POSASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2023

Registration No. 333-263730

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

Form S-3

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

Targa Resources Corp.*

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   20-3701075

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

811 Louisiana St, Suite 2100

Houston, Texas 77002

(713) 584-1000

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

Jennifer R. Kneale

Chief Financial Officer

Targa Resources Corp.

811 Louisiana St, Suite 2100

(713) 584-1000

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

 

 

Copies to:

Michael S. Telle

Benjamin R. Barron

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.

845 Texas Avenue, Suite 4700

Houston, Texas 77002

(713) 758-2222

 

 

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 the registrant.

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

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

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.  ☐

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

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

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

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

 

Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer  
Non-accelerated filer      Smaller reporting company  
     Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of Securities Act.  ☐

 

 

 


*ADDITIONAL SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR REGISTRANTS

 

Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter

   State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or
Organization
   I.R.S. Employer
Identification
Number
 
Arkoma Newco LLC    Delaware      92-1379214  
Delaware-Permian Pipeline LLC    Delaware      92-0344720  
FCPP Pipeline, LLC    Delaware      81-4620793  
Flag City Processing Partners, LLC    Delaware      45-4536737  
Grand Prix Development LLC    Delaware      82-4248022  
Grand Prix Pipeline LLC    Delaware      82-2553325  
Lasso Acquiror LLC    Delaware      35-2760452  
Midland-Permian Pipeline LLC    Delaware      32-0665094  
Setting Sun Pipeline Corporation    Delaware      76-0000329  
Slider WestOk Gathering, LLC    Delaware      26-3063706  
T2 Eagle Ford Gathering Company LLC    Delaware      90-0795641  
T2 Gas Utility LLC    Texas      45-4567824  
T2 LaSalle Gas Utility LLC    Texas      38-3901043  
T2 LaSalle Gathering Company LLC    Delaware      32-0404177  
TPL Arkoma Midstream LLC    Delaware      27-3677594  
TPL Gas Treating LLC    Delaware      27-0592931  
TPL SouthTex Gas Utility Company LP    Texas      20-8721344  
TPL SouthTex Midstream Holding Company LP    Texas      20-8721377  
TPL SouthTex Midstream LLC    Delaware      27-0350291  
TPL SouthTex Pipeline Company LLC    Texas      20-8721079  
TPL SouthTex Processing Company LP    Texas      45-2502762  
TPL SouthTex Transmission Company LP    Texas      80-0920148  
Targa Capital LLC    Delaware      47-5202637  
Targa Cayenne LLC    Delaware      30-1289099  
Targa Chaney Dell LLC    Delaware      42-1733101  
Targa Cogen LLC    Delaware      32-0374075  
Targa Condensate Marketing LLC    Delaware      92-2675547  
Targa Delaware LLC    Delaware      46-5187832  
Targa Delaware QOF LLC    Delaware      88-4406577  
Targa Delaware QOZB LLC    Delaware      92-1403993  
Targa Downstream LLC    Delaware      20-4036406  
Targa Energy GP LLC    Delaware      20-3953748  
Targa Energy LP    Delaware      43-2094238  
Targa Frio LaSalle GP LLC    Texas      30-0839882  
Targa Frio LaSalle Pipeline LP    Texas      30-0839792  
Targa GP Inc.    Delaware      20-4036018  
Targa Gas Marketing LLC    Delaware      11-3762680  
Targa Gas Pipeline LLC    Delaware      47-5226023  
Targa Gas Processing LLC    Delaware      47-5214458  
Targa Gulf Coast NGL Pipeline LLC    Delaware      85-3106380  
Targa Intrastate Pipeline LLC    Delaware      76-0634836  
Targa LA Holdings LLC    Delaware      36-5004821  
Targa LA Operating LLC    Delaware      32-0673105  
Targa LP Inc.    Delaware      20-4036097  
Targa Liquids Marketing and Trade LLC    Delaware      80-0509623  
Targa Louisiana Intrastate LLC    Delaware      02-0719902  
Targa MLP Capital LLC    Delaware      47-5196204  
Targa Midkiff LLC    Delaware      42-1733099  
Targa Midland Crude LLC    Delaware      84-4825632  
Targa Midland LLC    Delaware      47-1295529  
Targa Midstream Services LLC    Delaware      76-0507891  
Targa NGL Pipeline Company LLC    Delaware      73-1175068  
Targa Northern Delaware LLC    Delaware      30-0938715  
Targa Permian Condensate Pipeline LLC    Delaware      61-2009400  
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent Holdings LLC    Delaware      45-5528668  
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent LLC    Delaware      37-1492980  
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestOk LLC    Delaware      42-1733110  


Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter

   State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or
Organization
   I.R.S. Employer
Identification
Number
 
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC    Delaware      42-1733107  
Targa Pipeline Operating Partnership LP    Delaware      23-3015646  
Targa Pipeline Partners GP LLC    Delaware      25-1848762  
Targa Pipeline Partners LP    Delaware      23-3011077  
Targa Resources Finance Corporation    Delaware      20-3673840  
Targa Resources GP LLC    Delaware      65-1295429  
Targa Resources LLC    Delaware      14-1904332  
Targa Resources Operating GP LLC    Delaware      64-0949235  
Targa Resources Operating LLC    Delaware      64-0949238  
Targa Resources Partners LP    Delaware      65-1295427  
Targa Rich Gas Services GP LLC    Texas      35-2535172  
Targa Rich Gas Services LP    Texas      26-2090219  
Targa Rich Gas Utility GP LLC    Texas      61-1763280  
Targa Rich Gas Utility LP    Texas      30-0873644  
Targa SouthOk NGL Pipeline LLC    Oklahoma      81-5175251  
Targa SouthTex CCNG Gathering Ltd.    Texas      75-2659553  
Targa SouthTex Energy GP LLC    Delaware      27-0364246  
Targa SouthTex Energy LP LLC    Delaware      27-0364304  
Targa SouthTex Energy Operating LLC    Delaware      90-0819605  
Targa SouthTex Gathering Ltd.    Texas      27-0587233  
Targa SouthTex Midstream Company LP    Texas      20-8721274  
Targa SouthTex Midstream Marketing Company Ltd.    Texas      27-0463313  
Targa SouthTex Midstream T/U GP LLC    Texas      61-1723754  
Targa SouthTex Midstream Utility LP    Texas      26-4023706  
Targa SouthTex Mustang Transmission Ltd.    Texas      74-2704531  
Targa SouthTex NGL Pipeline Ltd.    Texas      27-0463214  
Targa SouthTex Processing LLC    Delaware      45-2460672  
Targa Southern Delaware LLC    Delaware      81-3833768  
Targa Train 6 LLC    Delaware      82-4025014  
Targa Train 8 LLC    Delaware      83-1179228  
Targa Train 9 LLC    Delaware      88-3136823  
Targa Transport LLC    Delaware      37-1589340  
Velma Gas Processing Company, LLC    Delaware      45-1543387  
Velma Intrastate Gas Transmission Company, LLC    Delaware      26-2877615  
Versado Gas Processors, L.L.C.    Delaware      76-0571936  


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-263730) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) is being filed for the purpose of (i) adding additional subsidiary guarantor registrants (the “New Guarantors”) as additional registrants under the Registration Statement, (ii) registering guarantees of debt securities by such New Guarantors as additional securities that may be offered under the prospectus that already forms a part of the Registration Statement and (iii) filing additional exhibits to the Registration Statement. No changes or additions are being made hereby to the base prospectus that already forms a part of the Registration Statement. Accordingly, the base prospectus is omitted from this filing.


PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

Item 14.

Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

Set forth below are the expenses (other than underwriting discounts and commissions) expected to be incurred in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities registered hereby.

 

Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee

     *  

Legal fees and expenses

     **  

Accounting fees and expenses

     **  

Printing and engraving expenses

     **  

Transfer agent and registrar fees

     **  

Trustee fees and expenses

     **  

Miscellaneous

     **  
  

 

 

 

Total

        **  
  

 

 

 

 

*

The registrant is deferring payment of the registration fee in reliance on Rule 456(b) and Rule 457(r).

**

These fees are calculated based on the number of issuances and amount of securities offered and accordingly cannot be estimated at this time.

 

Item 15.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Our bylaws provide that a director will not be liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (1) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (2) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law, (3) under section 174 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) for unlawful payment of dividends or improper redemption of stock or (4) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. In addition, if the DGCL is amended to authorize the further elimination or limitation of the liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the corporation, in addition to the limitation on personal liability provided for in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by the amended DGCL. Our bylaws further provide that the corporation will indemnify, and advance expenses to, any officer or director to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL.

Section 145 of the 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 and proceedings whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, other than a derivative action by or in the right of the corporation, 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 extends only 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 certificate of incorporation, bylaws, disinterested director vote, stockholder vote, agreement or otherwise.

The limited liability company agreement, limited partnership agreement or bylaws, as applicable of each of our subsidiary guarantors provides for the indemnification of (i) present or former members of the board of directors or managers of the applicable subsidiary guarantor or any committee thereof, (ii) present or former officers, employees, partners, agents or trustees of the applicable subsidiary guarantor or (iii) persons serving at the request of the applicable subsidiary guarantor in another entity in a similar capacity as that referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (i) or (ii) (each, a “Subsidiary Indemnitee”) to the fullest extent permitted by law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, joint or several, expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses), judgments, fines, penalties, interest, settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims,

 

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demands, actions, suits or proceedings, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in which any such person may be involved, or is threatened to be involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of such person’s status as a Subsidiary Indemnitee; provided, that in each case the Subsidiary Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner that such Subsidiary Indemnitee believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the applicable subsidiary guarantor and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such Subsidiary Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere, or its equivalent, shall not create a presumption that the Subsidiary Indemnitee acted in a manner contrary to that specified above. Any indemnification pursuant to these provisions shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable subsidiary guarantor. Each subsidiary guarantor is authorized to purchase and maintain insurance, on behalf of the members of its respective board of directors or managers, as the case may be, its officers and such other persons as its respective board of directors or managers, as the case may be, may determine, against any liability that may be asserted against or expense that may be incurred by such person in connection with the activities of the applicable subsidiary guarantor, regardless of whether the applicable subsidiary guarantor would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of its limited liability company agreement, limited partnership agreement or bylaws, as applicable.

Each of Section 17-108 of the Delaware Limited Partnership Act and Section 18-108 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, respectively, provides that, subject to such standards and restrictions, if any, as are set forth in the governing document of a Delaware entity, such Delaware entity may, and has the power to, indemnify and hold harmless any partner, or member or manager, as applicable, or other person from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever.

Section 8.051 of the Texas Business Organizations Code (the “TBOC”) provides that a Texas entity must indemnify a governing person, former governing person, delegate or other person in connection with a proceeding in which the person is a respondent because such person’s title with such entity if the person is wholly successful in defense of the proceeding or if a court determines that such person is entitled to indemnification under the TBOC. Section 8.101 of the TBOC provides that, subject to such standards and restrictions as provided in the TBOC and in the governing documents of the applicable entity, if any, a Texas entity may, and has the power to, indemnify any governing person, former governing person, delegate or other person from and against certain claims and demands as further described in the TBOC.

Section 2017 of the Oklahoma Limited Liability Company Act (“OKLLCA”) provides that, subject to certain exceptions, the articles of organization or operating agreement of an Oklahoma limited liability company may eliminate or limit the personal liability of a member or manager for monetary damages for breach of certain duties as provided for in the OKLLCA and provide for indemnification of a member or manager for judgments, settlements, penalties, fines or expenses incurred in any proceeding because the person is or was a member or manager. Section 2003 of the OKLLCA further provides that any Oklahoma limited liability company may indemnify and hold harmless any member, agent, or employee from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever, except in the case of action or failure to act by the member, agent, or employee that constitutes willful misconduct or recklessness, and subject to the standards and restrictions, if any, set forth in the articles of organization or operating agreement of such Oklahoma limited liability company.

We have entered into Indemnification Agreements (each, an “Indemnification Agreement”) with each director and officer of Targa Resources Corp. and certain other former directors (each, an “Indemnitee”). Each Indemnification Agreement provides that we will indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee for Expenses (as defined in the Indemnification Agreement) to the fullest extent permitted or authorized by law in effect on the date of the agreement or as it may be amended to provide more advantageous rights to the Indemnitee. If such indemnification is unavailable as a result of a court decision and if we and the Indemnitee are jointly liable in the proceeding, we will contribute funds to the Indemnitee for his Expenses in proportion to relative benefit and fault of us and the Indemnitee in the transaction giving rise to the proceeding.

Each Indemnification Agreement also provides that we will indemnify the Indemnitee for monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of us, or for serving at our request as a director or officer or another position at another corporation or enterprise, as the case may be but only if (i) the Indemnitee acted in good faith and, in the case of conduct in his official capacity, in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the best interests of us and, in all other cases, not opposed to the best interests of us and (ii) in the case of a criminal proceeding, the Indemnitee must have had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. The Indemnification Agreement also provides that we must advance payment of certain Expenses to the Indemnitee, including fees of counsel, subject to receipt of an undertaking from the Indemnitee to return such advance if it is ultimately determined that the Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification.

 

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ITEM 16.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a) Exhibits

The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Registration Statement, and such Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 17.

Undertakings

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 (the “Securities Act”);

 

  (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 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 (the “Commission”) pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

 

  (iii)

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

provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i), (1)(ii) and (1)(iii) above do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3 and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.

 

2.

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

 

3.

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

 

4.

That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:

 

  (i)

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

 

  (ii)

Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus

 

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is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date.

 

5.

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

 

  (i)

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

 

  (ii)

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

 

  (iii)

The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

 

  (iv)

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

 

6.

For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) 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.

 

7.

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

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit
Number
      

Description

1.1**      Form of Underwriting Agreement
3.1      Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 16, 2010 (File No. 001-34991)).
3.2      Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Targa Resources Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 26, 2021 (File No. 001-34991)).
3.3      Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock of Targa Resources Corp., filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 16, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed March 17, 2016 (File No. 001-34991)).
3.4      Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Targa Resources Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2022 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.1      Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed November 12, 2010 (File No. 333-169277)).
4.2      Registration Rights Agreement, dated March  16, 2016, by and among Targa Resources Corp. and the purchasers named on Schedule A thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed March 17, 2016 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.3      Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Rights Agreement dated March 16, 2016, dated September  13, 2016, among Targa Resources Corp. and Stonepeak Target Holdings, LP and Stonepeak Target Upper Holdings LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 4, 2016 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.4      Registration Rights Agreement, dated March  16, 2016, by and among Targa Resources Corp. and the purchasers named on Schedule A thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed March 17, 2016 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.5      Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Rights Agreement dated March 16, 2016, dated September  13, 2016, among Targa Resources Corp. and Stonepeak Target Holdings, LP and Stonepeak Target Upper Holdings LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 4, 2016 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.6      Indenture, dated as of April  6, 2022, among Targa Resources Corp., as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2022 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.7      First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April  6, 2022, among Targa Resources Corp., as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2022 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.8      Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June  22, 2022, among Targa Resources Corp., as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Post-Effective Amendment No.  1 to Form S-3 filed June 22, 2022 (Registration No. 333-263730)).
4.9      Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July  7, 2022, among Targa Resources Corp., as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 7, 2022 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.10      Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January  9, 2023, among Targa Resources Corp., as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 9, 2023 (File No. 001-34991)).

