IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA APR 2= COLUMBIA DIVISION Y: Y W DES, CLEF

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1 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 1 of 99 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA APR 2= COLUMBIA DIVISION Y: Y W DES, CLEF IN RE SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. ) Consol. Case No BONDHOLDERS LITIGATION ) STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT OF SETTLEMENT This Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the "Stipulation") is submitted pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Subject to the approval of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division (the "Court"), this Stipulation is entered into by Lead Plaintiffs American High Income Trust and State Street Research Income Trust (together, the "Lead Plaintiffs"), on behalf of themselves and the Class (as defined herein), and defendants and former defendants James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the Estate of John Rollins, Sr., Henry B. Tippie, Robert W. Luba, David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Michael J. Bragagnolo, John Grainger and James L. Wareham (collectively, the "D&O Defendants"). The Stipulation provides for a settlement of this Action as against the D&O Defendants only (the "Partial Settlement"), and does not constitute a settlement of any claims by the Plaintiffs (as hereinafter defined) against any other defendants in the Action. WHEREAS: A. On April 13, 2000, the first of the Complaints consolidated into this Action was filed in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division, alleging violations of the federal securities laws against Safety-Kleen Corp. and others. B. On July 15, 2002, the Lead Plaintiffs filed an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint (the "Complaint") alleging violations of the federal securities laws by 1

2 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 2 of 99 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"), Kenneth W. Winger, Paul R. Humphreys, Michael J. Bragagnolo, James R. Bullock, Henry B. Tippie, the Estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., John W. Rollins, Jr., Leslie W. Haworth, Robert W. Luba, David E. Thomas, Jr., James L. Wareham, Grover C. Wrenn, Laidlaw Inc., TD Securities (USA) Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (collectively, the "Defendants"). C. On October 30, 2003, Plaintiffs dismissed defendants the Estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., John W. Rollins, Jr., David E. Thomas, Jr., and Grover C. Wrenn. In addition, the claims against Laidlaw Inc. were extinguished in connection with its bankruptcy proceedings. D. On December 12, 2002, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York filed a criminal indictment against Paul R. Humphreys for, among other things: conspiracy to commit securities fraud, file false reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), falsify books and records, and make false statements to auditors; and securities fraud. On November 19, 2003, the SEC entered a default judgment against Mr. Humphreys and Kenneth W. Winger for violations of several securities laws, including 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. On March 19, 2004, this Court granted summary judgment against Mr. Humphreys and Mr. Winger as to liability under 11 of the Securities Act of Mr. Humphreys and Mr. Winger have both asserted their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when deposed in connection with the Action and accordingly did not testify at trial on their own behalf. E. The Complaint alleges that one or more of the D&O Defendants violated 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and 10(b), 18 and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and Rule IOb-5 promulgated under 10(b). 2

3 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 3 of 99 F. On January 8, 2003, the Court certified the Action as a class action with respect to all claims asserted therein. G. On October 29, 2004, the Court issued an order decertifying the Plaintiffs' claims pursuant to the Exchange Act. By order of the Court, the decertification of the Exchange Act claims became effective on January 22, H. In February, March and April 2005, the Individual Plaintiffs (as defined below), former members of the Exchange Act class, filed separate complaints in the Court against the D&O Defendants and others, and/or entered tolling agreements with respect to the filing of such complaints. I. On March 1, 2005, a jury was selected for the trial of this Action and the trial began on March 10, J. On April 4 and 5, 2005, the Court granted certain D&O Defendants' motions for judgment as a matter of law with regard to the Plaintiffs' claims under 15 of the Securities Act and the Lead Plaintiffs' claims under 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule IOb-5 under the Exchange Act, and the Court granted certain D&O Defendants' motion for judgment as a matter of law that they did not knowingly commit a violation of the securities laws. K. The D&O Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing, fault, liability or damage to the Plaintiffs, deny that they engaged in wrongdoing, deny that they committed any violation of law, deny that they acted improperly in any way and believe they acted properly at all times. The D&O Defendants recognize, however, the uncertainty and risk inherent in any litigation, especially complex securities litigation, and the difficulties and substantial expense and length of time necessary to defend this action through trial and any appeal. To eliminate the 3

4 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 4 of 99 burden and expense of further litigation and the risk of a judgment at trial, the D&O Defendants wish to settle the litigation against them on the terms and conditions stated in this Stipulation, and to put the Settled Claims (as hereinafter defined) to rest finally and forever. L. The parties to this Stipulation recognize that this litigation has been filed by the Lead Plaintiffs and the Individual Plaintiffs and defended by the D&O Defendants in good faith and with adequate basis in fact under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, that the litigation is being voluntarily settled after advice of counsel, and that the terms of the settlement are fair, adequate and reasonable. This Stipulation shall not be construed or deemed to be a concession by any Plaintiff of any infirmity in any of the claims asserted in the Action or the Individual Actions (as defined below), nor shall it be construed or deemed to be evidence of or an admission or concession on the part of the D&O Defendants with respect to any claim or of any fault or liability or wrongdoing or damage whatsoever, or any infirmity in the defenses that the D&O Defendants have asserted. M. The Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel, Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A. ("Lead Counsel"), has completed an extensive investigation relating to the claims and the underlying events and transactions alleged in the Complaint and the Individual Actions. Lead Counsel has analyzed the evidence adduced during pretrial discovery to date and has researched the applicable law with respect to the claims of the Plaintiffs against the D&O Defendants and the potential defenses thereto. N. The Lead Plaintiffs and Individual Plaintiffs, by their counsel, have conducted discussions and arm's length negotiations with counsel for the D&O Defendants with respect to a compromise and settlement of the Action and the Individual Actions with a view to settling the 4

5 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 5 of 99 a. "Action" shall mean the captioned lawsuit, Case No b. "Bonds" refers to the 9 1/4% senior subordinated notes due 2008 issued by Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. ("2008 Bonds") and the 9 1/4% senior notes due 2009 issued by Safety-Kleen Corp. ("2009 Bonds"), collectively. C. "Class" means all persons or entities that purchased the Bonds during the Class Period and were damaged thereby under the Securities Act. Excluded from the Class are the following persons and entities which would otherwise fall within the Class definition: (1) the Company and Defendants, (2) members of the families of the Individual Defendants, (3) the subsidiaries or affiliates of the Company or of any Defendant, (4) any person or entity who is a partner, officer, director, employee or controlling person of the Company or any Defendant, (5) any entity in which any Defendant has a controlling interest, and (6) the legal representatives, heirs, successors or assigns of any such excluded person. d. "Class Members" means all persons or entities who are members of the Class. e. "Class Period" means the period from April 17, 1998 through and including March 5, f. "Plaintiffs" means the Lead Plaintiffs, the Individual Plaintiffs, and all members of the Class. g. "Individual Plaintiffs" means (i) American High Income Trust, (ii) State Street Research Income Trust, and (iii) the entities which have filed separate Exchange Act claims against the D&O Defendants and others and/or have executed tolling agreements with respect to such claims, as listed on Exhibit F attached hereto. h. "Individual Actions" means all lawsuits listed on Exhibit F attached hereto, the individual claims brought by American High Income Trust and State Street Research Income 6

6 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 6 of 99 Trust as part of the Action, which are all of the lawsuits brought by Lead Counsel relating to Safety-Kleen. i. "Lead Counsel' means attorneys for the Plaintiffs, the law firm of Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A., Chase Manhattan Centre, 1201 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801, (302) j. "Authorized Claimant" means a Class Member who submits a timely and valid Proof of Claim form to the Claims Administrator. k. "Claims Administrator" means the firm of The Garden City Group, Inc., which shall administer the Partial Settlement. 1. "Court" means the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division, the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. presiding. M. "Defendants" means PwC, Kenneth W. Winger, Paul R. Humphreys, Michael J. Bragagnolo, James R. Bullock, Henry B. Tippie, the Estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., John W. Rollins, Jr., Leslie W. Haworth, Robert W. Luba, David E. Thomas, Jr., James L. Wareham, Grover C. Wrenn, Laidlaw Inc., TD Securities (USA) Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. n. "D&O Defendants" means Michael J. Bragagnolo, James R. Bullock, Henry B. Tippie, the Estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., John W. Rollins, Jr., Leslie W. Haworth, Robert W. Luba, David E. Thomas, Jr., James L. Wareham, John Grainger and Grover C. Wrenn. o. "Individual Defendants" refers to the individuals who remain as defendants in the Action as of the date hereof: James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, Henry B. Tippie, Robert W. Luba, James L. Wareham, Kenneth W. Winger, Michael Bragagnolo, Paul R. Humphreys, and 7

7 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 7 of 99 all agents, attorneys, representatives and consultants and all other persons purporting to act on their behalf. P."D&O Defendants' Counsel" means the law firms of (1) Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, 1320 Main Street, 17t` Floor, Columbia, SC 29201, (2) Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP, Bank One Plaza, 10 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603, (3) Cotsirilos, Tighe & Streicker, Ltd., 33 Dearborn St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL 60602, (4) Stone, McGuire & Benjamin, 801 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 100, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, and (5) Law Offices of Wilmot Irvin, 1522 Lady Street, P.O. Box 7816, Columbia, SC q. "Effective Date" means the date upon which the Partial Settlement contemplated by this Stipulation shall become effective, as set forth in Paragraph 30 below. r. "Company" or "Safety-Kleen" refers to Safety-Kleen Corp., its predecessors (including Rollins Environmental Services, Inc. and Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc.), successors, parents, consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, operating units, controlling persons, controlled persons, officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents. S. "Partial Settlement" means the settlement with the D&O Defendants contemplated by this Stipulation. t. "Insurers" means American Home Assurance Company ("American Home"), Reliance Insurance Company ("Reliance"), National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. ("National Union") and Starr Excess Liability Insurance International, Ltd. U. "Released Parties" means the D&O Defendants, trusts for which any of the D&O Defendants is the settlor or which is for the benefit of them or their families; the D&O Defendants' personal or legal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and any other 8

8 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 8 of 99 person acting on their behalf, the Insurers; and all of the D&O Defendants' past and present agents, employees, attorneys, other insurers, co-insurers, reinsurers, accountants, advisors, successors, and assigns; provided, however, that the term "Released Parties" does not include Kenneth W. Winger, Paul R. Humphreys, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, TD Securities (USA) Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, or Raymond James & Associates, Inc. V. "Settled Claims" means all (i) all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action against the D&O Defendants or any Released Party, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, whether under state or federal law, including the federal securities laws, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of any losses sustained by the Class with respect to any transaction in or related to the Bonds (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement); and (ii) all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action by the D&O Defendants or any Released Party against Lead Plaintiffs, Class Members, or any of their present and former partners, principals, employees, predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers, attorneys, agents, insurers and assigns (including Lead Counsel), whether known or unknown, whether under state or federal law, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of, or relating in any way to the institution, prosecution, or Partial Settlement of the Action (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement). W. "Order and Final Judgment" means the proposed order to be entered approving the Partial Settlement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. 9

9 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 9 of 99 X. "Preliminary Approval Order" means the proposed order preliminarily approving the Partial Settlement and directing notice thereof to the Class substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. Y. "Publication Notice" means the summary notice of the proposed Partial Settlement and hearing for publication substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C. Z. "Settlement Notice" means the Notice of (i) Proposed Partial Settlement of Class Action, (ii) Hearing on Proposed Settlement with Certain Individual Defendants and Attorneys' Fee Petition and (iii) Right to Share in Settlement Funds, which is sent to members of the Class substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D. aa. "Plan of Allocation" refers to the manner in which the Net Class Settlement Funds shall be allocated among Authorized Claimants. It does not include the allocation of the Gross Settlement Amount as between the Class and the Individual Plaintiffs. SCOPE AND EFFECT OF SETTLEMENT 2. The obligations incurred pursuant to this Stipulation shall be in full and final disposition of the Action and any and all Settled Claims between members of the Class and the D&O Defendants and all Released Parties. 3. It is hereby expressly understood and agreed that the Individual Plaintiffs and the D&O Defendants shall execute separate stipulations for each of the Individual Actions in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, and that the Individual Plaintiffs' claims against the D&O Defendants under the Exchange Act or other provincial, national, state or federal law arising out of the Bonds will thereby be settled. 4. Pursuant to the Order and Final Judgment, upon the Effective Date of the Partial Settlement with the D&O Defendants, (a) the Lead Plaintiffs and the Class Members, on behalf 10

10 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 10 of 99 of themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns shall, with respect to each and every Settled Claim, release and forever discharge, and shall forever be enjoined from prosecuting, any Settled Claims against any Released Parties, and (b) the D&O Defendants and each Released Party shall release and forever discharge, and shall forever be enjoined from prosecuting, any Settled Claims against Plaintiffs and/or Plaintiffs' present and former partners, principals, employees, predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers, attorneys, agents, insurers and assigns (including Lead Counsel). THE SETTLEMENT CONSIDERATION 5. On or prior to May 6, 2005 or the entry of the Preliminary Approval Order, whichever is later (the "Payment Date"), certain of the Insurers shall severally, in the amounts set forth in Exhibit G, cause the total sum of Thirty-Six Million Dollars ($36,000,000) in cash to be wire transferred into one or more escrow accounts as instructed by Lead Counsel, subject to Order of the Court. It is understood and agreed that this amount is being paid for the benefit of the D&O Defendants by certain of the Insurers severally, in the amounts set forth in Exhibit G, and not by the D&O Defendants, who shall have no liability or responsibility to pay such amounts in the event of a failure by the Insurers to pay such amounts. It is understood and agreed that Reliance's payment is subject to appropriate court approval, and that Reliance shall use its best efforts to expeditiously seek any necessary approval as soon as reasonably possible, and shall deliver its portion of the settlement amount by wire transfer as set forth above forthwith upon receipt of final court approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In the event that such sums are not wire transferred by the Payment Date, then interest shall be paid at the rate of 2.7% per annum until such sums are paid. National Union shall pay any interest accruing to the 11

