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ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2003

Registration No. 333-110491

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1

Form S-3

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

Roper Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		51-0263969
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2160 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 200

Duluth, Georgia 30097

(770) 495-5100

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,

including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

Shanler D. Cronk

Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Roper Industries, Inc.

2160 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 200

Duluth, Georgia 30097

(770) 495-5100

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

Copies requested to:

Mary A. Bernard

Jeffrey M. Stein

King & Spalding LLP

1185 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10036

(212) 556-2100

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement, as determined by market conditions and other factors.

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

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, check the following box. þ

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 for the same offering. o

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. o

If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box. o

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE(1)






Title of Each Class of	Amount to be	Proposed Maximum	Amount of
Securities to be Registered	Registered(2)	Aggregate Offering Price	Registration Fee(1)


Debt Securities, Common Stock (including the associated preferred stock purchase rights)(3), Stock Purchase Contracts and Equity Units	$450,000,000	$450,000,000(4)	$36,405



(1)	Previously paid.


(2)	Includes an indeterminate number of debt securities, shares of common stock, stock purchase contracts and equity units as may be issued at indeterminate prices, but with an aggregate initial offering price not to exceed $450,000,000, plus such indeterminate number of shares of common stock as may be issued upon settlement of stock purchase contracts or equity units or upon conversion of debt securities. Includes, in the case of debt securities issued at an original issue discount, such greater principal amount as shall result in an aggregate public offering price not exceeding $450,000,000.


(3)	Each share common stock also includes one preferred stock purchase right. No separate consideration is payable for the preferred stock purchase rights. Accordingly, no additional registration fee is required.



(4)	In U.S. dollars or the equivalent thereof in one or more foreign currencies or composite currencies.

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 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
USE OF PROCEEDS
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK
DESCRIPTION OF STOCK PURCHASE CONTRACTS AND EQUITY UNITS
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
LEGAL MATTERS
EXPERTS
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-4.2 FORM OF INDENTURE
EX-5.1 OPINION OF KING & SPALDING LLP.
EX-25.1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2003

PROSPECTUS

$450,000,000

Roper Industries, Inc.

[LOGO TO COME]

Debt Securities

Common Stock

Stock Purchase Contracts

Equity Units

We may offer from time to time up to $450,000,000 of debt securities, common stock, stock purchase contracts and equity units. We will provide the specific terms of these securities as applicable in supplements to this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement carefully before you invest.

Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ROP.” Any common stock sold pursuant to this prospectus and an accompanying prospectus supplement will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Investing in our securities involves risks. See “Risk Factors” in the accompanying prospectus supplement.

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

The date of this prospectus is , 2003.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


About This Prospectus			i
Where You Can Find More Information			i
Roper Industries, Inc.			1
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements			3
Use of Proceeds			4
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges			5
Description of Debt Securities			6
Description of Common Stock			13
Description of Stock Purchase Contracts and Equity Units			16
Plan of Distribution			17
Legal Matters			18
Experts			18

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the SEC using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf process, we may sell any combination of the following securities:


	•	debt securities;

	•	common stock;

	•	stock purchase contracts; and

	•	equity units,

in one or more offerings up to a total dollar amount of $450,000,000. This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities we may sell. Each time we sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. The prospectus supplement also may add, update or change information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional information described under the caption “Where You Can Find More Information.” We may only use this prospectus to sell securities if it is accompanied by a prospectus supplement.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other documents with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov or on our web site at http://www.roperind.com. You may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at its public reference facility located at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, or you can obtain copies of these documents at prescribed rates by writing to the Public Reference Section of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of its public reference facility. Our SEC filings are also available at the office of the New York Stock Exchange at 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005. For further information on obtaining copies of our SEC filings at the New York Stock Exchange, you should call (212) 656-5060.

The SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” into this prospectus information that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to our SEC filings. Information incorporated by reference is an important part of this prospectus, and information that we file with the SEC after the date of this prospectus will automatically update and supercede information in this prospectus and in our other filings with the SEC. We incorporate by reference the documents (or portions

thereof) listed below, which we have already filed with the SEC, as well as any future filings we make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 until we sell all of the securities offered by this prospectus:


	•	Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended October 31, 2002 filed on November 3, 2003;


	•	Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended January 31, 2003, April 30, 2003, July 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003;



	•	Transition Report on Form 10-QT for the transition period from November 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002, filed on September 26, 2003;



	•	Current Reports on Form 8-K filed November 1, 2002, December 12, 2002 and November 14, 2003;



	•	The information set forth under Item 8 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 3, 2003 and under Item 5 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 27, 2003; and


	•	Registration Statement on Form 8-A registering our common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed on January 28, 1992.

You may request a copy of these filings, other than an exhibit to a filing unless that exhibit is specifically incorporated by reference into that filing, at no cost, by writing or calling us at the following address:

Roper Industries, Inc.

2160 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 200

Duluth, Georgia 30097

Tel: (770) 495-5100

Attention: Investor Relations

We have also filed a registration statement with the SEC relating to the securities described in this prospectus. This prospectus is part of the registration statement. You may obtain from the SEC a copy of the registration statement and exhibits that we filed with the SEC when we registered the securities. The registration statement may contain additional information that may be important to you.

You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or the applicable prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with additional or different information. We are only offering these securities in states where the offer is permitted. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or the applicable prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than the dates on the front of those documents.

ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this prospectus to “we,” “our,” “us,” and “Roper” refer to Roper Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

General

We design, manufacture and distribute specialty industrial controls, fluid handling and analytical instrumentation products worldwide, serving selected segments of a broad range of markets. The principal markets include oil and gas, scientific and industrial research, medical, semiconductor, refrigeration, automotive, water/wastewater, power generation and general industrial.

We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in sales and earnings by emphasizing continuous improvement in the operating performance of our existing businesses, and by acquiring other carefully selected businesses, that offer to our customers high value-added, engineered industrial products and solutions and that are capable of achieving and maintaining high margins. This strategy continually emphasizes (i) increasing market share and market expansion, (ii) new product development, (iii) improving productivity and reducing costs and (iv) acquisition of similar new businesses.

Our company competes in many narrowly defined niche markets. Our position in these markets is typically as the market leader or as a competitive alternate to the market leader. In those markets where we are a regional leader we seek to sustain growth through geographic expansion of our marketing efforts and the development of new products for associated markets.

We were incorporated in Delaware in 1981. Our principal executive offices are located at 2160 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 200, Duluth, Georgia 30097 and our telephone number is (770) 495-5100.

Our Business Segments

During the quarter ended January 31, 2003 we realigned our operations into four market-based segments. The four new segments are: Instrumentation, Industrial Technology, Energy Systems and Controls, and Scientific and Industrial Imaging.

Instrumentation. Our Instrumentation segment provides sophisticated solutions that prepare material samples for analysis, test fluid products for physical and elemental properties, detect leaks in consumer and industrial products, and dispense fluids with extremely high precision. This segment serves primarily test, inspection and measurement applications in oil & gas, research and industrial markets. Primary brand centers include Acton Research, Antek, IDI, Logitech, PAC, Struers and Uson.

Industrial Technology. This segment provides products and solutions for improving our customers’ productivity. Industrial Technology products include centrifugal, gear, processing cavity and diaphragm pumping solutions; refrigeration controls and systems; rotating machinery and process controls; and precision metering, measurement and valves for specialty applications. Primary brand centers include Abel Pump, AMOT Controls, Cornell Pump, Flow Technology, Fluid Metering, Hansen and Roper Pump, which provide solutions for diverse industrial, energy, commercial refrigeration and water/wastewater markets.

Energy Systems and Controls. The Energy Systems and Controls segment provides control, monitoring and inspection systems service and solutions to improve quality, safety and efficiency for customer equipment and processes, primarily in energy markets with strong long-term growth potential. Relevant technologies include advanced vibration-monitoring components, turbo-machinery control systems and non-destructive testing solutions. Primary brand centers include Compressor Controls, Metrix and Zetec.

Scientific and Industrial Imaging. Our Scientific and Industrial Imaging segment provides solutions that enable research in life and physical sciences. Our products include digital imaging cameras, spectrographic systems, electron microscope accessories, high-speed digital video equipment and image

processing software. Our imaging brands include, among others, Gatan, Media Cybernetics, QImaging, Redlake and Roper Scientific.

Recent Developments

On October 21, 2003, we entered into a stock purchase agreement pursuant to which we have agreed to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Neptune Technology Group Holdings Inc., or Neptune, from the selling shareholders named in the agreement for a cash purchase price of approximately $475 million, which is net of cash acquired, and includes debt assumed. Consummation of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. The acquisition is expected to close in the first fiscal quarter of 2004.

Neptune provides a complete solution of Automatic Meter Reading, or AMR, data collection and metering to the North American water industry. The vast majority of the North American water market remains available for AMR installation and upgrades. Neptune also has a significant and steadily growing residential water meter business. Complementing the meter and AMR business lines, DAP Technologies is a leading fully rugged handheld data collection/computer manufacturer serving utility and non-utility markets. DB Microwave provides automation software for meter reading and service order management.

In connection with the Neptune acquisition, we have entered into a definitive commitment letter with Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wachovia Bank, National Association and Wachovia Capital Investments, Inc. for a new $625 million senior secured credit facility consisting of five-year $450 million term loans and a three-year $175 million revolving credit facility. In addition, we plan to issue approximately $150 to $200 million of convertible subordinated notes and approximately $150 to $200 million of common stock to the public for cash in registered or private offerings, depending on prevailing market conditions. Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan and Wachovia have also agreed pursuant to the commitment letter to provide, subject to certain conditions, up to $300 million of acquisition bridge financing if necessary.

Consummation of the new credit facility, and, if necessary, the bridge financing, are conditioned upon the completion of the acquisition and are subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive loan documentation and customary closing conditions. We expect that the other financings for the acquisition will be consummated in conjunction with the closing of the acquisition. The actual components of the financing plan and the terms of the financings are subject to certain conditions in the commitment letter and prevailing market conditions at the time of the closing and may, as a result, be different from that described above.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus includes and incorporates by reference “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” The words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expected financial position, business, financing plans, business strategy, business prospects, revenues, working capital, liquidity, capital needs, interest costs and income, potential acquisitions and the benefits of acquisitions, including with respect to the Neptune acquisition.

Forward-looking statements are estimates and projections reflecting our best judgment and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions, which in turn are based on currently available information. Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for our products, the cost, timing and success of product upgrades and new product introductions, raw materials costs, expected pricing levels, the timing and cost of expected capital expenditures, expected outcomes of pending litigation, competitive conditions, general economic conditions and expected synergies relating to acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Although we believe that the estimates and projections reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may prove to be incorrect. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include:


	•	completion of the Neptune acquisition;

	•	if completed, our ability to integrate Neptune into our operations;

	•	our ability to finance the Neptune acquisition on satisfactory terms;

	•	reductions in our business with Gazprom;

	•	unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates;

	•	difficulties associated with exports;

	•	risks and costs associated with our international sales and operations;

	•	difficulty making acquisitions and successfully integrating acquired businesses;

	•	increased product liability and insurance costs;

	•	increased directors and officers liability and other insurance costs;

	•	product liability and insurance risks;

	•	increased warranty exposure;

	•	future competition;

	•	changes in the supply of, or price for, parts and components;

	•	environmental compliance costs and liabilities;

	•	risks and costs associated with asbestos-related litigation;

	•	potential write-offs of our substantial intangible assets;

	•	terrorist attacks; and

	•	those factors listed the accompanying prospectus supplement under “Risk Factors,” if any, as well as those included in our SEC filings incorporated by reference in this prospectus.

We believe our forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. Further, forward-

looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

USE OF PROCEEDS

Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, we will use the net proceeds from the sale of any of the securities for general corporate purposes, including repaying debt, making capital investments and funding working capital requirements, or financing acquisitions.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The table below shows the ratio of earnings to fixed charges for our company, which includes our subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis.

For purposes of calculating the ratios,


	(1) earnings include:


	•	income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and change in accounting principle, plus

	•	equity in the net income (losses) of less-than-50% owned entities.


	(2) fixed charges include:


	•	interest expense incurred;

	•	amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs; and

	•	the interest component of rent.

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is calculated as follows:

(Earnings) + (Fixed Charges)

(Fixed Charges)

The following table sets forth our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated:

Nine

Months

Ended

Year Ended October 31,

September 30,

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

6.8

8.4

5.7

5.4

5.0

5.3

DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES

The debt securities will be issued under an Indenture between us and a trustee. The name of the trustee will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. We have summarized selected provisions of the Indenture below. The summary is not complete. The form of the Indenture has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement and you should read the Indenture for provisions that may be important to you. In the summary below, we have included references to section numbers of the Indenture so that you can easily locate these provisions. Capitalized terms used in the summary have the meaning specified in the Indenture. You can obtain copies of the Indenture by following the directions described under the caption “Where You Can Find More Information.”

General

The Indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of debt securities that we may issue and provides that we may issue debt securities from time to time in one or more series, in each case with the same or various maturities, at par or at a discount. We may issue additional debt securities of a particular series without the consent of the holders of the debt securities of such series outstanding at the time of the issuance. Any such additional debt securities, together with all other outstanding debt securities of that series, will constitute a single series of debt securities under the Indenture. The Indenture also does not limit our ability to incur other debt and does not contain financial or similar restrictive covenants.

A prospectus supplement relating to a series of debt securities being offered will include specific terms relating to the offering. These terms will include some or all of the following:


	•	the title of the debt securities;

	•	any limit on the total principal amount of the debt securities;

	•	the maturity date or dates of the debt securities;

	•	the rate or rates of interest, which may be fixed or variable, per annum at which the debt securities will bear interest (including any contingent or similar interest), or the method of determining such rate or rates, if any;

	•	the date or dates from which interest, if any, will accrue;

	•	the dates on which interest will be payable and the related record dates;

	•	the basis on which any interest will be calculated, if other than a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months;

	•	whether payments of principal, premium or interest will be determined by any index, formula or other method and the manner of determining the amount of such payments;

	•	the place or places where the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the debt securities will be payable if other than the location specified in this prospectus;

	•	any redemption dates, prices, rights (of holders or us), obligations and restrictions on the debt securities;

	•	any mandatory or optional sinking fund, purchase fund or analogous provisions;

	•	the security, if any, which may secure any debt securities;

	•	the denominations in which the debt securities will be issuable if other than denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof;

	•	the portion of the principal amount of the debt securities payable upon the acceleration of the maturity of the debt securities if other than the principal amount;

	•	the currency or currency unit in which principal, premium, if any, and interest will be paid if other than U.S. dollars;


	•	whether we will issue the debt securities in permanent global form and the circumstances under which such permanent global debt security may be exchanged;

	•	any subordination provisions that will apply to the debt securities;

	•	any special tax, accounting or other special considerations, limitations or implications of the debt securities;

	•	any deletions from, changes in, modifications of or additions to the definitions, modification and waiver provisions, the defeasance and covenant defeasance provisions, events of default, merger and consolidation provisions or the covenants specified in the Indenture, including additions of any restrictive covenants;

	•	the terms of any conversion rights attaching to the debt securities; and


	•	any other terms of the debt securities not specified in this prospectus, whether or not consistent with the terms of the Indenture (Section 3.01).

Our debt securities may be effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables and capital lease obligations) of our subsidiaries. This may affect your ability to receive payments on our debt securities.

In addition, we may issue debt securities at a substantial discount below their stated principal amount. We refer to these securities as Original Issue Discount Securities, which means any security that provides for an amount less than its principal amount to be due and payable upon the acceleration of its maturity. We will describe the federal income tax consequences and other special considerations applicable to any Original Issue Discount Securities in the applicable prospectus supplement.

Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, the debt securities will be issued only in fully registered form, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiples thereof. Holders of debt securities will not pay any service charge for any registration of transfer or exchange of the debt securities, but we may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection with such registration or transfer.

Payment; Transfer

Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, principal of, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the debt securities will be payable, and the debt securities will be transferable, at the corporate trust office of the trustee. However, interest may be paid at our option by check mailed to the address of the holder entitled thereto as it appears on the security register. We will have the right to require a holder of any debt security, in connection with any payment on the debt security, to certify information to us or, in the absence of such certification, we may rely on any legal presumption to enable us to determine our obligation, if any, to deduct or withhold taxes, assessments or governmental charges from such payment.

Events Of Default

Definition. Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, an Event of Default with respect to debt securities of any series is defined as any one of the following events:



	(a) failure to pay any interest on any debt security of that series when due and payable, continued for 30 days;



	(b) failure to pay principal of or any premium on any debt security of that series when due;



	(c) failure to deposit any sinking fund payment, when due, in respect of any debt security of that series;



	(d) failure to perform any other covenant in the Indenture (other than a covenant included in such Indenture solely for the benefit of a series of debt securities other than that series), continued for 90 days after written notice as provided in the Indenture;



	(e) the entry of a decree or order for relief in respect of our company by a court having jurisdiction in the premises in an involuntary case under federal or state bankruptcy laws and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of 60 consecutive days;



	(f) the commencement by us of a voluntary case under federal or state bankruptcy laws or the consent by us to the entry of a decree or order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law; and



	(g) any other Event of Default provided with respect to debt securities of that series (Section 5.01).

An event of default for a particular series of debt securities does not necessarily constitute an event of default for any other series of debt securities issued under an indenture. Each series will have separate rights upon an event of default.

Remedies. If an Event of Default with respect to debt securities of any series occurs and is continuing, then either the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series may declare by notice in writing to us the principal amount (or, if the debt securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount as may be specified in the terms of that series) of all the debt securities of that series to be due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, if an Event of Default described in clauses (e) or (f) above with respect to debt securities of any series occurs and is continuing, then all of the debt securities of that series shall become immediately due and payable without any further act by us, any holder or the trustee. At any time after a declaration of acceleration, the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt securities of that series may, under certain circumstances, rescind and annul such acceleration (Section 5.02).

In the event of a payment or covenant default with respect to debt securities, the trustee, subject to certain limitations and conditions, may institute judicial proceedings to enforce the payment of any amount due or the performance of such covenant or any other proper remedy (Section 5.03). Under certain circumstances, the trustee may withhold notice to the holders of the debt securities of a default (except in the payment of principal or interest) if the trustee in good faith determines that withholding notice is in the best interest of such holders, and the trustee shall withhold such notice for certain defaults for a period of 30 days (Section 6.02).

Obligations of Trustee. The Indenture provides that, subject to the duty of the trustee during default to act with the required standard of care, the trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders, unless such holders shall have offered to such trustee reasonable security or indemnity (Section 6.03). Subject to such provisions for the indemnification of the trustee and to certain other conditions, the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on such trustee, with respect to the debt securities of that series. However, the trustee may decline to act if the holders’ direction violates any law or the Indenture, would unduly prejudice the right of other holders or would involve such trustee in personal liability (Section 5.12).

No holder of any debt security of any series will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee or for any remedy, unless:


	•	the holder has previously given the trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the debt securities of that series;


	•	the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series have made written request, and offered reasonable indemnity, to the trustee to institute such proceeding as trustee;


	•	the trustee has not received an inconsistent direction from the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series during the 60 day period set forth below; and



	•	the trustee has failed to institute the requested proceeding within 60 days (Section 5.07).

However, the holder of any debt security will have an absolute right to receive payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such debt security on the due dates expressed in such debt security and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment (Section 5.08).

Under the Indenture we must furnish to the trustee annually a statement regarding our performance of certain of our obligations under the Indenture and as to any default in such performance (Section 10.05).

Satisfaction And Discharge

Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, the Indenture will cease to be of further effect, and we will be deemed to have satisfied and discharged the Indenture with respect to a particular series of debt securities, when the following conditions have been satisfied:


	•	all debt securities of that series not previously delivered to the trustee for cancellation have become due and payable or will become due and payable at their stated maturity or on a redemption date within one year;

	•	we deposit with the trustee, in trust, funds sufficient to pay the entire indebtedness on the debt securities of that series that had not been previously delivered for cancellation, for the principal and interest to the date of the deposit (for debt securities that have become due and payable) or to the stated maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be (for debt securities that have not become due and payable);

	•	we have paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable under the Indenture in respect of that series; and

	•	we have delivered to the trustee an officer’s certificate and opinion of counsel, each stating that all these conditions have been complied with.

Defeasance And Covenant Defeasance

Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, the Indenture provides that we may choose to deposit in trust with the trustee cash and/or government securities in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay all sums due on any series of debt securities. If we make this deposit, then, at our option, we:


	(1) will be deemed to have satisfied and paid all of our obligations in respect of the debt securities of a particular series; or

	(2) will not need to comply with certain restrictive covenants contained in the Indenture and the occurrence of a covenant default will no longer be an Event of Default with respect to such series of debt securities, which we refer to as covenant defeasance.

Such a trust may only be established if, among other things,


	•	no Event of Default exists or occurs as a result of such deposit; and

	•	we deliver an opinion of counsel to the effect that the holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit.

If we exercise our covenant defeasance option with respect to any series of debt securities and the maturity of that series is accelerated upon an Event of Default, the amount of cash and government securities on deposit with the trustee may not be sufficient to pay amounts due on such debt securities at the time of the acceleration. However, we will remain liable with respect to such payments (Article 13).