 

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Exhibit
Number
      

Description

4.11      Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April  12, 2023, among Targa Resources Corp., as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 4, 2023 (File No. 001-34991)).
4.12**      Form of Debt Securities.
4.13**      Form of Preferred Stock Designation.
4.14**      Form of Warrant Agreement.
4.15**      Form of Deposit Agreement.
4.16**      Form of Unit Agreement (including Form of Unit).
5.1      Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. as to the legality of the securities registered hereby.
23.1*      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 23.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 22, 2023 (File No. 001-34991)).
23.2*      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 23.1 to Targa Resources Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed October 11, 2022 (File No. 001-34991)).
23.3      Consent of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (contained in Exhibit 5.1).
24.1*      Powers of Attorney of Targa Resources Corp. and Additional Subsidiary Guarantor Registrants included in the originally filed Registration Statement (included on the signature pages of the originally filed Registration Statement).
24.2*      Powers of Attorney of Additional Subsidiary Guarantor Registrants added pursuant to Post-Effective Amendment No.  1 to this Registration Statement (included on the signature pages of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to this Registration Statement).
24.3      Powers of Attorney of New Guarantors being added pursuant to this Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 (included on the signature pages of this Registration Statement).
25.1      Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification respecting the Indenture.
107      Filing fee table.

 

*

Previously filed.

**

To be filed as an exhibit to a report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act or in a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, in the State of Texas, on November 6, 2023.

 

TARGA RESOURCES CORP.
By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed on November 6, 2023 by the following persons in the capacities:

 

Name

  

Title

*

   Chief Executive Officer and Director
Matthew J. Meloy    (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

   Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer R. Kneale    (Principal Financial Officer)

*

   Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Julie H. Boushka    (Principal Accounting Officer)

*

   Chairman of the Board
Paul W. Chung    and Director

*

   Director
Beth A. Bowman   

*

   Director
Lindsey M. Cooksen   

*

   Director
Charles R. Crisp   

*

   Director
Waters S. Davis, IV   

*

   Director
Robert B. Evans   

*

   Director
Laura C. Fulton   

*

   Director
Rene R. Joyce   

 

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Name

  

Title

*

   Director
Joe Bob Perkins   

*

   Director
Ershel C. Redd Jr.   

 

*By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

  Jennifer R. Kneale, Attorney-in-fact

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, each registrant below certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, in the State of Texas, on November 6, 2023.

 

FCPP PIPELINE, LLC
FLAG CITY PROCESSING PARTNERS, LLC
GRAND PRIX DEVELOPMENT LLC
MIDLAND-PERMIAN PIPELINE LLC
T2 EAGLE FORD GATHERING COMPANY LLC
T2 LASALLE GATHERING COMPANY LLC
TARGA CAPITAL LLC
TARGA CAYENNE LLC
TARGA COGEN LLC
TARGA DELAWARE LLC
TARGA DOWNSTREAM LLC
TARGA ENERGY GP LLC
TARGA FRIO LASALLE GP LLC
TARGA GAS MARKETING LLC
TARGA GAS PIPELINE LLC
TARGA GAS PROCESSING LLC
TARGA GP INC.
TARGA GULF COAST NGL PIPELINE LLC
TARGA LA HOLDINGS LLC
TARGA LA OPERATING LLC
TARGA LIQUIDS MARKETING AND TRADE LLC
TARGA LOUISIANA INTRASTATE LLC
TARGA LP INC.
TARGA MIDLAND CRUDE LLC
TARGA MIDLAND LLC
TARGA MIDSTREAM SERVICES LLC
TARGA MLP CAPITAL LLC
TARGA PERMIAN CONDENSATE PIPELINE LLC
TARGA PIPELINE PARTNERS GP LLC

 

II-8


TARGA RESOURCES FINANCE CORPORATION
TARGA RESOURCES GP LLC
TARGA RESOURCES LLC
TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING GP LLC
TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LLC
TARGA RICH GAS SERVICES GP LLC
TARGA RICH GAS UTILITY GP LLC
TARGA SOUTHERN DELAWARE LLC
TARGA SOUTHTEX ENERGY GP LLC
TARGA SOUTHTEX ENERGY LP LLC
TARGA SOUTHTEX ENERGY OPERATING LLC
TARGA SOUTHTEX MIDSTREAM T/U GP LLC
TARGA SOUTHTEX PROCESSING LLC
TARGA TRAIN 6 LLC
TARGA TRAIN 8 LLC
VERSADO GAS PROCESSORS, L.L.C.

 

        By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

        Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
        Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed on November 6, 2023 by the following persons in the capacities:

 

Name

  

Title

*

   Chief Executive Officer
Matthew J. Meloy    (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

   Chief Financial Officer and Director or Manager
Jennifer R. Kneale    (Principal Financial Officer)

*

   Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Julie H. Boushka    (Principal Accounting Officer)

*

   Director or Manager
Regina L. Gregory   

 

*By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

  Jennifer R. Kneale, Attorney-in-fact

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, each registrant below certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, in the State of Texas, on November 6, 2023.

 

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TARGA RESOURCES PARTNERS LP
By: Targa Resources GP LLC, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

TARGA ENERGY LP
By: Targa Energy GP LLC, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

TARGA RICH GAS SERVICES LP
By: Targa Rich Gas Services GP LLC, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
TARGA SOUTHTEX MIDSTREAM UTILITY LP
By: Targa SouthTex Midstream T/U GP LLC, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
TARGA FRIO LASALLE PIPELINE LP
By: Targa Frio LaSalle GP LLC, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

II-10


TARGA SOUTHTEX MUSTANG TRANSMISSION LTD.

TARGA SOUTHTEX CCNG GATHERING LTD.

TARGA SOUTHTEX MIDSTREAM MARKETING COMPANY LTD.

TARGA SOUTHTEX NGL PIPELINE LTD.

TARGA SOUTHTEX GATHERING LTD.

By: Targa SouthTex Energy GP LLC, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
TARGA RICH GAS UTILITY LP
By: Targa Rich Gas Utility GP LLC, its general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed on November 6, 2023 by the following persons in the capacities:

 

Name

  

Title

*

   Chief Executive Officer of each general partner
Matthew J. Meloy    (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

   Chief Financial Officer and Director of each general partner
Jennifer R. Kneale    (Principal Financial Officer)

*

   Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of each general partner
Julie H. Boushka    (Principal Accounting Officer)

*

   Director of each general partner
Regina L. Gregory   

 

*By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

  Jennifer R. Kneale, Attorney-in-fact

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, each registrant below certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, in the State of Texas, on November 6, 2023.

