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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ---------------------------------------------------------------x : In re : Chapter 11 : WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., et al.,1 : Case No. 08-12229 (MFW) : Debtors. : (Jointly Administered) : Hearing Date: October 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. : ---------------------------------------------------------------x Objection Deadline: October 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. APPLICATION OF DEBTORS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 327(a) AND 328(a) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EMPLOY AND RETAIN WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP AS ATTORNEYS FOR THE DEBTORS, NUNC PRO TUNC TO THE COMMENCEMENT DATE TO THE HONORABLE MARY F. WALRATH, UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE: Washington Mutual, Inc. (“WMI”) and WMI Investment Corp. (“WMI Investment”), as debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors”), respectfully represent: Background 1. On September 26, 2008 (the “Commencement Date”), each of the Debtors commenced with this Court a voluntary case pursuant to chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). The Debtors’ chapter 11 cases have been consolidated for procedural purposes only and are being jointly administered pursuant to Rule 1015(b) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the “Bankruptcy Rules”). As of the date hereof, the 1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases along with the last four digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number are: (i) Washington Mutual, Inc. (3725); and (ii) WMI Investment Corp. (5395). The Debtors’ principal offices are located at 1301 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101. ¿0ñq6=(*+ 0812229081011000000000002 "ѽ Debtors continue to operate their businesses and manage their properties as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. WMI’s Business 2. WMI is a holding company incorporated in the State of Washington and headquartered at 1301 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101. WMI is the direct parent of WMI Investment, which serves as an investment vehicle for WMI and holds a variety of securities. WMI Investment is incorporated in the state of Delaware. 3. Prior to the Commencement Date, WMI was a savings and loan holding company and had numerous direct and indirect banking subsidiaries, including Washington Mutual Bank (“WMB”) and Washington Mutual Bank fsb (“WMBfsb”). WMI also has certain non-banking, non-debtor subsidiaries (the “Non-Debtor Subsidiaries”). 4. Prior to the Commencement Date, WMI, like all savings and loan holding companies, was subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”). WMB and WMBfsb, like all depository institutions with federal thrift charters, were also subject to regulation and examination by the OTS. In addition, WMI’s banking and nonbanking subsidiaries were overseen by various federal and state authorities, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States. On September 25, 2008, the Director of the OTS, by order number 2008-36, appointed the FDIC as receiver for WMB and advised that the receiver was immediately taking possession of WMB (the “Bank Receivership”). The Debtors have been advised that the receiver sold substantially all assets of WMB to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan Chase”) pursuant to that certain Purchase and Assumption Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2008. NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 2 5. WMI’s assets consist of its common stock interest in WMB, its interest in its non-banking subsidiaries, and approximately $5 billion of cash that WMI and its non-banking subsidiaries (including WMI Investment Corp.) had on deposit at WMB and its other banking subsidiaries immediately prior to the time the FDIC was appointed as receiver. WMI is in the process of evaluating these and other assets for purposes of ultimate distribution to its creditors. Jurisdiction 6. This Court has jurisdiction to consider this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334. This is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b). Venue is proper before this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409. Retention of WG&M 7. The Debtors seek court approval pursuant to sections 327(a) and 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code to employ and retain Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (“WG&M” or the “Firm”) as their attorneys in connection with the commencement and prosecution of their chapter 11 cases, nunc pro tunc to the Commencement Date. Pursuant to sections 327(a) and 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors request that the Court approve the retention of WG&M, under a general retainer, as their attorneys, to perform the extensive legal services that will be necessary during their chapter 11 cases in accordance with WG&M’s normal hourly rates in effect when services are rendered and WG&M’s normal reimbursement policies. A form of proposed order is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” The Retention of WG&M is Warranted 8. The Debtors have been informed that Marcia L. Goldstein, Michael F. Walsh and Brian S. Rosen, members of WG&M, as well as other members of, counsel to, and associates of WG&M who will be employed in these chapter 11 cases, are members in good NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 3 standing of, among others, the Bar of the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Marcia L. Goldstein, Michael F. Walsh, and Brian S. Rosen are applying contemporaneously herewith for admission pro hac vice to practice before this Court. 