FORM S-3
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2014

Registration No. 333-          

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM S-3

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   95-3797580
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

2180 Rutherford Road

Carlsbad, California 92008

(760) 931-1771

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Brian P. Lynch

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Callaway Golf Company

2180 Rutherford Road

Carlsbad, California 92008

(760) 931-1771

(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)

 

 

With a copy to:

Brian J. Lane

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

1050 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20036-5306

(202) 955-8500

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after this Registration

Statement becomes effective.

 

 

If the only securities being registered on this form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box.  ¨

If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box.  x

If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement from the same offering.  ¨

If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box.  ¨

If this form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check One):

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨     Accelerated filer  x
Non-accelerated filer  ¨     Smaller reporting company  ¨

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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

Title of Each Class of Securities

to be Registered(1)

  Amount to be
Registered(1)(2)
    Proposed
Maximum
Offering Price
Per Security
(1)(2)
    Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering
Price (1)(2)
    Amount of
Registration
Fee(3)
 

Debt Securities (1)

                               

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (1)

                               

Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (1)

                               

Depositary Shares (1)(2)

                               

Warrants (1)

                               

Rights (1)(4)

                               

Stock Purchase Contracts (1)

                               

Stock Purchase Units (1)

                               

Units of the Securities listed above (1)

                               

TOTAL:

  $ 200,000,000        (1   $ 200,000,000      $ 25,760  (5) 

 

  (1) An indeterminate number of the securities of each identified class as may from time to time be issued at indeterminate prices is being registered hereby, with an aggregate offering price not to exceed $200,000,000. Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, the securities offered hereby shall be deemed to cover additional securities to be offered to prevent dilution resulting from stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities.

 

  (2) Each depositary share issued hereunder will be issued under a deposit agreement and will represent an interest in a fractional share of preferred stock or common stock and will be evidenced by a depositary receipt.

 

  (3) Calculated pursuant to Rule 457(o) of the Securities Act.

 

  (4) Rights evidencing the right to purchase Callaway Golf Company common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares or debt securities.

 

  (5) Pursuant to Rule 457(p) under the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant is offsetting a portion of the $25,760 registration fee due under this Registration Statement against the remaining $14,260 of the registration fee from the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-171332) initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2010 by the registrant. Accordingly, a registration fee of $11,500 is being paid at this time.

The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.


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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

Subject to Completion; Dated August 11, 2014

P R O S P E C T U S

 

LOGO

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

$200,000,000

Debt Securities

Common Stock

Preferred Stock

Depositary Shares

Warrants

Rights

Stock Purchase Contracts

Stock Purchase Units

Units

 

 

This prospectus provides a general description of the following securities that may be offered hereunder from time to time: Callaway Golf Company’s debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, rights, stock purchase contracts, stock purchase units and units of these securities. The aggregate initial offering price of all securities sold under this prospectus will not exceed $200,000,000. When we offer securities pursuant to this prospectus, we will provide a supplement to this prospectus that contains specific information about the offering and the specific terms of the securities offered. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. This prospectus may not be used to offer or sell securities without a prospectus supplement describing the method and terms of the offering.

You should carefully read this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement, together with the documents we incorporate by reference, before you invest in our securities.

The common stock of Callaway Golf Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ELY.” Our principal executive offices are located at 2180 Rutherford Road, Carlsbad, California 92008, and our telephone number is (760) 931-1771.

Investing in our securities involves risks that are described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” on page 1 of this prospectus and the risk factors incorporated herein by reference. You should carefully read and consider these risk factors before you invest in our securities.

 

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

The date of this prospectus is                     


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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

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ABOUT US

    1   

RISK FACTORS

    1   

USE OF PROCEEDS

    1   

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERENCE SECURITY DIVIDENDS

    1   

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

    2   

COMMON STOCK, PREFERRED STOCK AND DEPOSITARY SHARES

    2   

DEBT SECURITIES

    4   

WARRANTS

    9   

RIGHTS

    10   

STOCK PURCHASE CONTRACTS AND STOCK PURCHASE UNITS

    10   

UNITS

    11   

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

    12   

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

    14   

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

    14   

EXPERTS

    15   

VALIDITY OF SECURITIES

    15   

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” Callaway and the Company refer collectively to Callaway Golf Company, a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

 

If you are in a jurisdiction where offers to sell, or solicitations of offers to purchase, the securities offered by this prospectus are unlawful, or if you are a person to whom it is unlawful to direct these types of activities, then the offer presented in this prospectus does not extend to you.

We have not authorized anyone to give any information or make any representation about us that is different from, or in addition to, that contained in this prospectus, including in any of the materials that we have incorporated by reference into this prospectus, any accompanying prospectus supplement, and any free writing prospectus prepared or authorized by us. Therefore, if anyone gives you information of this sort, you should not rely on it as authorized by us. Neither the delivery of this prospectus, nor any sale made hereunder, shall under any circumstances create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date hereof or that the information incorporated by reference herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date of such information.

 

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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

This prospectus is part of a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may, from time to time, offer and sell any combination of the securities described in this prospectus in one or more offerings. The aggregate initial offering price of all securities sold under this prospectus will not exceed $200,000,000.

The types of securities that we may offer and sell from time to time by this prospectus are:

 

    debt securities of Callaway Golf Company;

 

    common stock of Callaway Golf Company;

 

    preferred stock of Callaway Golf Company;

 

    depositary shares of Callaway Golf Company;

 

    warrants entitling the holders to purchase common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares or debt securities of Callaway Golf Company;

 

    rights to purchase Callaway Golf Company common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares or debt securities;

 

    stock purchase contracts issued by Callaway Golf Company;

 

    stock purchase units issued by Callaway Golf Company; and

 

    units consisting of any of the above securities.

We may issue debt securities convertible into shares of Callaway Golf Company common or preferred stock. The preferred stock issued may also be convertible into shares of Callaway Golf Company common stock or another series of its preferred stock.

This prospectus provides a general description of the securities that we may offer hereunder. Each time that we sell securities hereunder, we will describe in a prospectus supplement, which we will deliver with this prospectus, specific information about the offering and the terms of the particular securities offered. In each prospectus supplement, we will include the following information:

 

    the type and amount of securities that we propose to sell;

 

    the public offering price of the securities;

 

    the names of any underwriters, agents or dealers through or to which the securities will be sold;

 

    any compensation of those underwriters, agents or dealers;

 

    information about any securities exchanges or automated quotation systems on which the securities will be listed or traded;

 

    any risk factors applicable to the securities that we propose to sell; and

 

    any other material information about the offering and sale of the securities.

In addition, the prospectus supplement may also add, update or change the information contained in this prospectus. Any statement that we make in this prospectus will be modified or superseded by any inconsistent statement made by us in a prospectus supplement. You should read both this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement together with the additional information described under the heading “Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference.”

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this prospectus and the documents incorporated herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements that relate to future plans, events, liquidity, financial results or performance, including, but not limited to, statements relating to future cash flows and liquidity, compliance with debt covenants, estimated unrecognized stock compensation expense, projected capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization expense, future contractual obligations, the realization of deferred tax assets, including loss and credit carryforwards, the reversal of the deferred tax valuation allowance in future periods, future income tax expense, the continued success of the Company’s turnaround plan and the Company’s recovery, as well as improved financial results during 2014, are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or expressions of the negative of these terms.

These statements are based upon current information and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated if the information on which those estimates was based ultimately proves to be incorrect or as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including delays, difficulties, changed strategies, or increased costs in implementing the Company’s turnaround strategy; consumer acceptance of and demand for the Company’s products; the level of promotional activity in the marketplace; future consumer discretionary purchasing activity, which can be significantly adversely affected by unfavorable economic or market conditions; future retailer purchasing activity, which can be significantly negatively affected by adverse industry conditions and overall retail inventory levels; future changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the degree of effectiveness of the Company’s hedging programs; adverse changes in the credit markets or continued compliance with the terms of the Company’s credit facilities; delays, difficulties or increased costs in the supply of components needed to manufacture the Company’s products or in manufacturing the Company’s products; adverse weather conditions and seasonality; any rule changes or other actions taken by the USGA or other golf association that could have an adverse impact upon demand or supply of the Company’s products; a decrease in participation levels in golf; and the effect of terrorist activity, armed conflict, natural disasters or pandemic diseases on the economy generally, on the level of demand for the Company’s products or on the Company’s ability to manage its supply and delivery logistics in such an environment; as well as the general risks and uncertainties applicable to the Company and its business. For details concerning these and other risks and uncertainties contained in this prospectus, see the heading “Risk Factors” as well as the Company’s other reports filed with the SEC from time to time. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investors should also be aware that while the Company from time to time does communicate with securities analysts, it is against the Company’s policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Furthermore, the Company has a policy against distributing or confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by analysts and any reports issued by such analysts are not the responsibility of the Company. Investors should not assume that the Company agrees with any report issued by any analyst or with any statements, projections, forecasts or opinions contained in any such report.