 

SLIDER WESTOK GATHERING, LLC

TARGA CHANEY DELL LLC

TARGA MIDKIFF LLC

TARGA PIPELINE MID-CONTINENT HOLDINGS LLC

TARGA PIPELINE MID-CONTINENT LLC

TARGA PIPELINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LP

TARGA PIPELINE PARTNERS LP

TARGA SOUTHTEX MIDSTREAM COMPANY LP

TPL ARKOMA MIDSTREAM LLC

TPL GAS TREATING LLC

TPL SOUTHTEX GAS UTILITY COMPANY LP

TPL SOUTHTEX MIDSTREAM HOLDING COMPANY LP

TPL SOUTHTEX MIDSTREAM LLC

TPL SOUTHTEX PIPELINE COMPANY LLC

TPL SOUTHTEX PROCESSING COMPANY LP

TPL SOUTHTEX TRANSMISSION COMPANY LP

VELMA GAS PROCESSING COMPANY, LLC

VELMA INTRASTATE GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY, LLC

By:   Targa Pipeline Partners GP LLC, the ultimate general partner
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed on November 6, 2023 by the following persons in the capacities:

 

Name

  

Title

*

   Chief Executive Officer of the ultimate general partner
Matthew J. Meloy    (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

   Chief Financial Officer and Director of the ultimate general partner
Jennifer R. Kneale    (Principal Financial Officer)

*

   Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the ultimate general partner
Julie H. Boushka    (Principal Accounting Officer)

*

   Director of the ultimate general partner
Regina L. Gregory   

 

*By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

  Jennifer R. Kneale, Attorney-in-fact

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, each registrant below certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, in the State of Texas, on November 6, 2023.

 

TARGA INTRASTATE PIPELINE LLC
By: Targa Midstream Services LLC, its sole member
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
TARGA NGL PIPELINE COMPANY LLC
By: Targa Downstream LLC, its sole member
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
TARGA SOUTHOK NGL PIPELINE LLC
By: Targa NGL Pipeline Company LLC, its sole member
By: Targa Downstream LLC, sole member of Targa NGL Pipeline
Company LLC
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
TARGA TRANSPORT LLC
By: Targa Downstream LLC, its sole member
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

II-13


T2 LASALLE GAS UTILITY LLC

By: T2 LaSalle Gathering Company LLC,

its sole member

      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

T2 GAS UTILITY LLC
By: T2 Eagle Ford Gathering Company LLC, its sole member
      By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

      Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
      Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed on November 6, 2023 by the following persons in the capacities:

 

Name

  

Title

*

   Chief Executive Officer of each sole member
Matthew J. Meloy    (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

   Chief Financial Officer and Director of each sole member
Jennifer R. Kneale    (Principal Financial Officer)

*

   Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of each sole member
Julie H. Boushka    (Principal Accounting Officer)

*

   Director of each sole member
Regina L. Gregory   

 

*By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

  Jennifer R. Kneale, Attorney-in-fact

 

II-14


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, each registrant below certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, in the State of Texas, on November 6, 2023.

 

ARKOMA NEWCO LLC
DELAWARE-PERMIAN PIPELINE LLC
GRAND PRIX PIPELINE LLC
LASSO ACQUIROR LLC
SETTING SUN PIPELINE CORPORATION
TARGA CONDENSATE MARKETING LLC
TARGA DELAWARE QOF LLC
TARGA DELAWARE QOZB LLC
TARGA NORTHERN DELAWARE LLC
TARGA PIPELINE MID-CONTINENT WESTOK LLC
TARGA PIPELINE MID-CONTINENT WESTTEX LLC
TARGA TRAIN 9 LLC
By:  

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

Name:   Jennifer R. Kneale
Title:   Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Matthew J. Meloy and Jennifer R. Kneale, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this registration statement (including pre and post-effective amendments and registration statements filed pursuant to Rule 462 or otherwise) and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and the other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or his or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed on November 6, 2023 by the following persons in the capacities:

 

Name

  

Title

/s/ Matthew J. Meloy

   Chief Executive Officer
Matthew J. Meloy    (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jennifer R. Kneale

   Chief Financial Officer and Director or Manager
Jennifer R. Kneale    (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ Julie H. Boushka

   Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Julie H. Boushka    (Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ Regina L. Gregory

   Director or Manager
Regina L. Gregory   

 

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EX-5.1

Exhibit 5.1

 

LOGO

November 6, 2023

 

Targa Resources Corp.
811 Louisiana St., Suite 2100
Houston, TX 77002

 

Re:

Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-3

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel for Targa Resources Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and certain of its subsidiaries with respect to certain legal matters in connection with the preparation and filing by the Company of that certain Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed on or about the date hereof (“Amendment No. 2”), to that certain registration statement on Form S-3 (the “Original Registration Statement”), filed on March 21, 2022 (File No. 333-263730), as amended by that certain Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Original Registration Statement, filed on June 22, 2022 (“Amendment No. 1” and, collectively with the Original Registration Statement and Amendment No. 2, the “Registration Statement”), with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of the offer and sale from time to time (the “Offering”) of an indeterminate aggregate amount of full and unconditional guarantees (the “Guarantees”) of certain of the Company’s debt securities, consisting of notes, debentures or other evidences of indebtedness (the “Debt Securities” and, together with the Guarantees, the “Securities”), by the additional Company subsidiaries being added as co-registrants under the Registration Statement pursuant to Amendment No. 2 (the “New Guarantors”).

We have also participated in the preparation of the prospectus (the “Prospectus”) contained in the Registration Statement to which this opinion is an exhibit.

We are rendering this opinion as of the time Amendment No. 2 becomes effective, which became automatically effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act.

In connection with the opinions expressed herein, we have examined, among other things, (i) the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, dated December 10, 2010, as amended by the Certificate of Designations thereto, dated March 16, 2016, as further amended by the Certificate of Amendment thereto, dated as of May 25, 2021 (collectively, the “Certificate”); (ii) the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, dated May 3, 2022 (the “Bylaws”); (iii) the

 

Vinson & Elkins LLP Attorneys at Law

Austin Dallas Dubai Houston London Los Angeles New York

Richmond San Francisco Tokyo Washington

  

845 Texas Avenue, Suite 4700
Houston, TX 77002

Tel +1.713.758.2222 Fax +1.713.758.2346 velaw.com


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records of corporate proceedings that have occurred prior to the date hereof with respect to the Offering; (iv) the organizational documents of the New Guarantors; (v) the Registration Statement, including the Prospectus and Amendment No. 2; (vi) the Indenture, dated as of April 6, 2022, among the Company, as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Indenture”), listed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement; and (viii) such other documents as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for purposes of this opinion. We have also reviewed such questions of law as we have deemed necessary or appropriate. As to matters of fact relevant to the opinions expressed herein, and as to factual matters arising in connection with our examination of corporate documents, records and other documents and writings, we relied upon certificates and other communications of corporate officers of the Company, without further investigation as to the facts set forth therein.