9. The Debtors have selected WG&M as their attorneys because of the Firm’s knowledge of the Debtors’ business and financial affairs and its extensive general experience and knowledge, and in particular, its recognized expertise in the field of debtor’s protections and creditors’ rights and business reorganizations under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. WG&M has been actively involved in most of the major chapter 11 cases over the last several decades. WG&M currently represents or has represented, among others, the following debtors: Enron Corp., Worldcom, Inc., Global Crossing Ltd., Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., SemCrude, L.P., Vertis Holdings, Inc., LandSource Communities Development, LLC, PRC, LLC, Charys Holding Company, Inc., Hollinger Inc., The New York Racing Association, Lexington Precision Corp., Silicon Graphics, Inc., Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., Footstar, Inc., New World Pasta Company, Parmalat USA Corp., Loral Space & Communications Ltd., TL Administration Corporation, Republic Engineered Product Holdings, WestPoint Stevens Inc., Adelphia Business Solutions, Inc., APW Ltd., Formica Corp., Regal Cinemas, Inc., Sunbeam Corporation, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Armstrong Worldwide Industries, Genesis Health Services Corp., Grand Union Corporation, Weiner’s Stores, Carmike Cinemas, Inc., DIMAC Marketing Corporation, Sun Healthcare Group, Inc., United Companies Financial Corporation, Bruno’s, Inc., The Drexel Burnham Lambert Group, Inc., Eastern Air Lines, Inc., Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. I & II, and Texaco Inc. NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 4 10. Additionally, in connection with its prepetition representation of the Debtors with respect to alternatives for refinancing their financial obligations and the preparation for, and commencement of, these chapter 11 cases, WG&M has become familiar with the Debtors’ business, affairs, and capital structure. Accordingly, WG&M has the necessary background to deal effectively with many of the potential legal issues and problems that may arise in the context of the Debtors’ chapter 11 cases. The Debtors believe that WG&M is both well qualified and uniquely able to represent them in their chapter 11 cases in an efficient and timely manner. 11. Should the Debtors be required to retain attorneys other than WG&M in connection with the prosecution of these chapter 11 cases, the Debtors, their estates, and all parties in interest would be unduly prejudiced by the time and expense necessarily attendant to such attorneys’ familiarization with the intricacies of the Debtors and their business operations. 12. In addition to this Application, the Debtors have filed or expect to file shortly an application to employ Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (“RLF”), as co-counsel to the Debtors. The Debtors may also file applications to employ additional professionals. WG&M has advised the Debtors that it intends to monitor carefully and coordinate with RLF and any other professional retained by the Debtors in these chapter 11 cases and will clearly delineate their respective duties so as to prevent duplication of effort, whenever possible. Rather than resulting in any extra expense to the Debtors’ estates, it is anticipated that the efficient coordination of efforts of the Debtors’ attorneys and other professionals will greatly add to the progress and effective administration of these chapter 11 cases. NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 5 Scope of Services 13. The employment of WG&M under a general retainer and in accordance with its normal hourly rates and disbursement policies in effect from time to time is appropriate and necessary to enable the Debtors to execute faithfully their duties as debtors and debtors in possession and to prosecute their chapter 11 cases. Subject to further order of this Court, it is proposed that WG&M be employed to render the following professional services: a. take all necessary action to protect and preserve the Debtors’ estates, including the prosecution of actions on the Debtors’ behalf, the defense of any actions commenced against the Debtors, the negotiation of disputes in which the Debtors are involved, and the preparation of objections to claims filed against the Debtors’ estates; b. prepare on behalf of the Debtors, as debtors in possession, all necessary motions, applications, answers, orders, reports, and other papers in connection with the administration of the Debtors’ estates; c. to take all necessary actions in connection with a chapter 11 plan and related disclosure statement(s) and all related documents, and such further actions as may be required in connection with the administration of the Debtors’ estates; and d. perform all other necessary legal services in connection with the prosecution of these chapter 11 cases. 