 

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ABOUT US

Callaway Golf Company was incorporated in the State of California in 1982 and reincorporated in the State of Delaware in 1999 with the main purpose of designing, manufacturing and selling high quality golf equipment. We manufacture and sell golf clubs and golf balls, and sell golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey® and Strata® brands in more than 100 countries worldwide. Our principal executive offices are located at 2180 Rutherford Road, Carlsbad, California 92008, and our telephone number is (760) 931-1771. We maintain a website on the Internet at www.CallawayGolf.com. Information that you may find on our website is not part of this prospectus.

RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the factors included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, including those contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 under the heading “Risk Factors” before investing in our securities. You should also consider similar information contained in any annual report on Form 10-K or other document filed by us with the SEC after the filing of this prospectus before deciding to invest in our securities. If applicable, we will include in any prospectus supplement a description of those significant factors that could make the offering described therein speculative or risky.

USE OF PROCEEDS

Except as may be stated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds that we receive from the sale of the securities offered by this prospectus for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things: reducing or refinancing indebtedness; acquisitions; stock repurchases and capital expenditures; and for working capital. When specific securities are offered, the prospectus supplement relating thereto will set forth our intended use of the net proceeds that we receive from the sale of such securities. Pending the application of the net proceeds, we may invest the proceeds in marketable securities and short-term investments.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERENCE SECURITY DIVIDENDS

The following table presents our historical ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for the periods indicated. The ratios are based solely on historical financial information, and no pro forma adjustments have been made thereto.

 

     Six
Months
Ended
June 30,
                                                            
        Year ended December 31,  
    

2014

    

2013

        

2012

        

2011

          

2010

        

2009

       
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preference security dividends (1)              9.24                 0.30      (3)              -      (3)              -        (3)                 -      (3)              -        (3
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (2)              9.24                 0.03      (3)              -      (3)              -        (3)                 -      (3)              -        (3
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

   

(1) The ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preference security dividends is computed by dividing the sum of (i) income (loss) from continuing operations less pre-tax income from non-controlling interests and (ii) fixed charges by fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on borrowings and convertible notes, the amortization of discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness, an estimate of interest in rental expense and preference security dividends. Preference security dividends is the amount of pre-tax earnings that is required to pay the dividends on outstanding preference securities. During 2013, the Company completed a series of actions to exchange, convert and redeem all shares of the Company’s outstanding Series B Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred"). As such, there were no shares outstanding of the Company's Series B Preferred at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014, and there were no preference security dividends accrued and paid during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

(2) The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed by dividing the sum of (i) income (loss) from continuing operations less pre-tax income from non-controlling interests and (ii) fixed charges by fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on borrowings and convertible notes, the amortization of discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness and an estimate of interest in rental expense.

(3) Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were insufficient to cover fixed charges and preferred stock dividends by $13.3 million, $118.3 million, $89.7 million, $35.2 million and $29.1 million, respectively.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

The following is a general description of the terms and provisions of the securities we may offer and sell by this prospectus. These summaries are not meant to be complete. This prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement will contain the material terms and conditions of each security. The prospectus supplement may add, update or change the terms and conditions of the securities as described in this prospectus.

COMMON STOCK, PREFERRED STOCK AND DEPOSITARY SHARES

As of August 11, 2014, our authorized capital stock consisted of 240,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, and 3,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Of the preferred stock, 240,000 shares are designated Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”). The remaining shares of preferred stock are undesignated as to series, rights, preferences, privileges or restrictions. Our certificate of incorporation does not authorize any other classes of capital stock.

Common Stock

We have one existing class of common stock. Holders of shares of our existing common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by our stockholders and are entitled to vote for the election of directors cumulatively for one or more nominees.

The holders of shares of our existing common stock are entitled to receive ratably dividends as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors out of funds legally available for dividend payments, subject to any dividend preferences of any holders of any other series of common stock and preferred stock. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, after full payment of all debts and other liabilities and liquidation preferences of any other series of common stock and any preferred stock, the holders of shares of our existing common stock are entitled to share ratably in all remaining assets. Our existing common stock has no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the shares of our existing common stock.

All issued and outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable. Any shares of common stock we offer under this prospectus will be fully paid and nonassessable.

Our common stock is listed under the symbol “ELY” on the New York Stock Exchange. ComputerShare Trust Company, N.A. is the Transfer Agent and Registrar for our common stock.

Preferred Stock

At the date of this prospectus no shares of preferred stock are outstanding.

The terms and provisions of the preferred stock that may be offered by this prospectus will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. You should read the certificate of designations relating to the applicable series of preferred stock for additional information before you purchase any preferred stock. In addition to the Series A Preferred, our board of directors may, without stockholder approval, issue up to 2,760,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and, subject to Delaware corporation law, may:

 

    fix or alter the designations, powers and preferences, and relative participating, optional or other rights, if any, of any series of preferred stock, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including without limitation, dividend rights (and whether dividends are cumulative);

 

    fix the conversion rights, if any, and voting rights (including the number of votes, if any, per share, as well as the number of members, if any, of our board of directors or the percentage of members, if any, of our board of directors each class or series of preferred stock may be entitled to elect);

 

    fix the rights and terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions, if any), redemption price and liquidation preferences of any wholly unissued series of preferred stock;

 

    fix the number of shares constituting any series; and

 

    increase (but not above the total number of authorized shares of the class) or decrease (but not below the total number of such series then outstanding) the number of shares of any series of preferred stock subsequent to the issuance of shares of such series.

 

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Our board of directors has no power to alter the rights of any outstanding shares of our preferred stock. Our board may issue shares of preferred stock with voting and conversion rights that could negatively affect the voting power or other rights of our common stock, and the board has the ability to take that action without stockholder approval.

Depositary Shares

We may, at our option, elect to offer fractional shares of either preferred stock or common stock, rather than full shares of preferred stock or common stock (as applicable). If we exercise this option, we will issue to the public receipts for depositary shares, and each of these depositary shares will represent a fraction (to be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement) of either a share of the particular series of preferred stock or common stock.

The shares of any series of preferred stock or common stock (as applicable) underlying the depositary shares will be deposited under a deposit agreement between us and a bank or trust company selected by us and identified in the applicable prospectus supplement. The depositary will have its principal office in the United States and, with its affiliates, a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000. Subject to the terms of the deposit agreement, each owner of a depositary share will be entitled, in proportion, to the applicable fraction of a share of preferred stock or common stock (as applicable) underlying that depositary share, and to all of the rights and preferences of the preferred stock or common stock (as applicable) underlying that depositary share. Those rights include proportionate dividend, voting, redemption and liquidation rights. The depositary shares will be evidenced by depositary receipts issued pursuant to the deposit agreement. Depositary receipts will be issued to those persons purchasing the fractional shares of preferred stock or common stock (as applicable) underlying the depositary shares, in accordance with the terms of the offering.

We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms of the deposit agreement and the rights of the holders of the depositary shares, among other matters.

Effect of New Issuance

If the board were to issue common stock or a new series of preferred stock, the issuance of such shares could:

 

    decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to existing common stockholders;

 

    make removal of the present management more difficult;

 

    result in restrictions upon the payment of dividends and other distributions to the existing common stockholders;

 

    delay or prevent a change in control of the Company; and

 

    limit the price that investors are willing to pay in the future for our existing common stock.

Possible Anti-Takeover Effects of Delaware Law and Relevant Provisions of Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws

Provisions of Delaware law and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may make more difficult the acquisition of the Company by tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise or the removal of our officers and directors. For example:

 

    As discussed above, our certificate of incorporation permits our board of directors to issue a new series of preferred stock with terms that may make an acquisition by a third person more difficult or less attractive.