11 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 11 of 99 Reliance portion of the Partial Settlement, and shall have no right of recourse to Reliance for reimbursement of same. 6. Also on or prior to the Payment Date, Michael J. Bragagnolo shall cause the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to be wire transferred to one or more escrow accounts as instructed by Lead Counsel, subject to Order of the Court. 7. The amounts to be paid pursuant to paragraphs 5 and 6 hereof shall be referred to as the "Gross Settlement Amount." Of the Gross Settlement Amount, $14,410,000 (the "Class Settlement Amount") shall be allocated to, and held in escrow on behalf of, the Class in consideration of the settlement of the claims by the Class Members against the D&O Defendants in this Action (the "Class Settlement Fund"), and $21,600,000 (the "Individual Plaintiffs Settlement Amount") shall be allocated to, and held in escrow on behalf of, the Individual Plaintiffs in consideration of the settlement of the claims against the D&O Defendants in the Individual Actions (the "Individual Plaintiffs Settlement Fund"). The Class Settlement Fund and the Individual Plaintiffs Settlement Fund are collectively referred to herein as the "Settlement Funds," and the Class Settlement Amount and the Individual Plaintiff Settlement Amount are referred to herein collectively as the "Settlement Amounts." 8. The Class Settlement Fund, net of any Taxes (as defined below) on the income thereof, shall be used to pay (i) the notice and administration costs as provided in Paragraph 13 hereof, (ii) the attorneys' fee and expense award as provided in Paragraph 14 hereof, and (iii) the administration expenses as provided in Paragraph 16 hereof. a. The balance of the Class Settlement Fund after the above payments shall be the Net Class Settlement Fund and shall be distributed to the Authorized Claimants as provided in Paragraphs hereof. 12

12 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 12 of 99 b. The Net Class Settlement Fund shall be held in escrow by Lead Counsel. C. All funds held in the escrow account shall be deemed to be in the custody of the Court and shall remain subject to the jurisdiction of the Court until such time as the funds shall be distributed or returned to the persons paying the same pursuant to this Stipulation and/or further order of the Court. d. Any funds in the escrow account shall be held by, and invested and reinvested by, one of the one hundred (100) largest banks in the United States. 9. The parties hereto agree that the Net Class Settlement Fund is intended to be a Qualified Settlement Fund within the meaning of Treasury Regulation 1.468B-1 and that Lead Counsel, as administrator of the Net Class Settlement Fund within the meaning of Treasury Regulation 1.468B-2(k)(3), shall be responsible for filing tax returns for the Net Class Settlement Fund and paying from the Net Class Settlement Fund any Taxes (as defined below) owed with respect to the Net Class Settlement Fund. Counsel for the D&O Defendants agree to provide promptly to Lead Counsel the statement described in Treasury Regulation 1.468B-3(e). 10. All (i) taxes on the income of the Net Class Settlement Fund and (ii) expenses and costs incurred in connection with the taxation of the Net Class Settlement Fund (including, without limitation, expenses of tax attorneys and accountants) (collectively "Taxes") shall be paid out of the Net Class Settlement Fund, shall be considered to be a cost of administration of the Partial Settlement, and shall be timely paid by the escrow agents without prior Order of the Court. 11. This Partial Settlement between the Plaintiffs and the D&O Defendants is in no way affected by other settlements entered into by the D&O Defendants or any of the Plaintiffs, 13

13 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 13 of 99 or any judgments obtained by any of the Plaintiffs with respect to other Safety-Kleen related matters, including, but not limited to, with respect to Kenneth W. Winger and/or Paul R. Humphreys, except as provided in this Stipulation. Plaintiffs are entitled to an assignment of any judgment PwC may obtain for contribution against Kenneth W. Winger and/or Paul R. Humphreys arising out of the action entitled Toronto Dominion (Texas), Inc., et al. v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, et al., Civil Action No. 00 VS F, in the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia. To the extent that PwC or any of the Plaintiffs obtain a judgment for contribution against Mr. Winger and/or Mr. Humphreys, and to the extent Mr. Winger and/or Mr. Humphreys obtain any judgment against any of the D&O Defendants for contribution arising out of such claims, Plaintiffs shall reduce their recovery against Mr. Winger and/or Mr. Humphreys to the extent of such judgment for contribution in favor of Mr. Winger or Mr. Humphreys against any of the D&O Defendants, in order to satisfy PwC's or the Plaintiffs' contribution claim. For the reasons set forth in Recital D, inter alia, the D&O Defendants and the Plaintiffs do not dispute that there is no coverage under any insurance policy for Mr. Humphreys and/or Mr. Winger. The Plaintiffs acknowledge that they are releasing the Insurers with respect to any judgments against or settlements with Mr. Humphreys and/or Mr. Winger, whether obtained directly or by assignment from PwC, and covenant not to claim against or sue the Insurers with respect thereto, and to reduce any judgment which they may obtain against Mr. Humphreys and/or Mr. Winger by any amount (up to the amount of the judgment) for which a court determines any of the Insurers to be liable in order to satisfy any claims by them against the Insurers. 14

14 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 14 of 99 ADMINISTRATION 12. The Claims Administrator shall administer the Partial Settlement under Lead Counsel's supervision and subject to the jurisdiction of the Court. The D&O Defendants' Counsel and the Insurers shall cooperate in the administration of the Partial Settlement to the extent reasonably necessary to effectuate its terms. 13. Lead Counsel may expend from the Net Class Settlement Amount, without further approval from the D&O Defendants or the Court, up to the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to pay the reasonable costs and expenses associated with the administration of the Partial Settlement, including without limitation the costs of identifying members of the Class, the costs of publication, printing and mailing the Settlement Notice, reimbursements to nominee owners for forwarding notice to their beneficial owners, and the administrative expenses incurred and fees charged by the Claims Administrator in connection with providing notice and processing the submitted claims. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES 14. Lead Counsel will apply to the Court for an award of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses, plus interest, from the Class Settlement Fund. The D&O Defendants take no position regarding the amount of attorneys' fees or costs payable to Lead Counsel. Such attorneys' fees, expenses, and interest as are awarded by the Court from the Class Settlement Fund (the "Fee Award") shall be payable from the Class Settlement Fund to Lead Counsel immediately upon entry of an Order of the Court approving the Partial Settlement and awarding such fees and expenses, subject to Lead Counsel's obligation to make appropriate refunds or repayments to the Class Settlement Fund plus accrued interest at the same net rate as is earned by 15

15 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 15 of 99 the Class Settlement Fund, if and when, as a result of any appeal and/or further proceedings on remand, or successful collateral attack, the fee and cost award is reduced or reversed. 15. Except as provided herein, neither the Plaintiffs nor the D&O Defendants shall bear responsibility for the attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the other in connection with the Action and the Individual Actions. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES 16. Lead Counsel will apply to the Court, on notice to the D&O Defendants' Counsel and counsel to the Insurers listed on Exhibit G, for an order (the "Class Distribution Order") approving the Claims Administrator's administrative determinations concerning the acceptance and rejection of the claims submitted herein and approving any fees and expenses not previously applied for, including the fees and expenses of the Claims Administrator, and, if the Effective Date has occurred, directing payment of the Net Class Settlement Fund to Authorized Claimants. ADMINISTRATION OF THE SETTLEMENT 17. Any Class Member who does not submit a valid Proof of Claim will not be entitled to receive any of the proceeds from the Net Class Settlement Fund but will otherwise be bound by all of the terms of this Stipulation and the Settlement, including the terms of the Order and Final Judgment to be entered in the Action and the releases provided for herein, and will be barred from bringing any action against the Released Parties concerning any Settled Claims. 18. Lead Counsel shall be responsible for supervising the administration of the Settlement and disbursement of the Net Class Settlement Fund by the Claims Administrator. The D&O Defendants and Insurers shall have no liability, obligation or responsibility for the administration of the Partial Settlement or disbursement of the Net Class Settlement Fund. Lead 16

16 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 16 of 99 Counsel shall have the right, but not the obligation, to waive what they deem to be formal or technical defects in any Proofs of Claims submitted in the interests of achieving substantial justice. 19. For purposes of determining the extent, if any, to which a Class Member shall be entitled to be treated as an "Authorized Claimant," the following conditions shall apply, subject to Lead Counsel's discretion to waive any such conditions in the interests of achieving substantial justice: a. Each Class Member shall be required to submit a Proof of Claim, supported by such documents as are designated therein, including proof of the Claimant's loss, or such other documents or proof as the Claims Administrator, in its discretion (subject to Lead Counsel's supervision), may deem acceptable; b. All Proofs of Claim must be submitted by the date specified in the Settlement Notice unless such period is extended by Order of the Court. Any Class Member who fails to submit a Proof of Claim by such date shall be forever barred from receiving any payment pursuant to this Stipulation (unless, by Order of the Court, a later submitted Proof of Claim by such Class Member is approved), but shall in all other respects be bound by all of the terms of this Stipulation and the Partial Settlement, including the terms of the Order and Final Judgment to be entered in this Action and the releases provided for herein. Provided that it is received before the motion for the Class Distribution Order is filed, a Proof of Claim shall be deemed to have been submitted when posted, if received with a postmark indicated on the envelope and if mailed by first-class mail and addressed in accordance with the instructions in the Settlement Notice. In all other cases, the Proof of Claim shall be deemed to have been submitted when actually received by the Claims Administrator; 17

17 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 17 of 99 C. Each Proof of Claim shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Claims Administrator, under the supervision of Lead Counsel, who shall determine in accordance with this Stipulation the extent, if any, to which each claim shall be allowed, subject to review by the Court pursuant to Subparagraph a below; d. Proofs of Claim that do not meet the submission requirements may be rejected. Prior to rejection of a Proof of Claim, the Claims Administrator shall communicate with the Claimant in an effort to remedy the curable deficiencies in the Proof of Claims submitted. The Claims Administrator, under the supervision of Lead Counsel, shall notify, in a timely fashion and in writing, all Claimants whose Proofs of Claim they propose to reject in whole or in part, setting forth the reasons therefor, and shall indicate in such notice that the Claimant whose claim is to be rejected has the right to review by the Court if the Claimant so desires and complies with the requirements of Subparagraph e below; e. If any Claimant whose claim has been rejected in whole or in part desires to contest the rejection, the Claimant must, within twenty (20) days after the date of mailing of the notice required in Subparagraph d above, serve upon the Claims Administrator a notice and statement of reasons indicating the Claimant's grounds for contesting the rejection along with any supporting documentation, and requesting a review thereof by the Court. If a dispute concerning a claim cannot be otherwise resolved, Lead Counsel shall present the request for review to the Court; and f. The administrative determinations of the Claims Administrator accepting and rejecting claims shall be presented to the Court, without notice to the D&O Defendants or the D&O Defendants' Counsel, for approval by the Court in the Class Distribution Order. 18

18 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 18 of Each Claimant shall be deemed to have submitted to the jurisdiction of the Court with respect to the Claimant's claim, and the claim will be subject to investigation and discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, provided that such investigation and discovery shall be limited to that Claimant's status as a Class Member and the validity and amount of the Claimant's claim. No discovery shall be allowed on the merits of the Action or Partial Settlement in connection with processing the Proofs of Claim. 21. Payment pursuant to this Stipulation shall be deemed final and conclusive against all Class Members. All Class Members whose claims are not approved by the Court shall be barred from participating in distributions from the Net Class Settlement Fund, but otherwise shall be bound by all of the terms of this Stipulation and the Settlement, including the terms of the Judgment to be entered in the Action and the releases provided for herein, and will be barred from bringing any action against the Released Parties concerning the Settled Claims. 22. All proceedings with respect to the administration, processing and determination of claims described by this Stipulation and the determination of all controversies relating thereto, including disputed questions of law and fact with respect to the validity of claims, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Court. DISTRIBUTION TO AUTHORIZED CLAIMANTS 23. The Claims Administrator shall determine each Authorized Claimant's pro rata share of the Net Class Settlement Fund based upon each Authorized Claimant's Recognized Claim (as defined in the Plan of Allocation approved by the Court). 24. The Plan of Allocation is not a necessary term of this Stipulation and it is not a condition of this Stipulation that any particular Plan of Allocation be approved. 19

19 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 19 of Each Authorized Claimant shall be allocated a pro rata share of the Net Class Settlement Fund based on his or her Recognized Claim compared to the total Recognized Claims of all accepted Authorized Claimants. This is not a claims-made settlement. The D&O Defendants and the Insurers shall not be entitled to get back any of the settlement monies once the Partial Settlement becomes final. The D&O Defendants and the Insurers shall have no involvement in reviewing or challenging Proofs of Claim. 26. The Net Class Settlement Fund shall be distributed to Authorized Claimants by the Claims Administrator only after the Effective Date and after: (i) all Claims have been processed, and all Claimants whose Claims have been rejected or disallowed, in whole or in part, have been notified and provided the opportunity to be heard concerning such rejection or disallowance; (ii) all objections with respect to all rejected or disallowed claims have been resolved by the Court, and all appeals therefrom have been resolved or the time therefor has expired; (iii) all matters with respect to attorneys' fees, costs, and disbursements have been resolved by the Court, all appeals therefrom have been resolved or the time therefor has expired; and (iv) all costs of administration have been paid. 27. If any funds remain in the Net Class Settlement Fund by reason of uncashed bank drafts or otherwise, then, after the Claims Administrator has made reasonable and diligent efforts to have Class Members who are entitled to participate in the distribution of the Net Class Settlement Fund cash their bank drafts, any balance remaining in the Net Class Settlement Fund one year after the initial distribution of such funds shall be re-distributed, after payment of any unpaid costs or fees incurred in administering the Net Class Settlement Fund for such redistribution, to Authorized Claimants who have cashed their bank drafts and who would receive at least $10.00 from such re-distribution. If after six months after such redistribution any funds 20

20 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 20 of 99 shall remain in the Net Class Settlement Amounts, then such balance shall be contributed to nonsectarian, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization(s) designated by Lead Counsel. TERMS OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ORDER 28. Promptly after this Stipulation has been fully executed, Lead Counsel and D&O Defendants' Counsel jointly shall apply to the Court for entry of a Preliminary Approval Order, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit B. TERMS OF ORDERS AND FINAL JUDGMENT 29. If the Partial Settlement contemplated by this Stipulation is approved by the Court, counsel for the parties shall request that the Court enter the Order and Final Judgment in the Action substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PARTIAL SETTLEMENT AND WAIVER OR TERMINATION 30. The Effective Date of the Partial Settlement shall be the date when all the following shall have occurred: a. entry of the Preliminary Approval Order in all material respects in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit B; b. approval by the Court of the Partial Settlement, following notice to the Class and a hearing, as prescribed by Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; C. the Insurers (severally, in the amounts listed in Exhibit G) shall have paid the Gross Settlement Amount; d. entry by the Court of an Order and Final Judgment, in all material respects in the form set forth in Exhibit A annexed hereto, and the expiration of any time for appeal or review of such Order and Final Judgment, or, if any appeal is filed and not dismissed, after such Order and Final Judgment is upheld on appeal in all material respects and is no longer subject to 21

