Investment Company Act file number 811-7278
Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in charter)
Nuveen
Investments
333 West
Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of
principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Kevin
J. McCarthy Vice President and
Secretary
333 West Wacker
Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Name and address of
agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 312-917-7700
Date of fiscal year end: 7/31
Date of reporting period: 10/31/07
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Item 1. Schedule of Investments
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited) | ||||||||
Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc. (NAZ) | ||||||||
October 31, 2007 | ||||||||
Principal | Optional Call | |||||||
Amount (000) | Description (1) | Provisions (2) | Ratings (3) | Value | ||||
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Consumer Staples 1.5% (0.9% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
$ 870 | Puerto Rico, The Childrens Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, | 5/12 at 100.00 | BBB | $ | 869,974 | |||
Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33 | ||||||||
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Education and Civic Organizations 7.9% (5.2% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,000 | Arizona State University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 7/01/25 FGIC Insured | 7/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,038,980 | ||||
Arizona State University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005: | ||||||||
1,455 | 5.000%, 7/01/20 AMBAC Insured | 7/15 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,540,918 | ||||
750 | 5.000%, 7/01/21 AMBAC Insured | 7/15 at 100.00 | AAA | 791,453 | ||||
1,500 | Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Arizona State University | 7/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,537,050 | ||||
Foundation Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 7/01/34 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
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4,705 | Total Education and Civic Organizations | 4,908,401 | ||||||
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Health Care 17.2% (11.4% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,430 | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series | 1/17 at 100.00 | AA | 1,463,162 | ||||
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 | ||||||||
675 | Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health | 12/15 at 100.00 | BBB | 639,347 | ||||
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37 | ||||||||
1,110 | Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health | 12/17 at 100.00 | BBB | 1,035,297 | ||||
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 | ||||||||
550 | Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, | 5/16 at 100.00 | AA | 558,971 | ||||
Mayo Clinic, Series 2006, 5.000%, 11/15/36 | ||||||||
2,150 | Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue | 7/17 at 100.00 | A | 2,230,217 | ||||
Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23 (UB) | ||||||||
2,800 | Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue | 7/14 at 100.00 | A | 2,859,416 | ||||
Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32 (UB) | ||||||||
385 | Maricopa County, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sun Health Corporation, Series 2005, | 4/15 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 393,235 | ||||
5.000%, 4/01/16 | ||||||||
515 | Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities | 11/10 at 101.00 | AA | 556,226 | ||||
Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Hospital de la Concepcion, Series 2000A, | ||||||||
6.375%, 11/15/15 | ||||||||
1,055 | Winslow Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Winslow Memorial | 6/08 at 101.00 | N/R | 1,013,053 | ||||
Hospital, Series 1998, 5.500%, 6/01/22 | ||||||||
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10,670 | Total Health Care | 10,748,924 | ||||||
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Housing/Multifamily 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
400 | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing | 6/11 at 102.00 | Aaa | 413,280 | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Campaigne Place on Jackson, Series 2001, 5.700%, 6/20/31 (Alternative | ||||||||
Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
530 | Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, GNMA Collateralized Multifamily Housing | 4/15 at 100.00 | Aaa | 519,124 | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Park Lee Apartments, Series 2004A, 5.050%, 10/20/44 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
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930 | Total Housing/Multifamily | 932,404 | ||||||
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Housing/Single Family 7.8% (5.2% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,690 | The Industrial Development Authority of The City of Tucson, Arizona, Tax-Exempt Single Family | 1/17 at 103.00 | Aaa | 1,733,974 | ||||
Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A-1, 5.100%, 7/01/38 | ||||||||
3,010 | Tucson and Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Single Family Mortgage | 6/17 at 101.00 | Aaa | 3,164,353 | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, 5.350%, 6/01/47 (Alternative Minimum Tax) | ||||||||
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4,700 | Total Housing/Single Family | 4,898,327 | ||||||
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Tax Obligation/General 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
330 | Puerto Rico, General Obligation and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.375%, 7/01/28 | 7/11 at 100.00 | BBB | 338,125 | ||||
Tax Obligation/Limited 31.6% (21.0% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
Bullhead City, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, Parkway District Improvements, Series 1993: | ||||||||
720 | 6.100%, 1/01/08 | No Opt. Call | Baa2 | 721,591 | ||||
775 | 6.100%, 1/01/09 | 1/08 at 100.00 | Baa2 | 776,651 | ||||
454 | Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment | 7/10 at 102.00 | N/R | 486,338 | ||||
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 | ||||||||