 

    Our bylaws provide time limitations on stockholders who desire to present nominations for election to our board of directors or propose matters that can be acted upon at stockholders’ meetings.

 

    Our bylaws provide that special meetings of stockholders can be called only by our board of directors, or by the chairman of the board, or by the president.

 

    Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws permit shareholders to act by written consent, but such consent must be unanimous in the case of election of directors.

Copies of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as amended, have been filed with and are publicly available at or from the SEC as described under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information.”

 

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Limitation of Liability; Indemnification

Our certificate of incorporation contains certain provisions permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law relating to the liability of directors. These provisions eliminate a director’s personal liability for monetary damages resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Our bylaws also provide that we must indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law and also provide that we must pay expenses, as incurred, to our directors and officers in connection with a legal proceeding to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, subject to very limited exceptions.

DEBT SECURITIES

We may issue debt securities under an indenture to be entered into between us and a trustee chosen by us, qualified to act as such under the Trust Indenture Act and appointed under an indenture. The indenture will be governed by the Trust Indenture Act.

The following is a summary of the indenture. It does not restate the indenture entirely. We urge you to read the indenture. We have filed the form of indenture as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and we will file the indenture we enter into and the supplemental indentures or authorizing resolutions with respect to particular series of debt securities as exhibits to current or other reports that we file with the SEC. See “Where You Can Find More Information” for information on how to obtain copies of the indentures and the supplemental indentures or authorizing resolutions. You may also inspect copies of the documents for the particular series at the office of the trustee. References below to an “indenture” are references to the applicable indenture, as supplemented, under which a particular series of debt securities is issued.

Terms of the Debt Securities

Our debt securities will be general obligations of Callaway Golf Company. We may issue them in one or more series. Authorizing resolutions or a supplemental indenture will set forth the specific terms of each series of debt securities. We will provide a prospectus supplement for each series of debt securities that will describe:

 

  ¡    the title of the debt securities and whether the debt securities are senior, senior subordinated, or subordinated debt securities;

 

  ¡    the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities and any limit upon the aggregate principal amount of the series of debt securities, and, if the series is to be issued at a discount from its face amount, the method of computing the accretion of such discount;

 

  ¡    the percentage of the principal amount at which debt securities will be issued and, if other than the full principal amount thereof, the percentage of the principal amount of the debt securities that is payable if maturity of the debt securities is accelerated because of a default;

 

  ¡    the date or dates on which principal of the debt securities will be payable and the amount of principal that will be payable;

 

  ¡    the rate or rates (which may be fixed or variable) at which the debt securities will bear interest, if any, or the method of calculation of such rate or rates, as well as the dates from which interest will accrue, the dates on which interest will be payable and the record date for the interest payable on any payment date;

 

  ¡    any collateral securing the performance of the obligations under the debt securities;

 

  ¡    the currency or currencies (including any composite currency) in which principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, will be payable, and if such payments may be made in a currency other than that in which the debt securities are denominated, the manner for determining such payments, including the time and manner of determining the exchange rate between the currency in which such securities are denominated and the currency in which such securities or any of them may be paid, and any additions to, modifications of or deletions from the terms of the debt securities to provide for or to facilitate the issuance of debt securities denominated or payable in a currency other than U.S. dollars;

 

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  ¡    the place or places where principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the debt securities will be payable and where debt securities that are in registered form can be presented for registration of transfer or exchange;

 

  ¡    the denominations in which the debt securities will be issuable, if different from $2,000 and multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof;

 

  ¡    any provisions regarding our right to redeem or purchase debt securities or the right of holders to require us to redeem or purchase debt securities;

 

  ¡    the right, if any, of holders of the debt securities to convert or exchange them into our common stock or other securities, cash or other property of us or another obligor, and, if so, the terms and conditions upon which such securities will be so convertible or exchangeable, including the initial conversion or exchange price or rate or the method of calculation, how and when the conversion price or exchange ratio may be adjusted, whether conversion or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our option, the conversion or exchange period, any provisions granting special rights to holders when a specified event occurs, and any other provision in relation thereto;

 

  ¡    any provisions requiring or permitting us to make payments to a sinking fund to be used to redeem debt securities or a purchase fund to be used to purchase debt securities;

 

  ¡    the terms, if any, upon which debt securities may be senior or subordinated to our other indebtedness;

 

  ¡    any additions to, modifications of or deletions from the terms of the debt securities with respect to events of default, covenants, defined terms or other provisions set forth in the indenture for the series to which the supplemental indenture or authorizing resolution relates;

 

  ¡    whether and upon what terms the debt securities of such series may be defeased or discharged, if different from the provisions set forth in the indenture for the series to which the supplemental indenture or authorizing resolution relates;

 

  ¡    whether the debt securities will be issued in registered or bearer form and the terms of these forms;

 

  ¡    whether the debt securities will be issued in whole or in part in the form of a global security and, if applicable, the identity of the depositary for such global security;

 

  ¡    any provision for electronic issuance of the debt securities or issuance of the debt securities in uncertificated form; and

 

  ¡    any other material terms of the debt securities, which may be different from the terms set forth in this prospectus.

The applicable prospectus supplement will also describe any material covenants to which a series of debt securities will be subject and the applicability of those covenants to any of our subsidiaries to be restricted thereby, which are referred to herein as “restricted subsidiaries.” The applicable prospectus supplement will also describe provisions for restricted subsidiaries to cease to be restricted by those covenants.

Events of Default and Remedies

Unless otherwise described in the applicable prospectus supplement, an event of default with respect to any series of debt securities will be defined in the indenture or applicable supplemental indenture or authorizing resolution as being:

 

  ¡    our failure to pay interest on any debt security of such series when the same becomes due and payable and the continuance of any such failure for a period of 30 days;

 

  ¡    our failure to pay the principal or premium of any debt security of such series when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon acceleration, redemption or otherwise;

 

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  ¡    our failure to comply with any of our agreements or covenants in, or provisions of, the debt securities of such series, or the indenture (as they relate thereto), and such failure continues for a period of 60 days after our receipt of notice of the default from the trustee or from the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding debt securities of that series (except in the case of a default with respect to the provisions of the indenture regarding the consolidation, merger, sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets (or any other provision specified in the applicable authorizing resolution or supplemental indenture), which will constitute an event of default with notice but without passage of time); or

 

  ¡    certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occur with respect to us or any restricted subsidiary that is a significant subsidiary (as defined in the indenture).

The indenture will provide that the trustee may withhold notice to the holders of any series of debt securities of any default, except a default in payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, if any, with respect to such series of debt securities, if the trustee considers it in the interest of the holders of such series of debt securities to do so.

The indenture will provide that if any event of default has occurred and is continuing with respect to any series of debt securities, the trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of such series of debt securities then outstanding may declare the principal of all the debt securities of such series to be due and payable immediately. However, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of such series then outstanding by notice to the trustee may waive any existing default and its consequences with respect to such series of debt securities, other than any event of default in payment of principal or interest. Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding debt securities of any series may rescind an acceleration with respect to such series and its consequences, if the rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree and if all existing events of default with respect to such series have been cured or waived (other than nonpayment of the principal of, or interest on, such series as a result of acceleration).

The holders of a majority of the outstanding principal amount of the debt securities of any series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceedings for any remedy available to the trustee with respect to such series, subject to limitations specified in the indenture.

Defeasance

The indenture will permit us to terminate all our obligations under the indenture as they relate to any particular series of debt securities, other than the obligation to pay interest, if any, on and the principal of the debt securities of such series and certain other obligations, at any time by:

 

  ¡    depositing in trust with the trustee money or government obligations in an amount sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the debt securities of such series to their maturity or redemption; and

 

  ¡    complying with other conditions, including delivery to the trustee of an opinion of counsel to the effect that holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of our exercise of such right and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case otherwise.

The indenture will also permit us to terminate all of our obligations under the indenture as they relate to any particular series of debt securities, including the obligations to pay interest, if any, on and the principal of the debt securities of such series and certain other obligations, at any time by:

 

  ¡    depositing in trust with the trustee money or government obligations in an amount sufficient to pay principal of and interest, if any, on the debt securities of such series to their maturity or redemption; and

 

  ¡    complying with other conditions, including delivery to the trustee of an opinion of counsel to the effect that (A) we have received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling, or (B) since the date such series of debt securities were originally issued, there has been a change in the applicable federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion of counsel shall state that, holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of our exercise of such right and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case otherwise.