Modification And Waiver

We and the trustee may modify and amend the Indenture with the consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series affected by such modification or amendment. Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, however, we may not, without the consent of the holder of each debt security affected:


	•	change the maturity date of the principal of, or interest on, any debt security;

	•	reduce the principal amount of, or any premium or rate of interest on, any debt security;

	•	reduce the amount of principal of any debt securities, including an Original Issue Discount Security, payable upon acceleration of the maturity thereof;

	•	change the place or currency of payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on, any debt security;

	•	in the case of subordinated debt securities, modify the subordination provisions in a manner adverse to the holders of any debt security;

	•	in the case of senior debt securities, subordinate the securities to any other indebtedness;

	•	impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or with respect to any debt security; or


	•	reduce the percentage in principal amount of outstanding debt securities of any series required to modify or amend either Indenture or to waive compliance with certain provisions of, or defaults under, the Indenture (Section 9.02).

The holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series may, on behalf of all holders of debt securities of that series, waive, insofar as that series is concerned, our compliance with certain restrictive provisions of the Indenture (Section 10.06).

The holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series may, on behalf of all holders of debt securities of that series, waive any past default under the Indenture, except:


	•	a default in the payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on, any debt security of that series; or


	•	a default in respect of a covenant or provision which under such Indenture cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the holder of each debt security of the series affected (Section 5.13).

Unless the applicable prospectus supplement states otherwise, the Indenture will also describe certain actions that we may take to amend or supplement the Indenture without the consent of holders of debt securities of any series.

Consolidation, Merger And Transfer Of Assets

We may consolidate with or merge into, or transfer our assets substantially as an entirety to, any corporation organized under the laws of the U.S., any state thereof or the District of Columbia, provided that:


	•	either we are the surviving corporation, or the successor corporation expressly assumes our obligations on the debt securities and under the Indenture;


	•	after giving effect to the transaction no Event of Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time, would become an Event of Default, shall have occurred and be continuing; and


	•	certain other conditions are met (Section 8.01).

Trustee

The trustee may resign or be removed with respect to one or more series of debt securities and a successor trustee may be appointed to act with respect to such series (Section 6.10). In the event that two or more persons are acting as trustee with respect to different series of debt securities, each such trustee shall be a trustee of a trust under the Indenture separate and apart from the trust administered by any other such trustee, and any action described herein to be taken by the “trustee” may then be taken by each such trustee with respect to, and only with respect to, the one or more series of debt securities for which it is trustee (Section 6.11).

The Indenture and provisions of the Trust Indenture Act incorporated by reference in the Indenture contain limitations on the rights of the trustee under the Indenture, should it become a creditor of our company, to obtain payment of claims in certain cases or to realize on certain property received by it in respect of any such claims, as security or otherwise. The trustee under the Indenture is permitted to engage in other transactions. However, if the trustee under the Indenture acquires any prohibited conflicting interest, it must eliminate the conflict or resign.

The trustee makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or the sufficiency of any of the information contained in the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, except that which specifically relates to the trustee itself, or of any information incorporated herein by reference.

Book-Entry Securities

The debt securities of a series may be issued in the form of one or more book-entry securities that will be deposited with a depositary or its nominee identified in the applicable prospectus supplement (Section 3.01). In such a case, one or more book-entry securities will be issued in a denomination or aggregate denominations equal to the portion of the aggregate principal amount of debt securities of the series to be represented by such book-entry security or securities. Unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for debt securities in definitive registered form, a book-entry security may not be transferred except as a whole by the depositary for such book-entry security to a nominee of such depositary or by a nominee of the depositary to the depositary or another nominee of the depositary or by the depositary or any such nominee to a successor of the depositary or a nominee of such successor (Section 3.05).

The specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to any portion of a series of debt securities to be represented by a book-entry security will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement. We anticipate that the following provisions will apply to all depositary arrangements.

Upon the issuance of a book-entry security, the depositary for such book-entry security or its nominee will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system, the respective principal amounts of the debt securities represented by such book-entry security to the accounts of persons that have accounts with such depositary, or participants. Such accounts shall be designated by the underwriters or agents with respect to such debt securities or by us if such debt securities are offered and sold directly by us. Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks and trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations. Access to the depositary’s system is also available to others, such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a participant, either directly or indirectly, which we refer to as indirect participants. Persons who are not participants may beneficially own book-entry securities held by the depositary only through participants or indirect participants.

Ownership of beneficial interests in any book-entry security will be shown on, and the transfer of that ownership will be effected only through, records maintained by the depositary or its nominee with respect to interests of participants for such book-entry security and on the records of participants with respect to

interests of indirect participants. The laws of some states require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of such securities in definitive form. Such laws, as well as the limits on participation in the depositary’s book-entry system, may impair the ability to transfer beneficial interests in a book-entry security.

So long as the depositary or its nominee is the registered owner of a book-entry security, such depositary or such nominee will be considered the sole owner or holder of the debt securities represented by such book-entry security for all purposes under the Indenture. Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in debt securities represented by book-entry securities will not be entitled to have debt securities of the series represented by such book-entry security registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of such debt securities in definitive form, and will not be considered the owners or holders thereof under the Indenture.

Payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on debt securities registered in the name of the depositary or its nominee will be made to the depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, as the registered owner of the book-entry security representing such debt securities. We expect that the depositary for a series of debt securities or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium or interest, will immediately credit participants’ accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of the book-entry security for such debt securities, as shown on the records of such depositary or its nominee. We also expect that payments by participants and indirect participants to owners of beneficial interests in such book-entry security held through such persons will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with securities registered in “street name”, and will be the responsibility of such participants and indirect participants. Neither us, the trustee, any authenticating agent, any paying agent, nor the security registrar for such debt securities will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests in the book-entry security for such debt securities or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests (Section 3.11).

If the depositary for debt securities of a series notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary or if at any time the depositary ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we have agreed to appoint a successor depositary. If such a successor is not appointed by us within 90 days, we will issue debt securities of such series in definitive registered form in exchange for the book-entry security representing such series of debt securities. In addition, we may at any time and in our sole discretion determine that the debt securities of any series issued in the form of one or more book-entry securities shall no longer be represented by such book-entry security or debt securities and, in such event, will issue debt securities of such series in definitive registered form in exchange for such book-entry security or securities representing such series of debt securities. Further, if we so specify with respect to the debt securities of a series, or if an Event of Default, or an event which with notice, lapse of time or both would be an Event of Default with respect to the debt securities of such series has occurred and is continuing, an owner of a beneficial interest in a book-entry security representing debt securities of such series may receive debt securities of such series in definitive registered form. In any such instance, an owner of a beneficial interest in a book-entry security will be entitled to physical delivery in definitive registered form of debt securities of the series represented by such book-entry security equal in principal amount to such beneficial interest and to have such debt securities registered in its name (Section 3.05).

DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK

We have summarized certain terms and provisions of our common stock in this section. The summary is not complete. The prospectus supplement will describe the specific terms of the common stock offered through that prospectus supplement and any general terms outlined in this section that will not apply to that common stock. We have filed our restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws as exhibits to the registration statement and you should read our restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws for information that may be important to you. You can obtain copies of our restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws by following the directions described under the caption “Where You Can Find More Information.”

General

Authorized and Issued Shares. Under our restated certificate of incorporation, we can issue an aggregate of 80,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share. As of October 24, 2003 there were 31,664,208 shares of common stock issued outstanding.

Dividends. Holders of common stock may receive dividends when declared by our board of directors out of our funds that we can legally use to pay dividends. We may pay dividends in cash, stock or other property. In certain cases, holders of common stock may not receive dividends until we have satisfied our obligations to holders of any outstanding preferred stock.

Voting Rights. Each outstanding share of common stock will entitle the holder to five votes on each matter properly submitted to a vote of our stockholders; provided that any share of common stock which has been the subject of a change in beneficial ownership (as defined in our restated certificate of incorporation) during the four years preceding the record date for the stockholder vote in question, will only be entitled to one vote. The occurrence of a change in beneficial ownership will be determined in accordance with parameters set out in our restated certificate of incorporation, and with procedures that we may prescribe from time to time. Prior to a meeting of stockholders, we require that stockholders who believe they are entitled to exercise five votes on any shares of common stock held in “street name” provide us with written confirmation that they acquired those shares on or before the date four years prior to the record date for that meeting, and that no change of beneficial ownership has occurred since that date. In the absence of such a confirmation, the relevant shares will be entitled to one vote per share.

Other Rights. If we voluntarily or involuntarily liquidate, dissolve or wind up our business, holders of common stock will receive any remaining assets on a pro rata basis after we have provided for any liquidation preference for any outstanding shares of preferred stock. When we issue securities in the future, holders of common stock will not have preemptive rights to buy any portion of those issued securities.

Listing. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ROP.” The transfer agent and registrar for the common stock is Wachovia Bank, N.A., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Fully Paid. All of our outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable, which means that the full purchase price for the outstanding shares of common stock has been paid and the holders of such shares will not be assessed any additional monies for such shares. Any additional common stock that we may issue in the future pursuant to an offering under this prospectus will also be fully paid and nonassessable.

Anti-Takeover Provisions

General. Certain provisions of our restated certificate of incorporation, amended and restated bylaws and applicable law may make it less likely that our management would be changed or someone would acquire our company without the consent of our board of directors. These provisions may delay, deter or prevent tender offers or takeover attempts that stockholders may believe are in their best interests, including tender offers or takeover attempts that might allow stockholders to receive a premium over the market price of their common stock.

Time-Phased Voting. Each outstanding share of common stock will entitle the holder to five votes on each matter properly submitted to a vote of our stockholders; provided that any share of common stock which has been the subject of a change in beneficial ownership during the four years preceding the record date for the stockholder vote in question, will only be entitled to one vote. The occurrence of a change in beneficial ownership will be determined in accordance with parameters set out in our restated certificate of incorporation, and with procedures that we may prescribe from time to time. Prior to a meeting of stockholders, we customarily require that stockholders wishing to exercise five votes on any shares of common stock held in “street name” provide us with written confirmation that they acquired those shares on or before the date four years prior the record date for that meeting, and that no change of beneficial ownership has occurred since that date. In the absence of such a confirmation, the relevant shares will be entitled to one vote per share. These provisions may limit the voting power of the holders of newly acquired shares of common stock vis-à-vis existing holders, and may make it more difficult for a person attempting to take control of our company to acquire enough voting power to take control.

Preferred Stock. Under our certificate of incorporation our board of directors can at any time, and without stockholder approval, issue one or more new series of preferred stock. In some cases, the issuance of preferred stock without stockholder approval could discourage or make more difficult attempts to take control of our company through a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise. Preferred stock with special voting rights or other features issued to persons favoring our management could stop a takeover by preventing the person trying to take control of our company from acquiring enough voting shares necessary to take control.

We have a shareholder rights plan whereby one preferred stock purchase right (a “right”) accompanies each outstanding share of common stock. Such rights only become exercisable, or transferable apart from the common stock, ten business days after a person or group acquires various specified levels of beneficial ownership, with or without our board’s consent. Each right may be exercised to acquire one one-thousandth of a newly issued share of our series A preferred stock, at an exercise price of $170, subject to adjustment. Alternatively, upon the occurrence of certain specified events, the rights allow holders to purchase our common stock having a market value at such time of twice the right’s exercise price. We may redeem the rights at a redemption price of $0.01 per right at any time until the tenth business day following public announcement that a 20% position has been acquired or 10 business days after commencement of a tender or exchange offer. The rights expire on January 8, 2006.

Proposal and Nomination Procedures. Stockholders can propose that business be considered at an annual meeting of stockholders, and, in addition to our board of directors, can nominate candidates for our board of directors. However, a stockholder must follow the advance notice procedures described in Section 8 of our amended and restated bylaws. In general, a stockholder must submit a written notice of the proposal and the stockholder’s interest in the proposal, or of the nomination, to our corporate secretary at least 90 days before the first anniversary date of the annual meeting for the preceding year.

Removal of Directors. Subject to the rights of the holders of any outstanding series of preferred stock, any director may be removed from office at any time, but only for cause, and only by an affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all shares entitled to vote for the election of directors.

Amendment of Bylaws. Under our amended and restated bylaws, our board of directors can adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws by a majority vote, subject to limitations under the Delaware General Corporation Law. Our stockholders also have the power to adopt, amend or repeal our bylaws at any meeting at which a quorum is present by a majority of two-thirds of the number of shares of stock present and entitled to vote. In each case the notice of such meeting of directors or stockholders, or waiver of notice thereof, must contain a statement of the substance of the proposed amendment.

Business Combination Statute. We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Section 203 prohibits a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is

approved in a prescribed manner. A “business combination” includes a merger, asset sale or other transaction involving the interested stockholder. Subject to certain exceptions, an “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns or within three years prior to the proposed business combination has owned 15% or more of the corporation’s voting stock.

DESCRIPTION OF STOCK PURCHASE CONTRACTS AND EQUITY UNITS

The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the terms of the stock purchase contracts or equity units offered by that prospectus supplement. If we issue any stock purchase contracts or equity units, we will file the form of stock purchase contract and equity unit as exhibits to the registration statement and you should read these documents for provisions that may be important to you. You can obtain copies of any form of stock purchase contract and equity unit by following the directions described under the caption “Where You Can Find More Information.”

We may issue stock purchase contracts, including contracts obligating holders to purchase from us, and obligating us to sell to the holders, a specified number of shares of common stock, or other securities at a future date or dates. We may fix the price and number of securities subject to the stock purchase contracts at the time we issue the stock purchase contracts or we may provide that the price and number of securities will be determined pursuant to a formula set forth in the stock purchase contracts. The stock purchase contracts may be issued separately or as part of units consisting of a stock purchase contract and debt securities or debt obligations of third parties, including U.S. treasury securities, securing the obligations of the holders of the units to purchase the securities under the stock purchase contracts. We refer to these units as equity units. The stock purchase contracts will require holders to secure their obligations under the stock purchase contracts. The stock purchase contracts also may require us to make periodic payments to the holders of the equity units or vice versa, and those payments may be unsecured or refunded on some basis.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

We may sell any securities:


	•	through underwriters or dealers;

	•	through agents;

	•	directly to one or more purchasers; or

	•	through a combination of any such methods of sale.

The distribution of the securities may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions:


	•	at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed from time to time;

	•	at market prices prevailing at the time of sale;

	•	at prices related to prevailing market prices; or

	•	at negotiated prices.

For each series of securities, the applicable prospectus supplement will set forth the terms of the offering including:


	•	the initial public offering price;

	•	the names of any underwriters, dealers or agents;

	•	the purchase price of the securities;

	•	our proceeds from the sale of the securities;

	•	any underwriting discounts, agency fees, or other compensation payable to underwriters or agents;

	•	any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or repaid to dealers; and

	•	the securities exchanges on which the securities will be listed, if any.

If we use underwriters in the sale, they will buy the securities for their own account. The underwriters may then resell the securities in one or more transactions at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at or after the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject to certain conditions. The underwriters will be obligated to purchase all the securities offered if they purchase any securities. Any initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to dealers may be changed from time to time.

If we use dealers in the sale, we will sell securities to those dealers as principals. The dealers may then resell the securities to the public at varying prices to be determined by the dealers at the time of resale. If we use agents in the sale, they will use their reasonable best efforts to solicit purchases for the period of their appointment. If we sell directly, no underwriters or agents would be involved. We are not making an offer of securities in any state that does not permit an offer of these securities.

Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the securities distribution may be deemed to be underwriters as defined in the Securities Act of 1933. Any discounts, commissions, or profit they receive when they resell the securities may be treated as underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act of 1933. We may have agreements with underwriters, dealers and agents to indemnify them against certain civil liabilities, including certain liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, or to contribute with respect to payments that they may be required to make.

We may authorize underwriters, dealers or agents to solicit offers from certain institutions where the institution contractually agrees to purchase the securities from us on a future date at a specific price. This type of contract may be made only with institutions that we specifically approve. These institutions could include banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment companies and educational and charitable

institutions. The underwriters, dealers or agents will not be responsible for the validity or performance of these contracts.

The securities, other than any common stock, will be new issues of securities with no established trading market and unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will not list any series of the securities (other than the common stock) on any exchange. It has not presently been established whether the underwriters, if any, of the securities will make a market in the securities. If the underwriters make a market in the securities, the market making may be discontinued at any time without notice. We cannot provide any assurance as to the liquidity of the trading market for the securities.

To facilitate the offering of securities, certain persons participating in the offering may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain, or otherwise affect the price of the securities. These may include over-allotment, stabilization, syndicate, short covering transactions and penalty bids. Over-allotment involves sales in excess of the offering size, which creates a short position. Stabilizing transactions involve bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. Syndicate short covering transactions involve purchases of securities in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to covert syndicate short positions. Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim selling concessions from dealers when the securities originally sold by the dealers are purchased in covering transactions to cover syndicate short positions. These transactions may cause the price of the securities sold in an offering to be higher than it would otherwise be. These transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued by the underwriters at any time.

The amount of expenses expected to be incurred by us in connection with any issuance of securities will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Certain of the underwriters, dealers or agents and their associates may engage in transactions with, and perform services for, us and certain of our affiliates in the ordinary course of our business.

LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of any common stock, debt securities, stock purchase contracts and/or equity units will be passed upon for us by King & Spalding LLP.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements of Roper Industries, Inc. incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2 for the year ended October 31, 2002 have been so incorporated in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

The consolidated financial statements of Neptune Technology Group Holdings, Inc. for the three years ended December 31, 2002 incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 14, 2003 have been so incorporated in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS


Item 14.	Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution*


SEC registration fee		$	36,405
Printing expenses			150,000
Accounting fees and expenses			500,000
Legal fees and expenses			500,000
Blue sky fees and expenses			20,000
Miscellaneous			80,000

	Total	$	1,286,405


*	All expenses, other than the registration fee, are estimated.


Item 15.	*Indemnification of Directors and Officers*

Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) provides that a corporation may indemnify directors and officers as well as other employees and individuals against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement in connection with specified actions, suits or proceedings, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation-a derivative action), if they acted in good faith and in a manner they 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 their conduct was unlawful. A similar standard is applicable in the case of derivative actions, except that indemnification only extends to expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, and the statute requires court approval before there can be any indemnification where the person seeking indemnification has been found liable to the corporation. The statute provides that it is not exclusive of other indemnification that may be granted by a corporation’s charter, bylaws, disinterested director vote, stockholder vote, agreement or otherwise. Our bylaws contain provisions requiring the indemnification of our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, including circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise discretionary.

Pursuant to Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL, our restated certificate of incorporation contains provisions which eliminate the personal liability of our directors to us or to our stockholders for monetary damages resulting from breaches of their fiduciary duties as directors other than such liability for breaches of the duty of loyalty, acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, violations under Section 174 of the DGCL or any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

We have also agreed to indemnify each director and certain officers pursuant to indemnification agreements from and against any and all expenses, losses, claims, damages and liabilities incurred by such director for or as a result of actions taken or not taken while the director or officer was acting in his or her capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent. The form of these indemnification agreements is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.03 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed November 3, 2003. In addition, we maintain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance which insures against liabilities that our directors and officers may incur in those capacities.

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Item 16. Exhibits


Exhibit
Number		Description

	1.1*	Form of Underwriting Agreement.
	2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among RPR Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc., Roper Industries, Inc. and Zetec, Inc., dated as of July 31, 2002.(a)
	2.2	Share Sale and Purchase Agreement dated 9 July 2001 regarding Struers Holding A/S.(b)
	2.3	Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Neptune Technology Group Holdings Inc., the shareholders of Neptune Technology Group Holdings, Inc., and Roper Industries, Inc., dated as of October 21, 2003.(c)
	4.1	Rights Agreement between Roper Industries, Inc. and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, Inc. as Rights Agent, dated as of January 8, 1996, including Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock (Exhibit A), Form of Rights Certificate (Exhibit B) and Summary of Rights (Exhibit C).(d)
	4.2	Form of Indenture for Debt Securities.
	4.3	Form of Debt Securities (included in Exhibit 4.2).
	5.1	Opinion of King & Spalding LLP.
	12.1**	Statement Regarding Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
	23.1**	Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
	23.2**	Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
	23.3	Consent of King & Spalding LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
	24.1	Power of Attorney (included on signature page to the Roper Industries, Inc. Form S-3 filed November 14, 2003 (File No. 333-110491)).
	25.1	Statement of Eligibility of the Trustee under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 relating to the debt securities (unless we file an application of eligibility under Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with Section 305(b)(2) of the Securities Act).


	*	To be filed by amendment or incorporated by reference in the registration statement.


**	Previously filed.


(a)	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit of same number to the Roper Industries, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended October 31, 2002, filed November 3, 2003 (File No. 1-12273).

(b)	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 99.1 to the Roper Industries, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 13, 2001 (File No. 1-12273).

(c)	Incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 2.1 to the Roper Industries, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 14, 2003 (File No. 1-12273).


(d)	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.02 to the Roper Industries, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 18, 1996 (File No. 0-19818).

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;

	(ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of

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	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 Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% 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) and (a)(1)(ii) do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange 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 this 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; and

	(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.

(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’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, 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 Securities Act of 1933 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 Securities Act of 1933 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 Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 305(b)(2) of the Act.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 28th day of November, 2003.


	ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.


	By:	/s/ BRIAN D. JELLISON




	Brian D. Jellison


	Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.