21 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 21 of 99 review upon appeal or review by writ of certiorari, or, in the event that the Court enters an order and final judgment in a form other than that provided above ("Alternative Judgment") and none of the parties hereto or the Insurers, through their counsel, elect to terminate such Partial Settlement, the date that such Alternative Judgment becomes final and no longer subject to appeal or review; and e. the settlement of this Action is contingent upon the settlement of the Individual Actions, and vice versa, subject to paragraph 32 below. 31. D&O Defendants' Counsel, counsel for the Insurers, or Lead Counsel, on behalf of their respective clients, shall have the right to terminate the Partial Settlement and this Stipulation by providing written notice of their election to do so ("Termination Notice") to counsel for all other parties hereto within thirty (30) days after: (a) the Court's declining to enter the Preliminary Approval Order in any material respect; (b) the Court's refusal to approve this Stipulation or any material part of it; (c) the Court's declining to enter the Order and Final Judgment in any material respect; (d) the date upon which the Order and Final Judgment is modified or reversed in any material respect by the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court; (e) the date upon which an Alternative Judgment with respect to the Settlement is modified or reversed in any material respect by the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court; or (f) the Insurers' failure to pay the Gross Settlement Amount as set forth in paragraph Without limiting any other rights under this Stipulation, by no later than ten (10) calendar days before the Fairness Hearing, the D&O Defendants or the Insurers may unilaterally withdraw from and terminate this Stipulation and the Partial Settlement if requests for exclusion are received from the Plaintiffs exceeding an amount as set forth in a separate written agreement among Lead Counsel, the Insurers through their counsel and D&O Defendants' Counsel. 22

22 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 22 of Except as otherwise provided herein, in the event the Partial Settlement is terminated or fails to become effective for any reason, then the Plaintiffs and the D&O Defendants shall be deemed to have reverted to their respective status in the Action and the Individual Actions as of April 21, 2005 and, except as otherwise expressly provided, the parties shall proceed in all respects as if the Partial Settlement and any related orders had not been entered, and any portion of the Gross Settlement Amount previously paid by the Insurers and/or Michael J. Bragagnolo, together with any interest earned thereon, less any Taxes due with respect to such income, and less costs of administration and notice actually incurred and paid or payable from the Class Settlement Amount (not to exceed $500, without the prior approval of the D&O Defendants or the Court), shall be returned to the Insurers and/or Michael J. Bragagnolo, according to their several payments. BAR ORDER AND JUDGMENT REDUCTION PROVISIONS 34. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Order and Final Judgment (Exhibit A) contemplated herein shall include an order that bars (1) all claims against the D&O Defendants for indemnity or contribution or any other claim against the D&O Defendants arising out of the Action or otherwise where the injury to the claimant is the claimant's actual or threatened liability to the Plaintiffs arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, (2) all claims by the D&O Defendants against any person for indemnity or contribution arising out of the Action or otherwise where the injury is the actual or threatened liability to the Plaintiffs arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, each to the fullest extent permitted by 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(f)(7), any common law, and any other law, rule or regulation, and (3) any claim by any person or entity which is not a Released Party against the Insurers arising out of or related to any of the obligations of the Insurers with respect to the 23

23 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 23 of 99 Settled Claims of the Class, the Partial Settlement, and the Insurance Policies applicable thereto (except claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement); any person not a Defendant in the Action may obtain relief from this part of the bar order upon a showing of prior and greater entitlement to insurance proceeds. A challenge to the bar order set forth in this paragraph shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, the occurrence of the Effective Date, or the entry of the Order and Final Judgment, and any appeal with respect to the bar order shall not delay or otherwise affect the distribution of the Settlement Funds as provided herein. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Class shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Funds notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of the bar order and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Class Members' rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. 35. The Order and Final Judgment shall also provide that any non-settling party shall be entitled to a reduction in any final verdict or judgment in an amount calculated as provided for in 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(f)(7)(B). In addition, any non-settling party who claims to be covered under any insurance policy issued by an Insurer, if any, shall also be entitled to a credit against any final judgment equal to the amount of coverage actually available, if any, that the Court determines would have been available to such non-settling party under such insurance policy but for the operation of the bar order in the Order and Final Judgment. A challenge to the provisions of this paragraph shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, the occurrence of the Effective Date, or the entry of the Order and Final Judgment, and any appeal with respect to this paragraph shall not delay or otherwise affect the distribution of the 24

24 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 24 of 99 Settlement Funds as provided herein. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Class shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Funds notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of the order based on this paragraph and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Class Members' rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. NO ADMISSION OF WRONGDOING 36. This Stipulation, whether or not consummated, and any proceedings taken pursuant to it: a. shall not be offered or received against the D&O Defendants as evidence of or construed as or deemed to be evidence of any presumption, concession, or admission by the D&O Defendants with respect to the truth of any fact alleged by the Plaintiffs or the validity of any claim that had been or could have been asserted in the Action, the Individual Actions, or in any litigation, or the deficiency of any defense that has been or could have been asserted in the Action, the Individual Actions, or in any litigation, or of any liability, negligence, fault, or wrongdoing of the D&O Defendants; b. shall not be construed as or received in evidence as an admission, concession or presumption against the Plaintiffs or any of them that any of their claims are without merit or are subject to any infirmities, or that damages recoverable under the Complaint would not have exceeded the Settlement Amount; C. shall not be construed against the D&O Defendants or the Plaintiffs as an admission or concession that the consideration to be given hereunder represents the amount which could be or would have been recovered after trial; 25

25 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 25 of 99 d. shall not be construed as an admission or agreement or concession by any Insurer that there is coverage for this Action or any other action or for any other proceedings and that the Insurers expressly do not waive and expressly reserve their rights with respect to coverage for this Action or the validity of any insurance policy, whether or not this Partial Settlement shall be consummated; provided however, that if this Partial Settlement is consummated, the Insurers shall pay their several shares as set forth on Exhibit G, without recourse to any D&O Defendant; and e. shall not be used by the Insurers as a basis to deny coverage to any D&O Defendants in this or any other matter, and the D&O Defendants and the Insurers agree that any judgment as a matter of law which may be entered with regard to the claims against Mr. Winger and/or Mr. Humphreys does not affect in any way any of the D&O Defendants' coverage under any policy issued by any of the Insurers, and the Insurers agree not to contest coverage of the D&O Defendants in any matter on that basis. 37. Promptly following the Court's preliminary approval of the Partial Settlement, Plaintiffs shall request that the Court: a. Enter judgment as a matter of law in favor of Plaintiffs and against defendants Kenneth W. Winger and Paul R. Humphreys as to all claims; b. Enter judgment as a matter of law finding that each of defendants Kenneth W. Winger and Paul R. Humphreys committed a knowing violation of the federal securities laws including but not limited to the anti-fraud provisions; and C. Enter judgment as a matter of law awarding damages to Plaintiffs and against defendants Kenneth W. Winger and Paul R. Humphreys as to all claims. In the event the Court declines to enter any of the judgments set forth in subparagraphs 26

26 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 26 of 99 37(a)-(c) above, the trial of the Action shall proceed against defendants Kenneth W. Winger and Paul R. Humphreys in the manner directed by the Court. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 38. All of the exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. 39. Each of the Insurers except Reliance hereby warrants that it is not insolvent and that the payments required to be made by it pursuant to this Stipulation will not render it insolvent within the meaning of and/or for the purposes of the United States Bankruptcy Code, including 101 and 547 thereof. This warranty is made by the Insurers (except Reliance) and not by their counsel. 40. In the event of the entry of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction determining the transfer of money to the Settlement Funds or any portion thereof by or on behalf of any Insurer to be a preference, voidable transfer, fraudulent transfer or similar transaction and any portion thereof is required to be returned, and such amount is not promptly deposited to the Settlement Funds by others, then, at the election of Lead Counsel, the parties shall jointly move the Court to vacate and set aside the releases given and Order and Final Judgment entered in favor of the D&O Defendants pursuant to this Stipulation; and the Order and Final Judgment shall be null and void, and the parties shall be restored to their respective positions in the litigation as of April 21, 2005 and any cash amounts in the Settlement Funds shall be returned as provided in Paragraph 33 above. 41. The parties to this Stipulation intend the Partial Settlement to be a final and complete resolution of all disputes asserted or which could be asserted by the Class Members 27

27 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 27 of 99 against the D&O Defendants or any Released Party with respect to the Settled Claims. Accordingly, the Plaintiffs and the D&O Defendants agree not to assert in any forum that the Action was brought by the Plaintiffs or defended by the D&O Defendants in bad faith or without a reasonable basis. The parties hereto shall assert no claims of any violation of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure relating to the prosecution, defense, or settlement of the Action. The parties agree that the amounts paid and the other terms of the Partial Settlement were negotiated at arm's length in good faith by the parties, and reflect a settlement that was reached voluntarily after consultation with experienced legal counsel. 42. This Stipulation may not be modified or amended, nor may any of its provisions be waived, except by a writing signed by all parties hereto or their successors-in-interest. 43. The headings herein are used for the purpose of convenience only and are not meant to have legal effect. 44. The administration and consummation of the Partial Settlement as embodied in this Stipulation shall be under the authority of the Court and the Court shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of entering orders providing for awards of attorneys' fees and expenses to Lead Counsel, enforcing the terms of this Stipulation, and other matters relating to the Partial Settlement. 45. The waiver by one party of any breach of this Stipulation by any other party shall not be deemed a waiver of any other prior or subsequent breach of this Stipulation. 46. This Stipulation and its exhibits constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto concerning the Partial Settlement, and no representations, warranties, or inducements have been made by any party hereto concerning this Stipulation and its exhibits other than those contained and memorialized in such documents. 28

28 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 28 of This Stipulation may be executed in one or more counterparts. All executed counterparts and each of them shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument provided that counsel for the parties to this Stipulation shall exchange among themselves original signed counterparts. 48. This Stipulation shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 49. The construction, interpretation, operation, effect and validity of this Stipulation, and all documents necessary to effectuate it, shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of South Carolina without regard to conflicts of laws, except to the extent that federal law requires that federal law governs. 50. This Stipulation shall not be construed more strictly against one party than another merely by virtue of the fact that it, or any part of it, may have been prepared by counsel for one of the parties, it being recognized that it is the result of arm's-length negotiations between the parties and all parties have contributed substantially and materially to the preparation of this Stipulation. 51. All counsel and any other person executing this Stipulation and any of the exhibits hereto, or any related settlement documents, warrant and represent that they have the full authority to do so and that they have the authority to take appropriate action required or permitted to be taken pursuant to the Stipulation to effectuate its terms. 52. Lead Counsel and the D&O Defendants' Counsel agree to cooperate fully with one another in seeking Court approval of the Preliminary Approval Order, the Stipulation and the Partial Settlement, and to promptly agree upon and execute all such other documentation as may be reasonably required to obtain final approval by the Court of the Partial Settlement. 29

29 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 29 of 99 DATED: April 02, 2005 GRANT Al EISENHOFER, P.A. Stuart M. w ant Megan D. McIntyre Diane Zilka Chase Manhattan Centre 1201 N. Market Street, Suite 2100 Wilmington, DE (302) On Behalf of the Class C^'t^ ^ PtA^ SIDLEY AUSTIN BROWN & WOOD LLP John N. Gallo Eric S. Mattson Preya S. Tarsney Bank One Plaza 10 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL (312) (312) (Fax) Counsel r James '. Bullock OT Vi F r, G ;^ ICKER, LTD. Terence bell James Str icker 33 N. De. s orn St. Ste. 600 Chicago, IL Counsel for Leslie W. Haworth and John Grainger 30

30 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 30 of 99 & ' -' OROUGH, LLP Stephen G. Morrison James J. McGovern William P. Simpson Meridian/17th Floor 1320 Main Street Columbia, SC (803) Counsel for John W. Rollins, Jr., the Estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., David W. Thomas, Jr., Grover.r. Wrenn, Henry B. Tippie, and James L. Wakham, Robert W. Luba LAW OFFICES OF WILMOT IRVIN Wilmot B. Irvin Rebecca G. Fulmer 1522 Lady Street P.O. Box 7816 Columbia, SC Counsel for Michael Bragagnolo LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGARD & SMITH LLP Richard George 199 Water Street, 25a' Floor New York, NY (212) (212) (Fax) Counsel for American Home Assurance Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Pa. KPMG Inc., in its capacity as liquidator of RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY Canadian Branch, in liquidation By: Robert O. Sanderson President, KPMG Inc., and not in its personal capacity 31

31 R pr 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 31 of 99 3a Linda S. George p,2 NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, LLP Stephen G. Morrison James J. McGovern William P. Simpson Meridian/17th Floor 1320 Main Street Columbia, SC (803) Counsel for John W. Rollins, Jr., the Estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., David W. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Henry B. Tippie, and James L. Wareham, Robert W. Luba LAW OFFICES OF WILMOT IRVIN Wilmot B. Irvin Rebecca G. Fulmer 1522 Lady Street P.O. Box 7816 Columbia, SC Counsel for Michael Bragagnolo L f ^ LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGARD & SMITH L Richard George 199 Water Street, 25 th Floor New York, NY (212) (212) (Fax) Counsel for American Home Assurance Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Pa. 32

32 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 32 of 99 EXHIBIT A

33 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 33 of 99 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA DIVISION IN RE SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. ) Consol. Case No BONDHOLDERS LITIGATION ) ORDER AND FINAL JUDGMENT On, 2005, a hearing having been held before this Court to determine: (1) whether the terms and conditions of the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated April 21, 2005 (the "Stipulation"), including the releases provided for in the Stipulation, are fair, reasonable and adequate for the settlement of all claims asserted by the Class against defendants and former defendants James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the Estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Henry B. Tippie, Michael J. Bragagnolo, Robert W. Luba and James L. Wareham (collectively, the "D&O Defendants") in the Complaint now pending in this Court under the above caption, and should be approved; (2) whether judgment should be entered dismissing the Complaint with prejudice as to the D&O Defendants; and (3) whether and in what amount to award Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel fees and reimbursement of expenses. The Court having considered all matters submitted to it at the hearing and otherwise; and it appearing that a notice of the hearing substantially in the form approved by the Court was mailed to all persons or entities reasonably identifiable who purchased the Bonds at issue in this Action from April 17, 1998 through March 5, 2000 (dates inclusive) (the "Class Period"), and who were damaged thereby, except those persons or entities excluded from the definition of the