 

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In addition, the indenture will permit us to terminate substantially all our obligations under the indenture as they relate to a particular series of debt securities by depositing with the trustee money or government obligations sufficient to pay all principal and interest on such series at its maturity or redemption date if the debt securities of such series will become due and payable at maturity within one year or are to be called for redemption within one year of the deposit.

Transfer and Exchange

A holder will be able to transfer or exchange debt securities only in accordance with the indenture. The registrar may require a holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents, and to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the indenture.

Amendment, Supplement and Waiver

Without notice to or the consent of any holder, we and the trustee may amend or supplement the indenture or the debt securities of a series to:

 

  ¡    cure any ambiguity, omission, defect or inconsistency;

 

  ¡    comply with the provisions of the indenture regarding the consolidation, merger, sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets;

 

  ¡    provide that specific provisions of the indenture shall not apply to a series of debt securities not previously issued or to make a change to specific provisions of or to add specific provisions to the indenture that only applies to any series of debt securities not previously issued or to additional debt securities of a series not previously issued;

 

  ¡    create a series and establish its terms;

 

  ¡    provide for uncertificated debt securities in addition to or in place of certificated debt securities;

 

  ¡    comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of the indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;

 

  ¡    change or eliminate any of the provisions of or to add any provisions to the indenture, provided that any such change or elimination shall not become effective with respect to any outstanding debt security of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture that is entitled to the benefit of such provision;

 

  ¡    secure the debt securities of any series;

 

  ¡    issue additional debt securities of any series; provided that such additional debt securities have the same terms as, and be deemed part of the same series of debt securities as, the applicable series of debt securities;

 

  ¡    evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment under the indenture by a successor trustee with respect to the debt securities of one or more series and to add to or change any of the provisions of the indenture as necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trust under the indenture by more than one trustee;

 

  ¡    conform the indenture or the debt securities of any series to this “Description of Securities” or the “Description of the Notes” or “Description of the Securities” section of the applicable prospectus supplement or offering memorandum relating to our offering of such debt securities;

 

  ¡    to add to the covenants of the Company such further covenants, restrictions, conditions or provisions for the protection of the Holders of debt securities of any series, or to surrender any right or power conferred on the Company; and

 

  ¡    make any change that does not adversely affect the rights of any holder in any material respect.

 

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With the exceptions discussed below, we and the trustee may amend or supplement the indenture or the debt securities of a particular series with the written consent of the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of such series then outstanding. In addition, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of such series then outstanding may waive any existing default under, or compliance with, any provision of the debt securities of a particular series or of the indenture relating to a particular series of debt securities, other than any event of default in payment of interest or principal. These consents and waivers may be obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, debt securities.

Without the consent of each holder affected, we and the trustee may not:

 

  ¡    reduce the amount of debt securities of such series whose holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver;

 

  ¡    reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest, including defaulted interest;

 

  ¡    reduce the principal of or extend the fixed maturity of any debt security;

 

  ¡    make any change that adversely affects any right of a holder to convert or exchange any debt security into or for shares of our common stock or other securities, cash or other property in accordance with the terms of such security;

 

  ¡    modify the ranking or priority of the debt securities;

 

  ¡    make any change to any provision of the indenture relating to the waiver of existing defaults, the rights of holders to receive payment of principal and interest on the debt securities, or to the provisions regarding amending or supplementing the indenture or the debt securities of a particular series with the written consent of the holders of such series;

 

  ¡    waive a continuing default or event of default in the payment of principal of or interest on the debt securities; or

 

  ¡    make any debt security payable at a place or in a currency other than that stated in the debt security, or impair the right of any holder of a debt security to bring suit as permitted by the indenture.

The right of any holder to participate in any consent required or sought pursuant to any provision of the indenture, and our obligation to obtain any such consent otherwise required from such holder, may be subject to the requirement that such holder shall have been the holder of record of debt securities with respect to which such consent is required or sought as of a record date fixed by us in accordance with the indenture.

Concerning the Trustee

The indenture will contain limitations on the rights of the trustee, should it become our creditor, to obtain payment of claims in specified cases or to realize on property received in respect of any such claim as security or otherwise. The indenture will permit the trustee to engage in other transactions; however, if it acquires any conflicting interest, it must eliminate such conflict or resign.

The indenture will provide that in case an event of default occurs and is not cured, the trustee will be required, in the exercise of its power, to use the degree of care of a prudent person in similar circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs. The trustee may refuse to perform any duty or exercise any right or power under the indenture, unless it receives security or indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense.

Governing Law

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WARRANTS

We may issue warrants for the purchase of our debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares or units of two or more of these types of securities. Warrants may be issued independently or together with debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares and may be attached to or separate from these securities. Each series of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement. We will distribute a prospectus supplement with regard to each issue or series of warrants. Each such prospectus supplement will describe:

 

    the title of the warrants;

 

    the aggregate number of warrants to be issued and currently outstanding, if any;

 

    the price or prices at which the warrants will be issued;

 

    the number or principal amount of securities purchasable upon exercise of the warrants and the exercise price of each warrant;

 

    the procedures and conditions relating to the exercise of the warrants including:

 

  ¡    the date on which the right to exercise the warrants will commence and the date on which the right will expire;

 

  ¡    the maximum or minimum number of the warrants which may be exercised at any time; and

 

  ¡    any limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of such warrants;

 

    in the case of warrants to purchase our common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares, any provisions for adjustment of the number or amount of shares of our common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares receivable upon exercise of the warrants or the exercise price of the warrants;

 

    in the case of warrants to purchase preferred stock or depositary shares for preferred stock, the designation, stated value and terms, such as liquidation, dividend, conversion and voting rights, of the series of preferred stock purchasable upon exercise of the warrants;

 

    if applicable, the number of warrants issued with each share of our common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares or debt securities, and the date on and after which the warrants and the related securities will be separately transferable;

 

    if applicable, a discussion of any material federal income tax considerations; and

 

    any other material terms of such warrants.

Exercise of Warrants

Each warrant will entitle the holder of the warrant to purchase the securities, at the exercise price as shall be set forth in, or be determinable as set forth in, the prospectus supplement relating to the warrants. Warrants may be exercised at any time up to the close of business on the expiration date set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, unexercised warrants will become void.

Upon receipt of payment and the warrant certificate properly completed and duly executed at the corporate trust office of the warrant agent or any other office indicated in the prospectus supplement, we will, as soon as practicable, forward the securities purchased upon such exercise. If less than all of the warrants represented by a warrant certificate are exercised, a new warrant certificate will be issued for the remaining warrants.

 

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Prior to the exercise of any warrants, holders of the warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the securities purchasable upon exercise, including:

 

    in the case of warrants for the purchase of debt securities, the right to receive payments of principal of, or any premium or interest on, the debt securities purchasable upon exercise, or to enforce covenants in the applicable indenture; or

 

    in the case of warrants for the purchase of preferred or common stock or depositary shares, the right to vote or to receive any payments of dividends on the preferred or common stock or depositary shares purchasable upon exercise.

Certificates for warrants to purchase securities will be exchangeable for new warrant certificates of different denominations to the extent set forth in the prospectus supplement.

RIGHTS

We may issue rights to purchase common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares or debt securities that we may offer to our securityholders. The rights may or may not be transferable by the persons purchasing or receiving the rights. In connection with any rights offering, we may enter into a standby underwriting or other arrangement with one or more underwriters or other persons pursuant to which such underwriters or other persons would purchase any offered securities remaining unsubscribed for after such rights offering. Each series of rights will be issued under a separate rights agent agreement to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company, as rights agent, that we will name in the applicable prospectus supplement. The rights agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the rights and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any holders of rights certificates or beneficial owners of rights.

The prospectus supplement relating to any rights that we offer will include specific terms relating to the offering, including, among other matters:

 

    the date of determining the security holders entitled to the rights distribution;

 

    the aggregate number of rights issued and the aggregate number of shares of common stock, preferred stock or depositary shares or aggregate principal amount of debt securities purchasable upon exercise of the rights;

 

    the exercise price;

 

    the conditions to completion of the rights offering;

 

    the date on which the right to exercise the rights will commence and the date on which the rights will expire; and

 

    any applicable federal income tax considerations.