In connection with rendering the opinions set forth below, we have assumed that (i) all information contained in all documents reviewed by us is true and correct; (ii) all signatures on all documents examined by us are genuine; (iii) all documents submitted to us as originals are authentic and all documents submitted to us as copies conform to the originals of those documents; (iv) the Registration Statement and any subsequent amendments (including Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2 and other additional post-effective amendments) will be effective and comply with all applicable laws; (v) all Securities will be issued and sold in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and in the manner specified in the Registration Statement and the applicable prospectus supplement(s); (vi) the Indenture, and any supplemental indenture relating to a particular series of Debt Securities and the related Guarantees, will have been duly qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended; (vii) one or more prospectus supplements will have been prepared and filed with the Commission describing the Securities offered thereby; (viii) the Indenture, and any supplemental indenture relating to a particular series of Debt Securities and the related Guarantees, will be duly authorized, executed and delivered by the parties thereto in substantially the form reviewed by us; and (ix) a definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement with respect to any Securities offered will have been duly authorized and validly executed and delivered by the Company and the other parties thereto.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations and exceptions set forth herein, we are of the opinion that: (i) when the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company (or a committee thereof) and the sole member, manager, officer or board of directors of each of the New Guarantors, respectively, have taken all necessary corporate action to approve the issuance and terms of any such Debt Securities and the related Guarantees; (ii) when the terms of such Debt Securities and the related Guarantees, and of their issuance and sale, have been duly established in conformity with the Indenture so as not to violate any applicable law or result in a default under, or breach


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of, the Certificate and Bylaws or other organizational documents of the Company or the New Guarantors, respectively, or any agreement or instrument binding upon the Company or the New Guarantors and so as to comply with any requirement or restriction imposed by any court or governmental or regulatory body having jurisdiction over the Company or the New Guarantors, respectively; and (iii) when such Debt Securities and the related Guarantees have been duly authenticated and delivered in accordance with the Indenture and issued and sold as contemplated in the Registration Statement and upon payment of the consideration for such Debt Securities and the related Guarantees as provided for in the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board and the sole member, manager, officer or board of directors of each of the New Guarantors, respectively, such related Guarantees will be legally issued and will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the New Guarantors, enforceable against the New Guarantors in accordance with their terms, except as such enforcement is subject to any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency (including, without limitation, all laws relating to fraudulent transfers), reorganization, moratorium and similar laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and to general equitable principles (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law).

The opinions expressed herein are qualified in the following respects:

(1) We express no opinions concerning (a) the validity or enforceability of any provisions contained in the Indenture that purport to waive or not give effect to rights to notices, defenses, subrogation or other rights or benefits that cannot be effectively waived under applicable law or (b) the enforceability of indemnification provisions to the extent they purport to relate to liabilities resulting from or based upon negligence or any violation of federal or state securities or blue sky laws; and

(2) The foregoing opinions are limited in all respects to the laws of the State of New York and the Delaware General Corporation Law and Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (including the applicable provisions of the Delaware Constitution and the reported judicial decisions interpreting these laws) and the federal laws of the United States of America, and we are expressing no opinion as to the applicability or effect of the laws of any other jurisdiction, domestic or foreign.

We hereby consent to the statements with respect to us under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement and to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to Amendment No. 2. In giving this consent, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.


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Very truly yours,
/s/ Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
EX-25.1

Exhibit 25.1

 

 

 

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)

 

 

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter)

 

 

91-1821036

I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

 

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota

  55402
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Brian T. Jensen

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association

13737 Noel Road, 8th Floor

Dallas, TX 75240

(972) 581-1623

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

 

 

Targa Resources Corp.

(Issuer with respect to the Securities)

 

 

 

Delaware   20-3701075

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2100

Houston, Texas

  77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

 

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, attached as Exhibit 1.

 

  2.

A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence business, attached as Exhibit 2.

 

  3.

A copy of the authorization of the Trustee to exercise corporate trust powers, included as Exhibit 2.

 

  4.

A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee, attached as Exhibit 4.

 

  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 June 30, 2023, published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, 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 Dallas, State of Texas on the 2nd of November, 2023.

 

By:  

/s/ Brian T. Jensen

  Brian T. Jensen
  Vice President


Exhibit 1

ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

OF

U. S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

For the purpose of organizing an association (the “Association”) to perform any lawful activities of national banks, the undersigned enter into the following Articles of Association:

FIRST. The title of this Association shall be U. S. Bank Trust Company, National Association.

SECOND. The main office of the Association shall be in the city of Portland, county of Multnomah, state of Oregon. The business of the Association will be limited to fiduciary powers and the support of activities incidental to the exercise of those powers. The Association may not expand or alter its business beyond that stated in this article without the prior approval of the Comptroller of the Currency.

THIRD. The board of directors of the Association shall consist of not less than five nor more than twenty-five persons, the exact number to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors or by resolution of a majority of the shareholders at any annual or special meeting thereof. Each director shall own common or preferred stock of the Association or of a holding company owning the Association, with an aggregate par, fair market, or equity value of not less than $1,000, as of either (i) the date of purchase, (ii) the date the person became a director, or (iii) the date of that person’s most recent election to the board of directors, whichever is more recent. Any combination of common or preferred stock of the Association or holding company may be used.

Any vacancy in the board of directors may be filled by action of a majority of the remaining directors between meetings of shareholders. The board of directors may increase the number of directors up to the maximum permitted by law. Terms of directors, including directors selected to fill vacancies, shall expire at the next regular meeting of shareholders at which directors are elected, unless the directors resign or are removed from office. Despite the expiration of a director’s term, the director shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until there is a decrease in the number of directors and his or her position is eliminated.

Honorary or advisory members of the board of directors, without voting power or power of final decision in matters concerning the business of the Association, may be appointed by resolution of a majority of the full board of directors, or by resolution of shareholders at any annual or special meeting. Honorary or advisory directors shall not be counted to determined the number of directors of the Association or the presence of a quorum in connection with any board action, and shall not be required to own qualifying shares.

FOURTH. There shall be an annual meeting of the shareholders to elect directors and transact whatever other business may be brought before the meeting. It shall be held at the main office or any other convenient place the board of directors may designate, on the day of each year specified therefor in the Bylaws, or if that day falls on a legal holiday in the state in which the

 

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Association is located, on the next following banking day. If no election is held on the day fixed or in the event of a legal holiday on the following banking day, an election may be held on any subsequent day within 60 days of the day fixed, to be designated by the board of directors, or, if the directors fail to fix the day, by shareholders representing two-thirds of the shares issued and outstanding. In all cases, at least 10 days’ advance notice of the meeting shall be given to the shareholders by first-class mail.

In all elections of directors, the number of votes each common shareholder may cast will be determined by multiplying the number of shares he or she owns by the number of directors to be elected. Those votes may be cumulated and cast for a single candidate or may be distributed among two or more candidates in the manner selected by the shareholder. On all other questions, each common shareholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock held by him or her.

A director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the board of directors, its chairperson, or to the Association, which resignation shall be effective when the notice is delivered unless the notice specifies a later effective date.

A director may be removed by the shareholders at a meeting called to remove him or her, when notice of the meeting stating that the purpose or one of the purposes is to remove him or her is provided, if there is a failure to fulfill one of the affirmative requirements for qualification, or for cause; provided, however, that a director may not be removed if the number of votes sufficient to elect him or her under cumulative voting is voted against his or her removal.

FIFTH. The authorized amount of capital stock of the Association shall be 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the par value of ten dollars ($10) each; but said capital stock may be increased or decreased from time to time, according to the provisions of the laws of the United States. The Association shall have only one class of capital stock.

No holder of shares of the capital stock of any class of the Association shall have any preemptive or preferential right of subscription to any shares of any class of stock of the Association, whether now or hereafter authorized, or to any obligations convertible into stock of the Association, issued, or sold, nor any right of subscription to any thereof other than such, if any, as the board of directors, in its discretion, may from time to time determine and at such price as the board of directors may from time to time fix.

Transfers of the Association’s stock are subject to the prior written approval of a federal depository institution regulatory agency. If no other agency approval is required, the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency must be obtained prior to any such transfers.

Unless otherwise specified in the Articles of Association or required by law, (1) all matters requiring shareholder action, including amendments to the Articles of Association must be approved by shareholders owning a majority voting interest in the outstanding voting stock, and (2) each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote per share.