Signature	Title	Date


/s/ BRIAN D. JELLISON Brian D. Jellison	Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)

/s/ MARTIN S. HEADLEY Martin S. Headley	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and accounting officer)

/s/ W. LAWRENCE BANKS W. Lawrence Banks	Director

/s/ DONALD G. CALDER Donald G. Calder	Director

/s/ DERRICK N. KEY Derrick N. Key	Director

/s/ JOHN F. FORT III John F. Fort III	Director

/s/ WILBUR J. PREZZANO Wilbur J. Prezzano	Director

/s/ GEORG GRAF SCHALL-RIAUCOUR Georg Graf Schall-Riaucour	Director

/s/ ERIBERTO R. SCOCIMARA Eriberto R. Scocimara	Director

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Signature	Title	Date


/s/ CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT Christopher Wright	Director

/s/ DAVID W. DEVONSHIRE David W. Devonshire	Director

/s/ BRIAN D. JELLISON Brian D. Jellison Attorney-in-Fact

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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number			Description

	1	.1*	Form of Underwriting Agreement.
	2	.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among RPR Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc., Roper Industries, Inc. and Zetec, Inc., dated as of July 31, 2002.(a)
	2	.2	Share Sale and Purchase Agreement dated 9 July 2001 regarding Struers Holding A/S.(b)
	2	.3	Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Neptune Technology Group Holdings Inc., the shareholders of Neptune Technology Group Holdings, Inc., and Roper Industries, Inc., dated as of October 21, 2003.(c)
	4	.1	Rights Agreement between Roper Industries, Inc. and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, Inc. as Rights Agent, dated as of January 8, 1996, including Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock (Exhibit A), Form of Rights Certificate (Exhibit B) and Summary of Rights (Exhibit C).(d)
	4	.2	Form of Indenture for Debt Securities.
	4	.3	Form of Debt Securities (included in Exhibit 4.2).
	5	.1	Opinion of King & Spalding LLP.
	12	.1**	Statement Regarding Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
	23	.1**	Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
	23	.2**	Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
	23	.3	Consent of King & Spalding LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
	24	.1	Power of Attorney (included on signature page to the Roper Industries, Inc. Form S-3 filed November 14, 2003 (File No. 333-110491)).
	25	.1	Statement of Eligibility of the Trustee under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 relating to the debt securities (unless we file an application of eligibility under Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with Section 305(b)(2) of the Securities Act).


	*	To be filed by amendment or incorporated by reference in the registration statement.


	**	Previously filed.


(a)	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit of same number to the Roper Industries, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended October 31, 2002, filed November 3, 2003 (File No. 1-12273).

(b)	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 99.1 to the Roper Industries, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 13, 2001 (File No. 1-12273).


(c)	Incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 2.1 to the Roper Industries, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 14, 2003 (File No. 1-12273).



(d)	Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.02 to the Roper Industries, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 18, 1996 (File No. 0-19818).

EXHIBIT 4.2 ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUNTRUST BANK, AS TRUSTEE INDENTURE DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 28, 2003 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT SECURITIES IN SERIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION.................................................1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions.........................................................................................1 SECTION 1.02. Compliance Certificates and Opinions................................................................6 SECTION 1.03. Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee..............................................................7 SECTION 1.04. Acts of Holders.....................................................................................7 SECTION 1.05. Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company...............................................................8 SECTION 1.06. Notice of Holders; Waiver...........................................................................9 SECTION 1.07. Conflict With Trust Indenture Act...................................................................9 SECTION 1.08. Effect of Headings and Table of Contents............................................................9 SECTION 1.09. Successors and Assigns..............................................................................9 SECTION 1.10. Separability Clause................................................................................10 SECTION 1.11. Benefits of Indenture..............................................................................10 SECTION 1.12. Governing Law......................................................................................10 SECTION 1.13. Legal Holidays.....................................................................................10 ARTICLE II SECURITY FORMS........................................................................................10 SECTION 2.01. Forms Generally....................................................................................10 SECTION 2.02. Form of Face of Security...........................................................................11 SECTION 2.03. Form of Reverse of Security........................................................................16 SECTION 2.04. Form of Trustee's Certificate of Authentication....................................................19 SECTION 2.05. Issuance of Book-Entry Securities..................................................................19 ARTICLE III THE SECURITIES.......................................................................................20 SECTION 3.01. Amount Unlimited; Issuable in Series...............................................................20 SECTION 3.02. Denominations......................................................................................22 -i-

SECTION 3.03. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating.....................................................23 SECTION 3.04. Temporary Securities...............................................................................24 SECTION 3.05. Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange................................................24 SECTION 3.06. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities...................................................27 SECTION 3.07. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved.....................................................27 SECTION 3.08. Persons Deemed Owners..............................................................................28 SECTION 3.09. Cancellation.......................................................................................29 SECTION 3.10. Computation of Interest............................................................................29 SECTION 3.11. Regarding Beneficial Ownership Interests in Book-Entry Securities..................................29 ARTICLE IV SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE............................................................................29 SECTION 4.01. Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture............................................................29 SECTION 4.02. Application of Trust Money.........................................................................30 ARTICLE V REMEDIES...............................................................................................30 SECTION 5.01. Events of Default..................................................................................30 SECTION 5.02. Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment.................................................31 SECTION 5.03. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Trustee....................................32 SECTION 5.04. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim...................................................................33 SECTION 5.05. Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of Securities........................................34 SECTION 5.06. Application of Money Collected.....................................................................34 SECTION 5.07. Limitation on Suits................................................................................34 SECTION 5.08. Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium and Interest..........................35 SECTION 5.09. Restoration of Rights and Remedies.................................................................35 SECTION 5.10. Rights and Remedies................................................................................35 SECTION 5.11. Delay or Omission Not Waiver.......................................................................35 SECTION 5.12. Control by Holders.................................................................................36 ii

SECTION 5.13. Waiver of Past Defaults............................................................................36 SECTION 5.14. Undertaking for Costs..............................................................................36 SECTION 5.15. Waiver of Stay or Extension Laws...................................................................37 ARTICLE VI THE TRUSTEE...........................................................................................37 SECTION 6.01. Certain Duties and Responsibilities................................................................37 SECTION 6.02. Notice of Defaults.................................................................................38 SECTION 6.03. Certain Rights of Trustee..........................................................................38 SECTION 6.04. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Securities.............................................39 SECTION 6.05. May Hold Securities................................................................................39 SECTION 6.06. Money Held in Trust................................................................................40 SECTION 6.07. Compensation and Reimbursement.....................................................................40 SECTION 6.08. Disqualification; Conflicting Interests............................................................40 SECTION 6.09. Corporate Trustee Required; Eligibility............................................................40 SECTION 6.10. Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor..................................................41 SECTION 6.11. Acceptance of Appointment by Successor.............................................................42 SECTION 6.12. Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business........................................43 SECTION 6.13. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company..................................................43 SECTION 6.14. Appointment of Authenticating Agent................................................................43 ARTICLE VII LISTS OF HOLDERS AND REPORTS BY TRUSTEE AND COMPANY..................................................45 SECTION 7.01. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of Holders..........................................45 SECTION 7.02. Preservation of Information; Communications to Holders.............................................45 SECTION 7.03. Reports by Trustee.................................................................................46 SECTION 7.04. Reports by Company.................................................................................46 ARTICLE VIII CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, CONVEYANCE, TRANSFER OR LEASE................................................46 iii

SECTION 8.01. Company May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms...............................................46 SECTION 8.02. Successor Corporation Substituted..................................................................47 SECTION 8.03. Assumption by Subsidiary of Company's Obligations..................................................47 ARTICLE IX SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES...............................................................................48 SECTION 9.01. Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders.................................................48 SECTION 9.02. Supplemental Indentures With Consent of Holders....................................................49 SECTION 9.03. Execution of Supplemental Indentures...............................................................50 SECTION 9.04. Effect of Supplemental Indentures..................................................................51 SECTION 9.05. Conformity With Trust Indenture Act................................................................51 SECTION 9.06. Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures.................................................51 ARTICLE X COVENANTS..............................................................................................51 SECTION 10.01. Payment of Principal, Premium and Interest........................................................51 SECTION 10.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency...................................................................51 SECTION 10.03. Money for Securities Payments to be Held in Trust.................................................52 SECTION 10.04. Corporate Existence...............................................................................53 SECTION 10.05. Statement as to Compliance........................................................................53 SECTION 10.06. Waiver of Certain Covenants.......................................................................53 ARTICLE XI REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES..............................................................................54 SECTION 11.01. Applicability of Article..........................................................................54 SECTION 11.02. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee.............................................................54 SECTION 11.03. Selection by Trustee of Securities to be Redeemed.................................................54 SECTION 11.04. Notice of Redemption..............................................................................55 SECTION 11.05. Deposit of Redemption Price.......................................................................55 SECTION 11.06. Securities Payable on Redemption Date.............................................................55 iv

SECTION 11.07. Securities Redeemed in Part.......................................................................56 ARTICLE XII SINKING FUNDS........................................................................................56 SECTION 12.01. Applicability of Article..........................................................................56 SECTION 12.02. Satisfaction of Sinking Fund Payments With Securities.............................................56 SECTION 12.03. Redemption of Securities for Sinking Fund.........................................................57 ARTICLE XIII DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE..................................................................57 SECTION 13.01. Applicability of Article; Company's Option to Effect Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance............57 SECTION 13.02. Defeasance and Discharge..........................................................................57 SECTION 13.03. Covenant Defeasance...............................................................................58 SECTION 13.04. Conditions to Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance...................................................58 SECTION 13.05. Deposited Money and U.S. Government Obligations to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions..............................................................................................60 SECTION 13.06. Reinstatement.....................................................................................60 ARTICLE XIV REPAYMENT OF SECURITIES AT OPTION OF HOLDERS.........................................................61 SECTION 14.01. Applicability of Article..........................................................................61 SECTION 14.02. Notice of Repayment Date..........................................................................61 SECTION 14.03. Deposit of Repayment Price........................................................................61 SECTION 14.04. Securities Payable on Repayment Date..............................................................62 SECTION 14.05. Securities Repaid in Part.........................................................................62 ARTICLE XV HOLDERS' MEETINGS.....................................................................................62 SECTION 15.01. Purposes for Which Meetings May be Called.........................................................62 SECTION 15.02. Manner of Calling Meetings........................................................................63 SECTION 15.03. Call of Meetings by Company or Holders............................................................63 SECTION 15.04. Who May Attend and Vote at Meetings...............................................................63 v

SECTION 15.05. Regulations May be Made by Trustee................................................................63 SECTION 15.06. Evidence of Actions by Holders....................................................................64 SECTION 15.07. Exercise of Rights of Trustee and Holders Not to be Hindered or Delayed...........................64 vi

INDENTURE, dated as of November 28, 2003, between ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (herein called the "COMPANY"), having its principal office at 2160 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, Georgia, 30097, and SunTrust Bank, a state banking corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, as Trustee (herein called the "TRUSTEE"). RECITALS OF THE COMPANY The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance from time to time of its debt securities (herein called the "SECURITIES"), to be issued in one or more series as in this Indenture provided. All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Company, in accordance with its terms, have been done. NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH: For and in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the Securities by the Holders thereof, it is mutually covenanted and agreed, for the equal and proportionate benefit of all Holders of the Securities or of series thereof, as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION SECTION 1.01. DEFINITIONS. For all purpose of this Indenture, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires or as set forth in a supplemental indenture: (a) the terms defined in this Article have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and include the plural as well as the singular; (b) all other terms used herein which are defined in the Trust Indenture Act, either directly or by reference therein, have the meanings assigned to them therein; (c) all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and, except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the term "generally accepted accounting principles" with respect to any computation required or permitted hereunder shall mean such accounting principles as are generally accepted at the date of such computation; and (d) the words "herein," "hereof," and "hereunder" and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other subdivision. "ACT," when used with respect to any Holder, has the meaning specified in Section 1.04. "AFFILIATE" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified 1

Person. For the purposes of this definition, "control" when used with respect to any specified person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing. "AUTHENTICATING AGENT" means any Person authorized by the Trustee to act on behalf of the Trustee to authenticate Securities. "BOARD OF DIRECTORS" means either the board of directors of the Company, any duly authorized committee of that board or any officer of the Company duly authorized by the board of directors of the Company or a duly authorized committee of that board to take a specified action or make a specified determination (the authorization of such officer being evidenced by a copy of a resolution certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted by the board of directors of the Company or a duly authorized committee of that board and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification and delivered to the Trustee). "BOARD RESOLUTION" means a copy of a resolution or action certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted or taken by the Board of Directors and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification, and delivered to the Trustee. "BOOK-ENTRY SECURITY" means a Security in the form prescribed in Section 2.05 evidencing all or part of a series of Securities, issued to the Depositary for such series or its nominee, and registered in the name of such Depositary or its nominee. "BUSINESS DAY," when used with respect to any Place of Payment, means each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday which is not a day on which banking institutions in that Place of Payment are generally authorized or obligated by law to close. "COMMISSION" means the Securities and Exchange Commission, as from time to time constituted, created under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or, if at any time after the execution of this instrument such commission is not existing and performing the duties now assigned to it under the Trust Indenture Act, then the body performing such duties at such time. "COMPANY" means the Person named as the "Company" in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor Person shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter "Company" shall mean such successor Person. "COMPANY REQUEST" or "COMPANY ORDER" means a written request or order signed in the name of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its President, a Vice Chairman or a Vice President, and by its Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, its Controller, an Assistant Controller, its Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, and delivered to the Trustee. "CORPORATE TRUST OFFICE" means the office of the Trustee at which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be principally administered, which office at the date of execution of this Indenture is located at 25 Park Place, 24th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. 2

"CORPORATION" means a corporation, association, joint-stock company or business trust. "COVENANT DEFEASANCE" has the meaning specified in Section 13.03. "DEFAULTED INTEREST" has the meaning specified in Section 3.07. "DEFEASANCE" has the meaning specified in Section 13.02. "DEPOSITARY" means, with respect to the Securities of any series issuable or issued in the form of a Book-Entry Security, the Person designated as Depositary by the Company pursuant to Section 3.01 until a successor Depositary shall have been appointed pursuant to Section 3.05, and thereafter "Depositary" shall mean or include each Person who is then a Depositary hereunder, and if at any time there is more than one such Person, "Depositary" as used with respect to the Securities of any such series shall mean the Depositary with respect to the Securities of that series. "EVENT OF DEFAULT" has the meaning specified in Section 5.01. "GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS" has the meaning specified in Section 13.04. "HOLDER" means a Person in whose name a Security is registered in the Security Register. "INDEBTEDNESS" means obligations (other than nonrecourse obligations) of, or guaranteed or assumed by, the Company for borrowed money, including obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments and reimbursement and cash collateralization of letters of credit, bankers' acceptances, interest rate hedge and currency hedge agreements. "INDENTURE" means this instrument as originally executed or as it may from time to time be supplemented or amended by one or more indentures supplemental hereto entered into pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof and shall include the terms of particular series of Securities established as contemplated by Section 3.01. "INTEREST," when used with respect to an Original Issue Discount Security which by its terms bears interest only after Maturity, means interest payable after Maturity. "INTEREST PAYMENT DATE," when used with respect to any Security, means the Stated Maturity of an installment of interest on such Security. "MATURITY," when used with respect to any Security, means the date on which the principal of such Security or an installment of principal becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at the Stated Maturity or by declaration of acceleration, call for redemption or otherwise. "OFFICERS' CERTIFICATE" means a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President, a Vice Chairman or a Vice President, and by the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, the Controller, an Assistant Controller, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company, or a Subsidiary, as the case may be, and delivered to the Trustee. 3

"OPINION OF COUNSEL" means a written opinion of counsel, who may be an employee of the Company and who shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee. "ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT SECURITY" means any Security which provides for an amount less than the principal amount thereof to be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 5.02. "OUTSTANDING," when used with respect to Securities, means, as of the date of determination, all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, except: (i) Securities theretofore cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; (ii) Securities for whose payment or redemption money or Government Obligations in the necessary amount has been theretofore deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent (other than the Company) in trust or set aside and segregated in trust by the Company (if the Company shall act as its own Paying Agent) for the Holders of such Securities; provided, that if such Securities are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption has been duly given pursuant to this Indenture or provision therefor satisfactory to the Trustee has been made; and (iii) Securities which have been paid pursuant to Section 3.06 or in exchange for or in lieu of which other Securities have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture, other than any such Securities in respect of which there shall have been presented to the Trustee proof satisfactory to it that such Securities are held by a bona fide purchaser in whose hands such Securities are valid obligations of the Company; provided, however, that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver hereunder, (a) the principal amount of an Original Issue Discount Security that shall be deemed to be Outstanding shall be the amount of the principal thereof that would be due and payable as of the date of such determination upon acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 5.02, (b) the principal amount of a Security denominated in one or more foreign currency or currency units shall be the U.S. dollar equivalent, determined on the date of original issuance of such Security, of the principal amount (or, in the case of an Original Issue Discount Security, the U.S. dollar equivalent on the date of original issuance of such Security of the amount determined as provided in (a) above) of such Security, (c) the principal amount of a Security as to which payment thereon may be determined with reference to an index shall be determined in the manner provided as contemplated by Section 3.01, and (d) Securities owned by or held for the account of the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding, except that, in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver, only Securities which the Trustee actually knows to be so owned shall be so disregarded. Securities so owned or so held which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee's right so to act with respect to such Securities and that the pledgee is not the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of 4

the Company or of such other obligor. Upon request of the Trustee, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee promptly an Officer's Certificate listing and identifying all Securities, if any, known by the Company to be owned by or held for the account of the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities, or any Affiliate of the Company or of such obligor and the Trustee shall be entitled to accept such Officer's Certificate as conclusive evidence of the facts therein set forth and of the fact that all Securities not listed therein and not otherwise excluded from the provisions hereof are Outstanding for the purposes of any such determination. "PAYING AGENT" means any Person authorized by the Company to pay the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Securities on behalf of the Company. "PERSON" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof. "PLACE OF PAYMENT," when used with respect to the Securities of any series, means the place or places where the principal of (any premium, if any) and interest on the Securities of that series are payable as specified as contemplated by Section 3.01. "PREDECESSOR SECURITY" of any particular Security means every previous Security evidencing all or a portion of the same debt as that evidenced by such particular Security; and, for the purposes of this definition, any Security authenticated and delivered under Section 3.06 in exchange for or in lieu of a mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall be deemed to evidence the same debt as the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security. "RECORD DATE PERIOD," when used with respect to any Security, means the period from the close of business on any Regular Record Date next preceding any Interest Payment Date to the opening of business on such Interest Payment Date. "REDEMPTION DATE," when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means the date fixed for such redemption by or pursuant to this Indenture. "REDEMPTION PRICE," when used with respect to any Security to be redeemed, means the price at which it is to be redeemed pursuant to this Indenture. "REGULAR RECORD DATE" for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date on the Securities of any series means the date specified for that purpose as contemplated by Section 3.01. "RESPONSIBLE OFFICER," when used with respect to the Trustee, means the chairman of the trust committee, any vice president, any assistant vice president, any corporate trust officer or any other officer of the corporate trust department of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers. "SECURITIES" has the meaning stated in the first recital of this Indenture and more particularly means any Securities authenticated and delivered under this Indenture. 5

"SECURITY REGISTER," "SECURITY REGISTRAR" and "CO-SECURITY REGISTRAR" have the respective meanings specified in Section 3.05. "SPECIAL RECORD DATE" for the payment of any Defaulted Interested means a date fixed by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.07. "STATED MATURITY," when used with respect to any Security or any installment of principal thereof or interest thereon, means the date specified in such Security as the fixed date on which the principal of such Security or such installment of principal or interest is due and payable. "SUBSIDIARY" means a Corporation, partnership, or other business entity, more than 50% of the outstanding Voting Stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company or by one or more other Subsidiaries, or by the Company and one or more other Subsidiaries. For purposes of this definition, "Voting Stock" means stock or other similar interests having general voting power under ordinary circumstances to elect at least a majority of the board of directors, managers or trustees of the subject Person (irrespective of whether or not at the time stock of any other class or classes or other similar interests shall have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency). "TRUSTEE" means the Person named as "Trustee" in the first paragraph of this instrument until a successor Trustee shall have become such with respect to one or more series of Securities pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter "Trustee" shall mean or include each Person who is then a Trustee hereunder, and if at any time there is more than one such Person, "Trustee" as used with respect to the Securities of any series shall mean the Trustee with respect to Securities of that series. "TRUST INDENTURE ACT" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as in force at the date as of which this instrument was executed; provided, however, that in the event the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is amended after such date, "Trust Indenture Act" means, to the extent required by any such amendment, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as so amended. "VICE PRESIDENT," when used with respect to the Company or the Trustee, means any vice president, whether or not designated by a number or a word or words added before or after the title "vice president." SECTION 1.02. COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES AND OPINIONS. Upon any application or request by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under any provision of this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate stating that all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with and an Opinion of Counsel stating that in the opinion of such counsel all such conditions precedent, if any, have been complied with, except that in the case of any such application or request as to which the furnishing of such documents is specifically required by any provision of this Indenture relating to such particular application or request, no additional certificate or opinion need be furnished. Every certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture shall include: 6

