
elimination of slot restrictions has impacted Uniteds operational performance and reliability. To
address congestion concerns and delays at OHare, United and American Airlines reached an agreement
with the FAA in January 2004 to reduce each of their flight schedules at OHare. Furthermore,
United reduced its schedule at OHare beginning February 2004 between the peak hours of 1:00 p.m.
and 8:00 p.m. In addition, effective March 2004, United again
depeaked its flight schedule by 5%. Subsequently, United, American Airlines, and certain
other carriers complied with the FAAs request to further depeak afternoon operations at OHare
resulting in a slight reduction in operations overall beginning in November 2004. On July 18, 2005
the FAA issued an order to show cause why the current operating restrictions at OHare should not
remain in place through April,
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2006. The FAA has initiated a formal rulemaking process to address
OHare congestion after April, 2006.
Recent Domestic Legislation. Since September 11, 2001, aviation security has been and
continues to be a subject of frequent legislative action, requiring changes to Uniteds security
processes and increasing the economic cost of security procedures at United. The Aviation and
Transportation Security Act (the Aviation Security Act), enacted in November 2001, has had
wide-ranging effects on Uniteds operations. The Aviation Security Act makes the federal
government responsible for virtually all aspects of civil aviation security, creating a new
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is a part of the Department of Homeland
Security pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Under the Aviation Security Act,
substantially all security screeners at airports are now federal employees and significant other
aspects of airline and airport security are now overseen by the TSA. Pursuant to the Aviation
Security Act, funding for airline and airport security is provided in part by a passenger security
fee of $2.50 per flight segment (capped at $10.00 per round trip), which is collected by the air
carriers and remitted to the government. In addition, air carriers are required to submit to the
government an additional security fee equal to the amount the air carrier paid for screening
passengers and property in 2000.
On April 16, 2003, the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act was signed into law.
The legislation included approximately $3 billion of direct compensation for U.S. airlines. Of the
total, $2.4 billion compensates air carriers for lost revenues and costs related to aviation
security. Additionally, passenger and air carrier security fees were suspended from June 1 through
September 30, 2003, and government-provided war risk insurance was extended for one year to August
2004. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2005, signed into law on December 8, 2004, extended this
war risk insurance to commercial air carriers through August 31, 2005, which was subsequently
extended until December 31, 2005. It is expected that aviation security laws and processes will
continue to be under review and subject to change by the federal government in the future.
International Regulation. International air transportation is subject to extensive government
regulation. In connection with Uniteds international services, it is regulated by both the U.S.
government and the governments of the foreign countries it serves. In addition, the availability
of international routes to U.S. carriers is regulated by treaties and related aviation agreements
between the U.S. and foreign governments, and in some cases, fares and schedules require the
approval of the DOT and/or the relevant foreign governments.
Historically, access to foreign markets has been tightly controlled through bilateral
agreements between the U.S. and the relevant foreign country. These agreements regulate the number
of markets served, the number of carriers allowed to serve the market, and the frequency of their
flights. Since the early 1990s, the U.S. has pursued a policy of Open Skies (meaning all
carriers have access to the destination), under which the U.S. government has negotiated a number
of bilateral agreements allowing unrestricted access to foreign markets.
Further, Uniteds ability to serve some countries and expand into certain others is limited by
the absence altogether of aviation agreements between the U.S. and the relevant governments.
Shifts in U.S. or foreign government aviation policies can lead to the alteration or termination of
air service agreements between the U.S. and other countries. Depending on the nature of the
change, the value of Uniteds route authorities may be enhanced or diminished.
The U.S. and the European Commission are continuing their attempts to negotiate a single air
services agreement to replace the existing bilateral agreements between the U.S. and the European
Union (EU) member states. The European Commission has called upon the EU member states to
renounce the
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air services agreements with the U.S. because they allegedly do not comply with EU
law. To date, no EU member state has indicated a willingness to renounce its air services
agreement with the U.S. If EU member states do renounce such agreements, the status of Uniteds
existing antitrust immunity with its European partners would be in doubt because the immunity is
based upon an open skies agreement between the U.S. and the applicable EU member states.
In late 2004, the European Commission commenced a consultation process that seeks stakeholder
input on the introduction of market-based mechanisms for slot allocation at EU airports. The
Commission proposes to introduce a highly regulated form of secondary slot trading. The
availability of such slots is not assured and the inability of United to obtain or retain needed
slots could inhibit its efforts to compete in certain international markets.
Environmental Regulations. The airline industry is subject to increasingly stringent federal,
state, local, and foreign environmental laws and regulations concerning emissions to the air,
discharges to surface and subsurface waters, safe drinking water, and the management of hazardous
substances, oils, and waste materials. The airline industry is also subject to other environmental
laws and regulations, including those that require the Debtors to remediate soil or groundwater to
meet certain objectives. It is the Debtors policy to comply with all environmental laws and
regulations, which often require expenditures. Under the federal Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (sometimes commonly known as Superfund) and similar
environmental cleanup laws, waste generators, and owners or facility operators, including the
Debtors, can be subject to liability for investigation and remediation costs at facilities that
have been identified as requiring response actions. The Debtors also conduct voluntary remediation
actions. Such cleanup obligations arise from, among other circumstances, the operation of fueling
facilities and primarily involve airport sites.
Two other regulatory programs that will require an expenditure of capital costs in the next
few years are: (1) petroleum storage upgrades required to comply with recent changes to the Spill
Prevention Countermeasures and Control law; and (2) new California regulations and/or an
industry-wide voluntary agreement, reducing air emissions from ground support equipment utilized in
California.
The Debtors are subject to known and potential environmental cleanup Claims and obligations at
current and former operating locations. Such Claims and obligations arose from, among other
circumstances, past discharges from fueling facilities. Among known Claims, there is litigation
among United, American Airlines, and other companies concerning the responsibility for payment of
certain cleanup costs for groundwater and soil contamination at JFK. The litigation is currently
stayed because of the Chapter 11 Cases, and may be addressed through adjudication by the Bankruptcy
Court. In addition, in accordance with a June 1999 order issued by the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board (CRWQCB), United, along with most of the other tenants of the San Francisco
International Airport, has been investigating potential environmental contamination at the airport
and conducting certain remediation. Among these projects is investigation and remediation at
Uniteds San Francisco Maintenance Center. This project is being conducted in accordance with
CRWQCB approvals. In addition to the matters discussed above, from time to time the Debtors become
aware of potential non-compliance with environmental regulations that have been identified either
by the Debtors (through their internal environmental compliance auditing program) or by a
governmental entity. In some instances, these matters could potentially become the subject of an
administrative or judicial proceeding and could potentially involve material monetary penalties of
$100,000 or more.
e. Employees
As of June 30, 2005, the Debtors had approximately 59,000 active employees, of which
approximately 80% are represented by various labor organizations.
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The employee groups, number of employees, labor organization, and current contract status for
each of Uniteds collective bargaining groups, as of June 30, 2005, were as follows:
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Number of |
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Contract Open for |
Employee Group |
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Employees |
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Union |
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Amendment |
Pilots
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6,420 |
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ALPA
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January 1, 2010 |
Flight Attendants
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|
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14,868 |
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AFA
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January 8, 2010 |
Mechanics and Related
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|
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6,138 |
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AMFA
|
|
January 1, 2010 |
Public Contact Employees/Ramp & Stores/Food Service
Employees/Security Officers/Maintenance Instructors/Fleet
Technical Instructors
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|
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18,350 |
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IAM
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|
January 1, 2010 |
Dispatchers
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|
|
160 |
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PAFCA
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|
January 1, 2010 |
Meteorologists
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|
|
19 |
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|
TWU
|
|
January 1, 2010 |
Engineers
|
|
|
292 |
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|
IFPTE
|
|
Negotiating
Initial Contract |
Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are negotiated under the Railway Labor Act, which
governs labor relations in the transportation industry, and typically do not contain an expiration
date. Instead, they specify an amendable date, upon which the CBA is considered open for
amendment. Prior to the amendable date, neither party is required to agree to modifications to
the CBA. Nevertheless, nothing prevents the parties from agreeing to start negotiations or to
modify the CBA in advance of the amendable date. Contracts remain in effect while new CBAs are
negotiated. During the negotiating period, both the Debtors and the negotiating union are required
to maintain the status quo.
For additional information about the Debtors business operations, please refer to UALs
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, and UALs Quarterly Reports
on Form 10-Q for the first quarter ending March 31, 2005 and the second quarter ending June 30,
2005 and any other recent UAL Annual and Quarterly Report. These filings are available by visiting
the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov or the Debtors website at
http://www.ual.com.