14. It is necessary for the Debtors to employ attorneys under a general retainer to render the foregoing professional services. WG&M’s Disinterestedness 15. WG&M has stated its desire and willingness to act in these chapter 11 cases and render the necessary professional services as attorneys for the Debtors. To the best of the Debtors’ knowledge, the members of, counsel, and associates of, WG&M do not have any connection with or any interest adverse to the Debtors, their creditors, or any other party in NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 6 interest, or their respective attorneys and accountants, except as may be set forth in the Affidavit of Brian S. Rosen, a member of WG&M (the “Rosen Affidavit”), annexed hereto as Exhibit “B.” 16. Based upon the Rosen Affidavit, the Debtors submit that WG&M is a “disinterested person,” as that term is defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by section 1107(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors have been informed that WG&M will conduct an ongoing review of its files to ensure that no disqualifying circumstances arise, and if any new relevant facts or relationships are discovered, WG&M will supplement its disclosure to the Court. Professional Compensation 17. As set forth in the Rosen Affidavit, WG&M received a retainer fee and an advance against expenses for services to be performed in preparation for and prosecution of these chapter 11 cases, in the amount disclosed in the Rosen Affidavit. Prior to the Commencement Date, WG&M applied amounts received from the Debtors as compensation for professional services performed relating to the potential commencement of these chapter 11 cases, as well as for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection therewith. 18. The Debtors understand that WG&M hereafter intends to apply to the Court for allowances of compensation and reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Local Rules”), the guidelines (the “Guidelines”) established by the United States Trustee for the District of Delaware (the “U.S. Trustee”), and further orders of this Court (“Orders”) for all services performed and expenses incurred after the Commencement Date. NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 7 19. For services rendered by WG&M in these cases, the Debtors, subject to the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, the Guidelines, and the Orders, propose to pay WG&M its customary hourly rates for services rendered that are in effect from time to time, as set forth in the Rosen Affidavit and to reimburse WG&M according to its customary reimbursement policies. The Debtors respectfully submit that WG&M’s rates and policies are reasonable. Notice 20. No trustee, examiner, or statutory creditors’ committee has been appointed in these chapter 11 cases. Notice of this Motion has been provided to: (i) the U.S. Trustee; (ii) each of the Debtors’ twenty (20) largest unsecured creditors; (iii) the OTS; (iv) the FDIC; (v) counsel to JP Morgan Chase; (vi) counsel to Bank of New York Mellon; and (vii) all parties who have requested notice pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002. In light of the nature of the relief requested, the Debtors submit that no other or further notice need be provided. No Previous Request 21. No previous request for the relief sought herein has been made to this or any other Court. NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 8 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ---------------------------------------------------------------x : In re : Chapter 11 : : Case No. 08-12229 (MFW) WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., et al., : Debtors. : (Jointly Administered) : : Hearing Date: October 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------x Objection Deadline: October 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on October 11, 2008, the above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed the Application of the Debtors Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 327(c) and 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code for Authorization to Employ and Retain Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as Attorneys for the Debtors, Nunc Pro Tunc to the Commencement Date (the “Application”) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (the “Bankruptcy Court”). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any responses or objections to the Motion must be in writing, filed with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and served upon and received by the undersigned proposed counsel for the Debtors on or before October 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if an objection is timely filed, served and received and such objection is not otherwise timely resolved, a hearing to consider such objection and the Application will be held before The Honorable Mary F. Walrath at the RLF1-3330408-1 Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market Street, 5th Floor, Courtroom 4, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 on October 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). IF NO OBJECTIONS TO THE APPLICATION ARE TIMELY FILED, SERVED AND RECEIVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE COURT MAY GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR HEARING. Dated: October 11, 2008 Wilmington, Delaware /s/ Lee E. Kaufman Mark D. Collins (No. 2981) Chun I. Jang (No. 4790) Lee E. Kaufman (No. 4877) RICHARDS, LAYTON & FINGER, P.A. One Rodney