(a) a statement that each individual signing such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition and the definitions herein relating thereto; (b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based; (c) a statement that, in the opinion of each such individual, he has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and (d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such individual, such condition or covenant has been complied with. SECTION 1.03. FORM OF DOCUMENTS DELIVERED TO TRUSTEE. In any case where several matters are required to be certified by, or covered by an opinion of, any specified Person, it is not necessary that all such matters be certified by, or covered by the opinion of, only one such Person, or that they be so certified or covered by only one document, but one such Person may certify or given an opinion with respect to some matters and one or more other such Persons as to other matters, and any such Person may certify or give an opinion as to such matters in one or several documents. Any certificate or opinion of an officer of the Company may be based, insofar as it relates to legal matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, counsel, unless such officer knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to the matters upon which his certificate or opinion is based are erroneous. Any such certificate or Opinion of Counsel may be based, insofar as it relates to factual matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, an officer or officers of the Company stating that the information with respect to such factual matters is in the possession of the Company, unless such counsel knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to such matters are erroneous. Where any Person is required to make, give or execute two or more applications, requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and form one instrument. SECTION 1.04. ACTS OF HOLDERS. (a) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to be given or taken by Holders may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Holders in person or by agent duly appointed in writing; and, except as herein otherwise expressly provided, such action shall become effective when such instrument or instruments are delivered to the Trustee and, where it is hereby expressly required, to the Company. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby) are herein sometimes referred to as the "Act" of the Holders signing such instrument or instruments. Proof of execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing such agent shall be sufficient for any 7

purpose of this Indenture and (subject to Section 6.01) conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Company, if made in the manner provided in this Section. (b) The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such instrument or writing may be proved by the affidavit of a witness of such execution or by a certificate of a notary public or other officers authorized by law to take acknowledgements of deeds, certifying that the individual signing such instrument or writing acknowledged to him the execution thereof. Where such execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his individual capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof of his authority. The fact and date of the execution of any such instrument or writing, or the authority of the Person executing the same, may also be proved in any other manner which the Trustee deems sufficient. (c) The ownership of Securities shall be proved by the Security Register. (d) If the Company shall solicit from the Holders any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, the Company, may, at its option, by or pursuant to a Board Resolution, fix in advance a record date for the determination of Holders entitled to give such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, but the Company shall have no obligation to do so. Notwithstanding TIA Section 316(c), such record date shall be the record date specified in or pursuant to such Board Resolution, which shall be a date not earlier than the date 30 days prior to the first solicitation of Holders generally in connection therewith and not later than the date such solicitation is completed. If such a record date is fixed, such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act may be given before or after such record date, but only the Holders of record at the close of business on such record date shall be deemed to be Holders for the purposes of determining whether Holders of the requisite proportion of Outstanding Securities have authorized or agreed or consented to such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, and for that purpose the Outstanding Securities shall be computed as of such record date; provided that no such authorization, agreement or consent by the Holders on such record date shall be deemed effective unless it shall become effective pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture not later than eleven months after the record date. (e) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act of the Holder of any Security shall bind every future Holder of the same Security and the Holder of every Security issued upon the registration of transfer thereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof in respect of anything done, omitted or suffered to be done by the Trustee or the Company in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such action is made upon such Security. (f) For the purposes of this Indenture, any action by the Holders which may be taken in writing may be taken by electronic means or as otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. SECTION 1.05. NOTICES, ETC., TO TRUSTEE AND COMPANY. Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or Act of Holders or other document provided or permitted by this Indenture to be made upon, given or furnished to, or filed with, 8

(a) the Trustee by any Holder or by the Company shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder if made, given, furnished or filed in writing to or with the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office, or (b) the Company by the Trustee or by any Holder shall be sufficient for every purpose hereunder (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to the Company addressed to the attention of its Corporate Secretary at the address of its principal office specified in the first paragraph of this instrument or at any other address previously furnished in writing to the Trustee by the Company. SECTION 1.06. NOTICE OF HOLDERS; WAIVER. Where this Indenture provides for notice to Holders of any event, such notice shall be sufficiently given (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to each Holder affected by such event, at his address as it appears in the Security Register, not later than the latest date, and not earlier than the earliest date, prescribed for the giving of such notice. In any case where notice to Holders is given by mail, neither the failure to mail such notice, nor any defect in any notice so mailed, to any particular Holder shall affect the sufficiency of such notice with respect to other Holders. Where this Indenture provides for notice in any manner, such notice may be waived in writing by the Person entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and such waiver shall be the equivalent of such notice. Waivers of notice by Holders shall be filed with the Trustee, but such filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waiver. In case by reason of the suspension of regular mail service or by reason of any other cause it shall be impracticable to give such notice by mail, then notification as shall be made with the approval of the Trustee shall constitute a sufficient notification for every purpose hereunder. SECTION 1.07. CONFLICT WITH TRUST INDENTURE ACT. If any provision hereof limits, qualifies or conflicts with a provision of the Trust Indenture Act that is required under such Act to be part of and govern this Indenture, the latter provision shall control. If any provision of this Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the Trust Indenture Act that may be so modified or excluded, the latter provision shall be deemed to apply to this Indenture as so modified or to be excluded, as the case may be. SECTION 1.08. EFFECT OF HEADINGS AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. The Article and Section headings herein and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof. SECTION 1.09. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All covenants and agreements in this Indenture by the Company shall bind its successor and assigns, whether so expressed or not. 9

SECTION 1.10. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Securities shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. SECTION 1.11. BENEFITS OF INDENTURE. Nothing in this Indenture or in the Securities, express or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the parties hereto and their successors hereunder and the Holders, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Indenture. SECTION 1.12. GOVERNING LAW. This Indenture shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and, unless the laws of another jurisdiction are specified pursuant to Section 3.01, the Securities shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. SECTION 1.13. LEGAL HOLIDAYS. In any case where any Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity of any Security shall not be a Business Day at any Place of Payment, then (notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture or of the Securities) payment of interest or principal (and premium, if any) need not be made at such Place of Payment on such date, but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day at such Place of Payment with the same force and effect as if made on the Interest Payment Date or Redemption Date, or at the State Maturity, provided that no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity, as the case may be. ARTICLE II SECURITY FORMS SECTION 2.01. FORMS GENERALLY. The Securities of each series shall be in substantially the form set forth in this Article, or in such other form as shall be established by or pursuant to a Board Resolution or in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, in each case with such appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as are required or permitted by this Indenture, and may have such letters, numbers or other marks of identification and such legends or endorsements placed thereon as may be required to comply with the rules of any securities exchange or as may, consistently herewith, be determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of the Securities. If the form of Securities of any series is established by action taken pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of an appropriate record of such action shall be certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company and delivered to the Trustee at or prior to the delivery of the Company Order contemplated by Section 3.03 for the authentication and delivery of such Securities. 10

The Trustee's certificates of authentication shall be in substantially the form set forth in this Article. The definitive Securities shall be printed, lithographed or engraved on steel engraved borders or may be produced in any other manner, all as determined by the officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. SECTION 2.02. FORM OF FACE OF SECURITY. [If the Security is an Original Issue Discount Security, insert--FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 1273 OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUE PRICE OF THIS SECURITY IS __% OF ITS PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AND THE ISSUE DATE IS _________, 20__.] ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC. _____% NOTE DUE _________ No._________ $___________ 11

ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter called the "COMPANY," which term includes any successor corporation under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, hereby promises to pay to ______________________, or registered assigns, the principal sum of ______________________ Dollars on [If the Security is to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert--, and to pay interest thereon from ________________, or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semi-annually on ____________________ and __________________ in each year, commencing ____________________, at the rate of ___% per annum, [If applicable, insert method of calculation of floating rate,] until the principal hereof is paid or made available for payment [If applicable, insert--, and (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable) at the rate of ___% per annum on any overdue principal and premium and on any overdue installment of interest]. The interest so payable, and punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date will, as provided in such Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest, which shall be the ______________ or ____________________ (whether or not a Business Day), as the case may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date. Any such interest not so punctually paid or duly provided for will forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on such Regular Record Date and may either be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest to be fixed by the Trustee, notice whereof shall be given to Holders of Securities of this series not less than ten (10) days prior to such Special Record Date, or be paid at any time in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which the Securities of this series may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, all as more fully provided in said Indenture]. [If the Security is not to bear interest prior to Maturity, insert-- The principal of this Security shall not bear interest except in the case of a default in payment of principal upon acceleration, upon redemption or at Stated Maturity and in such case the overdue principal of this Security shall bear interest at the rate of ___% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), which shall accrue from the date of such default in payment to the date payment of such principal has been made or duly provided for. Interest on any overdue principal shall be payable on demand. Any such interest on any overdue principal that is not paid on demand shall bear interest at the rate of ___% per annum (to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), which shall accrue from the date of such demand for payment to the date payment of such interest has been made or duly provided for, and such interest shall also be payable on demand.] Payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and [if applicable, insert--any such] interest on this Security will be made at the offices or agencies of the Company maintained for that purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, [describe relevant currency] provided, however, that payment of principal of (and premium, if any) will be made only on presentment and surrender hereof [if applicable, insert--; [provided, however, that at the option of the Company payment of interest may be made by check drawn upon any Paying Agent and mailed on or prior to an Interest Payment Date to the address of the Person entitled thereto as such address shall appear in the Security Register.]] 12

[Insert a brief description of the right, if any, of Holders to elect repayment] Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Security set forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee referred to on the reverse hereof, directly or through an authenticating agent, by the manual signature of an authorized signer, this Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. 13

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Security to be duly executed. ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC. By: ------------------------ Name: Title: 14

TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. Dated: ------------------ ------------------------------------ as Trustee By: --------------------------------- Authorized Signatory 15

SECTION 2.03. FORM OF REVERSE OF SECURITY. This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein called the "SECURITIES"), issued and to be issued in one or more series under an Indenture, dated as of November 28, 2003, as supplemented by the ___ Supplemental Indenture dated as of ___, ___ (as so supplemented, the "INDENTURE") between the Company and SunTrust Bank, as Trustee (the "TRUSTEE," which term includes any successor trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities thereunder of the Company, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities and of the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered. This Security is one of the series designated on the face hereof [, limited in aggregate principal amount to $_____]. [If applicable, insert--The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not less than thirty (30) days notice by mail, [if applicable, insert--(1) on ___________ in any year commencing with the year __________ and ending with the year ______________ through operation of the sinking fund for this series at a Redemption Price equal to 100% of the principal amount, and (2)] at any time [on or after _________, ______________], as a whole or in part, at the election of the Company, at the following Redemption Prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount): If redeemed [on or before _________, ____% and if redeemed] during the 12-month period beginning ______________ of the years indicated, YEAR REDEMPTION PRICE and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to ___% of the principal amount, together in the case of any such redemption [If applicable, insert--(whether through operation of the sinking fund or otherwise)] with accrued interest to the Redemption Date, but interest installments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption Date will be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, of record at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates referred to on the face hereof, all as provided in the Indenture.] [If applicable, insert--The Securities of this series are subject to redemption upon not less than thirty (30) days notice by mail, (1) on ___________ in any year commencing with the year _________ and ending with the year __________through operation of the sinking fund for this series at the Redemption Prices for redemption through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below, and (2) at any time [on or after _____________], as a whole or in part, at the election of the Company, at the Redemption Prices for redemption otherwise than through operation of the sinking fund (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth in the table below: If redeemed during the 12-month period beginning _________ of the years indicated, REDEMPTION PRICE FOR REDEMPTION PRICE FOR REDEMPTION OTHERWISE THAN YEAR REDEMPTION THROUGH OPERATION THROUGH OPERATION OF THE OF THE SINKING FUND SINKING FUND 16

and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to ___% of the principal amount, together in the case of any such redemption (whether through operation of the sinking fund or otherwise) with accrued interest to the Redemption Date, but interest installments whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Redemption Date will be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, of record at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates referred to on the face hereof, all as provided in the Indenture.] [If applicable insert--Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may not, prior to _________, redeem any Securities of this series as contemplated by [Clause (2) of] the preceding paragraph as a part of, on in anticipation of, any refunding operation by the application, directly or indirectly, of moneys borrowed having an interest cost to the Company (calculated in accordance with generally accepted financial practice) of less than ___% per annum.] [If applicable insert--The sinking fund for this series provides for the redemption on _________ in each year beginning with the year ____________ and ending with the year _________ of [not less than] $___________ [("mandatory sinking fund") and not more than $__________] aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series. [Securities of this series acquired or redeemed by the Company otherwise than through [mandatory] sinking fund payments may be credited against subsequent [mandatory] sinking fund payments otherwise required to be made.] In the event of redemption of this Security in part only, a new Security or Securities of this series for the unredeemed portion hereof will be issued in the name of the Holder hereof upon the cancellation hereof. [If applicable, insert any other relevant provisions with respect to redemption or repayment at the option of the Holder and the issuance of Securities in lieu of Securities redeemed or repaid at the option of the Holder.] In any case where any Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity of any Security shall not be a Business Day at any Place of Payment, then (notwithstanding any other provision of the Indenture or of this Security) payment of interest or principal (and premium, if any) need not be made at such Place of Payment on such date, but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day at such Place of Payment with the same force and effect as if made on the Interest Payment Date or Redemption Date, or at the Stated Maturity, provided that no interest shall accrue for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity, as the case may be. [If the Security is not an Original Issue Discount Security,--If an Event of Default (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to the Company shall occur and be continuing, the principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture.] [If the Security is an Original Issue Discount Security,--If an Event of Default (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to the Company shall occur and be continuing, an amount of 17

principal of the Securities of this series may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. Such amount shall be equal to--insert formula for determining the amount. Upon payment (i) of the amount of principal so declared due and payable and (ii) of interest on any overdue principal and overdue interest (in each case to the extent that the payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable), all of the Company's obligations in respect of the payment of the principal of and interest, if any, on the Securities of the Series shall terminate.] [If applicable insert--The Indenture contains provisions for defeasance at any time of [the entire indebtedness of this Security] [or] [certain restrictive covenants and the related Events of Default with respect to this Security] [,in each case] upon compliance by the Company with certain conditions set forth therein.] The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each series to be affected under the Indenture at any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities at the time Outstanding of each series to be affected. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of specified percentages in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of each series at the time Outstanding, on behalf of the Holders of all Securities of such series, to waive compliance by the Company with certain provisions of the Indenture and certain past defaults under the Indenture and their consequences. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this Security. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on this Security at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Security is registrable in the Security Register, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company in any place where the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on this Security are payable, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar duly executed by, the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Securities of this series, of authorized denominations and for the same aggregate principal amount, will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees. The Securities of this series are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $________ and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of this series of a different authorized denomination, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same. 18

[If applicable, insert any provisions with respect to conversion rights attaching to the Securities.] No service charge shall be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith. The Indenture provides that a Subsidiary may assume the obligations of the Company under the Indenture and the Securities, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the Company's guaranteeing of the Subsidiary's obligations under this Security and the Indenture. Prior to due presentment of this Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Security is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, whether or not this Security shall be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. THE INDENTURE AND THE SECURITIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF LAWS. All terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. [If applicable, insert form of opinion to elect repayment] SECTION 2.04. FORM OF TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION. This is one of the Securities of the series designated therein referred to the in the within-mentioned Indenture. [____________________], as Trustee By: ---------------------------------- Authorized Signature SECTION 2.05. ISSUANCE OF BOOK-ENTRY SECURITIES. Any Book-Entry Security authenticated and issued hereunder shall, in addition to the provisions contained in Section 2.02 and 2.03, bear a legend in substantially the following form, subject to modification by the Depositary: "THIS SECURITY IS A BOOK-ENTRY SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF A DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES 19

REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY." Any Book-Entry Security issued hereunder may provide that it shall represent the aggregate amount of Outstanding Securities from time to time endorsed thereon and may also provide that the aggregate may from time to time be reduced to reflect exchanges or increased to reflect the issuance of additional uncertificated Securities of such series. Any endorsement of a Book-Entry Security to reflect the amount, or any increase or decrease in the amount, of Outstanding Securities represented thereby shall be made by the Trustee and in such manner as shall be specified in such Security or the Company Order to be delivered to the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.03. Any instructions by the Company with respect to a Book-Entry Security, after its initial issuance, shall be in writing but need not comply with Section 1.02. Each Depositary designated pursuant to Section 3.01 for a Book-Entry Security must, at the time of its designation and at all times while it serves as Depositary, be a clearing agency registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any other applicable statute or regulation. Book-Entry Securities may be issued only in registered form and in either temporary or permanent form. ARTICLE III THE SECURITIES SECTION 3.01. AMOUNT UNLIMITED; ISSUABLE IN SERIES. The aggregate principal amount of Securities which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited. The Securities may be issued in one or more series. There shall be established in or pursuant to a Board Resolution, and set forth in an Officers' Certificate, or established in one or more indentures supplemental hereto, prior to the issuance of Securities of any series: (a) the title of the Securities of the series (which shall distinguish the Securities of the series from all other Securities); (b) any limit upon the aggregate principal amount of the Securities of the series which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture (except for Securities authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for, or in lieu of, other Securities of the series pursuant to Section 3.04, 3.05, 3.06, 9.06 or 11.07); (c) the date or dates on which the principal of the Securities of the series is payable; 20

(d) the rate or rates at which the Securities of the series shall bear interest, if any, the basis on which such interest will be calculated, the date or dates from which such interest shall accrue, the Interest Payment Dates on which such interest shall be payable and the Regular Record Date for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date; (e) whether the amount or payments of principal of and any premium or interest on the Securities of the series may be determined with reference to an index, formula or other method, and the manner in which such amount shall be determined; (f) the place or places, if any, where the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on Securities of the series shall be payable; (g) the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company; (h) the obligation, if any, of the Company to redeem or purchase Securities of the series pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous provisions or at the option of a Holder thereof and the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which and the terms and conditions upon which Securities of the series shall be redeemed or purchased, in whole or in part, pursuant to such obligation; (i) the security, if any, which may secure the Company's obligations under the Securities; (j) if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof, the denominations in which Securities of the series shall be issuable; (k) the currency, currencies or currency units in which payment of the principal of and any premium and interest on the Securities of the series shall be payable if other than the currency of the United States of America and the manner of determining the equivalent thereof in the currency of the United States of America for purposes of the definition of "Outstanding" in Section 1.01; (l) if other than the principal amount thereof, the portion of the principal amount of Securities of the series which shall be payable upon declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 5.02; (m) if the principal of or any premium or interest on any Securities of the series is to be payable, at the election of the Company or a Holder thereof, in one or more currencies or currency units other than that or those in which the Securities are stated to be payable, the currency, currencies or currency units in which payment of the principal of and any premium and interest on Securities of such series as to which such election is made shall be payable, and the periods within which and the terms and conditions upon which such election is to be made; (n) if other than the law of the State of New York, the law which will govern the terms of the Securities; 21

(o) the form of the Securities, and the extent, if any, to which any of the Securities will be issuable in Book-Entry form and, in such case, the Depositary for such Book-Entry Security or Securities, and the terms and conditions, if any, upon which such Book-Entry Security may be exchanged in whole or in part for definitive Securities, if other than as set forth in Section 3.05; (p) the extent and manner, if any, to which payment on or in respect of Securities of that series will be subordinated to the prior payment of other liabilities and obligations of the Company; (q) whether the Securities of the series will be convertible or exchangeable into other securities of the Company or another Person, and if so, the terms and conditions upon which such securities will be so convertible or exchangeable, including the conversion price or exchange rate and the conversion or exchange period, and any additions or changes to the Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series to permit or facilitate such conversion or exchange; (r) any deletions from, modifications of or additions to the Events of Default or covenants of the Company with respect to the Securities of the series, whether or not such Event of Default or covenants are consistent with the Events of Default or covenants set forth herein; (s) without limitation, any deletions from, modifications of or additions to the provisions of Articles IV, V, VIII, IX, X or XIII of this Indenture with respect to the Securities of the series, whether or not such deletions, modifications or additions are consistent with the provisions or covenants set forth herein; and (t) any other terms of the series (which terms shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture). All Securities of any one series shall be substantially identical except as to denomination and except as may otherwise be provided in or pursuant to such Board Resolution and set forth in such Officers' Certificate or in any such indenture supplemental hereto. At the option of the Company, interest on the Securities of any series that bears interest may be paid by mailing a check to the address of the person entitled thereto as such address shall appear in the Securities Register. If any of the terms of the series are established by action taken pursuant to a Board Resolution, a copy of an appropriate record of such action shall be certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company and delivered to the Trustee at or prior to the delivery of the Officers' Certificate setting forth the terms of the series. SECTION 3.02. DENOMINATIONS. The Securities of each series shall be issuable in registered form without coupons in such denominations as shall be specified as contemplated by Section 3.01. In the absence of any such provisions with respect to the Securities of any series, the Securities of such series shall be issuable in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof. 22