B. Existing Capital Structure of the Debtors
1. UAL
a. Aircraft-Related Guarantees
In connection with Uniteds financing of 22 Boeing 757s and one Boeing 737 through U.S.
leveraged leases (USLLs), UAL guaranteed Uniteds obligations. Also, in connection with UALs
acquisition of Air Wisconsin in 1992, UAL guaranteed Air Wisconsins obligations for nine regional
aircraft. The aggregate amount of asserted Claims based on such guarantees is approximately $828
million. The Debtors, however, anticipate that the aggregate amount of such Claims that will be
allowed will be less and the Debtors reserve all rights with respect to such Claims.
b. Serial Preferred Stock
As of December 31, 2004, UAL had outstanding 3,203,177 depositary shares, each representing
1/1000 of one share of Series B 121/4% preferred stock (the Old Series B
Preferred Stock or an Old Series B Preferred Share), with a liquidation preference of $25 per
depositary share ($25,000 per Old Series B Preferred Share) and a stated capital of $0.01 per Old
Series B Preferred Share. Under its terms, any portion of the Old Series B Preferred Stock or the
depositary shares is redeemable for cash after July
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11, 2004, at UALs option, at the equivalent of
$25 per depositary share, plus accrued dividends. The Old Series B Preferred Stock is not
convertible into any other securities, has no stated maturity and is not subject to mandatory
redemption.
The Old Series B Preferred Stock ranks senior to all other preferred and common stock
outstanding, except the TOPrS Preferred Securities, as to receipt of dividends and amounts
distributed upon liquidation. The Old Series B Preferred Stock has voting rights only to the extent
required by law and with respect to charter amendments that adversely affect the preferred stock or
the creation or issuance of any security-ranking senior to the preferred stock.
On September 30, 2002, UAL announced that it was suspending the payment of dividends on the
Old Series B Preferred Stock. As a result of the Chapter 11 filing, UAL is no longer accruing
dividends on the Old Series B Preferred Stock. The amount of dividends in arrears is approximately
$27 million as of June 30, 2005.
c. ESOP and Employee/Independent Director Preferred Stock
In July 1994, the stockholders of UAL approved a plan of recapitalization that provided an
approximately 55% equity and voting interest in UAL to certain employees of United, in exchange for
wage concessions and work-rule changes. As part of the recapitalization, UALs stockholders also
approved an elaborate governance structure, which was set forth principally in UALs prior restated
certificate of incorporation (the Old UAL Charter) and the employee stock ownership plans (the
ESOPs). Among other matters, the revised governance structure provided that UALs board of
directors (the Old UAL Board) was to consist of five public directors, four independent
directors, and three employee directors.
Under the ESOPs, an aggregate of 17,675,345 shares of Old Class 1 and Class 2 Preferred Stock
were allocated to individual employee accounts from 1994 to 2000. The Old Class 1 and Class 2
Preferred Stock represented the employees equity interest in UAL. Each share of Old Class 1 and
Class 2 Preferred Stock was convertible into four shares of Old UAL Common Stock. Because the
shares of Old Class 1 and Class 2 Preferred Stock were convertible into shares of freely tradable
Old UAL Common Stock, Old Class P, M, and S Preferred Stocks (the Voting Preferred Stock) were
established to provide a fixed level of voting power to the ALPA, IAM, and SAM employee groups
participating in the ESOPs. In the aggregate, 17,675,345 shares of Voting Preferred Stock were
issued from 1994 to 2000. The Voting Preferred Stock had a par value and liquidation preference of
$0.01 per share. The stock was not entitled to receive any dividends and was convertible into .0004 shares of Old UAL Common Stock.
To effectuate the election of independent and employee directors to the Old UAL Board, the Old
Class Pilot, Old Class IAM, Old Class SAM, and Old Class I Junior Preferred Stocks (collectively
the Director Preferred Stocks) were established. One share each of Old Class Pilot and Old Class
IAM Preferred Stock was authorized and issued, respectively, to the United Airlines master
executive councils of ALPA and IAM 141. Three shares of Old Class SAM Preferred Stock and four
shares of Old Class I
Junior Preferred Stock were issued on December 31, 2002 to the persons designated by the SAMs
pursuant to the terms of a stockholders agreement and to UALs independent directors respectively.
Each of the Director Preferred Stocks has a par value and liquidation preference of $0.01 per
share. The Holders of the Old Class Pilot Preferred Stock, the Old Class IAM Preferred Stock, and
the Old Class SAM Preferred Stock are each entitled to vote as a separate class to elect one
director to the Old UAL Board. The Director Preferred Stocks are not entitled to receive any
dividends and are non-transferable.
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The Voting Preferred Stock represented approximately 55% of the aggregate voting power until
Sunset, even though the Old UAL Common Stock issuable upon conversion from time to time
represented more or less than 55% of the fully diluted Old UAL Common Stock. Sunset occurred when
the Old UAL Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Old Class 1 and Class 2 Preferred Stock, plus
(i) all other Old UAL Common Stock held by all other Debtor-sponsored employee benefit plans and
(ii) all available unissued Old Class 1 and Class 2 Preferred Stock held in the ESOPs, in the
aggregate, fell to below 20% of the aggregate number of shares of common equity and all available
unissued Old Class 1 and Class 2 Preferred Stock of UAL. As a result of certain sales of Old UAL
Common Stock by State Street Bank & Trust (State Street), an independent fiduciary for the ESOPs,
employee ownership was reduced to less than 20% on March 7, 2003, thus triggering Sunset.
Upon the occurrence of Sunset, the 55% voting power of the ESOPs represented by the Voting
Preferred Stock was reduced to the actual percentage represented by the outstanding Old Class 1 and
Class 2 Preferred Stock held by the ESOPs on an as-converted basis. In addition, the provisions in
the Old UAL Charter with respect to the following matters became inoperative: (i) the
qualification, nomination, and vacancy of public and independent directors; (ii) the special
super-majority voting provisions relating to, among others, charter amendments, change of control,
sales of assets, dissolution, and labor-related business transactions; and (iii) the memberships,
functions, and powers of various committees. Concurrently with Sunset, all shares of the Old Class
I Preferred Stock were redeemed automatically. As a result of the foregoing changes, the Old UAL
Board was comprised of: (a) nine Directors to be elected by the Holders of the outstanding Old UAL
Common Stock, (b) one director to be elected by ALPA, (c) one director to be elected by IAM, and
(d) one Director to be elected by the SAMs.
On June 26, 2003, the ESOP was terminated following the publication of a regulation by the
Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) that would permit the distribution of the remaining ESOP
shares to plan participants without jeopardizing UALs ability to utilize its net operating losses.
On June 28, 2004, all remaining ESOP shares were converted to Old UAL Common Stock and either
distributed to participants at their request or rolled over to an account in their name.
d. UAL Common Stock
As of June 30, 2005, UAL had 116,220,959 shares of Old UAL Common Stock outstanding.
e. TOPrS
In December 1996, UAL Corporation Capital Trust I (the TOPrS Trust) completed a voluntary
exchange offer to exchange its 131/4% Trust Originated Preferred Securities
(the TOPrS Preferred Securities) for any and all outstanding depositary shares, each representing
1/1000 of one share of Series B 121/4% preferred stock. After the expiration
of the exchange offer, the TOPrS Trust issued $75 million of TOPrS Preferred Securities in exchange
for the 2,999,304 depository shares that were tendered in the exchange. Along with the issuance of
the TOPrS Preferred Securities and the related purchase by UAL of the TOPrS Trusts common
securities, UAL issued to the TOPrS Trust $77 million aggregate principal
amount of its 131/4% Junior Subordinated Debentures (the TOPrS
Debentures) due 2026. The TOPrS Debentures are the sole assets of the TOPrS Trust. The interest
and other payment dates on the TOPrS Debentures correspond to the distribution and other payment
dates on the TOPrS Preferred Securities. Pursuant to the operative agreements of the TOPrS Trust,
upon maturity or redemption of the TOPrS Debentures, the TOPrS Preferred Securities are to be
redeemed on a mandatory basis. The TOPrS Debentures were redeemable at UALs option, in whole or
in part, on or after July 12, 2004, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount to
be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the repayment of the
TOPrS Debentures, the proceeds thereof are to be applied to redeem the TOPrS Preferred Securities.
The payment of the principal and interest on the
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TOPrS Debentures is subordinate and junior to all
indebtedness of UAL (unless such indebtedness by its terms is subordinate in right of payment to or
pari passu with the TOPrS Debentures), but is senior to all capital stock.
