Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Synthetic Fixed-Income Securities, Inc. on behalf of the STRATS Trust for United States Cellular Corporation Securities, Series 2004-6. The report covers the event date of June 15, 2016. The Trust was established in 2004 to issue synthetic fixed-income securities backed by underlying securities of United States Cellular Corporation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing reports a scheduled distribution made to certificate holders on June 15, 2016. Specific dollar amounts, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics are not provided in the body of this report. Detailed distribution figures are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the text provided.
Material Changes
No material changes to the Trust's structure or operations were reported other than the routine distribution event. The registrant explicitly stated that no other reportable transactions or matters occurred during the current reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance or management commentary regarding future performance. It includes a standard disclaimer noting that neither the depositor nor the trustee has verified the accuracy of reports filed by the underlying issuer, United States Cellular Corporation. Investors are cautioned that undisclosed events affecting the underlying issuer could impact the accuracy of publicly available documents.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific distribution amount per certificate by reviewing Exhibit 99.1 (Trustee's Distribution Statement).
- Review periodic reports for United States Cellular Corporation (SEC File No. 001-09712) to assess the status of the underlying securities.
- Confirm the current status of the STRATS Trust Series 2004-6 to ensure no subsequent events have occurred since June 15, 2016.