Square 920 North King Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 651-7700 Facsimile: (302) 651-7701 – and – Marcia L. Goldstein, Esq. Brian S. Rosen, Esq. Michael F. Walsh, Esq. WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP 767 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10153 Telephone: (212) 310-8000 Facsimile: (212) 310-8007 Proposed Attorneys for the Debtors and Debtors in Possession RLF1-3330408-1 Exhibit A Proposed Form of Order NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ---------------------------------------------------------------x : In re : Chapter 11 : : WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., et al.,1 : Case No. 08-12228 (MFW) : : Debtors. : (Jointly Administered) : : D.I. _________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------x ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 327(a) AND 328(a) OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AND FEDERAL RULE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE 2014(a) AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP AS ATTORNEYS FOR THE DEBTORS, NUNC PRO TUNC TO THE COMMENCEMENT DATE Upon the application, dated October 10, 2008 (the “Application”) of Washington Mutual, Inc. (“WMI”) and WMI Investment Corp. (“WMI Investment”), as debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors”), for entry of an order, pursuant to sections 327(a) and 328(a) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) and Rules 2014(a) and 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the “Bankruptcy Rules”), for authorization to employ and retain Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (“WG&M”) as their attorneys under a general retainer, nunc pro tunc to the date of the commencement of these chapter 11 cases, all as more fully set 1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases along with the last four digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number are: (i) Washington Mutual, Inc. (3725); and (ii) WMI Investment Corp. (5395). The Debtors’ principal offices are located at 1301 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101. NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 forth in the Application2; and upon consideration of the Affidavit of Brian S. Rosen, a member of WG&M, sworn to on October 10, 2008 annexed to the Application as Exhibit “B” (the “Rosen Affidavit”); and the Court being satisfied, based on the representations made in the Application and the Rosen Affidavit, that WG&M is “disinterested” as such term is defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by section 1107(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, and as required under section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, that WG&M represents no interest adverse to the Debtors or to their estates with respect to the matters upon which WG&M is to be engaged, and that the employment of WG&M is necessary and in the best interests of the Debtors and their estates; and the Court having jurisdiction to consider the Application and the relief requested therein pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; and consideration of the Application and the relief requested therein being a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); and venue being proper before this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and due and proper notice of the Application having been provided to the parties listed therein; and it appearing that no other or further notice need be provided; and the Court having determined that the relief sought in the Application is in the best interest of the Debtors, their creditors, and all parties in interest; and the Court having determined that the legal and factual bases set forth in the Application establish just cause for the relief granted herein; and upon all of the proceedings had before the Court and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is ORDERED that the Application is granted; and it is further 2 Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Application. NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 2 ORDERED that, pursuant to sections 327(a) and 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 2014(a), the Debtors are authorized to employ and retain WG&M, as their attorneys under a general retainer on the terms and conditions set forth in the Application nunc pro tunc to the date of the commencement of these chapter 11 cases; and it is further ORDERED that WG&M shall be compensated in accordance with the procedures set forth in sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, the applicable Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and such other procedures as may be fixed by order of this Court; and it is further ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation and/or enforcement of this Order. Dated: Wilmington, Delaware October ___, 2008 THE HONORABLE MARY F. WALRATH UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE NY2:\1917396\19\153H019!.DOC\79831.0003 3 Exhibit B Brian S. Rosen’s Affidavit UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF DELAWARE ---------------------------------------------------------------x : In re : Chapter 11 : WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., et al.,1 : Case No. 08-12229 (MFW) : Debtors. : (Jointly Administered) : : Hearing Date: October 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------x