Lehman Brothers Financial SA (LEHNQ)

[Jimzin]

From the Prospectus...

Holdings does not currently intend to defer interest payments on the subordinated debentures. However, if Holdings does defer such interest payments, it will be subject to certain restrictions relating to the payment of dividends on or purchases of its capital stock and payments on its debt securities that rank equal with or junior to the subordinated debentures. See "Certain Terms of the Subordinated Debentures—Option to Defer Interest Payments."

If Holdings chooses to defer payments of interest on the subordinated debentures, the subordinated debentures would at that time be treated as being issued with original issue discount for United States federal income tax purposes. This means you will be required to include interest income in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes before you receive cash distributions. This treatment will apply as long as you own preferred securities. See "United States Federal Income Tax Consequences—Interest Income and Original Issue Discount" in the accompanying prospectus.

maybe the reason CT's were asked to complete a W-9 form???
wouldn't that be icing on the cow paddy cake...having your income tax increased because you MIGHT get a divi someday! LOL.

cheers