34 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 34 of 99 Class or who previously excluded themselves from the Class, and that a summary notice of the hearing substantially in the form approved by the Court was published on one occasion in the national edition of Investors' Business Daily, and the Court having considered and determined the fairness and reasonableness of the award of attorneys' fees and expenses requested; and all capitalized terms used herein having the meanings as set forth and defined in the Stipulation. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the Action, the Plaintiffs, the Class Members, and the D&O Defendants. 2. Notice of the pendency of this Action as a class action and of the proposed Partial Settlement was given to all Class Members who could be identified with reasonable effort. The form and method of notifying the Class of the pendency of the action as a class action and the terms and conditions of the proposed Partial Settlement met the requirements of Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Section 21D(a)(7) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(a)(7) as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA" ), due process, and any other applicable law; constituted the best notice practicable under the circumstances; and constituted due and sufficient notice to all persons and entities entitled thereto. 3. The Partial Settlement is approved as fair, reasonable and adequate, and the parties are directed to and shall consummate and abide by the Partial Settlement in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Stipulation. 4. The Complaint, which the Court finds was filed on a good faith basis in accordance with the PSLRA and Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure based upon all 2

35 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 35 of 99 publicly available information, is hereby dismissed with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the Stipulation, as against the D&O Defendants only. 5. Class Members who have not previously excluded themselves from the Class and the successors and assigns of any of them are hereby permanently barred and enjoined from instituting, commencing or prosecuting all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, whether under state or federal law, including the federal securities laws, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of losses sustained by the Class with respect to any transaction in or related to the Bonds (the "Settled Claims") (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement) against the D&O Defendants, trusts for which any of the D&O Defendants is the settlor or which is for the benefit of them or their families; the D&O Defendants' personal or legal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and any other Person acting on their behalf, the Insurers; and all of the D&O Defendants' past and present agents, employees, attorneys, insurers, co-insurers, reinsurers, accountants, advisors, successors, and assigns; provided, however, that nothing herein shall bar or enjoin any members of the Class from instituting or pursuing any claims against Kenneth W. Winger, Paul R. Humphreys, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, TD Securities (USA) Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, or Raymond James & Associates, Inc. The Settled Claims are hereby compromised, settled, released, discharged and dismissed as against the D&O Defendants and any Released Party with prejudice by virtue of the proceedings herein and this Order and Final Judgment. 6. The D&O Defendants, trusts for which any of the D&O Defendants is the settlor or which is for the benefit of them or their families; the D&O Defendants' personal or legal 3

36 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 36 of 99 representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and any other Person acting on their behalf, and all of the D&O Defendants' past and present agents, employees, attorneys, Insurers, co-insurers, reinsurers, accountants, advisors, successors, and assigns are hereby permanently barred and enjoined from instituting, commencing or prosecuting all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action against the Lead Plaintiffs, the Class Members, or any of their present and former partners, principals, employees, predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers, attorneys, agents, insurers and assigns (including Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel), whether known or unknown, whether under state or federal law, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of, or relating in any way to the institution, prosecution, or settlement of the Action (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement). 7. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Court hereby bars (1) all claims against the D&O Defendants for indemnity or contribution or any other claim against the D&O Defendants arising out of the Action or otherwise where the injury to the claimant is the claimant's actual or threatened liability to the Plaintiffs arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, (2) all claims by the D&O Defendants against any person for indemnity or contribution arising out of the Action or otherwise where the injury to the claimant is the claimant's actual or threatened liability to the Plaintiffs arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, other than a person whose liability has been extinguished by the Partial Settlement, each to the fullest extent permitted by 15 U.S.C. 78u- 4(f)(7), any common law, and any other law, rule or regulation, and (3) any claim against the Insurers arising out of or related to any of the obligations of the Insurers with respect to the Settled Claims of the Class, the Partial Settlement, and the Insurance Policies applicable thereto 4

37 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 37 of 99 (except claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement); any person not a Defendant in the Action may obtain relief from this part of the bar order upon a showing of prior and greater entitlement to insurance proceeds. A challenge to this bar order shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, the occurrence of the Effective Date, or the entry of this Order and Final Judgment, and any appeal with respect to the bar order shall not delay or otherwise affect the distribution of the Settlement Funds as provided in the Stipulation. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Class shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Funds notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of this bar order, and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Class Members' rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. 8. Any non-settling party shall be entitled to a reduction in any final verdict or judgment in an amount calculated as provided for in 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(f)(7)(B). In addition, any non-settling party who claims to be covered under any insurance policy issued by an Insurer, if any, shall also be entitled to a credit against any final judgment equal to the amount of coverage actually available, if any, that a court determines would have been available to such non-settling party under such insurance policy but for the operation of the bar order in the Order and Final Judgment. A challenge to the provisions of this paragraph of this order shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, the occurrence of the Effective Date, or the entry of this Order and Final Judgment, and any appeal with respect to this paragraph shall not delay or otherwise affect the distribution of the Settlement Funds as provided in the Stipulation. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or 5

38 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 38 of 99 limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Class shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Funds notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of the order based on this paragraph, and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Class Members' rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. 8. Neither this Order and Final Judgment, the Stipulation, nor any of their terms and provisions, nor any of the negotiations or proceedings connected therewith, nor any of the documents or statement referred to therein shall be: a. offered or received against the D&O Defendants as evidence of or construed as or deemed to be evidence of any presumption, concession, or admission by the D&O Defendants with respect to the truth of any fact alleged by the Plaintiffs or the validity of any claim that had been or could have been asserted in the Action or in any litigation, or the deficiency of any defense that has been or could have been asserted in the Action or in any litigation, or of any liability, negligence, fault, or wrongdoing of the D&O Defendants; b. construed as or received in evidence as an admission, concession or presumption against the Plaintiffs or any of them that any of their claims are without merit or are subject to any infirmities, or that damages recoverable under the Complaint would not have exceeded the Settlement Amounts; or C. construed against the D&O Defendants or the Plaintiffs as an admission or concession that the consideration to be given hereunder represents the amount which could be or would have been recovered after trial. 6

39 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 39 of The Court finds that all parties to the Stipulation and their counsel have complied with each requirement of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as to all proceedings herein. 10. Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel are hereby awarded $ in attorneys' fees, which shall be paid from the Class Settlement Fund and which the Court finds to be fair and reasonable, and $ in reimbursement of expenses, which shall be paid to Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel from the Class Settlement Fund with interest from the date such Class Settlement Fund was funded to the date of payment at the same net rate that the Class Settlement Fund earns. 11. Exclusive jurisdiction is hereby retained over the parties and the Class Members for all matters relating to this Action, including the administration, interpretation, effectuation or enforcement of the Stipulation and this Order and Final Judgment, and including any application for fees and expenses incurred in connection with administering and distributing the settlement proceeds to the members of the Class. 12. Without further order of the Court, the parties may agree to reasonable extensions of time to carry out any provisions of the Stipulation. 13. There is no just reason for delay in the entry of this Order and Final Judgment and immediate entry by the Clerk of Court is expressly directed pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. DATED: HONORABLE JOSEPH F. ANDERSON, JR. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 7

40 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 40 of 99 EXHIBIT B

41 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 41 of 99 ft APR IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 44&Ay ^V PR FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA ^^ COLUMBIA DIVISION $ IN RE SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. ) Consol. Case No BONDHOLDERS LITIGATION ) PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ORDER WHEREAS, by Order dated January 9, 2001, the Court appointed American High Income Trust and State Street Research Income Trust as Lead Plaintiffs in the above captioned action (the "Action"), and Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A. as Lead Counsel; WHEREAS, the parties having made application, pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, for an order preliminarily approving the partial settlement of the Action ("Partial Settlement") in accordance with the Stipulation of Settlement, dated April 21, 2005 ("Stipulation") as between Lead Plaintiffs and defendants and former defendants James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Henry B. Tippie, Michael J. Bragagnolo, Robert W. Luba and James L. Wareham (collectively, the "D&O Defendants"), which sets forth the terms and conditions for a proposed Partial Settlement of the Action and for the release of certain claims (defined in the Stipulation as "Settled Claims") and the dismissal of the Action against the D&O Defendants with prejudice upon the terms and conditions set forth therein; WHEREAS, this Court has previously certified a plaintiff class consisting of all persons or entities who purchased registered 9'/4% senior subordinated notes issued by Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. due 2008 (the "2008 Bonds") and/or registered 9'/4% senior notes

42 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 42 of 99 issued by Safety-Kleen Corp. due 2009 (the "2009 Bonds") during the period from April 17, 1998 through and including March 5, 2000 (the "Class Period"), and who were damaged thereby under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Class"); and WHEREAS, the Class excludes the following persons and entities who would otherwise fall within the Class definition: (1) Safety-Kleen Corp. and its predecessor, Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") and the Defendants, (2) members of the families of the Individual Defendants, (3) the subsidiaries or affiliates of the Company or of any Defendant, (4) any person or entity who is a partner, officer, director, employee or controlling person of the Company or any Defendant, (5) any entity in which any Defendant has a controlling interest, and (6) the legal representatives, heirs, successors or assigns of any such excluded person; WHEREAS, the Court has read and considered the Stipulation and the exhibits attached thereto, and has heard and considered arguments by counsel for Plaintiffs and the D&O Defendants in favor of preliminary approval of the Partial Settlement; WHEREAS, the Court finds, upon a preliminary evaluation, that the proposed Partial Settlement appears to fall within the range of possible approval criteria, as it provides a beneficial result for the Class and appears to be the product of good faith, informed and noncollusive negotiations between experienced and able counsel for the settling parties; WHEREAS, the Court also finds, upon a preliminary evaluation, that the Class should be apprised of the Partial Settlement, allowed to file objections thereto and to appear at the Partial Settlement Hearing, or alternatively, be afforded a reasonable opportunity to opt out of the Action; 2

43 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 43 of 99 WHEREAS, the Court finds, upon a preliminary evaluation, that the Publication Notice and Notice attached to the Stipulation as Exhibits C and D, respectively, and the methodology described in Paragraph 4 of this Order for the publication and dissemination of such Notice and Publication Notice: (i) are the best practicable notice; (ii) are reasonably calculated, under the circumstances, to apprise Class Members of the pendency of the Action and of their right to object or exclude themselves from the proposed Partial Settlement; (iii) are reasonable and constitute due, adequate and sufficient notice to all persons and entities entitled to receive notice; and (iv) meet all applicable requirements of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, the United States Constitution (including the Due Process Clause), the PSLRA, the Rules of the Court and any other applicable law; WHEREAS, unless otherwise stated herein, all defined terms contained herein shall have the same meanings set forth in the Stipulation; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Court does hereby preliminarily approve the Partial Settlement, as embodied in the Stipulation, as being fair, reasonable and adequate as to the members of the Class, subject to further consideration at the Partial Settlement Hearing described below. 2. A hearing (the :... '4V ement Hearing") shall be held before this Court on June 21, 2005 at /0.'6a at the Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse, 901 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina The purpose of the Partial Settlement Hearing will be to determine whether the proposed Partial Settlement on the terms and conditions provided for in the Stipulation is fair, reasonable and adequate to the Class and should be approved by the Court; whether the Final Judgment as provided in the Stipulation should be entered herein; and to 3

44 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 44 of 99 determine the amount of fees and expenses that should be awarded to Lead Plaintiffs and Lead Counsel. 3. The Court approves, as to form and content, the Publication Notice and the Notice of (i) Proposed Partial Settlement of Class Action, (ii) Hearing on Proposed Settlement With D&O Defendants and Attorneys' Fee Petition, and (iii) Right to Share in Settlement Funds (the "Notice"), attached to the Stipulation as Exhibits C and D, respectively, and finds that the mailing and distribution of the Notice and publication of the Publication Notice in the manner and form set forth in Paragraph 4 of this Order meet the requirements of Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and due process, and is the best notice practicable under the circumstances and shall constitute due and sufficient notice to all persons and entities entitled, thereto. 4. The Class Settlement Amount shall be held by Lead Counsel in escrow in custodia legis. Lead Counsel are hereby authorized to retain The Garden City Group, Inc., Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 9000, Merrick, NY ("Claims Administrator") to supervise and administer the notice procedure as well as the processing of claims as more fully set forth below: (a) Not later than May 2, 2005 (the "Notice Date"), Lead Counsel shall cause a copy of the Notice substantially in the form attached to the Stipulation as Exhibit D, as well as a Proof of Claim form, to be mailed by first class mail to all Class Members who can be identified with reasonable effort; (b) Not later than May 2, 2005, Lead Counsel shall cause the Publication Notice, substantially in form attached to the Stipulation as Exhibit C, to be published on one occasion in the national edition of Investors' Business Daily; and 4

45 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 45 of 99 (c) Not later than May 13, 2005, Lead Counsel shall serve on the D&O Defendants' counsel and file with the Court proof, by affidavit or declaration, of such mailing and publication. 5. Nominees who purchased or acquired registered 2008 Bonds and/or registered 2009 Bonds for the benefit of another person or entity during the Class Period shall be requested to send the Notice and the Proof of Claim to all such beneficial owners of the Bonds within ten (10) days after receipt thereof, or send a list of the names and addresses of such beneficial owners to the Claims Administrator within ten (10) days of receipt thereof in which event the Claims Administrator shall promptly mail the Notice and Proof of Claim to such beneficial owners. 6. All Class Members who do not timely and validly request exclusion from the Class shall be bound by all proceedings, determinations, orders and judgments in the Action relating to the Partial Settlement, including, but not limited to, the releases provided for therein, whether favorable or unfavorable to the Classes. 7. Class Members who wish to exclude themselves from the Classes shall request exclusion within the time and in the manner set forth in the Notice, including mailing or delivering a written request for exclusion such that it is postmarked by June 3, 2005, to: Safety-- Kleen Bondholder Litigation, c/o The Garden City Group, Inc, Exclusions, P.O. Box 9000 #6070, Merrick, New York , as provided in the Notice. 8. Class Members who wish to participate in the Partial Settlement shall complete and submit Proof of Claim forms in accordance with the instructions contained therein. Class Members who submitted valid and timely Proof of Claim forms in connection with the settlement between the Class and PwC shall not be required to submit further proof. Unless the 5

46 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 46 of 99 Court orders otherwise, all Proof of Claim forms must be submitted to the Claims Administrator by first-class mail, postmarked by August 15, Any Class Member who does not validly and timely submit a Proof of Claim shall be barred from sharing in the distribution of the proceeds of the Partial Settlement, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. 9. Any Class Member may enter an appearance in the Action, at their own expense, individually or through counsel of their own choice, in which case such counsel must file with the Clerk of Court and deliver to Lead Counsel and the D&O Defendants' counsel a notice of appearance such that it is received by June 6, 2005, or as the Court may otherwise direct. Any Class Member who does not enter an appearance will be represented by Lead Counsel. 10. All proceedings against the D&O Defendants in the Action are stayed until further order of the Court, except as may be necessary to implement the Partial Settlement or comply with the terms of the Stipulation. This stay shall not apply to or affect any proceedings in the Action as against any defendants or former defendants other than the D&O Defendants. 11. Any Class Member may appear and show cause, if he, she or it has any such cause, why the proposed Partial Settlement of the Action should or should not be approved as fair, reasonable and adequate, or why a Final Judgment should or should not be entered thereon, why the Plan of Allocation should or should not be approved, or why attorneys' fees and expenses should or should not be awarded to Lead Counsel; provided, however, that no Class Member or any other person or entity shall be heard or entitled to contest the approval of the terms and conditions of the proposed Partial Settlement, or, if approved, the Final Judgment to be entered thereon approving the same, or the order approving the Plan of Allocation, or the attorneys' fees and expenses to be awarded to Lead Counsel, unless that person or entity has filed written objections and copies of any such papers and briefs with the Clerk of the Court for 6