Pursuant to the operative agreements of the TOPrS Trust, UAL has the right to defer payments
of interest on the TOPrS Debentures by extending the interest payment period, at any time, for up
to 20 consecutive quarters. If interest payments on the TOPrS Debentures are so deferred,
distributions on the TOPrS Preferred Securities also will be deferred. During any deferral,
distributions will continue to accrue with interest thereon. In addition, during any such
deferral, UAL may not declare or pay any dividend or other distribution on, or redeem or purchase,
any of its capital stock. The payment of distributions out of moneys held by the TOPrS Trust is
guaranteed by UAL on a subordinated basis to the extent not paid by the TOPrS Trust but only to the
extent that UAL has made a payment to the trustee of principal and interest on the TOPrS Debentures
deposited in the TOPrS Trust as trust assets. UALs guaranty of the TOPrS Trusts obligations
under the TOPrS Preferred Securities constitutes an unsecured obligation of UAL that is subordinate
and junior in right of payment to all other liabilities of UAL (except obligations made pari passu
or subordinate by their terms) but is senior to all capital stock issued by UAL.
As a result of the Chapter 11 filing, UAL is no longer making interest payments on the TOPrS
Debentures. As a result, the TOPrS Trust no longer has the funds available to pay distributions on
the TOPrS Preferred Securities and stopped accruing and paying such dividends in October 2002.
2. United
a. Secured Aircraft Financing
As of the Petition Date, United operated a fleet of 567 aircraft, approximately 95 of which
had been unencumbered and thus became pledged to the Debtors debtor-in-possession financing
lenders (the DIP Lenders) to secure its debtor-in-possession credit facilities. 7 463
aircraft and related engines in Uniteds fleet (the Section 1110 Fleet) were leased or financed
and eligible for Section 1110 protection and consist of the following array of model types: 8
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|
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Aircraft Type |
|
Number |
|
Boeing 737-500 |
|
|
29 |
|
Boeing 737-300 |
|
|
91 |
|
Boeing 757-200 |
|
|
69 |
|
Boeing 767-300 |
|
|
30 |
|
Boeing 777-200A |
|
|
21 |
|
Boeing 777-200B |
|
|
37 |
|
Boeing 747-400 |
|
|
36 |
|
Airbus 319 |
|
|
54 |
|
Airbus 320 |
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total: |
|
|
463 |
|
|
|
|
7 |
|
The 567 aircraft operated by United as of the
Petition Date do not include certain regional and other aircraft leased by
United to Air Wisconsin and Federal Express and certain aircraft parked as of
the Petition Date. |
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8 |
|
The remaining nine aircraft in Uniteds fleet
are not subject to Section 1110 of the Bankruptcy Code, as more fully described
herein, and thus not subject to the same restructuring process as the other
aircraft in the fleet. |
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The Section 1110 Fleet was owned or leased by United pursuant to a broad variety of financing,
including, without limitation, mortgages, operating leases, capital leases, single investor leases,
leveraged leases, Japanese leveraged leases (JLLs), German leveraged leases (GLLs), and French
leveraged leases (FLLs). Out of the Section 1110 Fleet, 158 aircraft served as collateral for
issues of public debt, including certain pass-through certificates (PTCs), equipment trust
certificates (ETCs), and enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs). The balance of the
aircraft in the Section 1110 Fleet were financed or leased pursuant to private transactions. Of
these private transactions, 57 aircraft were financed through JLL, GLL, or FLL cross-border
financing arrangements, approximately 122 were financed by manufacturers such as Boeing, Airbus,
General Electric, and Intlaero Leasing, and the remainder of the private transactions were financed
through U.S. leveraged leases or other leasing and secured debt techniques. As discussed more
fully below, the Debtors have downsized their Section 1110 Fleet and substantially reduced their
financing costs for their remaining aircraft through refinancing.
As of the Petition Date, an aggregate of approximately $7.0 billion in aircraft-related debt
was outstanding. Of that amount, the Debtors had approximately $3.1 billion of various
aircraft-backed mortgages outstanding (the Aircraft Mortgage Notes). There was an aggregate of
approximately $44 million of unpaid interest on the aircraft-backed mortgages as of the Petition
Date. In December 1997, July 2000, December 2000, and August 2001, the Debtors issued $674
million, $801 million, $1.51 billion, and $1.47 billion, respectively, of EETCs to refinance
certain owned aircraft and aircraft under operating leases which are also included in the
aircraft-related debt. There was an aggregate of approximately $70 million of unpaid interest on
the EETCs as of the Petition Date.
b. Senior Notes
United issued six series of unsecured notes due between 2003 and 2021 (the Unsecured
Debentures) pursuant to an indenture dated as of July 1, 1991, between United and The Bank of New
York, as trustee:
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Original Principal |
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Amount |
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Series |
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($ in millions) |
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101/4 % Debentures due July 15, 2021 |
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$ |
300.0 |
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93/4 % Debentures due August 15, 2021 |
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$ |
250.0 |
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9% Notes due December 15, 2003 |
|
$ |
150.0 |
|
91/8 % Debentures due January 15, 2012 |
|
$ |
200.0 |
|
10.67% Series A Debentures due May 1, 2004 |
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$ |
370.2 |
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11.21% Series B Debentures due May 1, 2014 |
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$ |
371.0 |
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|
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Total: |
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$ |
1,641.2 |
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Each of the series of Unsecured Debentures is an unsecured and unsubordinated obligation
of United, which ranks pari passu with all existing senior unsecured indebtedness of United and
senior to subordinated indebtedness.
As a result of repurchases of Unsecured Debentures by United, there is currently approximately
$646 million principal amount outstanding of Unsecured Debentures not held by United, and as of the
Petition Date, there was an aggregate of $17.6 million of accrued and unpaid interest on the
Unsecured Debentures.
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c. Municipal Bonds
United has issued eighteen series of special facilities revenue bonds due through 2035 to
finance the acquisition and construction of certain facilities in Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Miami, Chicago, and certain other locations (the Municipal Bonds):
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Original |
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Principal |
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Amount |
Series |
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Issue Date |
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Maturity |
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($ in millions) |
California
Statewide
Communities
Development
Authority Special
Facility Revenue
Bonds, Series 1997
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Los Angeles
International
Airport Projects)
|
|
November 1, 1997
|
|
October 1, 2034
|
|
$ |
190.2 |
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|
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|
California
Statewide
Communities
Development
Authority Special
Facility Revenue
Bonds, Series 2001
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Los Angeles
International
Airport Cargo
Project)
|
|
April 1, 2001
|
|
October 1, 2035
|
|
$ |
34.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
California
Statewide
Communities
Development
Authority Special
Facilities Lease
Revenue Bonds, 1997
Series A (United
Air Lines, Inc.
San Francisco
International
Airport Projects)
|
|
August 1, 1997
|
|
October 1, 2033
|
|
$ |
154.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
California
Statewide
Communities
Development
Authority Special
Facilities Lease
Revenue Bonds, 2000
Series A (United
Air Lines, Inc.
San Francisco
International
Airport Terminal
Projects)
|
|
November 1, 2000
|
|
October 1, 2034
|
|
$ |
33.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City of Chicago,
Chicago OHare
International
Airport, Special
Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 1999A
|
|
February 1, 1999
|
|
September 1, 2016
|
|
$ |
121.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City of Chicago,
Chicago OHare
International
Airport, Special
Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 1999B
|
|
February 1, 1999
|
|
April 1, 2011
|
|
$ |
40.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City of Chicago,
Chicago OHare
International
Airport, Special
Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 2000A
|
|
June 1, 2000
|
|
November 1, 2011
|
|
$ |
38.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City of Chicago,
Chicago OHare
International
Airport, Special
Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 2001A-1
|
|
February 1, 2001
|
|
November 1, 2035
|
|
$ |
102.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Original |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount |
Series |
|
Issue Date |
|
Maturity |
|
($ in millions) |
City of Chicago,
Chicago OHare
International
Airport, Special
Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 2001A-2
|
|
February 1, 2001
|
|
November 1, 2035
|
|
$ |
100.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City of Chicago,
Chicago OHare
International
Airport, Special
Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 2001B
|
|
February 1, 2001
|
|
November 1, 2035
|
|
$ |
49.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City of Chicago,
Chicago OHare
International
Airport, Special
Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 2001C
|
|
February 1, 2001
|
|
May 1, 2016
|
|
$ |
149.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City and County of
Denver, Colorado,
Special Facility
Airport Revenue
Bonds (United Air
Lines, Inc.