Each right would entitle the holder of the rights to purchase for cash the principal amount of shares of common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares or debt securities at the exercise price set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Rights may be exercised at any time up to the close of business on the expiration date for the rights provided in the applicable prospectus supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, all unexercised rights will become void.

If less than all of the rights issued in any rights offering are exercised, we may offer any unsubscribed securities directly to persons other than our security holders, to or through agents, underwriters or dealers or through a combination of such methods, including pursuant to standby arrangements, as described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

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shares at a future date or dates. The consideration per share may be fixed at the time stock purchase contracts are issued or may be determined by reference to a specific formula set forth in the stock purchase contracts. The stock purchase contracts may be issued separately or as part of stock purchase units consisting of a stock purchase contract and our debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares, any other securities described in the applicable prospectus supplement or debt obligations of third parties, including U.S. treasury securities, securing the holders’ obligations to purchase the shares under the stock purchase contracts. The stock purchase contracts may require us to make periodic payments to the holders of the stock purchase units or vice versa, and such payments may be unsecured or prefunded on some basis.

The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the terms of any stock purchase contracts or stock purchase units. Material federal income tax considerations applicable to the stock purchase units and the stock purchase contracts will be discussed in the related prospectus supplement.

UNITS

We may issue units, which will consist of one or more stock purchase contracts, warrants, debt securities, depositary shares, rights, preferred stock, common stock or any combination thereof. The applicable prospectus supplement for any units will describe:

 

    all terms of the units and of the stock purchase contracts, warrants, debt securities, depositary shares, rights, shares of preferred stock or shares of common stock or any combination thereof comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances the securities comprising the units may or may not be traded separately;

 

    a description of the terms of any unit agreement governing the units; and

 

    a description of the provisions for the payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

The securities that may be offered by this prospectus may be sold:

 

    through agents;

 

    to or through underwriters;

 

    to or through broker-dealers (acting as agent or principal);

 

    in “at the market offerings” within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act, to or through a market maker or into an existing trading market, on an exchange, or otherwise;

 

    directly to purchasers, through a specific bidding or auction process or otherwise; or

 

    through a combination of any such methods of sale.

Agents, underwriters or broker-dealers may be paid compensation for offering and selling the securities. That compensation may be in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions to be received from us, from the purchasers of the securities or from both us and the purchasers. The compensation received may be in excess of customary discounts, concessions or commissions. Any underwriters, dealers, agents or other investors participating in the distribution of the securities may be deemed to be “underwriters,” as that term is defined in the Securities Act, and compensation and profits received by them on sale of the securities may be deemed to be underwriting “commissions,” as that term is defined in the rules promulgated under the Securities Act.

Each time the securities are offered by this prospectus, the prospectus supplement, if required, will set forth:

 

    the name of any underwriter, dealer or agent involved in the offer and sale of the securities;

 

    the terms of the offering;

 

    any discounts, concessions or commissions and other items constituting compensation received by the underwriters, broker-dealers or agents;

 

    any over-allotment option under which any underwriters may purchase additional securities from us;

 

    any initial public offering price;

 

    any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers;

 

    any securities exchanges on which the securities may be listed; and

 

    the anticipated date of delivery of the securities.

The securities may be sold at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices relating to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. The distribution of securities may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions, by means of one or more of the following transactions, which may include crosses or block trades:

 

    exchange offers or other transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or any other organized market where the securities may be traded;

 

    in the over-the-counter market;

 

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    through put or call option transactions relating to the securities;

 

    under delayed delivery contracts or other contractual commitments; or

 

    a combination of such methods of sale.

If underwriters are used in a sale, securities will be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions. Securities may be offered to the public either through underwriting syndicates represented by one or more managing underwriters or directly by one or more firms acting as underwriters. If an underwriter or underwriters are used in the sale of securities, an underwriting agreement will be executed with the underwriter or underwriters at the time an agreement for the sale is reached. This prospectus and the prospectus supplement will be used by the underwriters to resell the securities.

In compliance with the guidelines of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or “FINRA,” the aggregate maximum discount, commission or agency fees or other items constituting underwriting compensation to be received by any FINRA member or independent broker-dealer will not exceed 8% of any offering pursuant to this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement or other offering materials, as the case may be.

If 5% or more of the net proceeds of any offering of securities made under this prospectus will be received by a FINRA member participating in the offering or affiliates or associated persons of such FINRA member, the offering will be conducted in accordance with FINRA Rule 5121.

To comply with the securities laws of certain states, if applicable, the securities offered by this prospectus will be offered and sold in those states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers.

Agents, underwriters and dealers may be entitled under agreements entered into with us to indemnification by us against specified liabilities, including liabilities incurred under the Securities Act, or to contribution by us to payments they may be required to make in respect of such liabilities. The prospectus supplement will describe the terms and conditions of such indemnification or contribution. Some of the agents, underwriters or dealers, or their respective affiliates may be customers of, engage in transactions with or perform services for us in the ordinary course of business. We will describe in the prospectus supplement naming the underwriter the nature of any such relationship.

Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each other class or series of securities issued will be a new issue with no established trading market. We may elect to list any other class or series of securities on any exchange, but we are not currently obligated to do so. It is possible that one or more underwriters, if any, may make a market in a class or series of securities, but the underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. We cannot give any assurance as to the liquidity of the trading market for any of the securities.

Certain persons participating in the offering may engage in over-allotment, stabilizing transactions, short-covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act. We make no representation or prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that such transactions may have on the price of the securities. For a description of these activities, see the information under the heading “Underwriting” in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Concurrently with any offering of debt securities that are convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock, we may offer from time to time our common stock by means of a separate prospectus supplement. In addition, we may agree to loan common stock to affiliates of the underwriters, dealers or agents for such debt securities or common stock, which affiliates we refer to as the “share borrowers,” pursuant to a share lending agreement to be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. Such share borrowers may use the borrowed shares or the proceeds therefrom to facilitate transactions by which investors in the debt securities may hedge their investments in such debt securities. In connection with facilitating those transactions, the share borrowers and their affiliates may receive customary, negotiated fees from investors.

In connection with any offering of debt securities that are convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock, we may enter into convertible debt security hedge transactions with affiliates of the underwriters. Such convertible debt security hedge transactions may reduce the potential dilution to us upon conversion of such debt securities.

 

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We may apply a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the debt securities to pay the cost of such convertible debt security hedge transactions.

In connection with establishing an initial hedge of these transactions, the hedge counterparty or its affiliates may enter into various derivative transactions with respect to our common stock, concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of such debt securities. These activities could have the effect of increasing or preventing a decline in the price of our common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of such debt securities.

In addition, the hedge counterparty or its affiliates will likely modify its hedge position following the pricing of such debt securities from time to time by entering into or unwinding various derivative transactions and/or purchasing or selling our common stock in secondary market transactions prior to the maturity of such debt securities (including during any settlement period in respect of any conversion of such debt securities). The effect, if any, of any of these transactions and activities on the market price of our common stock or such debt securities will depend in part on market conditions and cannot be ascertained at this time. Any of these activities could impact the price of our common stock and the value of such debt securities and, as a result, the value of the consideration and the number of shares, if any, that an investor would receive upon conversion of such debt securities and, under certain circumstances, such investor’s ability to convert such debt securities.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

This prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the SEC registering the securities that may be offered and sold hereunder. The registration statement, including exhibits thereto, contains additional relevant information about us and these securities that, as permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, we have not included in this prospectus. A copy of the registration statement can be obtained at the address set forth below. You should read the registration statement, including any applicable prospectus supplement, for further information about us and these securities.

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC under the Exchange Act. You may read and copy this information at the following SEC location:

Public Reference Room

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at (800) SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website that contains reports, proxy statements, information statements and other information about issuers, like Callaway Golf Company, that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that website is www.sec.gov.

In addition, our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and similar information concerning us can be inspected and copied at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc., 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005.

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

The SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” information into this prospectus. This means that we can disclose important information about us and our financial condition to you by referring you to another document filed separately with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus. This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents listed below that we have previously filed with the SEC:

 

    our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013;

 

    our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2014; and

 

    our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2014, May 19, 2014 and June 26, 2014.