47 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 47 of 99 the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division, on or before June 6, 2005 and unless copies of such written objection papers and briefs are received by each of the following: Eric S. Mattson SIDLEY AUSTIN BROWN & WOOD LLP 10 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL Terry Campbell COTSIRILOS, TIGHE & STREICKER, LTD. 33 Dearborn St. Ste. 600 Chicago, IL Stephen G. Morrison NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, LLP Meridian/17th Floor 1320 Main Street Columbia, SC Rebecca G. Fulmer LAW OFFICES OF WILMOT IRVIN 1522 Lady Street P.O. Box 7816 Columbia, SC Richard George LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGARD & SMITH LLP 199 Water Street, 25t` Floor New York, NY Megan D. McIntyre GRANT & EISENHOFER, P.A. Chase Manhattan Centre 1201 N. Market Street, Suite 2100 Wilmington, DE The Garden City Group, Inc. Claims Administrator Safety-Kleen Bondholder Litigation P.O. Box 9000 #6070 Merrick, NY

48 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 48 of 99 The objections and/or briefs filed by the objecting Class Member must contain a statement of his, her or its objection, as well as the specific reasons, if any, for each objection, including the legal support the Class Member wishes to bring to the Court's attention and any evidence the Class Member wishes to introduce in support of his, her or its objection. Any Class Member who does not make his, her or its objection in the manner provided herein shall be deemed to have waived such objection and shall be forever barred and foreclosed from making any objection to the fairness, reasonableness or adequacy of the proposed Partial Settlement, to the Plan of Allocation, and to the award of attorneys' fees and expenses to the Lead Plaintiffs and/or Lead Counsel. 12. Neither the D&O Defendants nor the D&O Defendants' counsel shall have any responsibility for any application for reimbursement of attorneys' fees or reimbursement of expenses submitted by Lead Counsel, and such matters will be considered separately from the fairness, reasonableness and adequacy of the Partial Settlement. 13. At or after the Partial Settlement Hearing, the Court shall determine whether any application for attorneys' fees or reimbursement of expenses shall be approved. 14. All reasonable costs incurred in identifying and notifying Class Members, as well as in administering the Partial Settlement, shall be paid as set forth in the Stipulation. In the event the Partial Settlement is not approved by the Court, or otherwise fails to become effective, neither the Lead Plaintiffs nor Lead Counsel shall have any obligation to repay to the D&O Defendants or its insurers the reasonable and actual costs of Class Notice and of administration. 8

49 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 49 of The Court reserves the right to adjourn the date of the Partial Settlement Hearing without further notice to Class Members and retains jurisdiction to consider all further applications arising out of or connected with the proposed Partial Settlement. The Court may approve the Partial Settlement, with such modifications as may be agreed to by the parties to the Stipulation, if appropriate, without further notice to the Class. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED 'ZL ),;() ; 40-r&I..4 "o. HON 0^- --LE JOSEPH F. ANDE - S : ik 9F^: TED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 9

50 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 50 of 99 EXHIBIT C 10

51 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 51 of 99 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA DIVISION IN RE SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. ) Consol. Case No BONDHOLDERS LITIGATION ) SUMMARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION AND SETTLEMENT HEARING TO: ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES (THE "CLASS") WHO PURCHASED OR ACQUIRED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BONDS (THE "BONDS"): Registered 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 issued by Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. ("2008 Bonds"); Registered 9 1/4% Senior Notes due 2009 issued by Safety-Kleen Corp. ("2009 Bonds"); If you purchased these Bonds between April 17, 1998 through and including March 5, 2000 (the "Class Period"), and you lost money on the Bonds, you may be entitled to share in a settlement. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Lead Plaintiffs in the above-captioned action have proposed a Partial Settlement with defendants and former defendants James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Henry B. Tippie, Michael J. Bragagnolo, Robert W. Luba and James L. Wareham (the "Settling Defendants") whereby the Class Members will dismiss their claims against the Settling Defendants arising out of any losses sustained with respect to any transaction in or related to the 2008 Bonds or the 2009 Bonds, and the Settling Defendants' Insurance Carriers will pay a settlement amount to the Class totaling Fourteen Million Four Hundred

52 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 52 of 99 Thousand Dollars ($14,400,000) in cash and one Settling Defendant will pay a settlement amount to the Class totaling Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in cash. This Partial Settlement is in addition to a previous settlement with defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which provides for payment to the class in the amount of $19,200,000. Two defendants, Kenneth W. Winger (the former Chief Executive Officer of the Company) and Paul R. Humphreys (the former Chief Financial Officer of the Company), remain in the case. A hearing will be held before the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division at )b: Oberon June 21, 2005 to determine whether the Partial Settlement should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate, and to consider the application of Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel for attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses, and to advise of the proposed release of claims. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SHARE IN THE SETTLEMENT FUNDS. If you have not yet received a Proof of Claim form and the full printed Notice of (i) Proposed Partial Settlement of Class Action, (ii) Hearing on Proposed Settlement With Certain Individual Defendants and Attorneys' Fees Petition and (iii) Right to Share in Settlement Funds, you may obtain copies of these documents by contacting the Claims Administrator at: Safety-Kleen Bondholder Litigation c/o The Garden City Group, Inc. Claims Administrator P.O. Box 9000 #6070 Merrick, NY

53 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 53 of 99 Inquiries, other than requests for the forms of Notice and Proof of Claim form, may be made to Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel: Kimberly Wierzel GRANT & EISENHOFER, P.A. Chase Manhattan Centre 1201 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE (302) To participate in the Partial Settlement, you must submit a Proof of Claim no later than August 15, If you have submitted a timely and valid Proof of Claim in connection with the partial settlement of the Action against PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, that Proof of Claim will be deemed effective for purposes of the Partial Settlement with the D&O Defendants and you need not submit another Proof of Claim. If you are a Class Member and do not submit a proper Proof of Claim, you will not share in the Partial Settlement, but you will be bound by the Order and Final Judgment of the Court. Further information may be obtained by directing your inquiry in writing to the Claims Administrator at the address above. DATED: 00$ e9tlu BY ORDER OF THE COURT 6#4 3

54 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 54 of 99 EXHIBIT D

55 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 55 of 99 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA DIVISION IN RE SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. ) BONDHOLDERS LITIGATION ) Consol. Case No NOTICE OF (1) PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION., (In HEARING ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEE PETITION AND (III) RIGHT TO SHARE IN SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO: ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO PURCHASED OR ACQUIRED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BONDS (THE "BONDS'): Registered 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 issued by Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. ("2008 Bonds"); Registered 9 1/4% Senior Notes due 2009 issued by Safety-Kleen Corp. ("2009 Bonds"); If you purchased these Bonds between April 17, 1998 through and including March 5, 2000 (the "Class Period") and you lost money on the Bonds, you may be entitled to share in a settlement. To claim benefits that may be due to you, you must submit a Proof of Claim on the form attached to this Notice postmarked on or before August 15, 2005 PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY PROCEEDINGS IN THIS ACTION. IF YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER, YOU ULTIMATELY MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE BENEFITS PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT DESCRIBED HEREIN. CLAIMS DEADLINE: CLAIMANTS MUST SUBMIT PROOFS OF CLAIM, ON THE FORM ACCOMPANYING THIS NOTICE, POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 15,

56 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 56 of 99 I. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE This Notice is given pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and an Order of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (the "Court"). The purpose of this Notice is to inform you that this Action, and the proposed Partial Settlement, will affect all Class Members' rights. This Notice describes rights you may have under the proposed Partial Settlement and what steps you may take in relation to this Action. This Notice is not an expression of any opinion by the Court as to the merits of any claims or any defenses asserted by any party in this Action, or the fairness or adequacy of the proposed Partial Settlement. You are receiving this Notice because you may have purchased registered 2008 Bonds or registered 2009 Bonds during the Class Period. The above captioned lawsuit is a class action lawsuit (the "Action") in which the Court has certified a Class (the "Class"), described more fully below, on whose behalf this lawsuit is being prosecuted. By Order of the Court, this Notice is being sent to you in the belief that you may be a member of the Class, to inform you as follows: THE COURT HAS CERTIFIED THE ACTION AS A CLASS ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE CLASS DEFINED IN SECTION III BELOW. A PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ACTION HAS BEEN REACHED, SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL. THIS PARTIAL SETTLEMENT IS WITH ONLY CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS, AND THE ACTION IS CONTINUING AGAINST OTHER DEFENDANTS. THE TERMS OF THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION IV BELOW. IF YOU MEET THE CLASS DEFINITION, YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CLASS AND YOU WILL BE BOUND BY THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT AND THE RELEASES THAT ARE GIVEN PURSUANT THERETO, UNLESS YOU ACT TO EXCLUDE YOURSELF PURSUANT TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION VII BELOW. IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN A MEMBER OF THE CLASS AND TO BE BOUND BY THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT AND RELEASES, YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE OTHER THAN WHAT IS OUTLINED IN SECTION VIII BELOW TO ESTABLISH THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF YOUR CLAIM. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE ON THE MERITS OF THE CASE. ANY FINAL JUDGMENT WILL BIND ALL MEMBERS OF THE CLASS 2

57 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 57 of 99 EXCEPT THOSE MEMBERS WHO ACT TO EXCLUDE THEMSELVES NOW. YOU MAY OBTAIN MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTION BY ACCESSING THE COURT FILE. U. NATURE OF THE ACTION AND STATUS OF THE PROCEEDINGS The Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint (the "Complaint"), which was filed in the Action on July 15, 2002, alleges that, during the Class Period, the Defendants violated the federal securities laws in numerous ways, including but not limited to engaging in accounting practices that violated generally accepted accounting principles and that caused the published financial statements of Safety-Kleen Corp. and its predecessor, Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. (together, the "Company") for the years ended August 31, 1997, 1998, and 1999 to be materially false. Those financial statements were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"). The 1997 financial statements were contained within the registration statement for the 2008 Bonds, and the 1997 and 1998 financial statements were contained within the registration statement for the 2009 Bonds. On March 6, 2000, the Company announced that it had commenced an internal investigation into allegations of accounting irregularities. On March 9, 2000, it was disclosed that PwC had withdrawn its audit opinions on the Company's fiscal 1997, 1998 and 1999 financial statements. On July S, 2001, the Company published restated financial statements for those three years which, in the aggregate, reflected a reduction in the Company's net income of more than $530 million. This Action is pending against certain current and former officers and directors of the Company (defendants James Bullock, Leslie Haworth, Henry Tippie, James Wareham, Robert Luba, Kenneth Winger, Paul Humphreys, and Michael Bragagnolo) (the "Individual Defendants"); and the Company's former outside auditor, PwC. The Individual Defendants and PwC are collectively referred to herein as the "Defendants." The Complaint alleges that the Individual Defendants either actively participated in the Company's manipulative accounting practices and misstatements during the Class Period, or knew or should have known about them in the exercise of due diligence. The Complaint also alleges that Defendant PwC knew or should have known about the Company's improper accounting practices and the resulting misstatements of the Company's reported financial results. The Complaint originally asserted claims against the Defendants under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as well as under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"). Although the Class was certified with respect to all claims on January 8, 2003, it was subsequently decertified with respect to the Exchange Act claims effective January 22, The Class remains certified for purposes of claims under the Securities Act. The Defendants deny the claims against them and specifically deny any wrongdoing or liability to any Class member. 3

58 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 58 of 99 The trial of the Action commenced with the selection of a jury on March 1, The Partial Settlement was reached on April 21, 2005, during the trial, and after certain judgments were entered as a matter of law in favor of certain of the Individual Defendants. No final determination on the merits of the Class's claims has been made. Any final judgment made by the Court will be binding on all members of the Class except those members who exclude themselves as provided herein. M. THE CLASS The Court has certified the Action as a class action on behalf of a Class consisting of all persons and entities that acquired registered 2008 Bonds or registered 2009 Bonds between April 17, 1998 and March 5, 2000, inclusive, and suffered damages under the Securities Act. Excluded from the Class are the following persons and entities who would otherwise fall within the Class definition: (1) the Company and Defendants, (2) members of the families of the Individual Defendants, (3) the subsidiaries or affiliates of the Company or of any Defendant, (4) any person or entity who is a partner, officer, director, employee or controlling person of the Company or any Defendant, (5) any entity in which any Defendant has a controlling interest, and (6) the legal representatives, heirs, successors or assigns of any such excluded person. The Court has certified American High Income Trust and State Street Research Income Trust as Class representatives to prosecute the Action on behalf of the Class, and as lead plaintiffs in the Action pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 15 U.S.C. 78u-4 & 77z-1. Oak Hill Securities Fund II, L.P. has been certified as a Class representative for Class members that purchased 2009 Bonds. The Court has approved the law firm of Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A., 1201 N. Market St., Suite 2100, Wilmington, DE 19801, (302) ("Lead Counsel") to serve as Lead Counsel for the Class. IV. THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT On April 21, 2005, the Lead Plaintiffs signed a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the "Stipulation") with defendants and former defendants James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the estate of John W. Rollins, Sr., David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Henry B. Tippie, Michael J. Bragagnolo, Robert W. Luba and James L. Wareham (the "Settling Defendants"), and certain Insurers of the Settling Defendants. The Stipulation provides for a settlement of this Action as against the Settling Defendants only (the "Partial Settlement"), and does not constitute a settlement of any claims by Lead Plaintiffs or the Class against any other Defendants in the Action. The Settling Defendants served as officers or directors of the Company. Lead Plaintiffs have made claims on behalf of the Class against the Settling Defendants under Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act. Because of the dismissal of certain claims, only the Section 11 claims remain pending on behalf of the Class against the Settling Defendants. 4