Project) Series
1992A
|
|
October 1, 1992
|
|
October 1, 2032
|
|
$ |
261.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Indianapolis
Airport Authority
6.50% Special
Facility Revenue
Bonds, Series 1995A
(United Air Lines,
Inc., Indianapolis
Maintenance Center
Project)
|
|
June 1, 1995
|
|
November 15, 2031
|
|
$ |
220.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts Port
Authority Special
Facility Bonds
(United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
Series 1999A
|
|
December 1, 1999
|
|
October 1, 2029
|
|
$ |
80.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miami-Dade County
Industrial
Development
Authority Special
Facilities Revenue
Bond (United Air
Lines, Inc.
Project) Series
2000
|
|
March 1, 2000
|
|
March 1, 2035
|
|
$ |
32.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New York City
Industrial
Development Agency
Special Facility
Revenue Bonds,
Series 1997 (1997
United Air Lines,
Inc. Project)
|
|
July 1, 1997
|
|
July 1, 2032
|
|
$ |
34.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regional Airports
Improvement
Corporation
Adjustable-Rate
Facilities Lease
Refunding Revenue
Bonds, Issue of
1984, United Air
Lines, Inc. (Los
Angeles
International
Airport)
|
|
October 1, 1984
|
|
November 15, 2021
|
|
$ |
25.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RAIC Facilities
Lease Refunding
Revenue Bonds,
Issue of 1992,
United Air Lines,
Inc. (Los Angeles
International
Airport)
|
|
October 1, 1992
|
|
November 15, 2012
|
|
$ |
34.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
$ |
1,702.8 |
|
As of December 31, 2004, there were approximately $1.7 billion principal amount of Municipal
Bonds outstanding and, as of the Petition Date, there was an aggregate of $16.0 million of accrued
and unpaid interest on the Municipal Bonds. UAL guaranteed Uniteds obligations under the (i) RAIC
Adjustable-Rate Facilities Lease Refunding Revenue Bonds, Issue of 1984, United Air Lines, Inc.
(Los
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Angeles International Airport); and (ii) RAIC Facilities Lease Refunding Revenue Bonds, Issue
of 1992, United Air Lines, Inc. (Los Angeles International Airport).
C. Management of the Debtors
The current management team of UAL is comprised of highly capable professionals with
substantial airline industry experience. Information regarding the executive officers of the
Debtors is as follows:
|
|
|
Name |
|
Position |
Glenn F. Tilton
|
|
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
Frederic F. Brace
|
|
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
|
Sara A. Fields
|
|
Senior Vice President People |
|
|
|
Douglas A. Hacker
|
|
Executive Vice President |
|
|
|
Paul R. Lovejoy
|
|
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
|
|
|
Peter D. McDonald
|
|
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
|
|
|
Rosemary Moore
|
|
Senior Vice President Corporate and Government Affairs |
|
|
|
Richard J. Poulton
|
|
Senior Vice President Business Development |
|
|
|
John P. Tague
|
|
Executive Vice President Marketing, Sales and Revenue |
Glenn F. Tilton. Age 56. Director of UAL since 2002. Mr. Tilton has been Chairman,
President, and Chief Executive Officer of UAL and United since September 2002. From October 2001
to August 2002, he served as Vice Chairman of ChevronTexaco Corporation (global energy). In
addition, from May 2002 to September 2002 he served as Non-Executive Chairman of Dynegy, Inc. From
February to October 2001 he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Texaco, Inc. (global
energy). He previously served as President of Texacos Global Business Unit. He serves as a
director of Lincoln National Corporation.
Frederic F. Brace. Age 47. Mr. Brace has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of UAL and United since August 2002. From September 2001 to August 2002, Mr. Brace served
as UALs and Uniteds Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. From July 1999 to
September 2001, Mr. Brace had served as Uniteds Senior Vice President Finance and Treasurer.
From February 1998 through July 1999, he served as Vice President Finance of United.
Sara A. Fields. Age 62. Ms. Fields has been Senior Vice President People of United Air
Lines, Inc. since December 2002. From January to December 2002, Ms. Fields served as Uniteds
Senior Vice President People Services and Engagement. Ms. Fields previously served as Senior
Vice President Onboard Service of United.
Douglas A. Hacker. Age 49. Mr. Hacker is Executive Vice President of UAL and United and he
has been in this position since December 2002. From September 2001 to December 2002, Mr. Hacker
served as Uniteds Executive Vice President and President of ULS. From July 1999 to September
2001, Mr. Hacker had served as UALs Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and as
Uniteds
Executive Vice President Finance & Planning and Chief Financial Officer. From July 1994 to
July 1999, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United.
Paul R. Lovejoy. Age 50. Mr. Lovejoy has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and
Secretary of UAL and United since June 2003. From September 1999 to June 2003, he was a partner
with Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP. He previously served as Assistant General Counsel of Texaco,
Inc.
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Peter D. McDonald. Age 53. Mr. McDonald has been Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of United since May 2004. From October 2002 to April 2004, Mr. McDonald served
as Executive Vice President Operations. From January to September 2002, Mr. McDonald served as
Uniteds Senior Vice President Airport Operations. From May 2001 to January 2002, he served as
Uniteds Senior Vice President Airport Services. From July 1999 to May 2001, he served as Vice
President Operational Services. From July 1995 to July 1999, he served as Managing Director -
Los Angeles Metro Area for United.
Rosemary Moore. Age 54. Ms. Moore has been the Senior Vice President Corporate and
Government Affairs of United since December 2002. From November to December 2002, Ms. Moore had
been the Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs of United. From October 2001 to October 2002,
she was the Vice President Public and Government Affairs of ChevronTexaco Corporation. From
June 2000 to October 2001, she was Vice President Corporate Communications and Government
Affairs of Texaco, Inc. From September 1996 to June 2000, she was an independent consultant.
Rick Poulton. Age 40. Mr. Poulton is Senior Vice President Business Development of United
Airlines since June 2005. From March 2003 to June 2005, Mr. Poulton served as Senior Vice President
Strategic Sourcing and Chief Procurement Officer of United. He has also served as President, UAL
Loyalty Services, at the time a wholly owned subsidiary of UAL Corporation, and CFO of UAL Loyalty
Services prior to being named President.
John P. Tague. Age 42. Mr. Tague has been Executive Vice President Marketing, Sales, and
Revenues of UAL and United since May 2004. From May 2003 to April 2004, Mr. Tague served as
Executive Vice President Customer of UAL and United. From 1997 to August 2002, Mr. Tague was
the President and Chief Executive Officer of ATA Holdings Corp.
ARTICLE III.
THE CHAPTER 11 CASES
On December 9, 2002, the Debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors continue to conduct their businesses and manage their properties as
Debtors in Possession pursuant to Sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. The following
is a general summary of the Chapter 11 Cases including, without limitation, the events preceding
the Chapter 11 filings, the stabilization of the Debtors operations following the Chapter 11
filings, the Debtors business plan, and the Debtors restructuring initiatives since the Chapter
11 filings.
A. Events Leading to the Chapter 11 Cases and Related Postpetition Events
The airline industry is highly competitive and labor intensive. Uniteds business is highly
sensitive to fuel costs, fare levels, and demand for travel. Passenger demand and fare levels are
influenced by, among other things, the state of the global economy, domestic and international
events, airline capacity, and pricing actions taken by carriers. Beginning in 2000, the slowing
economy and decrease in high-yield business travel, among other things, caused a significant
decline in Uniteds revenues. These declines were exacerbated by the continued increase of
internet-based ticket sales, price
transparency, and the resultant downward pricing pressure, as well as the increasing impact of
LCCs such as Southwest Airlines Co. and JetBlue Airways. At the same time, during this period,
labor costs steadily increased, reaching $7.0 billion in 2001, or 38.3% of operating expenses,
largely due to the CBA with the Debtors pilots, amended in 2000, market-based pay increases for
non-represented employees, and the expected wage increases associated with the then open CBAs with
machinists, ramp workers, public contact, and other employees. In 2002, the Debtors entered into
new CBAs with these employee groups that contained wage increases retroactive to mid-2000.
Consequently, Uniteds labor costs became the
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highest in the industry. In addition, the terrorist
attacks of September 11, 2001, had a significant, negative impact on passenger and cargo demand for
air travel. Although these factors caused a sharp and sustained decline in revenues throughout the
airline industry, the Debtors, who historically have enjoyed a leading position among full-fare
business customers, were hit the hardest.
As a result, the Debtors passenger revenues plunged from $16.9 billion in 2000 to $11.9
billion for 2002. In response to these dramatically falling revenues, the Debtors mounted an
aggressive cost-cutting campaign, during which the Debtors reduced their daily flight schedule,
retired their oldest aircraft, reduced planned new aircraft deliveries, significantly reduced
planned non-aircraft capital spending, closed several unprofitable international stations,
converted six stations to United Express, cancelled or suspended a number of major airport
construction plans, closed five reservations centers, eliminated certain travel agency based
commissions, negotiated trade concessions, and significantly downsized their workforce.