SECTION 3.03. EXECUTION, AUTHENTICATION, DELIVERY AND DATING. The Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by its Chairman of the Board, its President or one of its Vice Presidents, or its Treasurer, under its corporate seal reproduced thereon attested by its Secretary or one of its Assistant Secretaries. The signature of any of these officers on the Securities may be manual or facsimile. Securities bearing the manual or facsimile signatures of individuals who were at any time the proper officers of the Company shall bind the Company, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to hold such officers prior to the authentication and delivery of such Securities or did not hold such offices at the date of such Securities. At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Company may deliver Securities of any series executed by the Company to the Trustee for authentication, together with a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of such Securities, and the Trustee in accordance with the Company Order and subject to the provisions hereof shall authenticate and deliver such Securities. If the form or terms of the Securities of the series have been established in or pursuant to one or more Board Resolutions as permitted by Sections 2.01 and 3.01, in authenticating such Securities, and accepting the additional responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Securities, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 6.01) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating: (a) if the form of such Securities has been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 2.01, that such form has been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; (b) if the terms of such Securities have been established by or pursuant to Board Resolution as permitted by Section 3.01, that such terms have been established in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture; and (c) that all conditions precedent to the authentication and delivery of such Securities have been complied with and that such Securities, when authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and issued by the Company in the manner and subject to any conditions specified in such Opinion of Counsel, will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors rights and to general equity principles. If such form or terms have been so established, the Trustee shall not be required to authenticate such Securities if the issue of such Securities pursuant to this Indenture will affect the Trustee's own rights, duties or immunities under the Securities and this Indenture or otherwise in a manner which is not reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. Each Security shall be dated the date of its authentication. No Security shall be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose unless there appears on such Security a certificate of authentication substantially 23

in the form provided for herein executed by the Trustee by manual signature, and such certificate upon any Security shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such Security has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder and is entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. If the Company shall establish pursuant to Section 3.01 that the Securities of a series are to be issued in whole or in part in the form of one or more Book-Entry Securities, then the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall, in accordance with this Section and a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of such Book-Entry Securities with respect to such series, authenticate and deliver one or more Book-Entry Securities in permanent or temporary form that (i) shall represent and shall be denominated in an aggregate amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series to be represented by one or more Book-Entry Securities, (ii) shall be registered in the name of the Depositary for such Book-Entry Security or Securities or the nominee of such Depositary and (iii) shall be delivered by the Trustee to such Depositary or pursuant to such Depositary's instructions. SECTION 3.04. TEMPORARY SECURITIES. Pending the preparation of definitive Securities of any series, the Company may execute, and upon Company Order the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, temporary Securities which are printed, lithographed, typewritten, mimeographed or otherwise produced, in any authorized denomination, substantially of the tenor of the definitive Securities in lieu of which they are issued and with such appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as the officers executing such Securities may determine, as evidenced by their execution of such Securities. If temporary Securities of any series are issued, the Company will cause definitive Securities of that series to be prepared without unreasonable delay. After the preparation of definitive Securities of such series, the temporary Securities of such series shall be exchangeable for definitive Securities of such series upon surrender of the temporary Securities of such series at the office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment for that series, without charge to the Holder. Upon surrender for cancellation of any one or more temporary Securities of any series, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a like principal amount of definitive Securities of the same series of authorized denominations. Until so exchanged the temporary Securities of any series shall in all respects be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Securities of such series. SECTION 3.05. REGISTRATION, REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE. The Company shall cause to be kept at the office of the Security Registrar designated pursuant to this Section 3.05 or Section 10.02 a register (being the combined register of the Security Registrar and Co-Security Registrars and herein sometimes collectively referred to as the "Security Register") in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, the Company shall provide for the registration of Securities and for transfers of Securities. The Trustee is hereby initially appointed Security Registrar for the purpose of registering Securities and transfers of Securities as herein provided. 24

Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Security of any series at the office or agency in a Place of Payment for that series, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount. At the option of the Holder, Securities of any series may be exchanged for other Securities of the same series, of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of the Securities to be exchanged at such office or agency. Whenever any Securities are so surrendered for exchange, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, the Securities which the Holder making the exchange is entitled to receive. All Securities issued upon registration of transfer or exchange of Securities shall be the valid obligations of the Company, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Securities surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange. Every Security presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or for exchange shall (if so required by the Company, the Security Registrar or any Co-Security Registrar) be duly endorsed, or be accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company, the Security Registrar or such Co-Security Registrar duly executed, by the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing. No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, other than exchanges pursuant to Section 3.04, 9.06 or 11.07 not involving any transfer. Neither the Company, the Security Registrar nor any Co-Security Registrar shall be required (i) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange Securities of any series during a period beginning at the opening of business fifteen (15) days before the day of the mailing of a notice of redemption of Securities of that series selected for redemption under Section 11.03 and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing, or (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Security so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Security being redeemed in part or (iii) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Security which has been surrendered for repayment at the option of the Holder, except the portion, if any, of such Security not to be so repaid. If at any time the Depositary for the Securities of a series notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for the Securities of such series or if at any time the Depositary for the Securities of such series shall no longer be eligible under Section 2.05, the Company shall appoint a successor Depositary with respect to the Securities of such series. If a successor Depositary for the Securities of such series is not appointed by the Company within ninety (90) days after the Company receives such notice or becomes aware of such ineligibility, the Company's election pursuant to Section 3.01(o) shall no longer be effective with respect to the Securities of such series and the Company will execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a 25

Company order for the authentication and delivery of definitive Securities of such series, will authenticate and deliver Securities of such series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Book-Entry Security or Securities representing such series in exchange for such Book-Entry Security or Securities. The Company may at any time and in its sole discretion determine that the Securities of any series issued in the form of one or more Book-Entry Securities shall no longer be represented by such Book-Entry Security or Securities. In such event the Company will execute, and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order for the authentication and delivery of definitive Securities of such series, will authenticate and deliver Securities of such series of like tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Book-Entry Security or Securities representing such series in exchange for such Book-Entry Security or Securities. If specified by the Company pursuant to Section 3.01 with respect to a series of Securities, or if an Event of Default, or an event which with notice, lapse of time or both would be an Event of Default with respect to the Securities of such series has occurred and is continuing, a Person owning a beneficial interest in a Book-Entry Security or Securities of such series may instruct the Depositary for such series of Securities to surrender such Book-Entry Security for such series of Securities in exchange in whole or in part for Securities of such series of like tenor in definitive registered form. Thereupon, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, without service charge: (a) to the Person specified by such Depositary a new Security or Securities of the same series, of like tenor, of any authorized denomination as requested by such Person, in an aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for such Person's beneficial interest in the Book-Entry Security; and (b) to such Depositary a new Book-Entry Security of like tenor in an authorized denomination equal to the difference, if any, between the principal amount of the surrendered Book-Entry Security and the aggregate principal amount of Securities delivered pursuant to clause (a) above. Upon the exchange of a Book-Entry Security for Securities in definitive form, such Book-Entry Security shall be cancelled by the Trustee. Securities issued in exchange for a Book-Entry Security pursuant to this Section shall be registered in such names and in such authorized denominations, and delivered to such addresses, as the Depositary for such Book-Entry Security, pursuant to instructions from its direct or indirect participants or otherwise, shall instruct the Trustee in writing. The Trustee shall deliver such Securities to the Persons in whose names such Securities are so registered or to the Depositary. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for Securities in definitive form, a Book-Entry Security representing all or a portion of the Securities of a series may not be transferred except as a whole by the Depositary for such series to a nominee of such Depositary or by a nominee of such Depositary to such Depositary or another nominee of such Depositary or by such Depositary or any such nominee to a successor Depositary for such series or a nominee of such successor Depositary. 26

SECTION 3.06. MUTILATED, DESTROYED, LOST AND STOLEN SECURITIES. If any mutilated Security is surrendered to the Trustee and there is delivered to the Company and the Trustee such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them and any agent of either of them harmless then the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a new Security of the same series and of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. If there shall be delivered to the Company and the Trustee (i) evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Security and (ii) such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them and any agent of either of them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the Company or the Trustee that such Security has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, the Company shall execute and upon its request the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in lieu of any such destroyed, lost or stolen Security, a new Security of the same series and of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. In case any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security has become or is about to become due and payable, the Company in its discretion may, instead of issuing a new Security, pay such Security. Upon the issuance of any new Security under this Section, the Company may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Trustee) connected therewith. Every new Security of any series issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall constitute an original additional contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the destroyed, lost or stolen Security shall be at any time enforceable by anyone, and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with any and all other Securities of that series duly issued hereunder. The provisions of this Section are exclusive and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities. SECTION 3.07. PAYMENT OF INTEREST; INTEREST RIGHTS PRESERVED. Interest on any Security which is payable, and is punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date shall be paid to the Person in whose name that Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest. Any interest on any Security of any series which is payable, but is not punctually paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date (herein called "Defaulted Interest") shall forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on the relevant Regular Record Date by virtue of having been such Holder, and such Defaulted Interest may be paid by the Company, at its election in each case, as provided in Clause (a) or (b) below: 27

(a) The Company may elect to make payment of any Defaulted Interest to the Persons in whose name the Securities of such series (or their respective Predecessor Securities) are registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest, which shall be fixed in the following manner. The Company shall notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of Defaulted Interest proposed to be paid on each Security of such series and the date of the proposed payment, and at the same time the Company shall deposit with the Trustee an amount of money equal to the aggregate amount proposed to be paid in respect of such Defaulted Interest or shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for such deposit prior to the date of the proposed payment, such money when deposited to be held in trust for the benefit of the persons entitled to such Defaulted Interest as in this Clause provided. Thereupon the Trustee shall fix a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest which shall not be more than fifteen (15) days and not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the proposed payment and not less than ten (10) days after the receipt by the Trustee of the notice of the proposed payment. The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company of such Special Record Date and, in the name and at the expense of the Company, shall cause notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date thereof to be mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to each Holder of the Securities of such series at his address as it appears in the Security Register, not less than ten (10) days prior to such Special Record Date. Notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date therefor having been so mailed, such Defaulted Interest shall be paid to the Persons in whose names the Securities of such series (or their respective predecessor securities) are registered at the close of business on such Special Record Date and shall no longer be payable pursuant to the following Clause (b). (b) The Company may make payment of any Defaulted Interest on the Securities of any series in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which such Securities may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, if, after notice given by the Company to the Trustee of the proposed payment pursuant to this Clause, such manner of payment shall be deemed practicable by the Trustee. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section, each Security delivered under this Indenture upon registration of transfer of or in any exchange for or in lieu of any other Security shall carry the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Security. SECTION 3.08. PERSONS DEEMED OWNERS. Prior to due presentment of a Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name such Security is registered as the owner of such Security for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of (and premium, if any) and (subject to Section 3.07) interest on such Security and for all other purposes, whatsoever, whether or not such Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any agent of the Company or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. 28

SECTION 3.09. CANCELLATION. All Securities surrendered for payment, redemption, registration of transfer or exchange or for credit against any sinking fund payment shall, if surrendered to any Person other than the Trustee, be delivered to the Trustee and shall be promptly cancelled by it. The Company may at any time deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Securities previously authenticated and delivered hereunder which the Company may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and all Securities so delivered shall be promptly cancelled by the Trustee. No Securities shall be authenticated in lieu of or in exchange for any Securities cancelled as provided in this Section, except as expressly permitted by this Indenture. All cancelled Securities held by the Trustee shall be disposed of as directed by a Company Order. SECTION 3.10. COMPUTATION OF INTEREST. Except as otherwise contemplated by Section 3.01 for Securities of any series, interest on the Securities of each series shall be computed on the basis of a year of twelve 30-day months. SECTION 3.11. REGARDING BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN BOOK-ENTRY SECURITIES. Neither the Company, the Trustee, any Authenticating Agent, any Paying Agent nor the Security Registrar will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in a Book-Entry Security or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests. ARTICLE IV SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE SECTION 4.01. SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE. This Indenture shall upon Company Request cease to be of further effect (except as to (i) remaining rights of registration of transfer, substitution and exchange of Securities, (ii) rights hereunder of Holders to receive payments of principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities, and other rights, duties and obligations of the Holders as beneficiaries hereof with respect to the amounts, if any, so deposited with the Trustee, and (iii) the rights, obligations and immunities of the Trustee hereunder), and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, when (a) either (i) all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered (other than (i) Securities which have been destroyed, lost or stolen and which have been replaced or paid as provided in Section 3.06 and (ii) Securities for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust or segregated and held in trust by the Company and thereafter repaid to the Company or discharged from such trust, as provided in Section 10.03) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or (ii) all such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation (i) have become due and payable, or (ii) will become due and payable at their Stated 29

Maturity within one year, or (iii) are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by the Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company; and the Company, in the case of (i), (ii), or (iii) above, has deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust for the purpose an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal (and premium, if any) and interest to the date of such deposit (in the case of Securities which have become due and payable) or to the Stated Maturity or Redemption Date, as the case may be; (b) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the Company; and (c) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with. In the event there are Securities of two or more series hereunder, the Trustee shall be required to execute an instrument acknowledging satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture only if requested to do so with respect to Securities of all series as to which it is Trustee and if the other conditions thereto are met. In the event there are two or more Trustees hereunder, then the effectiveness of any such instrument shall be conditioned upon receipt of such instruments from all Trustees hereunder. Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, the obligations of the Company to the Trustee under Section 6.07, the obligations of the Trustee to any Authenticating Agent under Section 6.14 and, if money shall have deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (ii) of Clause (a) of this Section, the obligations of the Trustee under Section 4.02 and the last paragraph of Section 10.03 and the rights of the Trustee under Section 6.03 shall survive. SECTION 4.02. APPLICATION OF TRUST MONEY. Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 10.03, all money deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 4.01 shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and this Indenture, to the payment either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal (and premium, if any) and interest for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Trustee. ARTICLE V REMEDIES SECTION 5.01. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. "EVENT OF DEFAULT," wherever used herein with respect to Securities of any series, means any one of the following events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be occasioned by the provisions of Article 13 or be voluntary or involuntary or be effected 30

by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body): (a) default in the payment of any interest upon any Security of that series when it becomes due and payable, and continuance of such default for a period of thirty (30) days; or (b) default in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any, on) any Security of that series at its Maturity; or (c) default in the deposit of any sinking fund payment, when and as due by the terms of a Security of that series; or (d) default in the performance, or breach, of any covenant or warranty of the Company in this Indenture (other than a covenant or warranty a default in whose performance or whose breach is elsewhere in this Section specifically dealt with or which has expressly been included in this Indenture solely for the benefit of series of Securities other than that series), and continuance of such default or breach for a period of ninety (90) days after there has been given, by registered or certified mail, to the Company by the Trustee or to the Company and the Trustee by the Holders of at least twenty-five percent (25%) in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series a written notice specifying such default or breach and requiring it to be remedied and stating that such notice is a "Notice of Default" hereunder; or (e) the entry of a decree or order for relief in respect of the Company by a court having jurisdiction in the premises in an involuntary case under the Federal or state bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days; or (f) the commencement by the Company of a voluntary case under the Federal or state bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or the consent by the Company to the entry of a decree or order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law; or (g) any other Event of Default provided with respect to Securities of such series specified as contemplated by Section 3.01. SECTION 5.02. ACCELERATION OF MATURITY; RESCISSION AND ANNULMENT. If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series at the time Outstanding occurs and is continuing, then in every such case the Trustee or the Holders of not less than twenty-five percent (25%) in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series may declare the principal amount (or, if the Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount as may be specified in the terms of that series) of all of the Securities of that series to be due and payable immediately, by a notice in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by Holders), and upon such declaration such principal amount (or specified amount) shall become immediately due and payable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an Event of Default specified in Clauses (f) or (g) of Section 5.01 with respect to Securities of any series at the time outstanding occurs and is continuing, then in each case the principal amount (or, if the Securities of that series are Original Issue Discount Securities, such portion of the principal amount as may be specified in the terms of that series) of all of the 31

Securities of that series shall automatically become due and payable immediately without any declaration or other Act on the part of the Trustee or any Holder. At any time after such a declaration of acceleration with respect to Securities of any series has been made and before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained by the Trustee as hereinafter in this Article provided, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series, by written notice to the Company and the Trustee, may rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences if (a) the Company has paid or deposited with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay (i) all overdue interest on all Securities of that series, (ii) the principal of (and premium, if any, on) any Securities of that series which have become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration and interest thereon at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, (iii) to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful, interest upon overdue interest at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and (iv) all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee hereunder and the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel; and (b) all Events of Default with respect to Securities of that series have been cured or waived as provided in Section 5.13. No such recision shall affect any subsequent default or impair any right consequent thereon. SECTION 5.03. COLLECTION OF INDEBTEDNESS AND SUITS FOR ENFORCEMENT BY TRUSTEE. The Company covenants that if (a) default is made in the payment of any interest on any Security when such interest becomes due and payable and such default continues for a period of thirty (30) days, or (b) default is made in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any, on) any Security at the Maturity thereof, the Company will, upon demand of the Trustee, pay to it, for the benefit of the Holders of such Securities, the whole amount then due and payable on such Securities for principal (and premium, if any) and interest and, to the extent that payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable, interest on any overdue principal (and premium, if any) and on any overdue interest, at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in such Securities, and, in addition thereto, such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel. 32

If the Company fails to pay such amounts forthwith upon such demand, the Trustee, in its own name and as trustee of an express trust, may institute a judicial proceeding for the collection of the sums so due and unpaid, may prosecute such proceeding to judgment or final decree and may enforce the same against the Company or other obligor upon such Securities and collect the moneys adjudged or decreed to be payable in the manner provided by law out of the property of the Company or any other obligor upon such Securities, wherever situated. If an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may in its discretion proceed to protect and enforce its rights and the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series by such appropriate judicial proceedings as the Trustee shall deem most effectual to protect and enforce any such rights, whether for the specific enforcement of any covenant or agreement in this Indenture or in aid of the exercise of any power granted herein, or to enforce any other proper remedy. SECTION 5.04. TRUSTEE MAY FILE PROOFS OF CLAIM. In case of the pendency of any receivership, insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, composition or other judicial proceeding relative to the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or the property of the Company or of such other obligor or their creditors, the Trustee (irrespective of whether the principal of the Securities shall then be due and payable as therein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Trustee shall have made any demand on the Company for the payment of overdue principal or interest) shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise, to take any and all actions authorized under the Trust Indenture Act in order to have claims of the Holders and the Trustee allowed in any such proceeding. In particular, the Trustee shall be authorized (a) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of principal (and premium, if any) and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Securities and to file such other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and of the Holders allowed in such judicial proceeding, and (b) to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same; and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 6.07. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of the Holder in any such proceeding. 33

SECTION 5.05. TRUSTEE MAY ENFORCE CLAIMS WITHOUT POSSESSION OF SECURITIES. All rights of action and claims under this Indenture or the Securities may be prosecuted and enforced by the Trustee without the possession of any of the Securities or the production thereof in any proceeding relating thereto, and any such proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any recovery of judgment shall, after provision for the payment of the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, be for the ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities in respect of which such judgment has been recovered. SECTION 5.06. APPLICATION OF MONEY COLLECTED. Any money collected by the Trustee pursuant to this Article shall be applied in the following order, at the date or dates fixed by the Trustee and, in case of the distribution of such money on account of principal (or premium, if any) or interest, upon presentation of the Securities and the notation thereof of the payment if only partially paid and upon surrender thereof if fully paid: First: To the payment of all amounts due the Trustee under Section 6.07; and Second: To the payment of the amounts then due and unpaid for principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities in respect of which or for the benefit of which such money has been collected, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on such Securities for principal (and premium, if any) and interest, respectively. SECTION 5.07. LIMITATION ON SUITS. No Holder of any Security of any series shall have any right to institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to this Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (a) such Holder has previously given written notice to the Trustee of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the Securities of that series; (b) the Holders of not less than twenty-five percent (25%) in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series shall have made written request to the Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default in its own name as Trustee hereunder; (c) such Holder or Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in compliance with such request; (d) the Trustee for sixty (60) days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity has failed to institute any such proceeding; and (e) no direction inconsistent with such written request has been given to the Trustee during such sixty (60) day period by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of that series; 34

it being understood and intended that no one or more of such Holders shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing of, any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of any other of such Holder or Holders of any other series, or to obtain or to seek to obtain priority or preference over any other of such Holders or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all of such Holders. SECTION 5.08. UNCONDITIONAL RIGHT OF HOLDERS TO RECEIVE PRINCIPAL, PREMIUM AND INTEREST. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, the Holder of any Security shall have the right, which is absolute and unconditional, to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and (subject to Section 3.07) interest on such Security on the Stated Maturity or Maturities expressed in such Security (or, in the case of redemption, on the Redemption Date), and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment, and such rights shall not be impaired without the consent of such Holder. SECTION 5.09. RESTORATION OF RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. If the Trustee or any Holder has instituted any proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and such proceeding has been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Trustee or to such Holder, then and in every such case, subject to any determination in such proceeding, the Company, the Trustee, and the Holders shall be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Trustee and the Holders shall continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted. SECTION 5.10. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. Except as otherwise provided with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities in the last paragraph of Section 3.06, no right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every right and remedy shall, to the extent permitted by law, be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other appropriate right or remedy. SECTION 5.11. DELAY OR OMISSION NOT WAIVER. No delay or omission of the Trustee or of any Holder of any Security to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of such Event of Default or any acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the Holders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as may be deemed expedient, by the Trustee or by the Holders, as the case may be. 35