59 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 59 of 99 The Settling Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing, fault, liability or damage to the Lead Plaintiffs or the Class, deny that they engaged in any wrongdoing, deny that they committed any violation of law, deny that they acted improperly in any way and believe that they acted properly at all times. The Settling Defendants recognize, however, the uncertainty and risk inherent in any litigation, especially complex securities litigation, and the difficulties and substantial expense and length of time necessary to defend this action through trial and any appeal. To eliminate the burden and expense of further litigation and the risk of a judgment at trial, the Settling Defendants wish to settle the litigation against them on the terms and conditions stated in the Stipulation, and to put the claims alleged in this Action to rest finally and forever. Lead Counsel has completed an extensive investigation relating to the claims and the underlying events and transactions alleged in the Complaint. Lead Counsel has analyzed the evidence adduced during pretrial discovery and at trial, and has researched the applicable law with respect to the claims of the Lead Plaintiffs and the Class against the Settling Defendants and the potential defenses thereto. The Partial Settlement was reached after the jury had been selected for the trial of the Action, and after 5 weeks of evidence had been presented, and after judgments as a matter of law had been entered by the Court in favor of certain of the Settling Defendants on some of the claims made. Based upon their investigation and pretrial discovery as set forth above, Lead Counsel and the Lead Plaintiffs have concluded that the terms and conditions of this Stipulation are fair, reasonable and adequate to the Class, and in the Class's interests, and have agreed to settle the claims raised in the Action as against the Settling Defendants pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Stipulation, after considering (a) the substantial benefits that the Class will receive from the Partial Settlement, (b) the attendant risks of litigation, and (c) the desirability of permitting the Partial Settlement to be consummated as provided by the terms of the Stipulation. From the perspective of the Lead Plaintiffs, the principal reason for the Partial Settlement is the substantial monetary benefits to be provided to the Class now. These benefits must be compared to the risk that recovery might not be achieved after a contested trial and likely appeals possibly years into the future. Assuming the Lead Plaintiffs won at trial, they anticipated that the Settling Defendants would have appealed the verdict and that would have created further uncertainty and delay. From the perspective of the Settling Defendants, the principal reasons for the Settlement is to settle and terminate all existing or potential claims against them, and to eliminate the risk of a judgment against them, without in any way acknowledging any fault or liability, in order to eliminate the burden and expense of further litigation and possible appeals. Pursuant to the Stipulation, if the Partial Settlement is approved by the Court, all members of the Class will be deemed to have released the following claims against the Settling Defendants and certain related parties: all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, 5

60 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 60 of 99 whether under state or federal law, including the federal securities laws, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of any losses sustained by members of the Class with respect to any transaction in or related to the Bonds (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement). This means that, upon Court approval, all Class members will be permanently barred from asserting any of the claims described above against the Settling Defendants. In addition, if the Court approves the Partial Settlement, the Settling Defendants will be precluded from suing the Lead Plaintiffs, members of the Class, or Lead Counsel in connection with the Action. Under the terms of the Partial Settlement, the Settling Defendants' insurance carriers and one settling defendant will deposit Fourteen Million Four Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($14,410,000) (the "Gross Partial Settlement Amount") into escrow on behalf of the Class. The D&O Defendants and the Plaintiffs do not dispute the Insurers' position that there is no coverage under any insurance policy for Mr. Humphreys and Mr. Winger. The Class Members have released the Insurers and will not pursue the Insurers in the event of any judgment against Mr. Humphreys and/or Mr. Winger. If you have any questions about the proposed Partial Settlement, you may contact: Kimberly Wierzel, Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A., 1201 N. Market St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801, (302) V. PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SETTLEMENT AMONG CLASS MEMBERS As stated above, the Gross Partial Settlement Amount is Fourteen Million Four Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($14,410,000). The Lead Plaintiffs and the Defendants, including the Settling Defendants, have retained damages experts who have calculated widely varying estimates of the damages in these actions. As discussed below, the percentage recovery of the Gross Partial Settlement Amount differs widely depending on whether you credit the Plaintiffs' damage analysis or that of the Defendants. The Lead Plaintiffs' damages expert has calculated Securities Act damages of One Hundred Twenty Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($124,300,000). The Gross Partial Settlement is approximately 11.5% of this amount. The Settling Defendants' damages experts have calculated Securities Act damages of between $5.25 million and $24.3 million. The Gross Partial Settlement is between 60% and 274% of those amounts. The bulk of the difference between the Settling Defendants' view and the Plaintiffs' view centers on how much of the economic losses suffered by the Class are attributable to the alleged misrepresentations and how much is attributable to other factors, and on when the damages occurred. 6

61 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 61 of 99 From the Gross Partial Settlement Amount of Fourteen Million Four Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($14,410,000) up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) will be deducted for Lead Plaintiffs' actual expenses in connection with the Action. After actual expenses are deducted, the Gross Partial Settlement is reduced to approximately Thirteen Million Nine Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($13,910,000). From that amount, Lead Plaintiffs' counsel will request attorneys' fees. In accordance with the fee agreement between Lead Plaintiffs and their counsel, Lead Plaintiffs' counsel will request fifteen percent (15%) of the first Ten Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10,800,000) of net recovery on behalf of the Class (after payment of expenses) and eighteen percent (18%) of the other Three Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars of net recovery for the Class. Lead Plaintiffs calculate that the attorneys' fees from this Partial Settlement will total approximately Two Million One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,179,800) leaving a net amount of approximately Eleven Million Seven Hundred Thirty Thousand and Two Hundred Dollars ($11,730,200) to be distributed to the Class (the "Net Settlement Amount"). The Net Settlement Amount will be divided pro-rata amongst the Class. Therefore, the amount of your recovery depends on the amount of your claim which is determined to be timely and valid, and how many other Class Members come forward with timely and valid claims. Lead Plaintiffs estimate that Class Members will recover approximately 8.5% of their maximum possible damages under the Securities Act pursuant to this Partial Settlement. When considered in combination with the previously announced settlement with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Lead Plaintiffs estimate that the net recovery to Class members in the two partial settlements will total in excess of 20% of Class members' maximum possible damages under the Securities Act. Lead Plaintiffs anticipate the possibility of some additional recoveries from the remaining Defendants. However, no such additional recovery can be assured. VI. CONSEQUENCES OF CLASS MEMBERSHIP AND CLASS MEMBERS' RIGHTS If you fall within the Class definition and you wish to remain in the Class, you must file your Proof of Claim attached hereto by August 15, If you have already submitted a timely and valid Proof of Claim in connection with the settlement with PwC, that Proof of Claim will be deemed effective for purposes of this Partial Settlement and you need not submit another Proof of Claim. If you remain in the Class, then: (a) your interests in the Action will be represented by Lead Counsel for the Class, as identified in Section III above; (b) you will not have to pay any of Lead Counsel's attorneys' fees or expenses, except to the extent the Court may direct that such fees and expenses be paid out of any settlements or recoveries obtained for the Class (including the Partial Settlement); (c) you may be entitled to share in the benefits of any settlements or recoveries obtained in the Action, and you will be bound by any such settlements (including the Partial Settlement) and by any favorable or unfavorable judgments entered in the Action; (d) you will have the right to appear and be heard regarding Court approval of the Partial Settlement and 7

62 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 62 of 99 any future settlements, and any applications for payment of attorneys' fees and expenses; and (e) you will have the right to receive notice of and object to any settlements. If you elect to remain in the Class, you have a right to object to the Partial Settlement in the manner set forth below. If your objection is rejected, you will be bound by the Partial Settlement and the releases described herein, just as if you had not objected. If you do not wish to have your interests represented by Lead Counsel for the purpose of appearing, objecting to, and/or otherwise being heard regarding the Partial Settlement and/or any future settlements or applications for payment of attorneys' fees and expenses, you may enter a separate appearance through counsel of your choice, or personally, at your own expense. In order for you to benefit from any future recoveries against other Defendants in the Action, should there be any, you should retain copies of all records pertaining to your ownership of, as well as all purchases and sales of, the 2008 Bonds and/or 2009 Bonds during the period from April 17, 1998 through the present. VII. HOW TO EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE CLASS Under the law, you have the right to exclude yourself from the Class certified by the Court. You may exclude yourself from the Class if you wish to pursue a separate lawsuit against the Defendants, or for any reason at all. If you exclude yourself from the Class, you will not be entitled to participate in any recovery by such Class in the Action, and you will not be bound by the Partial Settlement or any settlement in the Action, or by any favorable or unfavorable judgment in the Action. If you do not wish to remain a member of the Class, then you must timely request in writing to be excluded from the Class. Your request for exclusion must legibly set forth your name and address, and must include a statement that you wish to be excluded from the Class in the Safety-Kleen Bondholders Litigation. Your request for exclusion must be sent by United States mail, postmarked no later than June 3, 2005 to the Claims Administrator. Safety-Kleen Bondholder Litigation c/o The Garden City Group, Inc. Exclusions Claims Administrator P.O. Box 9000 #6070 Merrick, NY If you request exclusion from the Class on behalf of any person, entity, or individual other than yourself (such as, for example, a trust, a minor, or a pension fund), you also must state the basis of your legal authority to make a request for exclusion on behalf of that person, entity, or other individual. 8

63 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 63 of 99 In order to ensure proper processing of your request for exclusion, please include with the request the Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number of the person, entity, or individual requesting exclusion from the Class, as well as a list stating the par amount of 2008 Bonds and/or 2009 Bonds that person, entity, or individual purchased and/or sold during the Class Period, and the date or dates of each such purchase and sale. VIII. SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF PROOFS OF CLAIM In order to be eligible to receive any distribution from the Net Settlement Amount, you must complete and sign the accompanying Proof of Claim and Release form and send it by first class mail postmarked on or before August 15, 2005, addressed as follows: Safety-Kleen Bondholder Litigation c/o The Garden City Group, Inc. Claims Administrator P.O. Box 9000 #6070 Merrick, NY If you do not submit a proper Proof of Claim form, you will not be entitled to any share of the Settlement Funds. Each Claimant shall be deemed to have submitted to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division with respect to his, her or its Proof of Claim. The Court has reserved jurisdiction to allow, disallow, or adjust any claim on equitable grounds. Nominees who purchased or acquired the Bonds for the benefit of another person or entity during the Class Period are requested to send the Notice and the Proof of Claim to all such beneficial owners of the Bonds within ten (10) days after receipt thereof, or send a list of the names and addresses of such beneficial owners to the Claims Administrator within ten (10) days of receipt thereof in which event the Claims Administrator shall promptly mail the Notice and Proof of Claim to such beneficial owners. IX. STATEMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS SOUGHT Lead Counsel has expended considerable time and effort in the prosecution of this litigation on a contingent fee basis, and has advanced substantial expenses for the litigation, in the expectation that if they were successful in obtaining a recovery for the Class they would be paid from such recovery. Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel intends to apply to the Court for an award of attorneys' fees from the Gross Partial Settlement Fund in the approximate amount of Two Million One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,179,800), and for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the prosecution of this Action against the Settling Defendants of not more than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). Lead Counsel, without further notice to the Class, may subsequently apply to the Court for fees and expenses incurred in connection with administering and distributing the proceeds of the Partial 9

64 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 64 of 99 Settlement to the members of the Class and any proceedings subsequent to the Settlement Fairness Hearing. X. NOTICE OF PARTIAL SETTLEMENT HEARING A hearing on the proposed Partial Settlement (the "Partial Settlement Hearing") will be held on June 21, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. before the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division, Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse, 901 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina The purpose of the Partial Settlement Hearing will be to determine: (1) whether the Partial Settlement should be approved as fair, just and reasonable; (2) whether the Action should be dismissed with prejudice against the Settling Defendants; and (3) to consider the proposed Plan of Allocation for the proceeds of the Partial Settlement and the application of Lead Counsel for attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses. Any member of the Class who has not requested exclusion may appear at the Partial Settlement Hearing to show cause why the proposed Partial Settlement should not be approved, why the Action should not be dismissed with prejudice as against the Settling Defendants, or why Lead Counsel should not be awarded attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses; provided, however, that no such person shall be heard, unless his, her or its objection or opposition is made in writing and filed, together with copies of any and all supporting papers and briefs, with the Court no later than June 6, 2005, with copies sent to: Attorney for the Settling Defendants: Eric S. Mattson SIDLEY AUSTIN BROWN & WOOD LLP 10 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL Terry Campbell COTSIRILOS, TIGHE & STREICKER, LTD. 33 Dearborn St. Ste. 600 Chicago, IL Stephen G. Morrison NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, LLP Meridian/ I 7th Floor 1320 Main Street Columbia, SC Rebecca G. Fulmer LAW OFFICES OF WILMOT IRVIN 1522 Lady Street 10

65 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 65 of 99 P.O. Box 7816 Columbia, SC Richard George LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGARD & SMITH LLP 199 Water Street, 25th Floor New York, NY The Claims Administrator: The Garden City Group, Inc. Claims Administrator Safety-Kleen Bondholder Litigation P.O. Box 9000 #6070 Merrick, NY Attorney for Lead Plaintiffs: Megan D. McIntyre GRANT & EISENHOFER, P.A. Chase Manhattan Centre 1201 N. Market Street, Suite 2100 Wilmington, DE Once an objection to the proposed Partial Settlement is made, it cannot be withdrawn without the Court's approval. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any member of the Class who does not make his/her/its objection or opposition in the manner provided above shall be deemed to have waived all objections and opposition to the fairness, reasonableness and adequacy of the proposed Partial Settlement. XI. MULTIPLE MAILINGS AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you receive multiple copies of this Notice, it may be because you had multiple brokerage accounts, holdings or transactions in the 2008 Bonds and/or 2009 Bonds. If this Notice was sent to a wrong address, or if your address changes in the future, please send prompt written notification of your correct address to the Claims Administrator at the address stated at the end of this Notice. FOR MORE INFORMATION This Notice contains only a summary of the Action and the terms of the proposed Partial Settlement. Anyone interested in more detail regarding the Action is invited to: (1) visit the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina at the Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse, 901 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, during 11

66 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 66 of 99 regular business hours, to inspect the Stipulation, the pleadings, and the other papers maintained there in Case No ; and/or (2) contact the Claims Administrator at the following address: Safety-Kleen Bondholder Litigation c/o The Garden City Group, Inc. Claims Administrator P.O. Box 9000 #6070 Merrick, NY ALL INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS SETTLEMENT NOTICE OR THE PROOF OF CLAIM FORM BY CLASS MEMBERS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR IN WRITING AT THE ADDRESS INDICATED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE. Dated: April, 2005 BY ORDER OF THE COURT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA 12

67 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 67 of 99 EXHIBIT E 13

68 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 68 of 99 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA DIVISION [PLAINTIFF(S)] ) V. ) Case No. 3:05-CV- 17 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, ) JAMES R. BULLOCK, LESLIE W. ) HAWORTH, HENRY B. TIPPIE, ) JAMES L. WAREHAM, PAUL R. ) HUMPHREYS, KENNETH W. WINGER, ) MICHAEL J. BRAGAGNOLO, ) and TD SECURITIES (USA) INC., ) Defendants. ) STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT OF SETTLEMENT This Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the "Stipulation") is entered into by and between [PLAINTIFF(S)] ("Plaintiff(s)") and James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the Estate of John Rollins, Sr., Henry B. Tippie, Robert W. Luba, David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Michael J. Bragagnolo, John Grainger and James L. Wareham (collectively, the "D&Os") and American Home Assurance Company ("American Home"), Reliance Insurance Company ("Reliance"), National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. ("National Union") and Starr Excess Liability Insurance International, Ltd. (collectively "D&O Insurers").. This Stipulation provides for a settlement of this Action as against the D&Os only (the "Partial Settlement"), and does not constitute a settlement of any claims by the Plaintiff(s) against any other defendants in the Action.