 

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Unless otherwise specified in the Articles of Association or required by law, all shares of voting stock shall be voted together as a class, on any matters requiring shareholder approval.

Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any meeting is the close of business on the day before the first notice is mailed or otherwise sent to the shareholders, provided that in no event may a record date be more than 70 days before the meeting.

The Association, at any time and from time to time, may authorize and issue debt obligations, whether subordinated, without the approval of the shareholders. Obligations classified as debt, whether subordinated, which may be issued by the Association without the approval of shareholders, do not carry voting rights on any issue, including an increase or decrease in the aggregate number of the securities, or the exchange or reclassification of all or part of securities into securities of another class or series.

SIXTH. The board of directors shall appoint one of its members president of this Association and one of its members chairperson of the board and shall have the power to appoint one or more vice presidents, a secretary who shall keep minutes of the directors’ and shareholders’ meetings and be responsible for authenticating the records of the Association, and such other officers and employees as may be required to transact the business of this Association. A duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers if authorized by the board of directors in accordance with the Bylaws.

The board of directors shall have the power to:

 

(1)

Define the duties of the officers, employees, and agents of the Association.

 

(2)

Delegate the performance of its duties, but not the responsibility for its duties, to the officers, employees, and agents of the Association.

 

(3)

Fix the compensation and enter employment contracts with its officers and employees upon reasonable terms and conditions consistent with applicable law.

 

(4)

Dismiss officers and employees.

 

(5)

Require bonds from officers and employees and to fix the penalty thereof.

 

(6)

Ratify written policies authorized by the Association’s management or committees of the board.

 

(7)

Regulate the manner any increase or decrease of the capital of the Association shall be made; provided that nothing herein shall restrict the power of shareholders to increase or decrease the capital of the Association in accordance with law, and nothing shall raise or lower from two-thirds the percentage required for shareholder approval to increase or reduce the capital.

 

 

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(8)

Manage and administer the business and affairs of the Association.

 

(9)

Adopt initial Bylaws, not inconsistent with law or the Articles of Association, for managing the business and regulating the affairs of the Association.

 

(10)

Amend or repeal Bylaws, except to the extent that the Articles of Association reserve this power in whole or in part to the shareholders.

 

(11)

Make contracts.

 

(12)

Generally perform all acts that are legal for a board of directors to perform.

SEVENTH. The board of directors shall have the power to change the location of the main office to any authorized branch within the limits of the city of Portland, Oregon, without the approval of the shareholders, or with a vote of shareholders owning two-thirds of the stock of the Association for a location outside such limits and upon receipt of a certificate of approval from the Comptroller of the Currency, to any other location within or outside the limits of the city of Portland, Oregon, but not more than thirty miles beyond such limits. The board of directors shall have the power to establish or change the location of any office or offices of the Association to any other location permitted under applicable law, without approval of shareholders, subject to approval by the Comptroller of the Currency.

EIGHTH. The corporate existence of this Association shall continue until termination according to the laws of the United States.

NINTH. The board of directors of the Association, or any shareholder owning, in the aggregate, not less than 25 percent of the stock of the Association, may call a special meeting of shareholders at any time. Unless otherwise provided by the Bylaws or the laws of the United States, or waived by shareholders, a notice of the time, place, and purpose of every annual and special meeting of the shareholders shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed at least 10, and no more than 60, days prior to the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record at his/her address as shown upon the books of the Association. Unless otherwise provided by the Bylaws, any action requiring approval of shareholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting.

TENTH. These Articles of Association may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the shareholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Association, unless the vote of the holders of a greater amount of stock is required by law, and in that case by the vote of the holders of such greater amount; provided, that the scope of the Association’s activities and services may not be expanded without the prior written approval of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Association’s board of directors may propose one or more amendments to the Articles of Association for submission to the shareholders.

 

 

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In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands this 11th of June, 1997.

 

/s/ Jeffrey T. Grubb

Jeffrey T. Grubb

/s/ Robert D. Sznewajs

Robert D. Sznewajs

/s/ Dwight V. Board

Dwight V. Board

/s/ P. K. Chatterjee

P. K. Chatterjee

/s/ Robert Lane

Robert Lane


Exhibit 2

 

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

   Washington, DC 20219

CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE AND FIDUCIARY POWERS

I, Michael J. Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that:

1. The Comptroller of the Currency, pursuant to Revised Statutes 324, et seq, as amended, and 12 USC 1, et seq, as amended, has possession, custody, and control of all records pertaining to the chartering, regulation, and supervision of all national banking associations.

2. “U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association,” Portland, Oregon (Charter No. 23412), is a national banking association formed under the laws of the United States and is authorized thereunder to transact the business of banking and exercise fiduciary powers on the date of this certificate.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, today, July 5, 2023, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused my seal of office to be affixed to these presents at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in the City of Washmgton, District of Columbia.

 

  

/s/ Michael J. Hsu

Acting Comptroller of the Currency

  
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2023-00931-C


Exhibit 4

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

ARTICLE I

Meetings of Shareholders

Section 1.1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the shareholders, for the election of directors and the transaction of any other proper business, shall be held at a time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. Notice of such meeting shall be given not less than ten (10) days or more than sixty (60) days prior to the date thereof, to each shareholder of the Association, unless the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) determines that an emergency circumstance exists. In accordance with applicable law, the sole shareholder of the Association is permitted to waive notice of the meeting. If, for any reason, an election of directors is not made on the designated day, the election shall be held on some subsequent day, as soon thereafter as practicable, with prior notice thereof. Failure to hold an annual meeting as required by these Bylaws shall not affect the validity of any corporate action or work a forfeiture or dissolution of the Association.

Section 1.2. Special Meetings. Except as otherwise specially provided by law, special meetings of the shareholders may be called for any purpose, at any time by a majority of the board of directors (the “Board”), or by any shareholder or group of shareholders owning at least ten percent of the outstanding stock.

Every such special meeting, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be called upon not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days prior notice stating the purpose of the meeting.

Section 1.3. Nominations for Directors. Nominations for election to the Board may be made by the Board or by any shareholder.

Section 1.4. Proxies. Shareholders may vote at any meeting of the shareholders by proxies duly authorized in writing. Proxies shall be valid only for one meeting and any adjournments of such meeting and shall be filed with the records of the meeting.

Section 1.5. Record Date. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice and to vote at any meeting will be thirty days before the date of such meeting, unless otherwise determined by the Board.


Section 1.6. Quorum and Voting. A majority of the outstanding capital stock, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders, unless otherwise provided by law, but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. A majority of the votes cast shall decide every question or matter submitted to the shareholders at any meeting, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Association.

Section 1.7. Inspectors. The Board may, and in the event of its failure so to do, the Chairman of the Board may appoint Inspectors of Election who shall determine the presence of quorum, the validity of proxies, and the results of all elections and all other matters voted upon by shareholders at all annual and special meetings of shareholders.

Section 1.8. Waiver and Consent. The shareholders may act without notice or a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all shareholders.

Section 1.9. Remote Meetings. The Board shall have the right to determine that a shareholder meeting not be held at a place, but instead be held solely by means of remote communication in the manner and to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

ARTICLE II

Directors

Section 2.1. Board of Directors. The Board shall have the power to manage and administer the business and affairs of the Association. Except as expressly limited by law, all corporate powers of the Association shall be vested in and may be exercised by the Board.

Section 2.2. Term of Office. The directors of this Association shall hold office for one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier resignation or removal.

Section 2.3. Powers. In addition to the foregoing, the Board shall have and may exercise all of the powers granted to or conferred upon it by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws and by law.