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registration statement, pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and prior to the sale of all securities registered hereunder or termination of the registration statement. Nothing in this prospectus shall be deemed to incorporate information furnished but not filed with the SEC.

Any statement contained in this prospectus or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein or in the applicable prospectus supplement or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference modifies or supersedes the statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.

You may request a copy of the filings incorporated herein by reference, including exhibits to such documents that are specifically incorporated by reference, at no cost, by writing or calling us at the following address or telephone number:

Brian P. Lynch, Corporate Secretary

Callaway Golf Company

2180 Rutherford Road

Carlsbad, California 92008

Telephone: (760) 931-1771

Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other documents are not necessarily complete, and in each instance investors are referred to the copy of the contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference and the exhibits and schedules thereto.

EXPERTS

The financial statements incorporated in this prospectus by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the effectiveness of Callaway Golf Company’s internal control over financial reporting have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their reports, which are incorporated herein by reference. Such financial statements have been so incorporated in reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

VALIDITY OF SECURITIES

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP of New York, New York will issue an opinion with respect to the validity of the securities to be offered and sold by this prospectus.

 

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LOGO

Callaway Golf Company

$200,000,000

Debt Securities

Common Stock

Preferred Stock

Depositary Shares

Warrants

Rights

Stock Purchase Contracts

Stock Purchase Units

Units

 

 

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PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 14.  Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

The following table sets forth all expenses payable by us in connection with the offering of our securities being registered hereby. All amounts except for the SEC Registration Fee are estimated.

 

SEC Registration Fee

     $25,760   

Taxes

     $0

Trustee and Transfer Agent Fees

     $5,000

Printing Expenses

     $0

Legal Fees and Expenses

     $50,000

Accounting Fees and Expenses

     $25,000

Blue Sky Fees

     $0

Miscellaneous

     $0
  

 

 

 

Total

     $105,760   
  

 

 

 

*Does not include expense of preparing prospectus supplements and other expenses relating to offerings of securities.

Item 15.  Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Callaway Golf Company is a Delaware corporation. Section 145(a) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) provides that a Delaware corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, other than an action by or in the right of the corporation, by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.

Section 145(b) of the DGCL provides that a Delaware corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such person acted in any of the capacities set forth above, against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the court shall deem proper.

Further subsections of DGCL Section 145 provide that:

(1) to the extent a present or former director or officer of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145 or in the defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith;

(2) the indemnification and advancement of expenses provided for pursuant to Section 145 shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise; and

 

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(3) the corporation shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under Section 145.

Section 145 of the DGCL makes provision for the indemnification of officers and directors in terms sufficiently broad to indemnify officers and directors of Callaway under certain circumstances from liabilities (including reimbursement for expenses incurred) arising under the Securities Act of 1933. Callaway’s Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provide, in effect, that, to the fullest extent and under the circumstances permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, Callaway will indemnify any person (and the estate of any person) who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of Callaway or is or was serving at the request of Callaway as a director or officer of another corporation or enterprise. Callaway may, in its discretion, similarly indemnify its employees and agents.

Callaway’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, relieves its directors from monetary damages to Callaway or its stockholders for breach of such director’s fiduciary duty as a director to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL. Under Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL, a corporation may relieve its directors from personal liability to such corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of their fiduciary duty as directors except (i) for a breach of the duty of loyalty, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith, or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) for willful or negligent violations of certain provisions in the DGCL imposing certain requirements with respect to stock repurchases, redemptions and dividends, or (iv) for any transactions from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

Callaway has entered into indemnification agreements with its non-employee directors that require Callaway to indemnify such persons against all expense, liability and loss (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement which are actually incurred in connection with any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative to which such person is, was or is threatened to be made a party or witness or other participant in, by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director of the Registrant, or is or was serving at the request of the Registrant as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of Callaway (and its stockholders in the case of an action by or in the right of the Company), and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful and provided, further, that Callaway has determined that such indemnification is otherwise permitted by applicable law. The indemnification agreements also set forth certain procedures that will apply in the event of a claim for indemnification thereunder.

Callaway currently maintains an insurance policy which, within the limits and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, covers certain expenses and liabilities that may be incurred by directors and officers in connection with proceedings that may be brought against them as a result of an act or omission committed or suffered while acting as a director or officer of Callaway.

Item 16.  Exhibits

See the Exhibit Index attached to this registration statement and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 17.  Undertakings

(a)            The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

(1)            To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(i)             To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

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aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

(iii)            To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

Provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.

(2)            That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3)            To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(4)            That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:

(i)            Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and

(ii)          Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5) or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii) or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date.

(5)            That, for purposes of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i)            Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii)            Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

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(iv)            Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

(b)            The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of Callaway Golf Company’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(c)            Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions described in Item 15, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

(d)            The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to file an application for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission under section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant, Callaway Golf Company, certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3, and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Carlsbad, State of California, on August 11, 2014 .

 

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY
By:   /S/ BRIAN P. LYNCH    
 

Brian P. Lynch

 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated below and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

*

Oliver G. Brewer III

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer) and Director

  August 11, 2014

*

Bradley J. Holiday

  

Senior Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

August 11, 2014

*

Jennifer L. Thomas

   Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)  

August 11, 2014

*

Samuel H. Armacost

   Director  

August 11, 2014

*

Ronald S. Beard

   Director  

August 11, 2014

*

John C. Cushman, III

   Director  

August 11, 2014

*

John F. Lundgren

   Director  

August 11, 2014

*

Adebayo O. Ogunlesi

   Director  

August 11, 2014

*

Richard L. Rosenfield

   Director  

August 11, 2014

*

Anthony S. Thornley

   Director  

August 11, 2014

    

*BY:                     /S/ BRIAN P. LYNCH

Brian P. Lynch

Attorney-in-fact

    

August 11, 2014

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
  Number  

  

Description

1.1    Form of Underwriting or Distribution Agreement.**
4.1    Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated herein by this reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Commission on July 1, 1999 (file no. 1-10962).
4.2    Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended and restated as of November 18, 2008, incorporated herein by this reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Commission on November 21, 2008 (file no. 1-10962).
4.3    Form of specimen common stock certificate, incorporated herein by this reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Commission on June 15, 2009 (file no. 1-10962).
4.4    Form of specimen preferred stock certificate.**
4.5    Certificate of Designations of Preferred Stock of Callaway Golf Company.**
4.6    Form of Indenture, incorporated herein by this reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, as filed with the Commission on December 22, 2010 (file no. 333-171332).
4.7    Form of Warrant Agreement.**
4.9    Form of Warrant.**
4.9    Form of Deposit Agreement.**
4.10    Form of Depositary Receipt.**
4.11    Form of Rights Agent Agreement.**
4.12    Form of Rights Certificate.**
4.13    Form of Stock Purchase Contract.**
4.14    Form of Stock Purchase Unit Agreement.**
4.15    Form of Unit Agreement.**
5.1    Opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, filed herewith.
12.1    Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preference Security Dividends, filed herewith.
23.1    Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, filed herewith.
23.2    Consent of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
24.1    Powers of Attorney, filed herewith.
25.1    Statement of Eligibility of Trustee under the Indenture on Form T-1 of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., filed herewith.

 

** To be filed, if necessary, by amendment hereto or pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K to be incorporated herein by reference.

 

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EX-5.1

Exhibit 5.1

 

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Callaway Golf Company

2180 Rutherford Road

Carlsbad, California 92008

 

Re: Callaway Golf Company
   Registration Statement on Form S-3

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to Callaway Golf Company, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the preparation and filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) of a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), relating to the registration under the Securities Act and the proposed issuance and sale from time to time pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act, together or separately and in one or more series (if applicable) of up to $200,000,000 aggregate offering amount of: (i) debt securities of the Company (the “Debt Securities”); (ii) shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”); (iii) shares of the Company’s preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred Stock”); (iv) depositary shares of the Company, each representing a fraction of a share of either Preferred Stock or Common Stock (the “Depositary Shares”); (v) warrants for the purchase of Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares or units of two or more of such securities (the “Warrants”); (vi) rights to purchase Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares or Debt Securities offered to the Company’s security holders (the “Rights”); (vii) stock purchase contracts to purchase shares of Common Stock, Preferred Stock or Depositary Shares (the “Stock Purchase Contracts”); (viii) stock purchase units consisting of Stock Purchase Contracts and Debt Securities, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, any other securities described in the applicable prospectus supplement or debt obligations of third parties (the “Stock Purchase Units”); and (ix) units consisting of one or more of the securities described above (the “Units”). The Debt Securities, Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Depositary Shares, Warrants, Rights, Stock Purchase Contracts, Stock Purchase Units and Units are collectively referred to herein as the “Securities.” The Debt Securities are to be issued under an indenture between the Company and a trustee to be named at the time such Debt Securities are issued (the “Base Indenture”).