In addition, the Debtors sought savings from their unionized workforce in an amount and of a
duration sufficient to ward off bankruptcy. Yet, despite these measures, the Debtors were unable
to obtain any meaningful out-of-court financing in the public or private capital markets.
Consequently, United depleted its cash reserves at an unprecedented rate. Uniteds operating cash
burn (i.e., the amount by which operating cash disbursements exceeds receipts) averaged more than
$10 million per day over the fourth quarter of 2001. The Debtors massive cost-cutting efforts
reduced this amount to $7 million per day by March 2002 and to less than $1 million per day during
the second quarter of 2002. However, a stalled recovery in July 2002 resulted in approximately $7
million of operating cash burn per day during the third quarter of 2002, decreasing slightly to
over $5 million a day by November 2002.
In June 2002, United approached the Air Transportation Stabilization Board (the ATSB) for a
$1.8 billion federal loan guarantee with a business plan contemplating capacity cuts, revenue
increases, and lower labor costs. On December 4, 2002, the ATSB decided not to approve Uniteds
proposal for a federal loan guarantee. Subsequent to the ATSBs decision and facing approximately
$875 million in debt maturities, on December 9, 2002, the Debtors filed petitions for relief under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Codethe best available means to facilitate the implementation of
necessary changes to their businesses and bring costs and operations in line with the current
business environment.
B. Stabilization of Operations
As of the Petition Date, all actions and proceedings against the Debtors and all acts to
obtain property from the Debtors were automatically stayed under Section 362 of the Bankruptcy
Code. To minimize disruption of the Debtors operations during the Chapter 11 Cases, the Debtors
filed with the Bankruptcy Court on the Petition Date a number of first day motions requesting
authority to make certain payments, honor certain obligations, and assume certain contracts. Much
of this relief was granted by the Bankruptcy Court and has facilitated the administration of the
Chapter 11 Cases. Several of these motions and orders are described below, but these summaries are
not a substitute for a complete understanding of the underlying motions or the resulting orders.
You are urged to review the full text of all such motions and orders, which are available for your
review by visiting the Debtors private website at http://www.pd-ual.com.
1. Motion to Pay Employee Wages and Associated Benefits
The Debtors believe that their employees are their most valuable asset and that any delay in
paying prepetition or postpetition compensation or benefits to their employees would have destroyed
their relationship with employees and irreparably harmed employee morale at a time when dedication,
confidence, and cooperation of their employees was most critical. Therefore, the Debtors
requested, and
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the Bankruptcy Court approved, authority to pay certain compensation and benefits
owed to employees. The authority allowed the Debtors to compensate their employees for certain
obligations payable as of the Petition Date, as well as certain obligations that came due after the
Petition Date.
2. Motion to Continue Using Existing Cash Management System, Bank Accounts, Business Forms,
and Investment Guidelines
The Bankruptcy Court authorized the Debtors to continue using their domestic and international
cash management systems and their respective bank accounts, business forms, and investment
guidelines.
3. Motion to Continue Customer Programs
The Debtors believe that their existing customer programs, including the Mileage Plus Program,
vacation package program, barter arrangements program, Red Carpet Club program, corporate incentive
programs, cargo programs, and MyPoints.com programs, are vital to their efforts to maintain their
current customers through this difficult period and to position themselves to attract new
customers. The Bankruptcy Court granted the Debtors request for authority to perform their
prepetition obligations relating to their customer programs and to continue, renew, replace, or
terminate such customer programs during the Chapter 11 Cases.
4. Motion for Authority to Prohibit Utilities from Terminating Service
On December 11, 2002, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order enjoining utility companies
from terminating service or requiring deposits in connection with any unpaid utility charges.
Although a group of utilities objected to the order, the Bankruptcy Court on March 27, 2003,
entered an order satisfying both the Debtors and the utilities by providing procedural safeguards
to the utilities, such as access to certain financial information of the Debtors and an expedited
dispute resolution process.
It should be noted that only a minority of the objecting utilities who were beneficiaries
of the March 27, 2003 order took advantage of receiving the Debtors financial information, and
some who originally did request it subsequently asked to no longer receive it. Also, no utility
has had occasion to invoke the expedited dispute resolution process since the date the order was
entered. Finally, the Debtors have continued to pay their utility invoices on time and, since the
utility activity described above, there have been no further motions filed by utilities seeking
payment.
5. Motion for Authority to Pay Sales and Use Taxes, Transportation Taxes, Fees, Passenger
Facility Charges, and Other Similar Government and Airport Charges
In connection with the normal operation of their businesses, the Debtors collect and pay
various taxes, fees, and charges. Specifically, the Debtors: (a) collect fuel taxes, value added
taxes, sales taxes, excise taxes, customs fees, immigration fees, security fees, inspection fees,
and passenger facility charges from their customers on behalf of various taxing authorities; (b)
incur use, liquor, gross receipts, and fuel taxes which must be paid to various taxing authorities;
and (c) are charged fees, including, without limitation, the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee,
overflight fees and landing and other access fees, licenses, airport performance bond-related
obligations (excluding municipal bonds), and other similar
charges and assessments by various taxing and licensing authorities. These taxes, fees, and
charges are paid to the various taxing, licensing, and airport authorities (collectively, the
Authorities) on a periodic basis.
As of October 31, 2002, the Debtors owed over $268 million to the Authorities. If the Debtors
did not pay the various taxes and fees to the applicable Authorities in a timely manner, the
Authorities
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might have suspended the Debtors business operations, filed Liens, sought to lift the
automatic stay, or pursued other remedies that would harm the Debtors Estates. As a result, the
Debtors moved for, and the Bankruptcy Court granted, the Debtors request for authority to pay
certain taxes, fees, and charges owed to the Authorities.
In addition, prior to the Petition Date, the Debtors established an escrow account to provide
greater assurance for the remittance of these fees and taxes. The escrow account was created
pursuant to an escrow agreement, dated November 29, 2002, by and between UAL and LaSalle Bank
National Association, as escrow agent. On December 5, 2002, UAL deposited $200 million into the
escrow account. Based on the importance of continuing to satisfy the obligations of the Debtors to
the various authorities described above, the Bankruptcy Court granted the Debtors request to
assume the escrow agreement under Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code. As of September 7, 2005
there remains $200 million in the escrow account.
6. Motion for Authority to Pay in the Ordinary Course of Business Prepetition Claims of
Essential Trade Creditors
The Debtors purchase goods and services from certain domestic vendors who are not affiliated
with the Debtors. The Debtors obligations to these trade Creditors include, among others,
obligations owed to: (a) parts suppliers; (b) maintenance service providers; (c) essential amenity
providers; (d) flight training suppliers; (e) information service providers; (f) essential goods
providers; and (g) insurance providers. The future revenues and profits of the Debtors would
suffer if the Debtors relationships with these vendors were terminated. Many of these trade
Creditors are sole source suppliers without whom the Debtors could not operate. The Debtors
believed it was essential that they be allowed to pay selected trade Creditors in the ordinary
course of business to continue the Debtors operations and to honor their contractual commitments
to their customers. Upon the Debtors motion, the Bankruptcy Court granted the Debtors the
authority to provisionally pay in the ordinary course of business Claims of essential trade
Creditors, up to an aggregate amount of $35 million. As of August 30, 2005, the Debtors have paid
approximately $528,000 in prepetition Claims of essential trade Creditors.
7. Motion for Authority to Pay Foreign Vendors, Service Providers, and Governments
The Debtors foreign routes are extremely valuable assets of their Estates. The Debtors
believed that if outstanding prepetition obligations owing to certain foreign vendors, service
providers, regulatory agencies, and governments (collectively, the Foreign Entities) were not
paid, the Foreign Entities would take actions that could severely disrupt the Debtors foreign
operations. On December 11, 2002, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the Debtors to pay or honor
their prepetition obligations to the Foreign Entities.
8. Motion for Authority to Assume Certain Clearinghouse and Similar Agreements in the Ordinary
Course of Business
The airline business is an interdependent industry based upon a network of agreements that
govern virtually all aspects of air travel and airline operations. Among other things, these
agreements facilitate cooperation among airlines with respect to such critical activities as making
reservations and
transferring passengers, packages, baggage, and mail between airlines. Certain services under
these agreements, such as the clearinghouse functions and nationwide reservations services, are the
equivalent of industry-wide utility services for which there is no readily available alternative.