Section 2.4. Number. As provided in the Articles of Association, the Board of this Association shall consist of no less than five nor more than twenty-five members, unless the OCC has exempted the Association from the twenty-five- member limit. The Board shall consist of a number of members to be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the Board or the shareholders at any meeting thereof, in accordance with the Articles of Association. Between meetings of the shareholders held for the purpose of electing directors, the Board


by a majority vote of the full Board may increase the size of the Board but not to more than a total of twenty-five directors, and fill any vacancy so created in the Board; provided that the Board may increase the number of directors only by up to two directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was fifteen or fewer, and by up to four directors, when the number of directors last elected by shareholders was sixteen or more. Each director shall own a qualifying equity interest in the Association or a company that has control of the Association in each case as required by applicable law. Each director shall own such qualifying equity interest in his or her own right and meet any minimum threshold ownership required by applicable law.

Section 2.5. Organization Meeting. The newly elected Board shall meet for the purpose of organizing the new Board and electing and appointing such officers of the Association as may be appropriate. Such meeting shall be held on the day of the election or as soon thereafter as practicable, and, in any event, within thirty days thereafter, at such time and place as the Chairman or President may designate. If, at the time fixed for such meeting, there shall not be a quorum present, the directors present may adjourn the meeting until a quorum is obtained.

Section 2.6. Regular Meetings. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held, without notice, as the Chairman or President may designate and deem suitable.

Section 2.7. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time, at any place and for any purpose by the Chairman of the Board or the President of the Association, or upon the request of a majority of the entire Board. Notice of every special meeting of the Board shall be given to the directors at their usual places of business, or at such other addresses as shall have been furnished by them for the purpose. Such notice shall be given at least twelve hours (three hours if meeting is to be conducted by conference telephone) before the meeting by telephone or by being personally delivered, mailed, or electronically delivered. Such notice need not include a statement of the business to be transacted at, or the purpose of, any such meeting.

Section 2.8. Quorum and Necessary Vote. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board, except when otherwise provided by law; but less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting, from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. Unless otherwise provided by law or the Articles or Bylaws of this Association, once a quorum is established, any act by a majority of those directors present and voting shall be the act of the Board.


Section 2.9. Written Consent. Except as otherwise required by applicable laws and regulations, the Board may act without a meeting by a unanimous written consent by all directors, to be filed with the Secretary of the Association as part of the corporate records.

Section 2.10. Remote Meetings. Members of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of such Board or committee by means of conference telephone, video or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and such participation shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

Section 2.11. Vacancies. When any vacancy occurs among the directors, the remaining members of the Board may appoint a director to fill such vacancy at any regular meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for that purpose.

ARTICLE III

Committees

Section 3.1. Advisory Board of Directors. The Board may appoint persons, who need not be directors, to serve as advisory directors on an advisory board of directors established with respect to the business affairs of either this Association alone or the business affairs of a group of affiliated organizations of which this Association is one. Advisory directors shall have such powers and duties as may be determined by the Board, provided, that the Board’s responsibility for the business and affairs of this Association shall in no respect be delegated or diminished.

Section 3.2. Trust Audit Committee. At least once during each calendar year, the Association shall arrange for a suitable audit (by internal or external auditors) of all significant fiduciary activities under the direction of its trust audit committee, a function that will be fulfilled by the Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of this Association. The Association shall note the results of the audit (including significant actions taken as a result of the audit) in the minutes of the Board. In lieu of annual audits, the Association may adopt a continuous audit system in accordance with 12 C.F.R. § 9.9(b).

The Audit Committee of the financial holding company that is the ultimate parent of this Association, fulfilling the function of the trust audit committee:


(1) Must not include any officers of the Association or an affiliate who participate significantly in the administration of the Association’s fiduciary activities; and

(2) Must consist of a majority of members who are not also members of any committee to which the Board has delegated power to manage and control the fiduciary activities of the Association.

Section 3.3. Executive Committee. The Board may appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of at least three directors and which shall have, and may exercise, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all the powers of the Board between meetings of the Board or otherwise when the Board is not meeting.

Section 3.4. Trust Management Committee. The Board of this Association shall appoint a Trust Management Committee to provide oversight of the fiduciary activities of the Association. The Trust Management Committee shall determine policies governing fiduciary activities. The Trust Management Committee or such sub-committees, officers or others as may be duly designated by the Trust Management Committee shall oversee the processes related to fiduciary activities to assure conformity with fiduciary policies it establishes, including ratifying the acceptance and the closing out or relinquishment of all trusts. The Trust Management Committee will provide regular reports of its activities to the Board.

Section 3.5. Other Committees. The Board may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more persons who need not be directors, for such purposes and with such powers as the Board may determine; however, the Board will not delegate to any committee any powers or responsibilities that it is prohibited from delegating under any law or regulation. In addition, either the Chairman or the President may appoint, from time to time, committees of one or more officers, employees, agents or other persons, for such purposes and with such powers as either the Chairman or the President deems appropriate and proper. Whether appointed by the Board, the Chairman, or the President, any such committee shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the Board.

Section 3.6. Meetings, Minutes and Rules. An advisory board of directors and/or committee shall meet as necessary in consideration of the purpose of the advisory board of directors or committee, and shall maintain minutes in sufficient detail to indicate actions taken or recommendations made; unless required by the members, discussions, votes or other specific details need not be reported. An advisory board of directors or a committee may, in consideration of its purpose, adopt its own rules for the exercise of any of its functions or authority.


ARTICLE IV

Officers

Section 4.1. Chairman of the Board. The Board may appoint one of its members to be Chairman of the Board to serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Chairman shall supervise the carrying out of the policies adopted or approved by the Board; shall have general executive powers, as well as the specific powers conferred by these Bylaws; and shall also have and may exercise such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned by the Board.

Section 4.2. President. The Board may appoint one of its members to be President of the Association. In the absence of the Chairman, the President shall preside at any meeting of the Board. The President shall have general executive powers, and shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the office of President, or imposed by these Bylaws. The President shall also have and may exercise such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred or assigned by the Board.

Section 4.3. Vice President. The Board may appoint one or more Vice Presidents who shall have such powers and duties as may be assigned by the Board and to perform the duties of the President on those occasions when the President is absent, including presiding at any meeting of the Board in the absence of both the Chairman and President.

Section 4.4. Secretary. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, or other designated officer who shall be Secretary of the Board and of the Association, and shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings. The Secretary shall attend to the giving of all notices required by these Bylaws to be given; shall be custodian of the corporate seal, records, documents and papers of the Association; shall provide for the keeping of proper records of all transactions of the Association; shall, upon request, authenticate any records of the Association; shall have and may exercise any and all other powers and duties pertaining by law, regulation or practice, to the Secretary, or imposed by these Bylaws; and shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board. The Board may appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries with such powers and duties as the Board, the President or the Secretary shall from time to time determine.


Section 4.5. Other Officers. The Board may appoint, and may authorize the Chairman, the President or any other officer to appoint, any officer as from time to time may appear to the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other officer to be required or desirable to transact the business of the Association. Such officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as pertain to their several offices, or as may be conferred upon or assigned to them by these Bylaws, the Board, the Chairman, the President or such other authorized officer. Any person may hold two offices.

Section 4.6. Tenure of Office. The Chairman or the President and all other officers shall hold office until their respective successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office, subject to the right of the Board or authorized officer to discharge any officer at any time.