SECTION 5.12. CONTROL BY HOLDERS. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series shall have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, with respect to the Securities of such series, provided that (a) such direction shall not be in conflict with any rule of law or with this Indenture, (b) the Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction, (c) such direction is not unduly prejudicial to the rights of other Holders, and (d) such direction would not involve the Trustee in personal liability. SECTION 5.13. WAIVER OF PAST DEFAULTS. The Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series may on behalf of the Holders of all the Securities of such series waive any past default hereunder with respect to such series and its consequences, except a default: (a) in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security of such series, or (b) in respect of a covenant or provision hereof which under Article Nine cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security of such series affected. Upon any such waiver, such default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such wavier shall extend to any subsequent or other default or impair any right consequent thereon. SECTION 5.14. UNDERTAKING FOR COSTS. All parties to this Indenture agree, and each Holder of any Security of his acceptance thereof shall be deemed to have agreed, that any court may in its discretion require, in any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it as Trustee, the filing by any party litigant in such suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of such suit, and such court may in its discretion assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, against any party litigant in such suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by such party litigant; but the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any suit instituted by the Company, to any suit instituted by the Trustees, to any suit instituted by any Holder, or group of Holders, holding in the aggregate more than ten percent (10%) in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, or to any suit instituted by any Holder for the enforcement of the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security on or after the State Maturity or Maturities expressed in such Security (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date). 36

SECTION 5.15. WAIVER OF STAY, EXTENSION OR USURY LAWS. The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not at any time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay or extension law or any usury or other law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, which may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Company (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law and covenants that it will not hinder, delay or impede the exercise of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the exercise of every such power as though no such law had been enacted. ARTICLE VI THE TRUSTEE SECTION 6.01. CERTAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series, (i) the Trustee undertakes to perform, with respect to Securities of such series, such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Indenture, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and (ii) in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may, with respect to Securities of such series, conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions which by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Trustee, the Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture. (b) In case an Event of Default with respect to Securities of any series has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise, with respect to Securities of such series, such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent man would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs. (c) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the Trustee from liability for its own grossly negligent action, its own grossly negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that (i) this Subsection (c) shall not be construed to limit the effect of Subsection (a) of this Section; (ii) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it shall be proved that the Trustee was grossly negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; 37

(iii) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the direction of the Holders of the majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, determined as a provided in Section 5.12, relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Trustee, under this Indenture with respect to the Securities of such series; and (iv) no provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it. (d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of this Section. SECTION 6.02. NOTICE OF DEFAULTS. Within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of any default hereunder with respect to the Securities of any series, the Trustee shall transmit by mail to all Holders of Securities of such series, as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register, notice of such default hereunder actually known to the Trustee, unless such default shall have been cured or waived; provided, however, that, except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security of such series or in the payment of any sinking fund installment with respect to Securities of such series, the Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as the board of directors, the executive committee or a trust committee of directors or Responsible Officers of the Trustee in good faith determine that the withholding of such notice is in the interest of the Holders of Securities of such series; and provided, further, that in the case of any default of the character specified in Section 5.01(d) with respect to Securities of such series, no such notice to Holders shall be given until at least thirty (30) days after the occurrence thereof. For the purpose of this Section, the term "default" means any event which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default with respect to Securities of such series. SECTION 6.03. CERTAIN RIGHTS OF TRUSTEE. Subject to the provisions of Section 6.01: (a) the Trustee may rely and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, Officers' Certificate, other certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties; 38

(b) any request or direction of the Company mentioned herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Company Request or Company Order and any resolution of the Board of Directors shall be sufficiently evidenced by a Board Resolution; (c) whenever in the administration of this Indenture the Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Trustee (unless other evidence be herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, rely upon an Officers' Certificate or Opinion of Counsel; (d) the Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon; (e) the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders pursuant to this Indenture, unless such Holders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction; (f) the Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine the books, records and premises of the Company, personally or by agent or attorney; and (g) the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys, and the Trustee shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder. SECTION 6.04. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RECITALS OR ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES. The recitals contained herein and in the Securities, except the Trustee's certificates of authentication, shall be taken as the statements of the Company, and the Trustee or any Authenticating Agent assumes no responsibility for their correctness. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity of sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Securities or the contents of the offering documents relating to the Securities. Neither the Trustee nor any Authenticating Agent shall be accountable for the use or application by the Company of Securities or the proceeds thereof or the contents of the offering documents relating to the Securities. SECTION 6.05. MAY HOLD SECURITIES. The Trustee, any Authenticating Agent, any Paying Agent, any Security Registrar or any other agent of the Company, in its individual or any other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Securities and, subject to Section 6.08 and 6.13, may otherwise deal with the 39

Company with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee, Authenticating Agent, Paying Agent, Security Registrar or such other agent. SECTION 6.06. MONEY HELD IN TRUST. Money held by the Trustee in trust hereunder need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any money received by it hereunder except as otherwise agreed with the Company. SECTION 6.07. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. The Company agrees (a) to pay to the Trustee from time to time reasonable compensation for all services rendered by it hereunder (which compensation shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to the compensation of a trustee of any express trust); (b) except as otherwise expressly provided herein, to reimburse the Trustee upon its request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by the Trustee in accordance with any provision of this Indenture (including the reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its gross negligence or bad faith; and (c) to indemnify the Trustee for, and to hold it harmless against, any loss, liability or expense incurred without gross negligence or bad faith on its part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the trust or trusts hereunder, including the costs and expenses of defending itself against any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder. As security for the performance of the obligations of the Company under this Section, the Trustee shall have a lien prior to the Securities upon all property and funds held or collected by the Trustee as such, except for funds held in trust for the benefit of the Holders of Securities. SECTION 6.08. DISQUALIFICATION; CONFLICTING INTERESTS. If the Trustee has or shall acquire a conflicting interest within the meaning of the Trust Indenture Act, the Trustee shall either eliminate such interest or resign, to the extent and in the manner provided by, and subject to the provisions of, the Trust Indenture Act and this Indenture. SECTION 6.09. CORPORATE TRUSTEE REQUIRED; ELIGIBILITY. There shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder which shall be a corporation which satisfies the requirements of Section 3.10(a) of the Trust Indenture Act and which has a combined capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000. If such corporation publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of a supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section, the combined capital and surplus of such corporation shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. If at any time the Trustee shall cease to be eligible in 40

accordance with the provisions of this Section, it shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect hereinafter specified in this Article. SECTION 6.10. RESIGNATION AND REMOVAL; APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR. (a) No resignation or removal of the Trustee and no appointment of a successor Trustee pursuant to this Article shall become effective until the acceptance of appointment by the successor Trustee in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 6.11. (b) The Trustee may resign at any time with respect to the Securities of one or more series by giving written notice thereof to the Company. If the instrument of acceptance by a successor Trustee required by Section 6.11 shall not have been delivered to the Trustee within thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice of resignation, the resigning Trustee may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to such series. (c) The Trustee may be removed at any time with respect to the Securities of any series by Act of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series, delivered to the Trustee and to the Company. (d) If at any time (i) the Trustee shall fail to comply with Section 6.08 after written request therefor by the Company or by any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security for at least six months, or (ii) the Trustee shall cease to be eligible under Section 6.09 and shall fail to resign after written request therefor by the Company or by any such Holder, or (iii) the Trustee shall become incapable of acting or shall be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent or a receiver of the Trustee or of its property shall be appointed or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Trustee or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation or liquidation, then, in any such case, (i) the Company by a Board Resolution may remove the Trustee with respect to all Securities, or (ii) subject to Section 5.14, any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security for at least six months may, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee with respect to all Securities and the appointment of a successor Trustee or Trustees. (e) If the Trustee shall resign, be removed or become incapable of acting, or if a vacancy shall occur in the office of Trustee for any cause, with respect to the Securities of one or more series, the Company, by a Board Resolution, shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee or Trustees with respect to the Securities of that or those series (it being understood that any such successor Trustee may be appointed with respect to the Securities of one or more or all of such series and that at any time there shall be only one Trustee with respect to the Securities of any particular series) and shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 6.11. If, within one year after such resignation, removal, or incapability, or the occurrence of such vacancy, a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series shall be appointed by Act of the 41

Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series delivered to the Company and the retiring Trustee, the successor Trustee so appointed shall, forthwith upon its acceptance of such appointment in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 6.11, become the successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series and to that extent supersede the successor Trustee appointed by the Company. If no successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series shall have been so appointed by the Company or the Holders and accepted appointment in the manner required by Section 6.11, any Holder who has been a bona fide Holder of a Security of such series for at least six months may, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series. (f) The Company shall give notice of each resignation and each removal of the Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series and each appointment of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of any series by mailing written notice of such event by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to all Holders of Securities of such series as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register. Each notice shall include the name of the successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of such series and the address of its Corporate Trust Office. SECTION 6.11. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT BY SUCCESSOR. (a) In case of the appointment hereunder of a successor Trustee with respect to all Securities, every such successor Trustee so appointed shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Company and to the retiring Trustee an instrument accepting such appointment, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective and such successor Trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee; but, on the request of the Company or the successor Trustee, such retiring Trustee shall, upon payment of its charges, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor Trustee all property and money held by such retiring Trustee hereunder, subject nevertheless to its lien, if any, provided for in Section 6.07. (b) In case of the appointment hereunder of a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of one or more (but not all) series, the Company, the retiring Trustee and each successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of one or more series shall execute and deliver an indenture supplemental hereto wherein each successor Trustee shall accept such appointment and which (1) shall contain such provisions as shall be necessary or desirable to transfer, and confirm to, and to vest in, each successor Trustee all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee with respect to the Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee relates, (2) if the retiring Trustee is not retiring with respect to all Securities, shall contain such provisions as shall be deemed necessary or desirable to confirm that all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee with respect to the Securities of that or those as to which the retiring Trustee is not retiring shall continue to be vested in the retiring Trustee, and (3) shall add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trusts hereunder by more than one Trustee, it being understood that nothing herein or in such supplemental indenture shall constitute such Trustees co-trustees of the same trust, that each such Trustee shall be trustee of a trust or trusts hereunder separate and apart from any trust or trusts hereunder administered by any other such Trustee and that no Trustee shall be responsible for any act or failure to act on the 42

part of any other Trustee hereunder; and upon the execution and delivery of such supplemental indenture the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective to the extent provided therein, such retiring Trustee shall with respect to the Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee related have no further responsibility for the exercise of rights and powers or for the performance of the duties and obligations vested in the Trustee under this Indenture, and each such successor Trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Trustee with respect to the Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee relates; but, on request of the Company or any successor Trustee, such retiring Trustee shall duly assign, transfer and deliver to such successor Trustee, to the extent contemplated by such supplemental indenture, the property and money held by such retiring Trustee hereunder with respect to the Securities of that or those series to which the appointment of such successor Trustee relates. (c) Upon request of any such successor Trustee, the Company shall execute any and all instruments for more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to such successor Trustee all such rights, powers and trusts referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section, as the case may be. (d) No successor Trustee shall accept its appointment unless at the time of such acceptance such successor Trustee shall be qualified and eligible under this Article. SECTION 6.12. MERGER, CONVERSION, CONSOLIDATION OR SUCCESSION TO BUSINESS. Any corporation into which the Trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all the corporate trust business of the Trustee, shall be the successor of the Trustee hereunder, provided such corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto. In case any Securities shall have been authenticated, but not delivered, by the Trustee then in office, any successor by merger, conversion or consolidation to such authenticating Trustee may adopt such authentication and deliver the Securities so authenticated with the same effect as if such successor Trustee had itself authenticated such Securities. SECTION 6.13. PREFERENTIAL COLLECTION OF CLAIMS AGAINST COMPANY. If the Trustee shall be or shall become a creditor, directly or indirectly, secured or unsecured, of the Company or of any other obligor on the Securities, the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act regarding the collection of claims against the Company or any such other obligor on the Securities. SECTION 6.14. APPOINTMENT OF AUTHENTICATING AGENT. At any time when any of the Securities remain Outstanding, the Company may appoint an Authenticating Agent or Agents with respect to one or more series of Securities which shall be authorized to authenticate Securities of such series issued upon exchange, registration of transfer or partial redemption thereof and Securities so authenticated shall be entitled to the 43

benefits of this Indenture and shall be valid and obligatory for all purposes as if authenticated by the Trustee hereunder. Wherever reference is made in this Indenture to the authentication and delivery of Securities by the Trustee or the Trustee's certificate of authentication, such reference shall be deemed to include authentication and delivery on behalf of the Trustee by an Authenticating Agent and a certificate of authentication executed on behalf of the Trustee by an Authenticating Agent. Each Authenticating Agent shall be approved by and acceptable to the Trustee and shall at all times be a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia, authorized under such laws to act as Authenticating Agent, having a combined capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000 and subject to supervision or examination by Federal or State authority. If such Authenticating Agent publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of said supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section, the combined capital and surplus of such Authenticating Agent shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. If at any time an Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, such Authenticating Agent shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect specified in this Section. Any corporation into which an Authenticating Agent may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which such Authenticating Agent shall be a party, or any corporation succeeding to the corporate agency or corporate trust business of an Authenticating Agent, shall continue to be an Authenticating Agent, provided such corporation shall be otherwise eligible under this Section, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of the Trustee or the Authenticating Agent. An Authenticating Agent may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the Trustee and to the Company. The Company may at any time terminate the agency of an Authenticating Agent by giving written notice thereof to such Authenticating Agent and to the Trustee. Upon receiving such notice of resignation or upon such termination, or in case at any time such Authenticating Agent shall cease to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the Company may appoint a successor Authenticating Agent which shall be acceptable to the Trustee and shall mail written notice of such appointment by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to all Holders of Securities of the series with respect to which such Authenticating Agent will serve, as their names and addresses appear in the Security Register. Any successor Authenticating Agent upon acceptance of its appointment hereunder shall become vested with all the rights, powers and duties of its predecessor hereunder, with like effect as if originally named as an Authenticating Agent. No successor Authenticating Agent shall be appointed unless eligible under the provisions of this Section. The Company agrees to pay to each Authenticating Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its services under this Section, and the Trustee shall be entitled to be reimbursed for such payments, subject to the provisions of Section 6.07. The provisions of Section 3.08, 6.04 and 6.05 shall be applicable to each Authenticating Agent. 44

Pursuant to each appointment made under this Section, the Securities of each series covered by such appointment may have endorsed thereon, in addition to the Trustee's certificate of authentication, an alternative certificate of authentication in the following form: This is one of the Securities of the series designed therein referred to in the within mentioned Indenture. -------------------------------------------, As Trustee By: ---------------------------------------- As Authenticating Agent By: ---------------------------------------- Authorized Officer ARTICLE VII LISTS OF HOLDERS AND REPORTS BY TRUSTEE AND COMPANY SECTION 7.01. COMPANY TO FURNISH TRUSTEE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF HOLDERS. The Company will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee (a) semi-annually, not more than fifteen (15) days after each Regular Record Date, in each year, a list, in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the Holders as of such Regular Record Date, and (b) at such times as the Trustee may request in writing, within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of any such request, a list of similar form and content as of a date not more than fifteen (15) days prior to the time such list is furnished. SECTION 7.02. PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION; COMMUNICATIONS TO HOLDERS. (a) The Trustee shall preserve, in as current a form as is reasonably practicable, the names and addresses of Holders contained in the most recent list furnished to the Trustee as provided in Section 7.01. The Trustee may destroy any list furnished to it as provided in Section 7.01 upon receipt of a new list so furnished. (b) The rights of Holders to communicate with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or under the Securities, and the corresponding rights and privileges of the Trustee, shall be as provided by the Trust Indenture Act. (c) Every Holder of Securities, by receiving and holding the same, agrees with the Company and the Trustee that neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any agent of either of 45

them shall be held accountable by reason of the disclosure of any such information as to the names and addresses of the Holders made pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act. SECTION 7.03. REPORTS BY TRUSTEE. (a) The Trustee shall transmit by mail to all Holders all such reports concerning the Trustee and its actions under this Indenture as may be required pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act at the times and in the manner provided pursuant thereto including, without limitation, reports that comply with Section 3.13(a) of the Trust Indenture Act. (b) A copy of each such report shall, at the time of such transmission to Holders, be filed by the Trustee with each stock exchange upon which any Securities are listed, with the Commission and with the Company. The Company will notify the Trustee when any Securities are listed on any stock exchange. SECTION 7.04. REPORTS BY COMPANY. The Company shall file with the Trustee and the Commission, and transmit to Holders, such information, documents and other reports, and such summaries thereof, as may be required pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act; provided that any such information, documents or reports required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, shall be filed with the Trustee within fifteen (15) days after the same is so required to be filed with the Commission. ARTICLE VIII CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, CONVEYANCE, TRANSFER OR LEASE SECTION 8.01. COMPANY MAY CONSOLIDATE, ETC., ONLY ON CERTAIN TERMS. The Company shall not consolidate with or merge into any other corporation or sell, convey, exchange, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to any Person, unless: (a) the corporation formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the Person which acquires by conveyance or transfer, or which leases, the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety shall be a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia and shall expressly assume, by an indenture supplemental hereto, executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, the due and punctual payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on all the Securities and the performance of every covenant of this Indenture on the part of the Company to be performed or observed; (b) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Company or a Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the Company or such Subsidiary at the time of such transaction, no Event of Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, shall have happened and be continuing; and 46

(c) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger, conveyance, transfer or lease and supplemental indenture comply with this Article and that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to such transaction have been complied with. SECTION 8.02. SUCCESSOR CORPORATION SUBSTITUTED. Upon any consolidation by the Company with or merger by the Company into any other corporation or any conveyance, transfer or lease of the properties and assets of the Company substantially as an entirety in accordance with Section 8.01, the successor corporation formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or to which such conveyance, transfer or lease is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under this Indenture with the effect as if such successor corporation had been named as the Company herein, and thereafter, except in the case of a lease, the predecessor corporation shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under this Indenture and the Securities. SECTION 8.03. ASSUMPTION BY SUBSIDIARY OF COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS. A Subsidiary may assume the obligations of the Company for the due and punctual payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities and the performance of the Company's other obligations under this Indenture and the Securities (except its obligations under Section 10.04, which, as contemplated by Subsection (b) below, shall continue to bind the Company), to be performed or observed, provided that: (a) such Subsidiary shall expressly assume such obligations by an indenture supplemental hereto, executed and delivered to the Trustee; (b) the Company shall guarantee the obligations of such Subsidiary under the Securities and this Indenture, which guarantee shall also include an undertaking by the Company to continue to comply with the covenants set forth in Section 10.04; (c) in addition to assuming obligations under the Securities and this Indenture, such Subsidiary shall agree to indemnify the Holder of each Security against any tax, assessment or governmental charge imposed as a result of or relating to the act of such assumption and costs or expenses incurred directly in connection with the act of assumption; (d) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Event of Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, shall have happened and be continuing; (e) the Company shall deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, to the effect that (i) such assumption, (ii) such guarantee and (iii) such supplemental indenture comply with this Article and that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to such assumption have been complied with and such supplemental indenture and guarantee by the Company have been duly authorized and delivered by the Company, and each constitutes a valid and legally binding instrument of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or 47

affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally, and subject, as to enforcement, to general principles of equity, and any other customary exceptions which such counsel states do not materially prejudice the rights of the Holders under this Indenture and the Securities; and (f) such Subsidiary shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that (i) such Subsidiary has obtained all governmental and regulatory approvals and consents necessary for its assumption of liability as principal debtor in respect of the Securities in place of the Company; (ii) such approvals and consents are at the time of assumption in full force and effect; and (iii) such supplemental indenture has been duly authorized and delivered by such Subsidiary, constitutes a valid and legally binding instrument of such Subsidiary, enforceable in accordance with its terms subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and subject, as to enforcement, to general principles of equity, and any other customary exceptions which such counsel states do not materially prejudice the rights of the Holders under this Indenture and the Securities. Upon compliance with, and subject to, the requirements set forth above in this Section 8.03, such Subsidiary shall succeed to and be substituted for the Company, with the same effect as if it had been named as the Company herein and in the Securities in place of the Company; and the Company shall thereupon be relieved of any further obligation or liability hereunder or upon the Securities (except as provided in Subsection (b) above and in its guarantee as aforesaid). Such Subsidiary may cause to be signed, and may issue in its own name, any or all of the Securities issuable hereunder which theretofore shall not have been signed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee; and, upon the order of such Subsidiary, instead of the Company, and subject to all the terms, conditions and limitations in this Indenture prescribed, the Trustee shall authenticate and shall deliver any Securities which previously shall have been signed and delivered as provided herein, with the guarantee of the Company endorsed thereon, and any Securities which such Subsidiary thereafter shall cause to be signed and delivered, with the guarantee of the Company endorsed thereon, to the Trustee for that purpose. All the Securities so issued shall in all respects have the same legal rank and benefit under this Indenture as the Securities theretofore or thereafter issued in accordance with the terms of this Indenture as though all of such Securities had been issued at the date thereof. In the event a Subsidiary shall assume the obligations of the Company in accordance with this Section 8.03, such changes in phraseology and form (but not in substance) may be made in the Securities thereafter to be issued as may be appropriate. ARTICLE IX SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES SECTION 9.01. SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES WITHOUT CONSENT OF HOLDERS. Without the consent of any Holders, the Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the Trustee, at any time and from time to time, may enter into one or more indentures supplemental hereto, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, for any of the following purposes: 48