 

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In arriving at the opinions expressed below, we have examined originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction as being true and complete copies of the originals, of such records of the Company and certificates of officers of the Company and of public officials and such documents as we have deemed relevant and necessary as the basis for the opinions set forth below. In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity and competency of all natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies. As to any facts material to these opinions, we have relied to the extent we deemed appropriate and without independent investigation upon statements and representations of officers and other representatives of the Company and others.

We have assumed without independent investigation that:

(i) at the time any Securities are sold pursuant to the Registration Statement (the “Relevant Time”), the Registration Statement and any supplements and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments) will be effective and will comply with all applicable laws;

(ii) at the Relevant Time, a prospectus supplement will have been prepared and filed with the Commission describing the Securities offered thereby and all related documentation and will comply with all applicable laws;

(iii) all Securities will be issued and sold in the manner stated in the Registration Statement and the applicable prospectus supplement;

(iv) at the Relevant Time, all corporate or other action required to be taken by the Company to duly authorize each proposed issuance of Securities and any related documentation (including (a) the due reservation of any shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock for issuance upon exercise, conversion or exchange of any Securities into Common Stock or Preferred Stock (a “Convertible Security”), and (b) the execution, delivery and performance of the Securities and any related documentation referred to in paragraphs 1 through 9 below) shall have been duly completed and shall remain in full force and effect;

(v) upon issuance of any Common Stock or Preferred Stock, including upon exercise, conversion or exchange of any Convertible Security, the total number of shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock issued and outstanding will not exceed the total number of shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock, as applicable, that the Company is then authorized to issue under its certificate of incorporation and other relevant documents;

(vi) in the case of Debt Securities, at the Relevant Time, the relevant trustee shall have been qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “TIA”), a Statement of Eligibility of the Trustee on Form T-1 shall have been properly filed with the Commission and the Base Indenture shall have been duly qualified under the TIA;


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(vii) neither the certificate of incorporation of the Company nor any applicable law will, after the date hereof, be amended in any manner that would adversely affect the opinions rendered herein; and

(viii) at the Relevant Time, a definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement and any other necessary agreement with respect to any Securities offered or issued will have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action of the Company, and duly executed and delivered by the Company and the other parties thereto.

Based upon the foregoing and in reliance thereon, and subject to the assumptions, exceptions, qualifications and limitations set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:

 

  1. With respect to the Debt Securities, when:

 

  a. the Base Indenture has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and the relevant trustee,

 

  b. the terms and conditions of such Debt Securities have been duly established by authorizing resolutions or supplemental indenture in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Base Indenture,

 

  c. any such authorizing resolutions have been duly certified by the Company and delivered to the relevant trustee or such supplemental indenture has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and the relevant trustee (in each case, together with the relevant Base Indenture, the “Indenture”),

 

  d. such Debt Securities have been executed, delivered and authenticated in accordance with the terms of the applicable Indenture and issued and sold for the consideration set forth in the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement, and

 

  e. all agreements relating to any collateral or security arrangements have been validly executed and delivered by the Company,

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  2. With respect to shares of Common Stock, when:

 

  a. certificates representing such shares of Common Stock (or a statement of holdings representing uncertificated shares) have been duly executed, issued and delivered either (i) in accordance with the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement for the consideration provided for therein, or (ii) upon exercise, conversion or exchange of any Convertible Security, in accordance with the terms of such Convertible Security or the instrument governing such Convertible Security providing for such exercise, conversion or exchange, and for any additional consideration specified therein, which consideration (including any consideration paid for such Convertible Security), on a per share basis, shall in either event not be less than the par value of the Common Stock, and

 

  b. any such Convertible Security was validly issued and is fully paid and non-assessable (in the case of an equity Security) or is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms,

such shares of Common Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

  3. With respect to shares of Preferred Stock, when:

 

  a. the certificate of designations relating to such Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designations”) has been duly executed by the Company and filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware,

 

  b. certificates representing the shares of Preferred Stock (or a statement of holdings representing uncertificated shares) have been duly executed, delivered and issued in accordance with the provisions of the Certificate of Designations,

 

  c.

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  Convertible Security and for any additional consideration specified therein, which consideration (including any consideration paid for such Convertible Security), on a per share basis, shall in either event not be less than the par value of the Preferred Stock, and

 

  d. any such Convertible Security was validly issued and is fully paid and non-assessable (in the case of an equity Security) or is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms,

such shares of Preferred Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

  4. With respect to the Depositary Shares, when:

 

  a. a deposit agreement relating to such Depositary Shares (“Deposit Agreement”) has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and the depositary appointed by the Company,

 

  b. the terms of the Depositary Shares have been established in accordance with the Deposit Agreement, and

 

  c. the depositary receipts representing the Depositary Shares have been duly executed, countersigned, registered and delivered in accordance with the related Deposit Agreement and the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement for the consideration provided therein,

the depositary receipts evidencing the Depositary Shares will be legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

 

  5. With respect to the Warrants, when:

 

  a. warrant agreement relating to such Warrants (the “Warrant Agreement”) has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and each other party thereto,

 

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  c. the Warrants have been duly executed, delivered and issued in accordance with the Warrant Agreement and the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement for the consideration provided for therein,

such Warrants will be legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

 

  6. With respect to the Rights, when:

 

  a. a rights agreement relating to such Rights (the “Rights Agreement”) has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and each other party thereto,

 

  b. when the Rights or certificates representing the Rights have been duly executed, delivered and authenticated in accordance with the terms of the Rights Agreement; and

 

  c. the Rights have been duly executed, delivered and issued in accordance with the Rights Agreement for the consideration provided for therein,

such Rights will be legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

 

  7. With respect to the Stock Purchase Contracts, when:

 

  a. a stock purchase contract agreement (“Stock Purchase Contract Agreement”) has been duly executed by the Company and each other party thereto,

 

  b. the terms of the Stock Purchase Contracts have been established in accordance with the Stock Purchase Contract Agreement,

 

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  d. such Stock Purchase Contracts have been executed and delivered in accordance with the Stock Purchase Contract Agreement and the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement for the consideration provided for therein,

such Stock Purchase Contracts will be legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

 

  8. With respect to the Stock Purchase Units, when:

 

  a. a stock purchase unit agreement relating to the Stock Purchase Units (the “Stock Purchase Unit Agreement”) has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and each other party thereto,

 

  b. when the terms of the Stock Purchase Units have been established in accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase Unit Agreement,

 

  c. the terms of any collateral or security arrangements relating to such Stock Purchase Contracts have been established and the agreements thereto have been validly executed and delivered by each of the parties thereto and any collateral has been deposited with the collateral agent, if applicable, in accordance with such arrangements, and

 

  d. the Stock Purchase Units have been duly executed, countersigned, registered, delivered and authenticated in accordance with the terms authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company, the applicable Stock Purchase Unit Agreement and the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement, against the receipt of the requisite consideration set forth therein,

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  9. With respect to the Units, when:

 

  a. a unit agreement relating to the Units (the “Unit Agreement”) has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and each other party thereto,

 

  b. the terms of the Units have been duly established in accordance with the Unit Agreement, and

 

  c. certificates representing the Units have been duly executed and delivered in accordance with the Unit Agreement and the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement for the consideration provided for therein,

such Units will be legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

The opinions expressed above are subject to the following exceptions, qualifications, limitations and assumptions:

A.         We render no opinion herein as to matters involving the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York and the United States of America and, for purposes of paragraphs 2 through 9 above, the Delaware General Corporation Law. We are not admitted to practice in the State of Delaware; however, we are generally familiar with the Delaware General Corporation Law as currently in effect and have made such inquiries as we consider necessary to render the opinions contained in paragraphs 2 through 9 above. This opinion is limited to the effect of the current state of the laws of the State of New York, the United States of America and, to the limited extent set forth above, the Delaware General Corporation Law and the facts as they currently exist. We assume no obligation to revise or supplement this opinion in the event of future changes in such laws or the interpretations thereof or such facts.