69 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 69 of 99 WHEREAS: A. On [FILING DATE], Plaintiff(s) filed this action (the "Action") alleging that certain D&Os and others violated 10(b), 18, and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule l Ob-5 promulgated under the Exchange Act, and alleging that certain D&Os and others committed fraud in violation of common law. B. The D&Os deny all allegations of wrongdoing, fault, liability or damage to the Plaintiffs, deny that they engaged in wrongdoing, deny that they committed any violation of law, deny that they acted improperly in any way and believe they acted properly at all times. The D&Os recognize, however, the uncertainty and risk inherent in any litigation, especially complex securities litigation, and the difficulties and expense and length of time necessary to defend this action through trial and any appeal. To eliminate the burden and expense of further litigation and the risk of a judgment at trial, the D&Os wish to settle the litigation on the terms and conditions stated in this Stipulation, and to put the Settled Claims (as hereinafter defined) to rest finally and forever. C. The parties to this Stipulation recognize that this litigation has been filed by the Plaintiff(s) and defended by certain D&Os in good faith and with adequate basis in fact under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, that the litigation is being voluntarily settled after advice of counsel, and that the terms of the settlement are fair, adequate and reasonable. This Stipulation shall not be construed or deemed to be a concession by the Plaintiff(s) of any infirmity in any of the claims asserted in the Action, nor shall it be construed or deemed to be evidence of or an admission or concession on the part of the D&Os with respect to any claim or of any fault or liability or wrongdoing or damage whatsoever, or any infirmity in the defenses that certain D&Os have asserted. 2

70 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 70 of 99 NOW THEREFORE, without any admission or concession on the part of the Plaintiff(s) of any lack of merit of the Action whatsoever, and without any admission or concession on the part of the D&Os of any liability or wrongdoing or lack of merit in their defenses whatsoever, it is hereby STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and among the parties to this Stipulation, through their respective attorneys, in consideration of the benefits flowing to the parties hereto from the Partial Settlement, that all Settled Claims (as defined below) shall be compromised, settled, released and dismissed with prejudice, upon and subject to the following terms and conditions: CERTAIN DEFINITIONS I. As used in this Stipulation the following terms shall have the following meanings: a. "Action" shall mean the captioned lawsuit, Case No b. "Bonds" refers to the 9 1/4% senior subordinated notes due 2008 issued by Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. ("2008 Bonds") and the 9 1/4% senior notes due 2009 issued by Safety-Kleen Corp. ("2009 Bonds"), collectively. C. "Plaintiff(s)" means [PLAINTIFF NAME(S)]. d. "Individual Actions" means all lawsuits listed on Exhibit 2 attached hereto, and the individual claims brought by American High Income Trust and State Street Research Income Trust as part of the Action. e. "Individual Plaintiffs" means (i) American High Income Trust, (ii) State Street Research Income Trust, and (iii) the entities which have filed Individual Actions against the D&O Defendants and others and/or have executed tolling agreements with respect to such claims, as listed on Exhibit 2 attached hereto. 3

71 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 71 of 99 f. "Plaintiffs' Counsel" means attorneys for the Plaintiff(s), the law firm of Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A., Chase Manhattan Centre, 1201 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801, (302) g. "Court" means the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division, the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. presiding. h. "Defendants" means PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, Henry B. Tippie, James L. Wareham, Kenneth W. Winger, Paul R. Humphreys, Michael J. Bragagnolo, and TD Securities (USA) Inc. i. "D&Os" means James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the Estate of John Rollins, Sr., Henry B. Tippie, Robert W. Luba, David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Michael J. Bragagnolo, and James L. Wareham j. "D&O Counsel" means the law firms of (1) Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, 1320 Main Street, 17t` Floor, Columbia, SC 29201, (2) Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP, Bank One Plaza, 10 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603, (3) Cotsirilos, Tighe & Streicker, Ltd., 33 Dearborn St., Ste. 600, Chicago, IL 60602, (4) Stone, McGuire & Benjamin, 801 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 100, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, and (5) Law Offices of Wilmot Irvin, 1522 Lady Street, P.O. Box 7816, Columbia, SC k. "Company" or "Safety-Kleen" refers to Safety-Kleen Corporation, its predecessors (including Rollins Environmental Services, Inc. and Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc.), successors, parents, consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, operating units, controlling persons, controlled persons, officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents. 4

72 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 72 of 99 Stipulation. 1. "Partial Settlement" means the settlement with the D&Os contemplated by this M. "Insurers" means American Home Assurance Company ("American Home"), Reliance Insurance Company ("Reliance"), National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. ("National Union") and Starr Excess Liability Insurance International, Ltd. n. "Released Parties" means the D&Os, the Insurers, trusts for which any of the D&Os are the settlor or which are for the benefit of them or their families; the D&Os' personal or legal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and any other Person acting on their behalf; the Insurers' and all of the D&Os' past and present agents, employees, attorneys, other insurers, co-insurers, reinsurers, accountants, advisors, successors, and assigns; provided.. however, that the term "Released Parties" does not include Kenneth W. Winger, Paul R. Humphreys, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, TD Securities (USA) Inc., NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, or Raymond James & Associates, Inc. o. "Settled Claims" means (i) all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action by Plaintiffs against the D&Os or any Released Party, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, whether under state or federal law, including the federal securities laws, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of any transaction in or related to the Bonds (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement); and (ii) all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action by the D&Os or any Released Party against Plaintiffs or any of their present and former partners, principals, employees, predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers, attorneys, agents, insurers and assigns (including Plaintiff's Counsel), whether known or unknown, whether under state or federal law, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, 5

73 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 73 of 99 representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of, or relating in any way to the institution, prosecution, or settlement of the Action (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement). P."Order of Dismissal" means the proposed order to be entered dismissing the Action, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1. SCOPE AND EFFECT OF SETTLEMENT 2. The obligations incurred pursuant to this Stipulation shall be in full and final disposition of the Action and any and all Settled Claims as against the D&Os and the Released Parties. 3. Plaintiff(s), on behalf of itself [themselves], its [their] predecessors, successors, shareholders, participants, administrators, parents, subsidiaries, affiliated entities and assigns, with respect to each and every Settled Claim, hereby release(s) and forever discharge(s), and shall forever be enjoined from prosecuting, any Settled Claim against the D&Os and the Released Parties. The D&Os, on behalf of themselves and the Released Parties, hereby release and forever discharge, and shall forever be enjoined from prosecuting, any Settled Claim against Plaintiff(s) and its [their] present and former partners, principals, employees, predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers, attorneys, agents, and assigns (including Plaintiffs' Counsel). THE SETTLEMENT CONSIDERATION 4. On or prior to May 6, 2005, the Insurers, for the benefit of the D&Os, shall cause the total sum of Twenty-One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($21,600,000) in cash (the "Gross Settlement Amount") to be wire transferred into one or more escrow accounts as instructed by Plaintiffs' Counsel, for the benefit of the Individual Plaintiffs collectively. It is understood and agreed that this amount is being paid by the Insurers, and not by the D&Os, who 6

74 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 74 of 99 shall have no liability or responsibility to pay such amounts in the event of a failure by the Insurers to pay such amounts. It is understood and agreed that Reliance's payment is subject to appropriate court approval, and that Reliance shall use its best efforts to expeditiously seek any necessary approval as soon as reasonably possible, and shall deliver its portion of the settlement amount by wire transfer as set forth above forthwith upon receipt of final court approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In the event that such sums are not wire transferred by the Payment Date, then interest shall be paid at the rate of 2.7% per annum until such sums are paid. National Union shall pay any interest accruing to the Reliance portion of the Partial Settlement, and shall have no right of recourse to Reliance for reimbursement of same. 5. Of the Gross Settlement Amount, $ shall be allocated to, and held in escrow on behalf of, [PLAINTIFF NAME(S)] (the "Settlement Fund"). The balance in the Settlement Fund after payment of attorneys' fees and expenses in accordance with Plaintiff(s)' engagement agreement with Plaintiffs' Counsel will be paid to Plaintiff(s). 6. This Partial Settlement between the Plaintiff(s) and the D&Os is in no way affected by other settlements entered into by the D&Os or the Plaintiff(s), or any judgments obtained by the Plaintiff(s) with respect to other Safety-Kleen related matters, including, but not limited to, with respect to Kenneth W. Winger and/or Paul R. Humphreys, except as provided in this Stipulation. The Individual Plaintiffs may be entitled to an assignment of any judgment PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") may obtain for contribution against Kenneth W. Winger and/or Paul R. Humphreys arising out of the action entitled Toronto Dominion (Texas), Inc., et al. v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, et al., Civil Action No. 00 VS F, in the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia. To the extent that any judgment for contribution against Mr. Winger and/or Mr. Humphreys is assigned to Plaintiff(s), and to the extent Mr. Winger and/or Mr. 7

75 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 75 of 99 Humphreys obtain any judgment against any of the D&Os for contribution arising out of such claims, Plaintiff(s) shall reduce their recovery against Mr. Winger and/or Mr. Humphreys to the extent of such judgment for contribution in favor of Mr. Winger or Mr. Humphreys against any of the D&Os, in order to satisfy the contribution claim. In no event shall the reduction for any judgment exceed the value of that judgment. The D&Os and the Plaintiff(s) do not dispute that there is no coverage under any insurance policy for Mr. Humphreys and/or Mr. Winger. The Plaintiff(s) acknowledge that they are releasing the Insurers with respect to any judgments against or settlements with Mr. Humphreys and/or Mr. Winger, whether obtained directly or by assignment from PwC, and covenant not to claim against or sue the Insurers with respect thereto, and to reduce any judgment which they may obtain against Mr. Humphreys and/or Mr. Winger by any amount (up to the amount of the judgment) for which a court determines any of the Insurers to be liable. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES 7. Except as provided herein, Plaintiff(s) and the D&Os shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with the Action. TERMS OF ORDER OF DISMISSAL 8. Promptly after the Effective Date of the settlement set forth in the Stipulation of Settlement dated April 21, 2005 in the class action styled IN RE SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. BONDHOLDERS LITIGATION, Consol. Case No (the "Class Action"), Counsel for the parties shall request that the Court enter the Order of Dismissal in the Action substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit 1. BAR ORDER AND JUDGMENT REDUCTION PROVISIONS 9. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Order of Dismissal contemplated 8

76 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 76 of 99 herein shall include an order that bars (1) all claims against the D&Os for indemnity or contribution or any other claim against the D&Os arising out of the Action or otherwise where the injury to the claimant is the claimant's actual or threatened liability to the Plaintiff(s) arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, (2) all claims by the D&Os against any person for indemnity or contribution arising out of the Action or arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, each to the fullest extent permitted by 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(0(7), any common law, and any other law, rule or regulation, and (3) any claim by any person or entity which is not a Released Party against the Insurers arising out of or related to any of the obligations of the Insurers with respect to the Settled Claims of the Plaintiff(s), the Partial Settlement, and the Insurance Policies applicable thereto (except claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement); any person not a Defendant in the Action may obtain relief from this part of the bar order upon a showing of prior and greater entitlement to insurance proceeds. A challenge to the bar order set forth in this paragraph shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, or the entry of the Order of Dismissal, and any appeal with respect to the bar order shall not delay or otherwise affect the distribution of the Settlement Fund as provided to the Plaintiffs. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Plaintiff(s) shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Fund notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of the order based on this paragraph and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Plaintiff(s) rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. 10. The Order of Dismissal shall also provide that any non-settling party shall be entitled to a reduction in any final verdict or judgment in an amount calculated as provided for in 9

77 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 77 of U.S.C. 78u-4(0(7)(B). In addition, any non-settling party who claims to be covered under any insurance policy issued by an Insurer, if any, shall also be entitled to a credit against any final judgment equal to the amount of coverage actually available, if any, that a court determines would have been available to such non-settling party under such insurance policy but for the operation of the bar order in the Order of Dismissal. A challenge to the provisions of this paragraph shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, or the entry of the Order of Dismissal, and any appeal with respect to this paragraph shall not delay or otherwise affect the distribution of the Settlement Fund as provided herein. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Plaintiff(s) shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Fund notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of the order based on this paragraph and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Plaintiff(s) rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. NO ADMISSION OF WRONGDOING 11. This Stipulation, whether or not consummated, and any proceedings taken pursuant to it: a. shall not be offered or received against the D&Os as evidence of or construed as or deemed to be evidence of any presumption, concession, or admission by the D&Os with respect to the truth of any fact alleged by the Plaintiff(s) or the validity of any claim that had been or could have been asserted in the Action, or in any litigation, or the deficiency of any defense that has been or could have been asserted in the Action, or in any litigation, or of any liability, negligence, fault, or wrongdoing of the D&Os; 10

78 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 78 of 99 b. shall not be construed as or received in evidence as an admission, concession or presumption against the Plaintiff(s) or any of them that any of their claims are without merit or are subject to any infirmities, or that damages recoverable under the Complaint would not have exceeded the Gross Settlement Amount; C. shall not be construed against the D&Os or the Plaintiff(s) as an admission or concession that the consideration to be given hereunder represents the amount which could be or would have been recovered after trial; d. shall not be construed as an admission or agreement or concession by any Insurer that there is coverage for this Action or any other action or for any other proceedings and that the Insurers expressly do not waive and expressly reserve their rights with respect to coverage for this Action or the validity of any insurance policy, whether or not this Partial Settlement shall be consummated; provided however, that if this Partial Settlement is consummated, the Insurers shall pay their several shares of the Gross Settlement Amount without recourse to any D&Os; and e. shall not be used by the Insurers as a basis to deny coverage to any D&O Defendants in this or any other matter, and the D&Os and the Insurers agree that any judgment as a matter of law which may be entered with regard to the claims of any Individual Plaintiffs against Mr. Winger and/or Mr. Humphreys does not affect in any way any of the D&Os' coverage under any policy issued by any of the Insurers, and the Insurers agree not to contest coverage of the D&Os in any matter on that basis. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 12. All of the exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. 11