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A: | ||||||||
740 | 5.000%, 8/01/23 MBIA Insured | 8/16 at 100.00 | AAA | 779,324 | ||||
875 | 5.000%, 8/01/25 MBIA Insured | 8/16 at 100.00 | AAA | 918,243 | ||||
1,280 | Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, | 8/16 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,351,859 | ||||
8/01/22 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
575 | Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 7/01/28 | 7/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 590,215 | ||||
AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
1,110 | Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, | 7/16 at 100.00 | Baa1 | 1,061,171 | ||||
4.600%, 1/01/26 | ||||||||
3,400 | Maricopa County Stadium District, Arizona, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, | 6/12 at 100.00 | Aaa | 3,628,343 | ||||
6/01/18 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
3,400 | Mesa, Arizona, Street and Highway User Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/24 | 7/15 at 100.00 | AAA | 3,561,771 | ||||
FSA Insured | ||||||||
1,200 | Prescott Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Revenue Bonds, | 1/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,230,372 | ||||
Series 2003, 5.000%, 1/01/27 FGIC Insured | ||||||||
1,000 | Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding | 7/12 at 100.00 | BBB | 1,024,080 | ||||
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24 | ||||||||
1,610 | San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue | 7/15 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,678,039 | ||||
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 XLCA Insured | ||||||||
1,350 | Tempe, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.250%, 7/01/20 AMBAC Insured | 7/14 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,446,188 | ||||
500 | Tucson, Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2000, 5.700%, 7/01/20 MBIA Insured | 7/08 at 100.00 | AAA | 506,580 | ||||
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18,989 | Total Tax Obligation/Limited | 19,760,765 | ||||||
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U.S. Guaranteed 43.9% (29.2% of Total Investments) (4) | ||||||||
800 | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series | 7/10 at 101.00 | A (4) | 870,472 | ||||
1999A, 6.625%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/10) | ||||||||
1,000 | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital System Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health | 12/10 at 102.00 | BBB (4) | 1,119,540 | ||||
Network, Series 2000, 7.000%, 12/01/25 (Pre-refunded 12/01/10) | ||||||||
1,000 | Arizona State University, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002, 5.375%, 7/01/19 | 7/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,078,020 | ||||
(Pre-refunded 7/01/12) MBIA Insured | ||||||||
Arizona Tourism and Sports Authority, Tax Revenue Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium Facility | ||||||||
Project, Series 2003A: | ||||||||
500 | 5.375%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/13) MBIA Insured | 7/13 at 100.00 | Aaa | 546,040 | ||||
1,000 | 5.375%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded 7/01/13) MBIA Insured | 7/13 at 100.00 | Aaa | 1,092,080 | ||||
1,250 | Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, | 5/11 at 101.00 | A (4) | 1,356,650 | ||||
Series 2001A, 5.875%, 5/15/31 (Pre-refunded 5/15/11) | ||||||||
1,250 | Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, | No Opt. Call | AAA | 1,511,150 | ||||
Samaritan Health Services, Series 1990A, 7.000%, 12/01/16 MBIA Insured (ETM) | ||||||||
1,525 | Maricopa County Union High School District 210, Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, | 7/14 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,649,059 | ||||
Series 2004A, 5.000%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) FSA Insured | ||||||||
3,000 | Mesa Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Discovery Health System, Series | 1/10 at 101.00 | AAA | 3,167,640 | ||||
1999A, 5.750%, 1/01/25 (Pre-refunded 1/01/10) MBIA Insured | ||||||||
1,050 | Northern Arizona University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 6/01/34 (Pre-refunded | 6/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,114,985 | ||||
6/01/12) FGIC Insured | ||||||||
2,000 | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, | 7/10 at 101.00 | AAA | 2,148,340 | ||||
Series 2000, 6.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/10) FGIC Insured | ||||||||
2,000 | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Subordinate Lien Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, | 7/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,148,120 | ||||
Series 2003A, 5.000%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded 7/01/13) MBIA Insured | ||||||||
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Government Office Lease Revenue Bonds, | ||||||||
Capitol Mall LLC, Series 2000: | ||||||||
700 | 5.375%, 9/15/22 (Pre-refunded 9/15/10) AMBAC Insured | 9/10 at 100.00 | AAA | 736,848 | ||||
2,000 | 5.500%, 9/15/27 (Pre-refunded 9/15/10) AMBAC Insured | 9/10 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,112,060 | ||||
1,000 | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B, 6.500%, | 7/10 at 101.00 | BBB+ (4) | 1,088,410 | ||||
7/01/27 (Pre-refunded 7/01/10) | ||||||||
1,500 | Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale | 12/11 at 101.00 | A3 (4) | 1,639,890 | ||||
Healthcare, Series 2001, 5.800%, 12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) | ||||||||
3,215 | Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Senior Living Facilities Revenue Bonds, | 7/10 at 101.00 | AA (4) | 3,421,306 | ||||
Christian Care Project, Series 2000A, 5.625%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/10) RAAI Insured | ||||||||
600 | Tucson, Arizona, Junior Lien Street and Highway User Revenue Bonds, Series 2000E, 5.000%, | 7/10 at 100.00 | AAA | 623,862 | ||||
7/01/18 (Pre-refunded 7/01/10) FGIC Insured | ||||||||
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25,390 | Total U.S. Guaranteed | 27,424,472 | ||||||
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Utilities 16.2% (10.8% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,000 | Arizona Power Authority, Special Obligation Power Resource Revenue Refunding Crossover Bonds, | No Opt. Call | AA | 1,098,300 | ||||
