Successor Rights Agent Appointment Letter between Acuity Brands, Inc. and The Bank of New York
Acuity Brands, Inc. appoints The Bank of New York as the new Rights Agent, effective June 9, 2003, under its existing Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement originally dated November 12, 2001. This letter formalizes the replacement of Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. with The Bank of New York as the party responsible for administering shareholder rights under the agreement.
EXHIBIT 4(c)
AcuityBrands
| Acuity Brands, Inc 1170 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 2400 Atlanta, GA 30309
Tel: 404 ###-###-#### Fax: 404 ###-###-####
AcuityBrands.com |
June 5, 2003
The Bank of New York
101 Barc1ay Street 11E
New York, New York 10286
Re: Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement dated as of November 12, 2001
Dear Sir or Madam:
Acuity Brands, Inc. hereby appoints The Bank of New York, effective June 9, 2003, as successor Rights Agent under the above-referenced Agreement originally entered into by and between Acuity Brands, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A,
| Sincerely, |
| /s/ Helen D. Haines |
| Helen D. Haines Vice President and Secretary |
Appointment accepted:
The Bank of New York
By: /s/ Eon Canzius
Date: June 9, 2003
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