79 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 79 of The parties to this Stipulation intend the Partial Settlement to be a final and complete resolution of all disputes asserted or which could be asserted by the Plaintiff(s) against the D&Os or any Released Party with respect to the Settled Claims. Accordingly, the Plaintiff(s) and the D&Os agree not to assert in any forum that the Action was brought by the Plaintiff(s) or defended by the D&Os in bad faith or without a reasonable basis. The parties hereto shall assert no claims of any violation of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure relating to the prosecution, defense, or settlement of the Action. The parties agree that the amounts paid and the other terms of the Partial Settlement were negotiated at arm's length in good faith by the parties, and reflect a settlement that was reached voluntarily after consultation with experienced legal counsel. 14. Each of the Insurers except Reliance hereby warrants that it is not insolvent and that the payments required to be made by it pursuant to this Stipulation will not render it insolvent within the meaning of and/or for the purposes of the United States Bankruptcy Code, including 101 and 547 thereof. This warranty is made by the Insurers and not by their counsel. 15. In the event of the entry of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction determining the transfer of money to the Settlement Funds or any portion thereof by or on behalf of any Insurer to be a preference, voidable transfer, fraudulent transfer or similar transaction and any portion thereof is required to be returned, and such amount is not promptly deposited to the Settlement Funds by others, then, at the election of Plaintiff(s)' Counsel, the parties shall jointly move the Court to vacate and set aside the releases given and Order of Dismissal entered in favor of the D&O Defendants pursuant to this Stipulation; and, the Order of Dismissal shall be null and void, and the parties shall be restored to their respective positions in the litigation as of April 12

80 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 80 of 99 21, 2005 and any cash amounts in the Settlement Funds shall be returned. 16. This Stipulation may not be modified or amended, nor may any of its provisions be waived, except by a writing signed by all parties hereto or their successors-in-interest. 17. The headings herein are used for the purpose of convenience only and are not meant to have legal effect. 18. The waiver by one party of any breach of this Stipulation by any other party shall not be deemed a waiver of any other prior or subsequent breach of this Stipulation. 19. This Stipulation and its exhibits constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto concerning the Partial Settlement, and no representations, warranties, or inducements have been made by any party hereto concerning this Stipulation and its exhibits other than those contained and memorialized in such documents. 20. This Stipulation may be executed in one or more counterparts. All executed counterparts and each of them shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument provided that counsel for the parties to this Stipulation shall exchange among themselves original signed counterparts. 21. This Stipulation shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 22. The construction, interpretation, operation, effect and validity of this Stipulation, and all documents necessary to effectuate it, shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of South Carolina without regard to conflicts of laws, except to the extent that federal law requires that federal law governs. 23. This Stipulation shall not be construed more strictly against one party than another merely by virtue of the fact that it, or any part of it, may have been prepared by counsel 13

81 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 81 of 99 for one of the parties, it being recognized that it is the result of arm's-length negotiations between the parties and all parties have contributed substantially and materially to the preparation of this Stipulation. 24. All counsel and any other person executing this Stipulation and any of the exhibits hereto, or any related settlement documents, warrant and represent that they have the full authority to do so and that they have the authority to take appropriate action required or permitted to be taken pursuant to the Stipulation to effectuate its terms. 25. This Partial Settlement of this Action is contingent upon the settlement of the Class Action as between Plaintiff(s) and the D&Os, and vice versa. In the event of a termination of the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement executed on April 21, 2005 in the Class Action, this Stipulation shall automatically terminate and become void and have no further effect. 26. Except as otherwise provided herein, in the event the Partial Settlement is terminated or fails to become effective for any reason, then the Plaintiff(s) and the D&Os shall be deemed to have reverted to their respective status in the Action as of April 21, 2005 and, except as otherwise expressly provided, the parties shall proceed in all respects as if the Partial Settlement and any related orders had not been entered, and any portion of the Gross Settlement Amount previously paid by the Insurers and/or Michael J. Bragagnolo, together with any interest earned thereon, less any Taxes due with respect to such income, and less costs of administration and notice actually incurred and paid or payable from the Gross Settlement Amount, shall be returned to the Insurers and/or Michael J. Bragagnolo, according to their several payments. 14

82 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 82 of 99 DATED: April, 2005 GRANT & EISENHOFER P.A. Stuart M. Grant Megan D. McIntyre Chase Manhattan Centre 1201 N. Market Street, Suite 2100 Wilmington, DE (302) Counsel for Plaintiff(s) 15

83 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 83 of 99 SIDLEY AUSTIN BROWN & WOOD LLP John N. Gallo Eric S. Mattson Erin E. Kelly Preya S. Tarsney Bank One Plaza 10 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL (312) (312) (Fax) Counsel for James R. Bullock COTSIRILOS, TIGHE & STREICKER, LTD. Terence Campbell James Streicker 33 N. Dearborn St. Ste. 600 Chicago, IL Counsel for Leslie W. Haworth and John Grainger NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, LLP Stephen G. Morrison James J. McGovern William P. Simpson Meridian/17th Floor 1320 Main Street Columbia, SC (803) Counsel for Henry B. Tippie and James L. Wareham 16

84 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 84 of 99 LAW OFFICES OF WILMOT IRVIN Wilmot B. Irvin Rebecca G. Fulmer 1522 Lady Street P.O. Box 7816 Columbia, SC Counsel for Michael Bragagnolo LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGARD & SMITH LLP Richard George 199 Water Street, 25t h Floor New York, NY (212) (212) (Fax) Counsel for American Home Assurance Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Pa. KPMG Inc., in its capacity as liquidator of RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY Canadian Branch, in liquidation By: Robert O. Sanderson President, KPMG Inc., and not in its personal capacity 17

85 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 85 of 99 EXHIBIT 1 18

86 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 86 of 99 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA DIVISION [PLAINTIFF(S)] ) V. ) Case No. 3:05-CV- 17 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, ) JAMES R. BULLOCK, LESLIE W. ) HAWORTH, HENRY B. TIPPIE, ) JAMES L. WAREHAM, PAUL R. ) HUMPHREYS, KENNETH W. WINGER, ) MICHAEL J. BRAGAGNOLO, ) and TD SECURITES (USA) INC., ) Defendants. ) ORDER OF DISMISSAL Pursuant to the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated April 21, 2005 (the "Stipulation") between [PLAINTIFF NAME(S)] ("Plaintiff(s)") and James R. Bullock, Leslie W. Haworth, John W. Rollins, Jr., the Estate of John Rollins, Sr., Henry B. Tippie, Robert W. Luba, David E. Thomas, Jr., Grover C. Wrenn, Michael J. Bragagnolo, and James L. Wareham (collectively, the "D&Os") and American Home Assurance Company ("American Home"), Reliance Insurance Company ("Reliance"), National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. ("National Union") and Starr Excess Liability Insurance International, Ltd. (collectively "D&O Insurers") ; and all capitalized terms used herein having the meanings as set forth and defined in the Stipulation, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: I. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the Action, the Plaintiff(s), the D&Os and the Insurers.

87 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 87 of The Action is hereby dismissed with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the Stipulation, as against the D&Os who are named as Defendants only. 3. Plaintiff(s), and the successors and assigns of any of them are hereby permanently barred and enjoined from instituting, commencing or prosecuting all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, whether under state or federal law, including the federal securities laws, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of any transaction in or related to the Bonds (the "Settled Claims") (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement) against the D&Os, trusts for which any of the D&Os are the settlor or which are for the benefit of them or their families; the D&Os personal or legal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and any other Person acting on their behalf; the Insurers; and all of the D&Os past and present agents, employees, attorneys, insurers, co-insurers, reinsurers, accountants, advisors, successors, and assigns; provided, however, that nothing herein shall bar or enjoin the Plaintiff(s) from instituting or pursuing any claims against Kenneth W. Winger, Paul R. Humphreys, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, or TD Securities (USA) Inc. The Settled Claims are hereby compromised, settled, released, discharged and dismissed as against the D&Os who are Defendants with prejudice. 4. The D&Os, trusts for which any of the D&Os are the settlor or which are for the benefit of them or their families; the D&Os' personal or legal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and any other Person acting on their behalf, the Insurers; and all of the D&Os' past and present agents, employees, attorneys, insurers, co-insurers, reinsurers, accountants, advisors, successors, and assigns are hereby permanently barred and enjoined from instituting, 2

88 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 88 of 99 commencing or prosecuting all claims, rights, demands, suits, matters, issues or causes of action against the Plaintiff(s), or any of their present and former partners, principals, employees, predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers, attorneys, agents, insurers and assigns (including Plaintiffs' Counsel), whether known or unknown, whether under state or federal law, and whether directly, indirectly, derivatively, representatively or in any other capacity, arising out of, or relating in any way to the institution, prosecution, or settlement of the Action (but excluding any claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement). 5. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Court hereby bars (1) all claims against the D&Os for indemnity or contribution or any other claim against the D&Os arising out of the Action or otherwise where the injury to the claimant is the claimant's actual or threatened liability to the Plaintiff(s) arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, (2) all claims by the D&Os against any person for indemnity or contribution arising out of the Action or arising out of or related to any transactions with respect to the Bonds, other than a person whose liability has been extinguished by the Partial Settlement, each to the fullest extent permitted by 15 U.S. C. 78u-4(f)(7), any common law, and any other law, rule or regulation, and (3) any claim by any person or entity which is not a Released Party against the Insurers arising out of or related to any of the obligations of the Insurers with respect to the Settled Claims of the Plaintiff(s) the Partial Settlement, and the Insurance Policies applicable thereto (except claims to enforce the terms of the Partial Settlement); any person not a Defendant in the Action may obtain relief from this part of the bar order upon a showing of prior and greater entitlement to insurance proceeds. A challenge to the bar order set forth in this paragraph shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, or the entry of the Order of Dismissal, and any appeal with respect to the bar order shall not delay or otherwise affect the 3

89 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 89 of 99 distribution of the Settlement Fund as provided herein. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Plaintiff(s) shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Fund notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of the bar order and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Plaintiff(s) rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. 6. Any non-settling party shall be entitled to a reduction in any final verdict or judgment in an amount calculated as provided for in 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(f)(7)(B). In addition, any non-settling party who claims to be covered under any insurance policy issued by an Insurer, if any, shall also be entitled to a credit against any final judgment equal to the amount of coverage actually available, if any, that a court determines would have been available to such non-settling party under such insurance policy but for the operation of the bar order in this Order of Dismissal. A challenge to the provisions of this paragraph shall not prevent or delay the completion of the Partial Settlement, or the entry of this Order of Dismissal, and any appeal with respect to this paragraph shall not delay or otherwise affect the distribution of the Settlement Fund as provided herein. In the event that any court finds that this paragraph is not enforceable as written, it shall be modified or limited only to the extent necessary to allow it to be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law in accordance with its intent. The Plaintiff(s) shall be entitled to distribution of the Settlement Fund notwithstanding the pendency of any appeal of the order based on this paragraph and the resolution of any such appeal shall not disturb any Plaintiff(s) rights to retain the proceeds of the Partial Settlement. 4

90 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 90 of Neither this Order of Dismissal, the Stipulation, nor any of their terms and provisions, nor any of the negotiations or proceedings connected with them, nor any of the documents or statement referred to therein shall be: a. offered or received against the D&Os as evidence of or construed as or deemed to be evidence of any presumption, concession, or admission by the D&Os with respect to the truth of any fact alleged by the Plaintiff(s) or the validity of any claim that had been or could have been asserted in the Action or in any litigation, or the deficiency of any defense that has been or could have been asserted in the Action or in any litigation, or of any liability, negligence, fault, or wrongdoing of the D&Os; b. construed as or received in evidence as an admission, concession or presumption against the Plaintiff(s) or any of them that any of their claims are without merit or are subject to any infirmities, or that damages recoverable in the Action would not have exceeded the Gross Settlement Amounts; or C. construed against the D&Os or the Plaintiff(s) as an admission or concession that the consideration to be given hereunder represents the amount which could be or would have been recovered after trial. 8. The Court finds that all parties to the Stipulation and their counsel have complied with each requirement of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as to all proceedings herein. 9. There is no just reason for delay in the entry of this Order of Dismissal and immediate entry by the Clerk of Court is expressly directed pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 5

91 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 91 of 99 DATED: HONORABLE JOSEPH F. ANDERSON, JR. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 6

92 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 92 of 99 EXHIBIT 2

93 3:00-cv JFA Date Filed 04/25/2005 Entry Number 898 Page 93 of 99 EXHIBIT 2 INDIVIDUAL PLAINTIFFS 1. American Funds Insurance Series: High PricewaterhouseCoopers 3:05-CV Income Bond Fund and American Funds LLP, James R. Bullock, Insurance Series: Bond Fund Leslie W. Haworth, Henry B. Tippie, James L. Wareham, Paul R. Humphreys, Kenneth W. Winger, Michael J. Bragagnolo, and TD Securities (USA) Inc. 2. The Income Fund of America, Inc. same 3:05-CV Western Asset Funds, Inc. same 3:05-CV Pacific American Income Shares, Inc. same 3:05-CV TCW Galileo Funds, Inc. same 3:05-CV TCW High Yield Fund same 3:05-CV TCW High Yield Limited Partnership same 3:05-CV TCW Leveraged Income Trust, L.P. same 3:05-CV TCW Leveraged Income Trust II, L.P. same 3:05-CV San Francisco City and County Employees' same 3:05-CV Retirement System 11. Los Angeles County Employees Retirement same 3:05-CV Association 12. PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust High same 3:05-CV Yield Portfolio 13. PIMCO Funds: Global Investors Series PLC same 3:05-CV High Yield Fund 14. UPS Retirement Plan same 3:05-CV Bedford CDO, Ltd. same 3:05-CV PIMCO Funds: Pacific Investment same 3:05-CV Management Series, - PIMCO High Yield Fund 17. Equity Trustees Limited as Responsible same 3:05-CV Entity for PIMCO Extended Markets Fund 18. Florida State Board of Administration same 3:05-CV OCM High Yield Trust, OCM High Yield same 3:05-CV Limited Partnership, OCM High Yield Fund II, L.P., Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Delta Airlines Master Trust High Yield, Richard King Mellon Foundation, The University of Virginia, Chrysler Corporation Master Retirement Trust, Automobile Club of Southern California, Interinsurance WX 1