Hoover Project, Series 2001, 5.250%, 10/01/15 | ||||||||
620 | Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Obligation Revenue Refunding | 1/08 at 100.00 | Aaa | 637,831 | ||||
Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 1988A, 7.250%, 7/15/10 FSA Insured | ||||||||
2,170 | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005RR, 5.000%, 7/01/27 | 7/15 at 100.00 | AAA | 2,263,158 | ||||
XLCA Insured | ||||||||
530 | Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System | 1/13 at 100.00 | Aa1 | 553,230 | ||||
Revenue Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 1/01/22 | ||||||||
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System | ||||||||
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A: | ||||||||
2,000 | 5.125%, 1/01/27 | 1/12 at 101.00 | Aa1 | 2,094,460 | ||||
1,000 | 5.000%, 1/01/31 | 1/12 at 101.00 | Aa1 | 1,025,820 | ||||
2,645 | Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior GAs Revenue Drivers Trust 2267, Series 2007, | No Opt. Call | Aaa | 2,453,793 | ||||
3.500%, 12/01/32 (IF) | ||||||||
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9,965 | Total Utilities | 10,126,592 | ||||||
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Water and Sewer 22.4% (14.9% of Total Investments) | ||||||||
1,005 | Cottonwood, Arizona, Senior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Municipal Property Corporation, | 7/14 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,044,456 | ||||
Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/24 XLCA Insured | ||||||||
3,500 | Glendale, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien, Series 2003, 5.000%, | 7/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 3,612,979 | ||||
7/01/28 AMBAC Insured | ||||||||
600 | Oro Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series | 7/13 at 100.00 | AAA | 626,472 | ||||
2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
1,000 | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, | 7/14 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,042,200 | ||||
Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/24 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
1,500 | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Series | 7/12 at 100.00 | AAA | 1,556,730 | ||||
2002, 5.000%, 7/01/26 FGIC Insured | ||||||||
3,295 | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Series | 7/15 at 100.00 | AAA | 3,445,185 | ||||
2005, 5.000%, 7/01/23 MBIA Insured | ||||||||
1,250 | Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Refunding | No Opt. Call | AAA | 1,419,688 | ||||
Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 7/01/21 FGIC Insured | ||||||||
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: | ||||||||
600 | 4.700%, 4/01/22 | 4/14 at 100.00 | N/R | 590,106 | ||||
695 | 4.900%, 4/01/32 | 4/17 at 100.00 | N/R | 671,919 | ||||
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13,445 | Total Water and Sewer | 14,009,735 | ||||||
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$ 89,994 | Total Investments (cost $91,180,009) 150.6% | 94,017,719 | ||||||
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Floating Rate Obligations (5.3)% | (3,300,000) | |||||||
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Other Assets Less Liabilities 2.7% | 1,721,150 | |||||||
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Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value (48.0)% | (30,000,000) | |||||||
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Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 100% | $ | 62,438,869 | ||||||
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All of the bonds in the Portfolio of Investments are either covered by Original Issue Insurance, Secondary | ||
Market Insurance or Portfolio Insurance, or are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. | ||
Government or U.S. Government agency securities, any of which ensure the timely payment of principal | ||
and interest. | ||
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common | |
shares unless otherwise noted. | ||
(2) | Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. | |
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities | ||
may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. | ||
(3) | Ratings: Using the higher of Standard & Poor's Group ("Standard & Poor's") or Moody's Investor Service, | |
Inc. ("Moody's") rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor's or Baa by Moody's are considered to be | ||
below investment grade. | ||
(4) | Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency | |
securities which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Such investments are normally | ||
considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities. | ||
N/R | Not rated. | |
(ETM) | Escrowed to maturity. | |
(IF) | Inverse floating rate investment. | |
(UB) | Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction pursuant to the | |
provisions of SFAS No. 140. |
Income Tax Information
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to the treatment of paydown gains and losses, timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate transactions subject to SFAS No.140.
At October 31, 2007, the cost of investments was $87,853,504.
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at October 31, 2007, were as follows:
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Gross unrealized: | ||
Appreciation | $3,339,200 | |
Depreciation | (475,052) | |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $2,864,148 | |
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Item 2. Controls and Procedures.
Item 3. Exhibits.
File as exhibits as part of this Form a separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: EX-99 CERT Attached hereto.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)*
/s/ Kevin J.
McCarthy
Kevin
J.
McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
Date December 28, 2007
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)*
/s/ Gifford R.
Zimmerman
Gifford R.
Zimmerman
Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)
Date December 28, 2007
By (Signature and Title)*
/s/ Stephen D.
Foy
Stephen
D.
Foy
Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer)
Date December 28, 2007
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.