To preserve their essential relationships with their various tour operators, cargo agents,
travel agents, clearinghouses, other airlines with whom they have various interline agreements,
commercial
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and/or code sharing relationships, and certain other business entities, the Debtors
moved for and the Bankruptcy Court granted the Debtors authority to assume their interline
agreements, clearinghouse agreements, billing and settlement plan agreements, cargo agreements, the
Universal Air Travel Plan agreement, and their agreements with respect to the Star Alliance
(collectively, the Clearinghouse Contracts). The Debtors also requested authority to continue
honoring, performing, and exercising their respective rights and obligations (whether prepetition
or postpetition) in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with, among others, the
Debtors code share agreements, express carrier agreements, global distribution systems agreements,
network agreements, travel agency agreements, booking and online fulfillment agreements, cargo
agency agreements, and Mileage Plus agreements (collectively, the Clearinghouse Obligations).
Because certain of the Clearinghouse Contracts and the Clearinghouse Obligations provide for an
ongoing mutual billing and settlement and adjustment process that necessarily entails continuing
submission of billings to the Debtors and continuing setoffs of obligations owed to and obligations
owed by the Debtors, the Debtors also requested that the Bankruptcy Court lift the automatic stay
to the extent necessary to enable the parties to participate in routine billings and settlements in
accordance with certain of the Clearinghouse Contracts.
9. Motion for Authority to (A) Apply Prepetition Payments to Postpetition Fuel Supply
Contracts and Pipeline and Storage Agreements, (B) Honor Other Fuel Supply, Pipeline, Storage,
Into-Plane Fuel Contracts and Other Fuel Service Arrangements, and (C) Continue Participation in
Fuel Consortia
As of the Petition Date, the Debtors purchased approximately 4.6 million barrels of jet fuel
per month to operate their aircraft. A ready fuel supply for the Debtors fleet of aircraft and,
consequently, an ability to perform under any of their fuel purchase, delivery, storage and other
service arrangements customary in the airline industry, is of critical importance to their
continued operations and successful reorganization.
Accordingly, the Debtors moved for and the Bankruptcy Court granted an order: (i) authorizing
certain of the Debtors fuel suppliers and pipeline and storage providers to credit postpetition
fuel lifting and pipeline and storage facility usage with any prepayment or other credits existing
prior to the Petition Date; (ii) authorizing the Debtors to honor, perform, and exercise their
rights and obligations (whether prepetition or postpetition) pursuant to certain of their fuel
supply contracts, pipeline and storage agreements, into-plane service contracts, and fuel consortia
arrangements; and (iii) authorizing the Debtors to continue participating in their fuel consortia
arrangements in the ordinary course of business.
10. Motion for Authority to Assume Credit Card Agreements
Credit card sales represent a substantial majority of the Debtors total gross sales receipts.
The Debtors have various agreements with credit card processors to collect and process credit card
receivables. Pursuant to these various agreements, the parties specify a discount rate that
reduces the amount of credit card receivables that are paid by processors to the Debtors. In
addition, the agreements may specify the amount of the reserve that the processors can maintain.
As the largest component of the Debtors revenues, credit card sales are an essential
component of the Debtors businesses. Accordingly, the Debtors moved for an order authorizing the
Debtors to
assume, as modified, contracts with certain of their credit card processors. Initially, the
Bankruptcy Court authorized the Debtors to assume credit card processing agreements with: (i)
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.; (ii) Novus Services, Inc.; (iii) Citibank
International plc; and (iv) Universal Air Travel Plan.
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On December 30, 2002, National Processing Company LLP and National City Bank of Kentucky
(collectively, National City) objected to the assumption of their credit card contract with the
Debtors, claiming that the contract was a financial accommodation, and therefore not assumable
under the Bankruptcy Code; or, in the alternative, that the contract could not be assumed unless
the Debtors agreed to provide National City with adequate assurance of future performance. After
conducting a full hearing on the issues, the Bankruptcy Court disagreed with National Citys
arguments and held that the contract was assumable and that the Debtors could assume the contract
without providing any additional security. National City subsequently appealed the Bankruptcy
Courts decision to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (except
as otherwise noted, the District Court). Both the District Court and the United States Court of
Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (the Seventh Circuit) subsequently affirmed the Bankruptcy
Courts decision.
11. Motions for Authority to Obtain Postpetition Financing
To maintain business relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers, to address
liquidity concerns, and to satisfy other working capital needs prior to the commencement of the
Chapter 11 Cases, the Debtors negotiated term sheets and commitment letters for two
Debtor-in-Possession credit agreements for up to $1.5 billion in postpetition financing. On
December 30, 2002, pursuant to two orders, the Bankruptcy Court gave its final approval of the DIP
Facilities.
One of the two orders authorized the Debtors entry into a stand-alone $300 million amortizing
term loan from Bank One, NA secured by, among other things, the revenue from the Co-Branded Credit
Card Program Mileage Plus Agreement between Bank One, United, and ULS (as amended, restated,
waived, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the Bank One DIP Facility). United
made its final payment under the Bank One DIP Facility on July 1, 2004. Thus, the Bank One DIP
Facility terminated on that date. 9
The other order authorized the Debtors entry into a separate debtor-in-possession credit
facility in the form of revolving and term loans up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.2
billion from JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citicorp USA, Inc., Bank One, The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc.
and a syndicate of lenders party to the Club DIP Facility (collectively, the Club DIP Lenders) on
a pro rata basis (as amended, restated, waived, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to
time, the Club DIP Facility, and collectively with the Bank One DIP Facility, the DIP
Facilities). The commitments under the Club DIP Facility were to be provided in two stages. In
Stage I, the Club DIP Lenders made a commitment to provide a $100 million Tranche A revolving
credit and letter of credit facility, and a $400 million Tranche B term loan. The Debtors
immediately drew on the entire $500 million available under the Stage I facilities. In Stage
II, which would become available only upon the occurrence of certain specified conditions, the
Debtors could access an additional $700 million under Tranche A. A first priority perfected Lien
on substantially all of the Debtors assets secures the Club DIP Facility.
The DIP Facilities have allowed the Debtors to pay certain permitted
prepetition Claims, fulfill working capital needs, obtain letters of
credit, and pay for other general corporate matters. Moreover, the
funds available to the Debtors under the DIP Facilities have provided
the necessary security to the
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As a condition to obtaining DIP financing from Bank
One at the inception of these Chapter 11 Cases, the Debtors assumed a
co-branded credit card agreement (the Co-Branded Card Agreement)
with Bank One. The Co-Branded Card Agreement contains a liquidated damages
clause that would result in a $700 million postpetition claim against United,
ULS, and UAL in the event of a breach before the end of 2005. This liquidated
damages clause reduces to $600 million for breaches that occur on or after
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Debtors vendors so that they would continue to do business with the
Debtors, helping to minimize the disruptions to the Debtors operations as the Debtors pursued
their reorganization efforts.
Both DIP Facilities have been amended several times during the Chapter 11 Cases, in some cases
to address issues unique to each facility and in other cases to address issues common to both
facilities.
a. Summary of Amendments Specific to the Club DIP Facility
Specifically with respect to the Club DIP Facility, certain waivers and amendments made during
the Chapter 11 Cases, among other things, served to: (a) establish the borrowing base criteria; (b)
waive Uniteds compliance requirements with certain EBITDAR covenants; (c) permit an overadvance
on the borrowing base under the Club DIP Facility; (d) increase the amount of debt that can be
secured by Liens or letters of credit in connection with fuel hedging or similar agreements; (e)
increase the total collateral available to the DIP Lenders; (f) assign a portion of the initial
lenders commitments to new members of the bank syndicate; and (g) reduce the interest rate on the
Club DIP Facility financing. Another amendment that was necessary with respect to the Club DIP
Facility occurred during the third quarter 2004 when Cendant and Orbitz announced their merger and
United agreed to sell the remainder of its equity investment in Orbitz, Inc. pursuant to a tender
offer by Cendant Corporation. The Bankruptcy Court approved Uniteds participation in the
transaction on October 15, 2004. This transaction generated approximately $185 million in proceeds
(of which 25% would, under the then current terms, be used to pay down the Club DIP Facility) and a
one-time gain of approximately $155 million. Pursuant to the ninth amendment to the Club DIP
Facility, United retained 100% of these proceeds.
