First Foundation Inc.

01/20/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2022 10:05

Application for Designation of New Trustee (Form 305B2)

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) ☒

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter)

31-0841368

I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota

55402

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Bradley E. Scarbrough

U.S. Bank National Association

633 West Fifth Street, 24th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 615-6047

(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

FIRST FOUNDATION INC.

(Issuer with respect to the Securities)

Delaware 20-8639702
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400

Dallas, TX

75201
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Subordinated Debt Securities

(Title of the Indenture Securities)

FORM T-1

Item 1. GENERAL INFORMATION. Furnish the following information as to the Trustee.
a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

Comptroller of the Currency

Washington, D.C.

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

Yes

Item 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH THE OBLIGOR. If the obligor is an affiliate of the Trustee, describe each such affiliation.

None

Items 3-15 Items 3-15 are not applicable because to the best of the Trustee's knowledge, the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee.
Item 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS:List below all exhibits filed as a part of this statement of eligibility and qualification.
1. A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee.*
2. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business, attached as Exhibit 2.
3. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers, attached as Exhibit 3.
4. A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee.**
5. A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable.
6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, attached as Exhibit 6.
7. Report of Condition of the Trustee as of September 30, 2021 published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7.

* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 25.1 to Amendment No. 2 to registration statement on S-4, Registration Number 333-128217 filed on November 15, 2005.

** Incorporated by reference to 305(b)(2), Registration Number 333-229783

filed on June 21, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, 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 Los Angeles, State of California on the 20th of January, 2022.

By: /s/ Bradley E. Scarbrough
Bradley E. Scarbrough
Vice President

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Exhibit 2

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Exhibit 3

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Exhibit 6

CONSENT

In accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the undersigned, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor.

Dated: January 20, 2022

By: /s/ Bradley E. Scarbrough
Bradley E. Scarbrough
Vice President

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Exhibit 7

U.S. Bank National Association

Statement of Financial Condition

As of 9/30/2021

($000's)

9/30/2021
Assets
Cash and Balances Due From Depository Institutions $ 63,715,510
Securities 148,000,109
Federal Funds 22,403
Loans & Lease Financing Receivables 298,005,995
Fixed Assets 6,031,305
Intangible Assets 13,529,305
Other Assets 27,506,020
Total Assets $ 556,810,647
Liabilities
Deposits $ 449,625,649
Fed Funds 2,016,875
Treasury Demand Notes 0
Trading Liabilities 1,136,642
Other Borrowed Money 33,001,952
Acceptances 0
Subordinated Notes and Debentures 3,600,000
Other Liabilities 14,733,477
Total Liabilities $ 504,114,595
Equity
Common and Preferred Stock 18,200
Surplus 14,266,915
Undivided Profits 37,606,027
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries 804,910
Total Equity Capital $ 52,696,052
Total Liabilities and Equity Capital $ 556,810,647

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