ARTICLE V

Stock

Section 5.1. The Board may authorize the issuance of stock either in certificated or in uncertificated form. Certificates for shares of stock shall be in such form as the Board may from time to time prescribe. If the Board issues certificated stock, the certificate shall be signed by the President, Secretary or any other such officer as the Board so determines. Shares of stock shall be transferable on the books of the Association, and a transfer book shall be kept in which all transfers of stock shall be recorded. Every person becoming a shareholder by such transfer shall, in proportion to such person’s shares, succeed to all rights of the prior holder of such shares. Each certificate of stock shall recite on its face that the stock represented thereby is transferable only upon the books of the Association properly endorsed. The Board may impose conditions upon the transfer of the stock reasonably calculated to simplify the work of the Association for stock transfers, voting at shareholder meetings, and related matters, and to protect it against fraudulent transfers.

ARTICLE VI

Corporate Seal

Section 6.1. The Association shall have no corporate seal; provided, however, that if the use of a seal is required by, or is otherwise convenient or advisable pursuant to, the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction, the following seal may be used, and the Chairman, the President, the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary shall have the authority to affix such seal:


ARTICLE VII

Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 7.1. Execution of Instruments. All agreements, checks, drafts, orders, indentures, notes, mortgages, deeds, conveyances, transfers, endorsements, assignments, certificates, declarations, receipts, discharges, releases, satisfactions, settlements, petitions, schedules, accounts, affidavits, bonds, undertakings, guarantees, proxies and other instruments or documents may be signed, countersigned, executed, acknowledged, endorsed, verified, delivered or accepted on behalf of the Association, whether in a fiduciary capacity or otherwise, by any officer of the Association, or such employee or agent as may be designated from time to time by the Board by resolution, or by the Chairman or the President by written instrument, which resolution or instrument shall be certified as in effect by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Association. The provisions of this section are supplementary to any other provision of the Articles of Association or Bylaws.

Section 7.2. Records. The Articles of Association, the Bylaws as revised or amended from time to time and the proceedings of all meetings of the shareholders, the Board, and standing committees of the Board, shall be recorded in appropriate minute books provided for the purpose. The minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the Secretary, or other officer appointed to act as Secretary of the meeting.

Section 7.3. Trust Files. There shall be maintained in the Association files all fiduciary records necessary to assure that its fiduciary responsibilities have been properly undertaken and discharged.

Section 7.4. Trust Investments. Funds held in a fiduciary capacity shall be invested according to the instrument establishing the fiduciary relationship and according to law. Where such instrument does not specify the character and class of investments to be made and does not vest in the Association a discretion in the matter, funds held pursuant to such instrument shall be invested in investments in which corporate fiduciaries may invest under law.

Section 7.5. Notice. Whenever notice is required by the Articles of Association, the Bylaws or law, such notice shall be by mail, postage prepaid, e- mail, in person, or by any other means by which such notice can reasonably be expected to be received, using the address of the person to receive such notice, or such other personal data, as may appear on the records of the Association.

Except where specified otherwise in these Bylaws, prior notice shall be proper if given not more than 30 days nor less than 10 days prior to the event for which notice is given.


ARTICLE VIII

Indemnification

Section 8.1. The Association shall indemnify such persons for such liabilities in such manner under such circumstances and to such extent as permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as now enacted or hereafter amended. The Board may authorize the purchase and maintenance of insurance and/or the execution of individual agreements for the purpose of such indemnification, and the Association shall advance all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in defending any action, suit or proceeding to all persons entitled to indemnification under this Section 8.1. Such insurance shall be consistent with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. § 7.2014 and shall exclude coverage of liability for a formal order assessing civil money penalties against an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. § 1813(u).

Section 8.2. Notwithstanding Section 8.1, however, (a) any indemnification payments to an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. § 1813(u), for an administrative proceeding or civil action initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be reasonable and consistent with the requirements of 12 U.S.C. § 1828(k) and the implementing regulations thereunder; and (b) any indemnification payments and advancement of costs and expenses to an institution-affiliated party, as defined at 12 U.S.C. § 1813(u), in cases involving an administrative proceeding or civil action not initiated by a federal banking agency, shall be in accordance with Delaware General Corporation Law and consistent with safe and sound banking practices.

ARTICLE IX

Bylaws: Interpretation and Amendment

Section 9.1. These Bylaws shall be interpreted in accordance with and subject to appropriate provisions of law, and may be added to, altered, amended, or repealed, at any regular or special meeting of the Board.

Section 9.2. A copy of the Bylaws and all amendments shall at all times be kept in a convenient place at the principal office of the Association, and shall be open for inspection to all shareholders during Association hours.


ARTICLE X

Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 10.1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of January in each year and shall end on the thirty-first day of December following.

Section 10.2. Governing Law. This Association designates the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended from time to time, as the governing law for its corporate governance procedures, to the extent not inconsistent with Federal banking statutes and regulations or bank safety and soundness.

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(February 8, 2021)


Exhibit 6

CONSENT

In accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the undersigned, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, 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: November 2, 2023      
    By:  

/s/ Brian T. Jensen

      Brian T. Jensen
      Vice President


Exhibit 7

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association

Statement of Financial Condition

as of 06/30/2023

($000’s)

 

     06/30/2023  

Assets

  

Cash and Balances Due From Depository Institutions

   $ 876,858  

Securities

     4,335  

Federal Funds

     0  

Loans & Lease Financing Receivables

     0  

Fixed Assets

     1,727  

Intangible Assets

     579,801  

Other Assets

     144,570  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 1,607,291  

Liabilities

  

Deposits

   $ 0  

Fed Funds

     0  

Treasury Demand Notes

     0  

Trading Liabilities

     0  

Other Borrowed Money

     0  

Acceptances

     0  

Subordinated Notes and Debentures

     0  

Other Liabilities

     82,010  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ 82,010  

Equity

  

Common and Preferred Stock

     200  

Surplus

     1,171,635  

Undivided Profits

     353,446  

Minority Interest in Subsidiaries

     0  
  

 

 

 

Total Equity Capital

   $ 1,525,281  

Total Liabilities and Equity Capital

   $ 1,607,291  
EX-FILING FEES

Exhibit 107

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables

Form S-3ASR

(Form Type)

Targa Resources Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

 

                         
     Security
Type
 

Security

Class

Title

  Fee
Calculation
or Carry
Forward
Rule
  Amount
Registered
  Proposed
 Maximum 
Offering
Price Per
Unit
   Maximum 
Aggregate
Offering
Price
  Fee
Rate
  Amount of
 Registration 
Fee
  Carry
Forward
Form
Type
  Carry
Forward
File
Number
  Carry
Forward
Initial
effective
date
  Filing Fee
Previously
Paid In
Connection
with
Unsold
Securities
to be
Carried
Forward
 
Newly Registered Securities
                         

Fees to Be

Paid

  Debt   Guarantees of Debt Securities(1)(2)   Rule 457(n)                    
                         

Fees

Previously

Paid

  N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A     N/A          
 
Carry Forward Securities
                         

Carry

Forward

Securities

  N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A     N/A       N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
                   
    Total Offering Amounts      N/A     N/A          
                   
    Total Fees Previously Paid          N/A          
                   
    Total Fee Offsets          N/A          
                   
    Net Fee Due                N/A                

 

(1)

Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder.

 

(2)

Subsidiaries of Targa Resources Corp. named as co-registrants may fully and unconditionally guarantee on an unsecured basis the debt securities of Targa Resources Corp. In accordance with Rule 457(n), no separate fee is payable with respect to the guarantees of debt securities being registered.