Of particular note, the Club DIP Facility has been amended several times to reflect changes in
the commitment under such facility. The second amendment to the Club DIP Facility, executed on
February 10, 2003, among other things, reduced the commitment under Tranche A of the Club DIP
Facility by $200 million (thereby reducing the total commitment under the Club DIP Facility to $1
billion). The seventh amendment to the Club DIP Facility, executed on May 7, 2004, among other
things, entirely eliminated Stage II of that facility, which the Debtors had never accessed, thus
reducing the total commitment under the Club DIP Facility to approximately $500 million, consisting
of a $300 million term loan and a $200 million revolver (which included a $100 million liquidation
reserve). As a result of the ATSB denial of a loan guarantee, discussed in ARTICLE III.C.4 herein,
the Debtors determined that they needed to secure additional DIP financing to satisfy the added
liquidity needs of an extended stay in bankruptcy. The Debtors quickly began intensive,
arms-length negotiations with their Club DIP Lenders, ultimately reaching agreement on the eighth
amendment to the Club DIP Facility which provided for an additional $500 million in DIP financing.
On July 21, 2004, after the final payment on the Bank One DIP Facility, the Debtors received
commitments for the $500 million increase, thus increasing the amount they had available in total
DIP financing to $1.0 billion. Pursuant to the Twelfth Amendment to the Club DIP Facility,
approved by the Bankruptcy Court on July 15, 2005, the Club DIP Lenders agreed to increase their
commitment under the Club DIP Facility by approximately $310 million to approximately $1.3 billion.
The Club DIP Lenders also agreed, among other things, to extend the Club DIP Facilitys maturity
date, which had already been extended several times during the Chapter 11 Cases through December
30, 2005 (with an option to by the Debtors to further extend the maturity date to March 31, 2006,
subject to no event of default under the Club DIP Facility existing on December 30), to decrease
the interest rate under the Club DIP Facility by 25 basis points and to amend certain covenants to
give the Debtors more flexibility to optimize operations, and to make additional amendments to the
Club DIP Facility, the SGR Security Agreement and Aircraft Mortgage.
Pursuant to the recent Thirteenth Amendment to the Club DIP Facility, approved by the
Bankruptcy Court on August 18, 2005, the Club DIP Lenders agreed to a Tranche C term loan which
would be structured as a senior secured superpriority debtor-in-possession term loan facility up to
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aggregate principal amount of $350 million, at a market rate of interest. The specific purpose
of the Tranche C loan is to refinance certain aircraft under the 1997-1 EETC financing transaction.
Pursuant to the Thirteenth Amendment, JPMorgan intends to syndicate all or part of the Tranche C
loan. As of the date of this Disclosure Statement, the conditions for funding the Tranche C loan
have not yet been satisfied. If such conditions are met, the total amount of the Club DIP Facility
will be in an amount up to $1.65 billion. On August 26, 2005 Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A., the
trustee under the 1997-1 EETC aircraft financing, filed a notice of appeal of the Bankruptcy
Courts order approving the Thirteenth Amendment to the Club DIP Facility.
b. Summary of Amendments Specific to the Bank One DIP Facility
Specifically with respect to the Bank One DIP Facility, certain waivers and amendments served
to: (a) waive UALs and the other Debtors noncompliance with reporting requirements; and (b)
clarify the events which trigger prepayment of the Bank One DIP Facility.
c. Summary of Amendments Common to the DIP Facilities
The waivers and amendments common to the Bank One and Club DIP Facilities served to: (a)
increase both the applicable interest rates on the loans and the minimum cash covenants; (b) allow
United, pursuant to a tax stipulation, to enter into an arrangement with the U.S. government to
receive a tax refund as well as impose a Lien, in favor of the government, on a portion of such
refund; (c) waive events of default relating to: (i) Uniteds failure to make certain payments in
connection with the Section 1110 Fleet; (ii) the increase in Uniteds indebtedness as a result of
deferring payments with respect to the Section 1110 Fleet, provided certain other conditions were
satisfied; (iii) Uniteds failure to provide proper notice with respect to its modification or
suspension of service on certain routes; (iv) the incurrence of additional Liens on Uniteds fuel
inventory; (v) the financing of certain insurance premiums; (vi) Uniteds failure to provide proper
notice regarding its discontinuation of service on the San Francisco/Taipei route; and (vii)
cross-defaults under either facility; and (d) permit United to: (i) elect not to pay an obligation
arising under a Section 1110-related agreements unless compelled by the Bankruptcy Court; (ii)
incur additional Liens on cash collateral and fuel inventory; (iii) incur a Lien on Uniteds right
to receive a refund of unearned insurance premium financed by United; (iv) increase its
indebtedness as a result of deferring payments with respect to the Section 1110 Fleet, provided
certain other conditions were satisfied; (v) permanently transfer certain slots it maintained at
the London Heathrow Airport; (vi) enter into the Fuel Supply Agreement with Morgan Stanley, as well
as incur a Lien on the deposit securing Uniteds and UAFCs obligations under the Fuel Supply
Agreement; (vii) restructure indebtedness secured by a Lien on five (5) certain flight simulators;
and (viii) dispose of both its interest in Hotwire, Inc. and a portion of its interest in Orbitz,
Inc. and Orbitz, LLC through a public offering (such net cash proceeds were used to prepay the Club
DIP Facility in accordance with its terms).
12. Applications for Retention of Debtors Professionals
On December 30, 2002, and February 1, 2003, the Bankruptcy Court approved the retention of
certain Professionals to represent and assist the Debtors in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.
Certain of these Professionals have been intimately involved with the negotiation and development
of the Plan. These Professionals include, among others: (a) Kirkland & Ellis LLP as counsel for
the Debtors; (b) Rothschild as investment banker and financial adviser for the Debtors; (c) Huron
as restructuring
consultants to the Debtors; and (d) Poorman-Douglas as notice agent and Claims Agent for the
Debtors. The Bankruptcy Court also approved the Debtors requests to retain other Professionals to
assist the Debtors in other ongoing matters. These Professionals include, but are not limited to:
(i) Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C. as special aircraft financing counsel and conflicts
counsel to the Debtors; (ii) Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP as special labor counsel and
special litigation counsel to the
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Debtors; (iii) Babcock & Brown LP as restructuring advisor to the
Debtors with respect to secured aircraft debt and lease obligations; (iv) Deloitte & Touche LLP as
independent auditors, accountants and tax service providers to the Debtors; (v) Wilmer, Cutler,
Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP as special regulatory counsel to the Debtors; and (vi) Piper Rudnick
LLP as special labor counsel to the Debtors. The Bankruptcy Court also authorized the
establishment of procedures for interim compensation and reimbursement of the Debtors
Professionals.
Subsequently, the Debtors sought Bankruptcy Court approval to employ additional Professionals.
On February 27, 2003, the Bankruptcy Court approved the retention of McKinsey & Company as
management consultant to the Debtors. The Bankruptcy Court similarly approved the retention of
Bain & Company as strategic consultants and negotiating agents for the Debtors on April 16, 2003.
It approved the retention of Mercer Management Consulting as executory contract consultants on May
23, 2003. Also on May 23, 2003, the Bankruptcy Court approved the retention of Transportation
Planning, Inc. as appraisers to the Debtors. On February 25, 2004, the Bankruptcy Court approved
the retention of Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw LLP as special litigation counsel. On November 1, 2004,
the Bankruptcy Court approved the retention of Bridge Associates, LLC to provide financial and
operational review and consulting services to United. Finally, in October of 2004, United obtained
Bankruptcy Court approval for the retention of Novare, Inc. and Account Resolution Corporation as
preference consultants.
C. Debtors Restructuring Initiatives
Following the filing of the Debtors Chapter 11 petitions and the initial stabilization of
their operations, the Debtors focused on pursuing a number of restructuring initiatives to prepare
for their successful emergence from Chapter 11. Several of these initiatives are described in
further detail below.
1. Automatic Stay
The filing of the bankruptcy petition on the Petition Date triggered the immediate imposition
of the automatic stay under Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, which, with limited exceptions,
enjoined the commencement or continuation of all collection efforts and actions by Creditors and
claimants, the enforcement of Liens against property of the Debtors, and continuation of litigation
against the Debtors. The automatic stay remains in effect until the Debtors emergence from
Chapter 11.
September 11 Litigation. While most litigation against the Debtors remains stayed, the
Debtors have filed a number of stipulations with the Bankruptcy Court modifying the automatic stay
to allow certain plaintiffs to proceed for the limited purpose of establishing liability and/or
recovering from available insurance proceeds. One of the most significant cases to proceed arises
out of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which involved two United aircraft (Flights 175
and 93). Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed as a result of the events of September 11 in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which has exclusive
jurisdiction over all claims arising out of the terrorist attacks. In addition, various parties
filed approximately 370 Proofs of Claim against the Debtors Estates on account of this litigation.
