Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc. on behalf of the STRATS(SM) Trust for United States Cellular Corporation Securities, Series 2004-6. The report covers the event date of December 15, 2006. The Trust was established in 2003 and 2004 to issue synthetic fixed-income securities backed by underlying securities of United States Cellular Corporation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The primary financial event reported is a distribution made to certificate holders on December 15, 2006. Specific details regarding the distribution amount are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the text of this filing.
Material Changes
No material changes to the Trust's structure or operations were reported other than the scheduled distribution. The registrant explicitly states that no other reportable transactions or matters occurred during the current reporting period.
Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies
The filing highlights that the Trust's performance is dependent on United States Cellular Corporation, the issuer of the underlying securities. The registrant and trustee have not participated in the preparation of the issuer's reports, nor have they verified the accuracy or completeness of the issuer's public disclosures. Consequently, there is no assurance that undisclosed events affecting the issuer have not occurred, which could impact the Trust's securities.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Trustee's Distribution Statement) for the specific dollar amount of the December 15, 2006 distribution.
- Verify the current status and financial health of United States Cellular Corporation (SEC File No. 001-09712) as the underlying asset issuer.
- Confirm that no undisclosed events have occurred that would affect the accuracy of the issuer's public reports.