B.         The opinions above (other than those in paragraphs 2 and 3) are each subject to (i) the effect of any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, arrangement or similar laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors’ generally, including the effect of statutory or other laws regarding fraudulent transfers or preferential transfers and (ii) general principles of equity, including concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing and the possible unavailability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.


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Callaway Golf Company

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Page 9

 

C. We express no opinion regarding the effectiveness of (i) any waiver of stay, extension or usury laws or of unknown future rights, (ii) provisions relating to indemnification, exculpation or contribution, to the extent that such provisions may be held unenforceable as contrary to public policy or federal or state securities laws, and (iii) any waiver of the right to jury trial.

You have informed us that you intend to issue Securities from time to time on a delayed or continuous basis, and we understand that prior to issuing any Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement (i) you will advise us in writing of the terms thereof, and (ii) you will afford us an opportunity to (x) review the operative documents pursuant to which such Securities are to be issued or sold (including the applicable offering documents) and (y) file such supplement or amendment to this opinion as we may reasonably consider necessary or appropriate.

We consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, and we further consent to the use of our name under the caption “Validity of Securities” in the Registration Statement and the prospectus that forms a part thereof. In giving these consents, we do not thereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.

Sincerely,

/s/ GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP

EX-12.1
Callaway Golf Company    Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERENCE SECURITY DIVIDENDS

 

     Six Months Ended                                 
     June 30,      Year ended December 31,  
    

2014

    

2013

   

2012

   

2011

   

2010

   

2009

 

Earnings:

             

Income (loss) from continuing operations before
income taxes and non-controlling interest

     $ 62,028         $ (13,322     $ (118,305     $ (89,674     $ (35,215     $ (29,128

Add: Fixed charges

     7,530         19,103        25,388        26,130        25,353        17,304   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total (loss) earnings

     69,558         5,781        (92,917     (63,544     (9,862     (11,824
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed Charges:

             

Interest on debt and amortization of deferred
financing costs

     5,585         9,123        5,513        1,618        848        1,737   

Estimated interest expense included in rental expense

     1,945         4,562        6,140        7,439        4,656        4,522   

Preference security dividends, pre-tax (1)

     -             5,418        13,735        17,073        19,849        11,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed charges

     $ 7,530         $     19,103        $     25,388        $     26,130        $     25,353        $     17,304   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preference Security Dividends

     9.24         0.30   (2)      -       (2)      -       (2)      -       (2)      -       (2) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     9.24         0.03   (2)      -       (2)      -       (2)      -       (2)      -       (2) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Preference security dividends is the amount of pre-tax earnings that is required to pay the dividends on outstanding preference securities. During 2013, the Company completed a series of actions to exchange, convert and redeem all shares of the Company’s outstanding Series B Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred”). As such, there were no shares outstanding of the Company’s Series B Preferred at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014, and there were no preference security dividends accrued and paid during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

(2) Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were insufficient to cover fixed charges, and fixed charges and preference security dividends by $13.3 million, $118.3 million, $89.7 million, $35.2 million and $29.1 million, respectively.

EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 27, 2014, relating to the financial statements of Callaway Golf Company, and the effectiveness of Callaway Golf Company’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Callaway Golf Company for the year ended December 31, 2013, and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Costa Mesa, California

August 11, 2014

EX-24.1

Exhibit 24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below does hereby constitute and appoint Oliver. G. Brewer, III, Bradley J. Holiday and Brian P. Lynch, and each of them, with full power of substitution and resubstitution and full power to act without the other, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent to act for him in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign this registration statement on Form S-3, and any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement and any subsequent registration statement we may hereafter file with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 to register additional securities in connection with this registration statement, and to file this registration statement, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in each case, in such forms as they or any one of them may approve, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in order to effectuate the same as fully, to all intents and purposes, as they, he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This Power of Attorney may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one Power of Attorney.

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

/s/ OLIVER G. BREWER III

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer) and Director

  August 5, 2014

Oliver G. Brewer III

   

/s/ BRADLEY J. HOLIDAY

 

Senior Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

  August 5, 2014

Bradley J. Holiday

   

/s/ JENNIFER L. THOMAS

 

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

  August 5, 2014

Jennifer L. Thomas

   

/s/ SAMUEL H. ARMACOST

  Director   August 5, 2014

Samuel H. Armacost

   

/s/ RONALD S. BEARD

  Director   August 5, 2014

Ronald S. Beard

   

/s/ JOHN C. CUSHMAN, III

  Director   August 5, 2014

John C. Cushman, III

   

/s/ JOHN F. LUNDGREN

  Director   August 5, 2014

John F. Lundgren

   

/s/ ADEBAYO O. OGUNLESI

  Director   August 5, 2014

Adebayo O. Ogunlesi

   

/s/ RICHARD L. ROSENFIELD

  Director   August 5, 2014

Richard L. Rosenfield

   

/s/ ANTHONY S. THORNLEY

  Director   August 5, 2014

Anthony S. Thornley

   
EX-25.1

Exhibit 25.1

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM T-1

STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A

CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE

ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO

SECTION 305(b)(2)             |__|

 

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

(Jurisdiction of incorporation

if not a U.S. national bank)

   

95-3571558

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

400 South Hope Street

Suite 400

Los Angeles, California

(Address of principal executive offices)

   

90071

(Zip code)

 

 

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

   

95-3797580

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

2180 Rutherford Road

Carlsbad, California

(Address of principal executive offices)

   

92008

(Zip code)

 

 

Debt Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

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1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee:

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

 

 

Name

 

      

 

Address

 

Comptroller of the Currency

United States Department of the Treasury

     Washington, DC 20219

Federal Reserve Bank

     San Francisco, CA 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

     Washington, DC 20429

 

  (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

Yes.

 

2. Affiliations with Obligor.

If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation.

None.

 

16. List of Exhibits.

Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “Act”) and 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

 

  1.

A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

 

  2.

A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

 

  3.

A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers (Exhibit 3 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

 

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  4.

A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-162713).

 

  6.

The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

 

  7.

A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Los Angeles, and State of California, on the 29th day of July, 2014.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:    /s/    Alex Briffett
Name:       John A. (Alex) Briffett
Title:       Vice President

 

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EXHIBIT 7

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 400 South Hope Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90071

    At the close of business March 31, 2014, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.

 

     Dollar amounts  
     in thousands  

ASSETS

  

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

  

Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin

     1,670   

Interest-bearing balances

     297   

Securities:

  

Held-to-maturity securities

     0   

Available-for-sale securities

     688,739   

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:

  

Federal funds sold

     135,000   

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

     0   

Loans and lease financing receivables:

  

Loans and leases held for sale

     0   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

     0   

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

     0   

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

     0   

Trading assets

     0   

Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)

     3,890   

Other real estate owned

     0   

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

     0   

Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures

     0   

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

     856,313   

Other intangible assets

     123,966   

Other assets

     122,558   

Total assets

     $1,932,433   

 

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LIABILITIES

  

Deposits:

  

In domestic offices

     692   

Noninterest-bearing

     692   

Interest-bearing

     0   

Not applicable

  

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

  

Federal funds purchased

     0   

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     0   

Trading liabilities

     0   

Other borrowed money:

  

(includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)

     0   

Not applicable

  

Not applicable

  

Subordinated notes and debentures

     0   

Other liabilities

     250,184   

Total liabilities

     250,876   

Not applicable

  

EQUITY CAPITAL

  

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

     0   

Common stock

     1,000   

Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)

     1,122,030   

Not available

  

Retained earnings

     557,284   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,243   

Other equity capital components

     0   

Not available

  

Total bank equity capital

     1,681,557   

Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries

     0   

Total equity capital

     1,681,557   

Total liabilities and equity capital

     1,932,433   

I, Cherisse Waligura, CFO of the above-named bank do hereby declare that the Reports of Condition and Income (including the supporting schedules) for this report date have been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Cherisse Waligura             )             CFO

We, the undersigned directors (trustees), attest to the correctness of the Report of Condition (including the supporting schedules) for this report date and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and is true and correct.

 

Troy Kilpatrick, President       )   
Antonio I. Portuondo, Director       )    Directors (Trustees)
William D. Lindelof, Director       )   

 

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