These suits assert a variety of theories, including wrongful death, personal injury, and property
damage, based on the allegation that United, among others, breached its duty of care to its
passengers and certain ground victims. Pursuant to legislation passed by Congress (the Air
Transportation and Safety and System Stabilization Act of 2001, codified at 49 U.S.C. § 40101 and
amended by the Aviation and Transportation and Security Act, Pub. L. 107-71, 115 Stat. 597 (2001)),
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recovery by such plaintiffs is limited to the amount of applicable insurance coverage. As a
result, on May 29, 2003, the Debtors reached an agreement with the September 11 plaintiffs whereby
they would proceed against liability insurance proceeds. Since that time, a number of plaintiffs
pursuing litigation in the Southern District of New York have opted into the September 11 Victims
Compensation Fund, which allowed individual victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks to
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federal government in lieu of pursuing a civil action, as a result of
which their lawsuits against the Debtors have been dismissed. As a result of such dismissals, only
121 lawsuits are still active. Of these, 33 plaintiffs continue to seek recovery against the
Debtors applicable insurance for damages caused to passengers or ground victims by the two United
flights. An additional 30 property damage lawsuits are still pending. In addition, only 15
Proofs of Claim related to the September 11 terrorist attacks remain on the Debtors Claims
register. The Debtors reserve all rights, claims, and defenses with respect to this litigation and
any Proofs of Claim filed by such plaintiffs.
Summers Litigation. On February 28, 2003, certain participants in the Debtors ESOP (the
ESOP Plaintiffs) brought a purported class action in the District Court against UALs ESOPs, the
ESOP Committee, and certain of the ESOP Committee members (the ESOP Defendants) alleging the
ESOP Defendants breached their fiduciary duties by not selling UAL stock held by the ESOP (the
Summers Litigation). The complaint cites numerous events and disclosures that allegedly should
have alerted the ESOP Defendants of the need to sell the shares. The Debtors have $10 million in
fiduciary insurance for any liability and are obligated to indemnify the ESOP Committee members for
any liability beyond that coverage.
On May 9, 2003, the ESOP Committee and certain of its members filed indemnification Claims
against the Debtors in the Chapter 11 Cases relating to the Summers Litigation. On July 3, 2003,
the ESOP Plaintiffs filed a purported class action Claim in the Chapter 11 Cases making similar
Claims that the Debtors breached their fiduciary duties to monitor the ESOP Committee members. The
parties subsequently entered into a stipulation under which the ESOP Plaintiffs agreed to proceed
only against the insurance proceeds. On February 17, 2005, the District Court certified the matter
to proceed as a class action on behalf of all participants in the ESOP. All parties (the ESOP
Plaintiffs, State Street, and the ESOP Committee) have filed motions for summary judgment, all of
which are fully briefed and currently pending. The Seventh Circuit subsequently authorized the
ESOP Defendants to file an interlocutory appeal from the class certification decision. The appeal
has now been fully briefed. On August 17, 2005 the ESOP Plaintiffs and the ESOP Committee
Defendants filed a proposed settlement with the District Court. The District Court preliminarily
approved the settlement. The ESOP Plaintiffs are in the process of notifying class members of the
settlement and the fairness hearing for the settlement is scheduled for October 12, 2005. State
Street did not settle with the ESOP Plaintiffs and the parties are scheduled to go to trial in the
District Court in October. The Debtors reserve all rights, claims, and defenses with respect to
this litigation.
Hall d.b.a. Travel Specialists v. United. A North Carolina travel agent filed an antitrust
class action suit against United (and other carriers) initially in state court and then in federal
court (in North Carolina), following the reduction by United (and other carriers) in November 1999
of commission rates payable to travel agents. The plaintiffs alleged that United and the other
carrier-defendants conspired to fix travel agent commissions in violation of the Sherman Act and
sought treble damages and injunctive relief. Subsequent to this initial filing, the case was
expanded by the addition of new carrier defendants and the certification of a plaintiff class
consisting of all U.S. travel agencies. The plaintiffs also have added Claims relating to the
carriers commission reduction actions in 1997, 1998, 2001, and 2002. The plaintiffs have claimed
lost commissions in the amount of $13 billion, although Uniteds alleged share of this amount was
not specified. Upon the Debtors Chapter 11 filing, this case was stayed as against United. Since
that date, all remaining defendants have moved for summary judgment. Subsequently, the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina granted summary judgment in favor
of the defendants. The plaintiffs appealed the summary judgment decision to the Fourth
Circuit Court of Appeals, and on December 9, 2004, the Fourth Circuit affirmed the trial courts
ruling dismissing all claims. On January 4, 2005, the Fourth Circuit denied plaintiffs request
for a rehearing en banc and the time for further appeal has now expired. The Debtors reserve all
rights, claims, and defenses with respect to this litigation.
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Always Travel Litigation and Canadian CCAA Filing. On May 13, 2002, Always Travel Inc.
(Always Travel), Highbourne Enterprises Inc. (Highbourne), and Canadian Standard Travel Agent
Registry (CSTAR and together with Always Travel and Highbourne, the Canadian Plaintiffs)
commenced an action in the Federal Court of Canada (the Federal Court) against United, Air
Canada, American Airlines Inc., Delta Airlines Inc., Continental Airlines Inc., Northwest Airlines
Inc., and the International Air Transport Association. Always Travel and Highbourne are both
travel agencies located in Canada, specifically in Montreal, Québec, and Toronto, Ontario. CSTAR
is a not-for-profit corporation purporting to represent travel agencies throughout Canada. The
Canadian Plaintiffs had claimed damages on their own behalf and as representatives of a class of
travel agents in Canada for, among other things, damages as a result of an alleged conspiracy and
breach of the Canadian Competition Act. In August 2004, a Canadian insolvency judge upheld the
separate decisions of a claims monitor and a claims officer disallowing the Canadian Plaintiffs
Claims in their entirety. Subsequently, pursuant to an objection filed by the Debtors, the
Bankruptcy Court disallowed the Canadian Plaintiffs Proofs of Claim filed in the Chapter 11 Cases.
The underlying litigation against all the airline defendants, including United, has now been
dismissed with prejudice bringing this dispute to a final conclusion.
In addition, on May 16, 2003, United and its related entities sought and obtained an order
(the Foreign Recognition Order) from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the Superior Court)
under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) that, among other things: (i) recognized
Uniteds Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Canada; (ii) stayed all Claims against United in
Canada; and (iii) directed all Canadian Creditors and claimants to file any Claims that they may
have against the Debtors in their Chapter 11 Cases by no later than June 23, 2003 (the Canadian
Bar Date). The Superior Court has periodically extended the Foreign Recognition Order, which
still remains in effect. Most recently, on June 7, 2005, the Superior Court extended the Foreign
Recognition Order through September 16, 2005. The Debtors reserve all rights, claims, and defense
with respect to this litigation.
2. Claims
On February 24, 2003, the Debtors filed their schedules of assets and liabilities and
statement of financial affairs (the Schedules) with the Bankruptcy Court. On June 24, 2005, the
Debtors filed amended Schedules with the Bankruptcy Court (the Amended Schedules). Interested
parties may review the Schedules and/or Amended Schedules at the office of the Clerk of the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Everett McKinley
Dirksen Building, 219 S. Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
On February 27, 2003, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order setting claims bar dates (the Bar
Date Order) approving the form and manner of the bar date notice (the Bar Date Notice).
Pursuant to the Bar Date Order and the Bar Date Notice, the general Bar Date for filing Proofs of
Claim in these Chapter 11 Cases was May 12, 2003 for all persons and non-governmental entities, and
June 9, 2003 for all governmental entities. The Debtors served copies of the Bar Date Notice on
all scheduled Creditors, employees, and other potential Creditors and published the Bar Date Notice
in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, The Australian, the
London Times, the South China Morning Post, Asahi Shinbun, La Nacion, Folha de Sao Paulo (Retail
Rate), USA Today Global Edition, and the International Herald Tribune. In addition, as discussed
above, pursuant to the Foreign
Recognition Order, the Debtors published notice of the Canadian Bar Date in the Globe and Mail
(National Edition) on May 28, 2003.
Claims Estimates. As of September 1, 2005, the Debtors Claims Agent had received
approximately 44,716 Proofs of Claim. As of September 1, 2005, the total amounts of remaining
Claims filed against the Debtors were as follows: 319 Secured Claims in the total amount of
$13,545,350,698.99; 95 Administrative Claims in the total amount of $319,766,767.14; 256 Claims
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asserting Priority Claims in the total amount of $10,470,875,378.18; and 6,208 Unsecured Claims in
the total amount of $20,422,648,792.51. The Debtors believe that many of the filed Proofs of Claim
are invalid, untimely, duplicative, overstated, and therefore are in the process of objecting to
such Claims. Through such objections, the Bankruptcy Court has to date disallowed a total of
approximately $3.618 trillion in Claims (including reduced Retroactive Pay Claims of $3