(a) to evidence the succession of another Person to the Company and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants of the Company herein and in the Securities or to evidence the assumption by a Subsidiary of the Company's obligations in accordance with Section 8.03; or (b) to add to the covenants of the Company for the benefit of the Holders of all or any series of Securities (and if such covenants are to be for the benefit of less than all series of Securities, stating that such covenants are expressly being included solely for the benefit of such series) or to surrender any right or power herein conferred upon the Company; or (c) to add any additional Events of Default; or (d) to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture to such extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the issuance of Securities in bearer form, registrable or not registrable as to principal, and with or without interest coupons; or (e) to add to, change or eliminate any of the provisions of this Indenture in respect of one or more series of Securities, provided that any such addition, change or elimination (i) shall neither (A) apply to any Security of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture and entitled to the benefit of such provision nor (B) modify the rights of the Holder of any such Security with respect to such provision or (ii) shall become effective only when there is no such Security Outstanding; or (f) to secure the Securities; or (g) to establish the form or terms of Securities of any series as permitted by Section 2.01 and 3.01; or (h) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment hereunder by a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities of one or more series and to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trusts hereunder by more than one Trustee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 6.11(b); and (i) to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision contained herein or in any supplemental indenture which may be inconsistent with any other provision herein or in any supplemental indenture, or to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under this Indenture or under any supplemental indenture, provided such action shall not adversely affect the legal rights of the Holders of Securities of any series in any material respect. SECTION 9.02. SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES WITH CONSENT OF HOLDERS. With the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of each series affected by such supplemental indenture, by Act of said Holders delivered to the Company and the Trustee, the Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the Trustee may enter into an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of this Indenture or of modifying in any manner the rights of the Holders of Securities 49

of such series under this Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental indenture shall, without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby, (a) change the Stated Maturity of the principal of, or any installment of principal of or interest on, any Security, or reduce the principal amount thereof or the rate of interest thereon or any premium payable upon the redemption thereof, or reduce the amount of the principal of an Original Issue Discount Security that would be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration of the Maturity thereof pursuant to Section 5.02, or change any Place of Payment where, or the coin or currency in which, any Security or any premium or the interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date), or (b) reduce the percentage in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of any series, the consent of whose Holders is required for any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver (of compliance with certain provisions of this Indenture or certain defaults hereunder and their consequences) provided for in this Indenture, or (c) modify any of the provisions of this Section, Section 5.13 or Section 10.07, except to increase any such percentage or to provide that certain other provisions of this Indenture cannot be modified or waived without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security affected thereby; provided, however, that this clause shall not be deemed to require the consent of any Holder with respect to changes in the references to "the Trustee" and concomitant changes in Section 10.07 or the deletion of this provision, in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.11(b) and 9.01(h). A supplemental indenture which changes or eliminates any covenant or other provision of this Indenture which has expressly been included solely for the benefit of one or more particular series of Securities, or which modifies the rights of the Holders of Securities of such series with respect to such covenant or other provision, shall be deemed not to affect the rights under this Indenture of the Holders of Securities of any other series. It shall not be necessary for any Act of Holders under this Section to approve the particular form of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall be sufficient if such Act shall approve the substance thereof. SECTION 9.03. EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES. In executing, or accepting the additional trusts created by, or any supplemental indenture permitted by this Article or the modification thereby of the trusts created by this Indenture, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Section 6.01) shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this indenture. The Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to, enter into any such supplemental Indenture which affects the Trustee's own rights, duties, liabilities or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise. 50

SECTION 9.04. EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES. Upon the execution of any supplemental indenture under this Article, this Indenture shall be modified in accordance therewith, and such supplemental indenture shall form a part of this Indenture for all purposes; and every Holder of Securities theretofore or thereafter authenticated and delivered hereunder shall be bound thereby. SECTION 9.05. CONFORMITY WITH TRUST INDENTURE ACT. Every supplemental indenture executed pursuant to this Article shall conform to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect. SECTION 9.06. REFERENCE IN SECURITIES TO SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES. Securities of any series authenticated and delivered after the execution of any supplemental indenture pursuant to this Article may, and shall if required by the Trustee, bear a notation in form approved by the Trustee as to any matter provided for in such supplemental indenture. If the Company shall so determine, new Securities of any series so modified as to conform, in the opinion of the Trustee and the Company, to any such supplemental indenture may be prepared and executed by the Company and authenticated and delivered by the Trustee in exchange for Outstanding Securities of such series. ARTICLE X COVENANTS SECTION 10.01. PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL, PREMIUM AND INTEREST. The Company covenants and agrees for the benefit of each series of Securities that it will duly and punctually pay the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on the Securities of that series in accordance with the terms of the Securities and this Indenture. SECTION 10.02. MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE OR AGENCY. The Company will maintain in each Place of Payment for any series of Securities an office or agency where Securities of that series may be presented or surrendered for payment, where Securities of that series may be surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange, where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Securities of that series and this Indenture may be served. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee, and the Company hereby appoints the Trustee as its agent to receive all such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands. The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Securities of one or more series may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes, and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided, however, that no such designation or rescission shall in any manner relieve the Company of its obligation to maintain 51

an office or agency in each Place of Payment for Securities of any series for such purposes. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designations or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency. The Company hereby designates as a Place of Payment for each series of Securities, the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, and appoints ____________, at its principal office, as Paying Agent for the payment of the principal of (premium, if any) or interest on each series of Securities. SECTION 10.03. MONEY FOR SECURITIES PAYMENTS TO BE HELD IN TRUST. If the Company shall at any time act as its own Paying Agent with respect to any series of Securities, it will, on or before each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any of the Securities of that series, segregate and hold in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled thereto a sum sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest so becoming due until such sums shall be paid to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided and will promptly notify the Trustee of its action or failure so to act. Whenever the Company shall have one or more Paying Agents for any series of Securities, it will, prior to each due date of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Securities of that series, deposit with a Paying Agent a sum sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest so becoming due, such sum to be held in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to such principal, premium or interest, and (unless such Paying Agent is the Trustee) the Company will promptly notify the Trustee of its actions or failure so to act. The Company will cause each Paying agent for any series of Securities other than the Trustee to execute and deliver to the Trustee an instrument in which such Paying Agent shall agree with the Trustee, subject to the provisions of this Section, that such Paying Agent will: (a) hold all sums held by it for the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on Securities of that series in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled thereto until such sums shall be paid to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided; (b) give the Trustee notice of any default by the Company (or any other obligor upon the Securities of that series) in the making of any payment of principal (and premium, if any) or interest on the Securities of that series; and (c) at any time during the continuance of any such default, upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee all sums so held in trust by such Paying Agent. The Company may at any time, for the purpose of obtaining the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture or for any other purpose, pay, or by the Company Order direct any Paying Agent to pay, to the Trustee all sums held in trust by the Company or such Paying Agent, such sums to be held by the Trustee upon the same trusts as those upon which such sums were held by the Company or such Paying Agent; and, upon such payment by any Paying Agent to the Trustee, such Paying Agent shall be released from all further liability with respect to such money. Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any 52

Security of any series and remaining unclaimed for three years after such principal (and premium, if any) or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company on Company Request, or (if then held by the Company) shall be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Security shall thereafter, as an unsecured general creditor, look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, shall thereupon cease, provided, however, that the Trustee or such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the expense of the Company cause to be published once, in a newspaper published in the English language, customarily published on each Business Day and of general circulation in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, notice that such money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days from the date of such publication, any unclaimed balance of such money then remaining will be repaid to the Company. SECTION 10.04. CORPORATE EXISTENCE. Subject to Article Eight, the Company will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its corporate existence, rights (charter and statutory) and franchises; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to preserve any such right or franchise if the Company shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries considered as a whole and that the loss thereof is not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Holders. SECTION 10.05. STATEMENT AS TO COMPLIANCE. The Company will deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, a written statement, which need not comply with Section 1.02, signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President, a Vice Chairman or a Vice President and by the Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, the Comptroller or an Assistant Comptroller of the Company, stating, as to each signer thereof, that (a) a review of the activities of the Company during such year and of performance under this Indenture has been made under his supervision, and (b) to the best of his knowledge, based on such review, (i) the Company has fulfilled all its obligations under this Indenture through such year, or, if there has been a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation, specifying each such default known to him and the nature and status thereof, and (ii) no event has occurred and is continuing which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default, or, if such an event has occurred and is continuing, specifying each such event known to him and the nature and status thereof. SECTION 10.06. WAIVER OF CERTAIN COVENANTS. The Company may omit in any particular instance to comply with any term, provision or condition set forth in Section 10.04 with respect to the Securities of any series if before the time for such compliance the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall, by Act of such Holders, either waive such compliance in such instance or generally waive compliance with such term, provision or condition and, until such 53

waiver shall become effective, the obligations of the Company and the duties of the Trustee in respect of any such term, provision or condition shall remain in full force and effect. ARTICLE XI REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES SECTION 11.01. APPLICABILITY OF ARTICLE. Securities of any series which are redeemable before their Stated Maturity shall be redeemable in accordance with their terms and (except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 3.01 for Securities of any series) in accordance with this Article or Article Twelve. SECTION 11.02. ELECTION TO REDEEM; NOTICE TO TRUSTEE. The election of the Company to redeem any Securities shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution. In case of any redemption at the election of the Company of no less than all the Securities of any series, the Company shall, at least sixty (60) days prior to the Redemption Date fixed by the Company (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to the Trustee), notify the Trustee in writing of such Redemption Date and of the principal amount of Securities of such series to be redeemed. In the case of any redemption of Securities at the election of the Company prior to the expiration of any restriction on redemptions provided in the terms of such Securities or elsewhere in this Indenture, the Company shall furnish the Trustee with an Officers' Certificate evidencing compliance with such restriction. SECTION 11.03. SELECTION BY TRUSTEE OF SECURITIES TO BE REDEEMED. If less than all the Securities of any series are to be redeemed, the particular Securities to be redeemed shall be selected not more than sixty (60) days prior to the Redemption Date by the Trustee, from the Outstanding Securities of such series not previously called for redemption, by such method as the Trustee shall deem fair and appropriate and which may provide for the selection for redemption of portions (equal to the minimum authorized denomination for Securities of that series or any integral multiple thereof) of the principal amount of Securities of such series of a denomination larger than the minimum authorized denomination for Securities of that series. The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the Securities selected for redemption and, in the case of any Securities selected for partial redemption, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. For all purposes of this Indenture, unless the context otherwise requires, all provisions relating to the redemption of Securities shall relate, in the case of any Securities redeemed or to be redeemed only in part, to the portion of the principal amount of such Securities which has been or is to be redeemed. 54

SECTION 11.04. NOTICE OF REDEMPTION. Notice of redemption shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the Redemption Date, to each Holder of Securities to be redeemed, at his address appearing in the Security Register. All notices of redemption shall state: (a) the Redemption Date, (b) the Redemption Price and the amount of any accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption Date, (c) if less than all the Outstanding Securities of any series are to be redeemed, the identification (and, in the case of partial redemption, the principal amounts) of the particular Securities to be redeemed, (d) that on the Redemption Date, the Redemption Price and accrued interest, if any, will become due and payable upon each such Security to be redeemed and, if applicable, that interest thereon will cease to accrue on and after said date, (e) the place or places where such Securities are to be surrendered for payment of the Redemption Price and any accrued interest to the Redemption Date, and (f) that the redemption is for a sinking fund, if such is the case. Notice of redemption of Securities to be redeemed at the election of the Company shall be given by the Company or, at the Company's request, by the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company. Such notice, when given, shall be irrevocable. SECTION 11.05. DEPOSIT OF REDEMPTION PRICE. Prior to any Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with the Trustee or with a Paying Agent (or, if the Company is acting as its own Paying Agent, segregate and hold in trust as provided in Section 10.03) an amount of money sufficient to pay the Redemption Price of, and (except if the Redemption Date shall be an Interest Payment Date) accrued interest, if any, on, all the Securities which are to be redeemed on that date. SECTION 11.06. SECURITIES PAYABLE ON REDEMPTION DATE. Notice of redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Securities to be redeemed shall, on the Redemption Date, become due and payable at the Redemption Price therein specified, and from and after such date (unless the Company shall default in the payment of the Redemption Price and accrued interest) such Securities shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of any such Security for redemption in accordance with said notice, such Security shall be paid by the Company at the Redemption Price, together with accrued interest to the Redemption Date; provided, however, that installments of interest whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor 55

Securities, registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record Dates according to their terms and the provisions of Section 3.07. If any Security called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender therefor for redemption, the principal (and premium, if any) shall, until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate prescribed therefor in the Security. SECTION 11.07. SECURITIES REDEEMED IN PART. Any Security which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at a Place of Payment therefor (with, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, due endorsement by, or a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by, the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing) and the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Security without service charge, a new Security or Securities of the same series, of any authorized denomination as required by such Holder, in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Security so surrendered. ARTICLE XII SINKING FUNDS SECTION 12.01. APPLICABILITY OF ARTICLE. The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to any sinking fund for the retirement of Securities of a series except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 3.01 for Securities of such series. The minimum amount of any sinking fund payment provided for by the terms of Securities of any series is herein referred to as a "mandatory sinking fund payment," and any payment in excess of such minimum amount provided for by the terms of Securities of any series is herein referred to as an "optional sinking fund payment." If provided for by the terms of Securities of any series, the cash amount of any sinking fund payment may be subject to reduction as provided in Section 12.02. Each sinking fund payment shall be applied to the redemption of Securities of any series as provided for by the terms of Securities of such series. SECTION 12.02. SATISFACTION OF SINKING FUND PAYMENTS WITH SECURITIES. The Company (1) may deliver Outstanding Securities of a series (other than any previously called for redemption) and (2) may apply as a credit Securities of a series which have been redeemed earlier at the election of the Company pursuant to the terms of such Securities or through the application of permitted optional sinking fund payments pursuant to the terms of such Securities or through the application of permitted option sinking fund payments pursuant to the terms of such Securities, in each case in satisfaction of all or any part of any sinking fund payment with respect to the Securities of such series required to be made pursuant to the terms of such Securities as provided for by the terms of such series; provided, that such Securities have not been previously so credited. Such Securities shall be received and credited for such purpose by the Trustee at the Redemption Price specified in such Securities for redemption through 56

operation of the sinking fund and the amount of such sinking fund payment shall be reduced accordingly. SECTION 12.03. REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES FOR SINKING FUND. Not less than sixty (60) days prior to each sinking fund payment date for any series of Securities, the Company will deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate specifying the amount of the next ensuing sinking fund payment for that series pursuant to the terms of that series, the portion thereof, if any, which is to be satisfied by payment of cash and the portion thereof, if any, which is to be satisfied by delivering and crediting Securities of that series pursuant to Section 12.02 and will also deliver to the Trustee any Securities to be so delivered. Not less than thirty (30) days before each such sinking fund payment date the Trustee shall select the Securities to be redeemed upon such sinking fund payment date in the manner specified in Section 11.03 and cause notice of the redemption thereof to be given in the name of and at the expense of the Company in the manner provided in Section 11.04. Such notice having been duly given, the redemption of such Securities shall be made upon the terms and in the manner stated in Sections 11.06 and 11.07. ARTICLE XIII DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE SECTION 13.01. APPLICABILITY OF ARTICLE; COMPANY'S OPTION TO EFFECT DEFEASANCE OR COVENANT DEFEASANCE. If pursuant to Section 3.01 provision is made for either or both of (a) defeasance of the Securities of a series under Section 13.02 or (b) covenant defeasance of the Securities of a series under Section 13.03, then the provisions of such Section or Sections, as the case may be, together with the other provisions of this Article Thirteen, shall be applicable to the Securities of such series, and the Company may at its option by Board Resolution, at any time, with respect to the Securities of such series, elect to have either Section 13.02 (if applicable) or Section 13.03 (if applicable) be applied to the Outstanding Securities of such series upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article Thirteen. SECTION 13.02. DEFEASANCE AND DISCHARGE. Upon the Company's exercise of the above option applicable to this Section with respect to the Outstanding Securities of a particular series, the Company shall be deemed to have been discharged from its obligations with respect to the Outstanding Securities of such series on and after the date the conditions precedent set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, "defeasance"). For this purpose, such defeasance means that the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by the Outstanding Securities of such series and to have satisfied all its other obligations under such Securities and this Indenture insofar as such Securities are concerned (and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company, shall execute power instruments acknowledging the same), except for the following which shall survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder: (A) the rights of Holders of Securities of such series to receive, solely from the trust fund described in Section 13.04 as more fully set forth in such Section, payments of the principal when due, (B) the Company's obligations with respect to 57

such Securities under Sections 3.04, 3.05, 3.06, 6.07, 10.02, 10.03 and 13.06 and such obligations as shall be ancillary thereto, (C) the rights, powers, trusts, duties, immunities, indemnities and other provisions in respect of the Trustee hereunder and (D) this Article Thirteen. Subject to compliance with this Article 13.02 notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option under Section 13.03 with respect to the Securities of such series. SECTION 13.03. COVENANT DEFEASANCE. Upon the Company's exercise of the above option applicable to this Section with respect to the Outstanding Securities of a particular series, the Company shall be released from its obligations under Sections 8.01, 10.05 and 10.06 (and any other covenant applicable to such Securities that is determined pursuant to Section 3.01 to be subject to covenant defeasance under this Section) and the occurrence of an event specified in Clause (d) of the Section 5.01 with respect to any of Sections 8.01, 10.05 or 10.06 (and any other Event of Default applicable to such Securities that is determined pursuant to Section 3.01 to be subject to covenant defeasance under this Section) shall not be deemed to be an Event of Default with respect to the Outstanding Securities of such series on and after the date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, "covenant defeasance"). For this purpose, such covenant defeasance means that, with respect to the Outstanding Securities of such series, the Company may omit to comply with and shall have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such Section or Clause whether directly or indirectly by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such Section or Clause to any other provision herein or in any other document, but the remainder of this Indenture and such Securities shall be unaffected thereby. SECTION 13.04. CONDITIONS TO DEFEASANCE OR COVENANT DEFEASANCE. The following shall be the conditions precedent to application of either Section 13.02 or Section 13.03 to the Outstanding Securities of a particular series: (a) The Company shall irrevocably have deposited or cause to be deposited with the Trustee (or any trustee satisfying the requirements of Section 6.09 who shall agree to comply with the provisions of this Article Thirteen applicable to it) as trust funds in trust for the purpose of making the following payments, specifically pledged as security for, and dedicated solely to, the benefit of the Holders of such Securities, (A) money in an amount, or (B) Government Obligations which through the scheduled payment of principal and interest in respect thereof in accordance with their terms will provide, not later than one day before the due date of any payment, money in any amount, or (C) a combination thereof, sufficient, without reinvestment, in the opinion of nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereto delivered to the Trustee, to pay and discharge, and which shall be applied by the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee) to pay and discharge, (i) the principal of any and premium and interest on the Outstanding Securities of such series on the maturity of such principal, premium or interest and (ii) any mandatory sinking fund payments or analogous payments applicable to the Outstanding Securities of such series on the day on which such payments are due in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and of such Securities. Before such a deposit, the Company may make arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the redemption of Securities at a future date or dates in accordance with Article Eleven, which shall be given effect in applying the foregoing. For this purpose, "Government Obligations" means 58

(A) with respect to any series of Securities the principal of and any premium and interest on which are payable in U.S. dollars securities that are (x) direct obligations of the United States of America for the payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged or (y) obligations of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America the timely payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case, are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and shall also include a depositary receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) as custodian with respect to any such Government Obligation held by such custodian for the account of the holder of such depositary receipt, provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depositary receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the Government Obligation or the specific payment of principal of or interest on the Government Obligation evidenced by such depositary receipt and (B) with respect to any other series of Securities, the meaning specified therefor pursuant to Section 3.01. (b) No Event of Default or event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become an Event of Default with respect to the Securities of such series shall have occurred and be continuing (A) on the date of such deposit or (B) insofar as Sections 5.01(e) and (f) are concerned, at any time during the period ending on the 123rd day after the date of such deposit, or, if longer, ending on the day following the expiration of the longest preference period applicable to the Company in respect of such deposit (it being understood that the condition in this condition shall not be deemed satisfied until expiration of such period). (c) Such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall not (A) cause the Trustee for the Securities of such series to have a conflicting interest as defined in Section 6.08 or for purposes of the Trust Indenture Act with respect to any securities of the Company or (B) result in the trust arising from such deposit to constitute, unless it is qualified as, a regulated investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. (d) Such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, this Indenture or any other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound. (e) In the case of an election under Section 13.02, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel stating that (x) the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling, or (y) since the date of this Indenture there has been a change in the applicable Federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion shall confirm that, the Holders of the Outstanding Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss of Federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion shall confirm that, the Holders of the Outstanding Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss of Federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such defeasance had not occurred. 59

(f) In the case of an election under Section 13.03, the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Holders of the Outstanding Securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of such covenant defeasance and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such covenant defeasance had not occurred. (g) Such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall be effected in compliance with any additional terms, conditions or limitations which may be imposed on the Company in connection therewith pursuant to Section 3.01. (h) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent provided for relating to either the defeasance under Section 13.02 or the covenant defeasance under Section 13.03 (as the case may be) have been complied with. (i) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate to the effect that the Securities of such series, if listed on any securities exchange, will not be delisted as a result of such deposit. SECTION 13.05. DEPOSITED MONEY AND U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TO BE HELD IN TRUST; OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. Subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 10.03, all money and U.S. Government Obligations (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee - collectively, for purposes of this Section 13.05, the "Trustee") pursuant to Section 13.04 in respect of the Outstanding Securities of such series shall be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Securities and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (but not including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Securities, of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, premium and interest, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Company shall pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the money or U.S. Government Obligations held by it as provided in Section 13.04 which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, are in excess of the amount thereof which would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent defeasance or covenant defeasance. SECTION 13.06. REINSTATEMENT. If the Trustee or the Paying Agent is unable to apply any money in accordance with Section 13.02 or 13.03 with respect to the Securities of any series by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Company's obligations under this Indenture and the Securities of such series shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to this Article Thirteen until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in 60

accordance with Section 13.02 or 13.03; provided, however, that if the Company makes any payment of the principal of (premium, if any) or interest on any such Security following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such payment from the money held by the Trustee or the Paying Agent. ARTICLE XIV REPAYMENT OF SECURITIES AT OPTION OF HOLDERS SECTION 14.01. APPLICABILITY OF ARTICLE. Securities of any series which are repayable before their Stated Maturity at the option of the Holders shall be repaid in accordance with their terms and (except as otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 3.01 for Securities of any series) in accordance with this Article. SECTION 14.02. NOTICE OF REPAYMENT DATE. Notice of any Repayment Date with respect to Securities of any series shall, unless otherwise specified by the terms of the Securities of such series, be given by the Company not less than forty-five (45) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to such Repayment Date, to the Trustee and to each Holder of Securities of such series in accordance with Sections 1.05 and 1.06, respectively. The notice as to Repayment Date shall state: (a) the Repayment Date; (b) the Repayment Price; (c) the place or places where such Securities are to be surrendered for payment of the Repayment Price, which shall be the office or agency of the Company in each Place of Payment, and the date by which Securities must be so surrendered in order to be repaid; (d) a description of the procedure which a Holder must follow to exercise a repayment right; and (e) that exercise of the option to elect repayment is irrevocable. No failure of the Company to give the foregoing notice shall limit any Holder's right to exercise a repayment right. SECTION 14.03. DEPOSIT OF REPAYMENT PRICE. On or prior to any Repayment Date, the Company shall deposit with the Trustee or with a Paying Agent (or, if the Company is acting as its own Paying Agent, segregate and hold in trust as provided in Section 10.03) an amount of money, in immediately available funds, sufficient to pay the Repayment Price of an (except if the Repayment Date shall be an Interest Payment Date) accrued interest on, all the Securities of such series which are to be repaid on that date. 61

SECTION 14.04. SECURITIES PAYABLE ON REPAYMENT DATE. The form of option to elect repayment having been delivered as specified in the form of Security for such series as provided in Section 2.03, the Securities to be repaid shall, on the Repayment Date, become due and payable at the Repayment Price applicable thereto, and from and after such date (unless the Company shall default in the payment of the Repayment Price and accrued interest) such Securities shall cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of any such Security for repayment in accordance with said notice, such Security shall be paid by the Company at the Repayment Price, together with accrued interest to the Repayment Date; provided, however, that, unless otherwise specified as contemplated by Section 3.01, installments of interest whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to such Repayment Date will be payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor Securities, registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record Date according to their terms and the provisions of Section 3.07. If any Security to be repaid shall not be so paid upon surrender thereof for repayment, the principal shall, until paid, bear interest from the Repayment Date at the rate prescribed in the Security. SECTION 14.05. SECURITIES REPAID IN PART. Any Security which by its terms may be repaid in part at the option of the Holder and which is to be repaid only in part shall be surrendered at any office or agency of the Company designated for that purpose pursuant to Section 10.02 (with, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, due endorsement by, or a written instrument or transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by, the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing), and the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Security, without service charge, a new Security or Securities of the same series and of like tenor, of any authorized denomination as required by such Holder, in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unrepaid portion of the principal of the Security so surrendered. If a Book-Entry Security is so surrendered, such new Security so issued shall be a new Book-Entry Security. ARTICLE XV HOLDERS' MEETINGS SECTION 15.01. PURPOSES FOR WHICH MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED. A meeting of Holders may be called at any time and from time to time pursuant to the provisions of this Article for any of the following purposes: (a) to give any notice to the Company or to the Trustee, or to give any direction to the Trustee, or to waive or consent to the waiving of any Event of Default hereunder and its consequences, or to take any other action authorized to be taken by Holders pursuant to any of the provisions of Article Five; (b) to remove the Trustee or appoint a successor trustee, pursuant to the provisions of Article Six; 62

(c) to consent to the execution of an indenture or indentures supplemental hereto pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9.01 and 9.02; or (d) to take any other action authorized to be taken by or on behalf of the Holders of any specified aggregate principal amount of the Securities under any other provision of this Indenture or under applicable law. SECTION 15.02. MANNER OF CALLING MEETINGS. The Trustee may at any time call a meeting of Holders to take any action specified in Section 15.01. Notice of every meeting of the Holders, setting forth the time and the place of such meeting and in general terms the action proposed to be taken at such meeting, shall be mailed by the Trustee to the Company and to the Holders not less than twenty (20) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for the meeting. Any meeting shall be valid without notice if the Holders of all of the Outstanding Securities, and if the Company and the Trustee are either present or have, before or after the meeting, waived notice. SECTION 15.03. CALL OF MEETINGS BY COMPANY OR HOLDERS. In case at any time the Company, pursuant to a resolution of its Board of Directors, or the Holders of not less than thirty percent (30%) in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities, shall have requested the Trustee to call a meeting of Holders to take any action authorized in Section 15.01 by written request setting forth in reasonable detail the action proposed to be taken at the meeting, and the Trustee shall not have mailed notice of such meeting within twenty (20) days after receipt of such request, then the Company or such Holders in the amount above specified may determine the time and the place in the City of [Duluth], Georgia for such meeting and may call such meeting to take any action authorized in Section 15.01, by mailing notice thereof as provided in Section 15.02. SECTION 15.04. WHO MAY ATTEND AND VOTE AT MEETINGS. To be entitled to vote at any meeting of Holders a person shall (a) be a Holder of one or more Securities with respect to which the meeting is being held, or (b) be a person appointed by an instrument in writing as proxy by such Holder of one or more Securities. The only persons who shall be entitled to be present or to speak at any meeting of the Holders shall be the persons entitled to vote at such meeting and their counsel and any representatives of the Trustee and its counsel and any representatives of the Company and its counsel. SECTION 15.05. REGULATIONS MAY BE MADE BY TRUSTEE. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, the Trustee may make such reasonable regulations as it may deem advisable for any meeting of Holders, in regard to proof of the holding of Securities and of the appointment of proxies, and in regard to the appointment and duties of inspectors or votes, the submission and examination of proxies, certificates and other evidence of the right to vote, and such other matters concerning the conduct of the meeting as it shall deem appropriate. 63

At any meeting each Holder or proxy shall be entitled to one vote for each $1,000 principal amount of Outstanding Securities held or represented by him. SECTION 15.06. EVIDENCE OF ACTIONS BY HOLDERS. Whenever the Holders of a specified percentage in aggregate principal amount of the Securities may take any action, the fact that the Holders of such percentage have acted may be evidenced by (a) instruments of similar tenor executed by Holders in person or by attorney or written proxy, (b) the Holders voting in favor thereof at any meeting of Holders called and held in accordance with the provisions of the rules for meetings of Holders, or (c) by a combination thereof. The Trustee may require proof of any matter concerning the execution of any instrument by a Holder or his attorney or proxy as it shall deem necessary. SECTION 15.07. EXERCISE OF RIGHTS OF TRUSTEE AND HOLDERS NOT TO BE HINDERED OR DELAYED. Nothing in this Article contained shall be deemed or construed to authorize or permit, by reason of any call of a meeting of Holders or any rights expressly or impliedly conferred hereunder to make such call, any hindrance or delay in the exercise of any right or rights conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders under any of the provisions of this Indenture or of the Securities. This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. 64

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed, as of the day and year first above written. ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Martin S. Headley --------------------------------- Name: Martin S. Headley Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 65

SUNTRUST BANK, AS TRUSTEE By: /s/ Barton Donaldson --------------------------------- Name: Barton Donaldson Title: Vice President 66

Exhibit 5.1 November 28, 2003 Roper Industries, Inc. 2160 Satellite Boulevard Duluth, Georgia 30097 Re: Roper Industries, Inc. - Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel for Roper Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the registration, pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-110491) (the "Registration Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company, of debt securities ("Debt Securities"), common stock, par value $.01 per share ("Common Stock"), stock purchase contracts ("Stock Purchase Contracts") and equity units ("Equity Units") to be issued from time to time by the Company. All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Registration Statement. In such capacity, we have examined the form of Indenture filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. We have also examined, and have relied as to matters of fact upon, original, certified, conformed or photographic copies of such corporate records of the Company, such other agreements and instruments, such certificates of public officials, officers of the Company and other persons, and such other documents, records, agreements and certificates as we have deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions hereinafter expressed. In such examination we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures on all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity to original documents of all copies submitted to us as certified, conformed or photographic copies, and, as to certificates of public officials, we have assumed the same to be accurate and to have been given properly. We have assumed that the execution and delivery of, and the performance of all obligations under, the Indenture have been duly authorized by all requisite action by each party thereto, and that such agreement, when executed and delivered by the parties thereto, will have been duly executed and delivered by the parties thereto, and will be a valid and binding agreement of the parties thereto (other than the Company) enforceable against the parties thereto (other than the Company) in accordance with its terms. This opinion is limited in all respects to the federal laws of the United States of America and the laws of the States of Delaware and New York, and no opinion is expressed with respect to the laws of any other jurisdiction or any effect which such laws

may have on the opinions expressed herein. This opinion is limited to the matters stated herein, and no opinion is implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein. Based upon the foregoing, and the other limitations and qualifications set forth herein, we are of the opinion that: (i) The Debt Securities, when the definitive terms and provisions thereof have been duly established and when duly executed and delivered by the Company and authenticated by the Trustee in accordance with the Indenture and delivered to and paid for by the purchasers thereof, will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms, subject, as to the enforcement of remedies, to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of affecting creditors' rights generally, general equitable principles and the discretion of courts in granting equitable remedies. (ii) Any shares of Common Stock, when issued and delivered pursuant to the Registration Statement and paid for by the purchasers thereof, will be duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock. (iii) The Stock Purchase Contracts, when (a) the underwriting or similar agreement relating to the Stock Purchase Contracts has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the parties thereto, (b) the board of directors of the Company or a duly authorized committee thereof has taken all necessary corporate action to approve and establish the terms of the Stock Purchase Contracts and to authorize and approve the issuance thereof and (c) the Stock Purchase Contracts have been delivered and paid for by the purchasers thereof, the Stock Purchase Contracts will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms, subject, as to the enforcement of remedies, to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of affecting creditors' rights generally, general equitable principles and the discretion of courts in granting equitable remedies. (iv) The Equity Units, when (a) the underwriting or similar agreement for the Equity Units has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the parties thereto, (b) the board of directors of the Company or a duly authorized committee thereof has taken all necessary corporate action to approve and establish the terms of the Equity Units and to authorize and approve the issuance thereof and (c) the Equity Units have been delivered and paid for by the purchasers thereof, the Equity Units will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. This opinion is given as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to advise you after the date hereof of facts or circumstances that come to our attention or changes in law that occur which could affect the opinions contained herein. This letter is being rendered solely for the benefit of the Company in connection with the matters addressed herein. This opinion may not be furnished to or relied upon by any person or entity for any purpose without our prior written consent.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an Exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to us under the caption "Legal Matters" in the Prospectus that is included in the Registration Statement. Very truly yours, /s/ King & Spalding LLP

EXHIBIT 25.1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration No. 333-110491 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) ------------------- SUNTRUST BANK (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) 303 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E. 30TH FLOOR ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30308 58-0466330 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (I.R.S. employer identification number) ------------------- BARTON DONALDSON SUNTRUST BANK 25 PARK PLACE, N.E. 24TH FLOOR ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-2900 404-588-7266 (Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) ------------------- ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction 51-0263969 of incorporation or organization) (IRS employer identification no.) 2160 SATELLITE BOULEVARD SUITE 200 30097 DULUTH, GEORGIA (Zip Code) ------------------- DEBT SECURITIES (Title of the indenture securities) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee-- Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE, STATE OF GEORGIA 2990 BRANDYWINE ROAD, SUITE 200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30341-5565 FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ATLANTA 1000 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30309-4470 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 550 17TH STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20429-9990 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. 3-12. NO RESPONSES ARE INCLUDED FOR ITEMS 3 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 12. RESPONSES TO THOSE ITEMS ARE NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE, AS PROVIDED IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION B AND AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 13(B) BELOW, THE OBLIGOR IS NOT IN DEFAULT WITH RESPECT TO ANY SECURITIES ISSUED PURSUANT TO ANY INDENTURE UNDER WHICH SUNTRUST BANK IS TRUSTEE. 13. Defaults by the Obligor. (a) State whether there is or has been a default with respect to the securities under this indenture. Explain the nature of any such default. THERE IS NOT AND HAS NOT BEEN ANY DEFAULT UNDER THIS INDENTURE (b) If the trustee is a trustee under another indenture under which any other securities, or certificates of interest or participation in any other securities, of the obligor are outstanding, or is a trustee for more than one outstanding series of securities under the indenture, state whether there has been a default under any such indenture or series, identify the indenture or series affected, and explain the nature of any such default.

THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY SUCH DEFAULT. 14-15. NO RESPONSES ARE INCLUDED FOR ITEMS 14 AND 15. RESPONSES TO THOSE ITEMS ARE NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE, AS PROVIDED IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION B AND AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 13(B) ABOVE, THE OBLIGOR IS NOT IN DEFAULT WITH RESPECT TO ANY SECURITIES ISSUED PURSUANT TO ANY INDENTURE UNDER WHICH SUNTRUST BANK IS TRUSTEE. 16. List of Exhibits. List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility; exhibits identified in parentheses are filed with the Commission and are incorporated herein by reference as exhibits hereto pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and Rule 24 of the Commission's Rules of Practice. (1) A copy of the Articles of Amendment and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the trustee as now in effect (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-104621 filed by AMVESCAP PLC). (2) A copy of the certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-32106 filed by Sabre Holdings Corporation). (3) A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers (Exhibits 2 and 3 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-32106 filed by Sabre Holdings Corporation). (4) A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee (as amended and restated August 13, 2002) (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-104621 filed by AMVESCAP PLC). (5) Not applicable. (6) The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. (7) A copy of the latest report of condition of the trustee published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority as of the close of business on June 30, 2003. (8) Not applicable. (9) Not applicable.

SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 the trustee, SunTrust Bank, a banking corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia, on the 26th day of November, 2003. SUNTRUST BANK By:/s/ Barton Donaldson ------------------------------------ Barton Donaldson Vice President

EXHIBIT 1 TO FORM T-1 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SUNTRUST BANK (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-104621 filed by AMVESCAP PLC)

EXHIBIT 2 TO FORM T-1 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF SUNTRUST BANK TO COMMENCE BUSINESS (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-32106 filed by Sabre Holdings Corporation)

EXHIBIT 3 TO FORM T-1 AUTHORIZATION OF SUNTRUST BANK TO EXERCISE CORPORATE TRUST POWERS (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 2 and 3 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-32106 filed by Sabre Holdings Corporation)

EXHIBIT 4 TO FORM T-1 BY-LAWS OF SUNTRUST BANK (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Form T-1, Registration No. 333-104621 filed by AMVESCAP PLC)

EXHIBIT 5 TO FORM T-1 (INTENTIONALLY OMITTED. NOT APPLICABLE)

EXHIBIT 6 TO FORM T-1 CONSENT OF TRUSTEE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 in connection with the proposed issuance of Debt Securities of Roper Industries, Inc., SunTrust Bank hereby consents that reports of examinations by Federal, State, Territorial or District Authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request therefor. SUNTRUST BANK By:/s/ Barton Donaldson ------------------------------------- Barton Donaldson Vice President

EXHIBIT 7 TO FORM T-1 REPORT OF CONDITION (ATTACHED)

SUNTRUST BANK FFIEC 031 - -------------------------- Legal Title of Bank RC-1 ATLANTA 12 - -------------------------- City GA 30302 - -------------------------- State Zip Code Transmitted to InterCept on 07/30/2003. Confirmation Number - 0008111 FDIC Certificate Number - 00867 CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION FOR INSURED COMMERCIAL AND STATE-CHARTERED SAVINGS BANKS FOR JUNE 30, 2003 All schedules are to be reported in thousands of dollars. Unless otherwise indicated, report the amount outstanding as of the last business day of the quarter. SCHEDULE RC--BALANCE SHEET Dollar Amounts in Thousands RCFD Bil | Mil | Thou ASSETS 1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions (from Schedule RC-A): a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin (1) ......................................0081 4,469,018 1.a b. Interest-bearing balances (2) ...............................................................0071 15,820 1.b 2. Securities: a. Held-to-maturity securities (from Schedule RC-B, column A) ..................................1754 0 2.a b. Available-for-sale securities (from Schedule RC-B, column D).................................1773 19,854,955 2.b 3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: RCON a. Federal funds sold in domestic offices ......................................................B987 436,600 3.a RCFD b. Securities purchased under agreements to resell (3) .........................................B989 3,771,321 3.b 4. Loans and lease financing receivables (from Schedule RC-C): a. Loans and leases held for sale ..............................................................5369 9,037,490 4.a b. Loans and leases, net of unearned income ...............................B528 75,008,023 4.b c. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses ..............................3123 932,810 4.c d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance (item 4.b minus 4.c).........................................................................B529 74,075,213 4.d 5. Trading assets (from Schedule RC-D) ............................................................3545 1,472,750 5 6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) .......................................2145 1,296,757 6 7. Other real estate owned (from Schedule RC-M) ...................................................2150 29,826 7 8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies (from Schedule RC-M)........................................................................2130 0 8 9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ...................................2155 84,980 9 10. Intangible assets: a. Goodwill ....................................................................................3163 862,393 10.a b. Other intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M).................................................0426 607,990 10.b 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F)................................................................2160 2,730,050 11 12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11) ........................................................2170 118,745,163 12 - --------------- (1) Includes cash items in process of collection and unposted debits. (2) Includes time certificates of deposit not held for trading. (3) Includes all securities resale agreements in domestic and foreign offices, regardless of maturity.

SUNTRUST BANK FFIEC 031 - ---------------------------------------- Legal Title of Bank RC-1 Transmitted to InterCept on 07/30/2003. Confirmation Number - 0008111 13 FDIC Certificate Number - 00867 SCHEDULE RC--CONTINUED Dollar Amounts in Thousands RCFD Bil | Mil | Thou LIABILITIES 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of columns A and C from Schedule RC-E RCON part I)....................................................................................2200 74,459,262 13.a (1) Noninterest-bearing (1) ................................................6631 10,248,343 13.a.1 (2) Interest-bearing .......................................................6636 64,210,919 13.a.2 b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs RCFN (from Schedule RC-E, part II) ...............................................................2200 2,934,964 13.b (1) Noninterest-bearing ....................................................6631 0 13.b.1 (2) Interest-bearing .......................................................6636 2,934,963 13.b.2 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: RCON a. Federal funds purchased in domestic offices (2) .............................................B993 8,979,352 14.a RCFD b. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (3) ..........................................B995 8,422,227 14.b 15. Trading liabilities (from Schedule RC-D) .......................................................3548 1,179,121 15 16. Other borrowed money (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases) (from Schedule RC-M) .....................................................3190 7,252,577 16 17. Not applicable 18. Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding .......................................2920 84,980 18 19. Subordinated notes and debentures(4) ...........................................................3200 2,149,629 19 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G) .........................................................2930 2,777,007 20 21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20) .................................................2948 108,239,119 21 22. Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries .................................................3000 1,012,337 22 EQUITY CAPITAL 23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus ..................................................3838 0 23 24. Common stock ...................................................................................3230 21,600 24 25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock) .......................................3839 2,734,106 25 26. a. Retained earnings ...........................................................................3632 5,845,041 26.a b. Accumulated other comprehensive income (5) ..................................................B530 892,960 26.b 27. Other equity capital components (6) ............................................................A130 0 27 28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27) ..............................................3210 9,493,707 28 29. Total liabilities, minority interest, and equity capital (sum of items 21, 22, and 28)..........3300 118,745,163 29 Memorandum TO BE REPORTED ONLY WITH THE MARCH REPORT OF CONDITION. 1. Indicate in the box at the right the number of the statement below that best describes the most comprehensive level of auditing work performed for the bank by ..............RCFD NUMBER independent external auditors as of any date during 2002........................................6724 N/A M. 1 1 = Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the bank 2 = Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the consolidated holding company (but not on the bank separately) 3 = Attestation on bank management's assertion on the effectiveness of the bank's internal control over financial reporting by a certified public accounting firm 4 = Director's examination of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm (may be required by state chartering authority) 5 = Directors' examination of the bank performed by other external auditors (may be required by state chartering authority) 6 = Review of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 7 = Compilation of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 8 = Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation work) 9 = No external audit work - --------------- (1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings deposits. (2) Report overnight Federal Home Loan Bank advances in Schedule RC, item 16, "other borrowed money." (3) Includes all securities repurchase agreements in domestic and foreign offices, regardless of maturity. (4) Includes limited-life preferred stock and related surplus. (5) Includes net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, accumulated net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, and minimum pension liability adjustments. (6) Includes treasury stock and unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares.

EXHIBIT 8 TO FORM T-1 (INTENTIONALLY OMITTED. NOT APPLICABLE)

EXHIBIT 9 TO FORM T-1 (INTENTIONALLY OMITTED. NOT APPLICABLE)