Objection Deadline: October 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. AFFIDAVIT AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 327, 328(a), 329 AND 504 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE AND FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE 2014(a) AND 2016(b) STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK ) ) ) ss: Brian S. Rosen, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. I am a member of the firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (“WG&M” or the “Firm”), an international law firm with principal offices at 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10153 and regional offices in Washington, D.C.; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Wilmington, Delaware; and Redwood Shores, California; and foreign offices in London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; Budapest, Hungary; Warsaw, Poland; Frankfurt and Munich, Germany; Prague, The Czech Republic; and Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, China. 1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases along with the last four digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number are: (i) Washington Mutual, Inc. (3725); and (ii) WMI Investment Corp. (5395). The Debtors’ principal offices are located at 1301 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101. NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 2. I submit this Affidavit to provide the disclosure required under Rules 2014(a) and 2016(b) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the “Bankruptcy Rules”) in connection with the application, dated October 10, 2008 (the “Application”), of the above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors”), for approval of the Debtors’ retention of WG&M as their attorneys in these chapter 11 cases pursuant to sections 327(a), 328(a) and 329 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). Unless otherwise stated in this Affidavit, I have personal knowledge of the facts set forth herein. To the extent any information disclosed herein requires amendment or modification upon WG&M’s completion of further review or as additional party in interest information becomes available to it, a supplemental affidavit will be submitted to the Court reflecting such amended or modified information. 3. Neither I, WG&M, nor any member, counsel to, or associate of the Firm represents any entity other than the Debtors in connection with these chapter 11 cases. In addition, to the best of my knowledge, after due inquiry, neither I, WG&M, nor any member, counsel to, or associate of the Firm represents any party in interest in these chapter 11 cases in matters related to these chapter 11 cases. Prior to September 25, 2008, WG&M provided services to Washington Mutual Bank (“WMB”), the former subsidiary thrift of WMI and a likely party in interest in these chapter 11 cases, on unrelated matters. At the time the Office of Thrift Supervision appointed the Federal Deposit of Insurance Corporation as receiver for WMB and advised that the receiver was immediately taking possession of WMB (the “Bank Receivership”), WMB owed WG&M approximately $5,000. WG&M Disclosure Procedures 4. WG&M has in the past represented, currently represents, and may in the future represent entities that are claimants or interest holders of the Debtors in matters unrelated to the NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 2 Debtors’ pending chapter 11 cases. WG&M, which employs approximately 1,300 attorneys, has a large and diversified legal practice that encompasses the representation of many financial institutions and commercial corporations. Some of those entities are, or may consider themselves to be, creditors or parties in interest in the pending chapter 11 cases or to otherwise have interests in these cases. 5. In preparing this Affidavit, I used a set of procedures developed by WG&M to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Local Rules”) regarding the retention of professionals by a debtor under the Bankruptcy Code (the “Firm Disclosure Procedures”). Pursuant to the Firm Disclosure Procedures, I performed, or caused to be performed, the following actions to identify the parties relevant to this Affidavit and to ascertain WG&M’s connection to such parties: a. A comprehensive list of the types of entities that may have contacts with the Debtors was developed through discussions with the WG&M attorneys who have provided services to the Debtors and in consultation with senior management of the Debtors (the “Retention Checklist”). A copy of the Retention Checklist is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” b. WG&M obtained information responsive to the Retention Checklist through several inquiries of the Debtors’ senior management and review of documents provided by the Debtors to WG&M. WG&M then used that information, together with other information identified by WG&M, to compile a list of the names of entities that may be parties in interest in these chapter 11 cases (the “Potential Parties In Interest”). c. WG&M maintains a master client database as part of its conflict clearance and billing records. The master client database includes the names of the entities for which any attorney time charges have been billed since the database was first created (the “Client Database”). The Client Database includes the name of each current and former client, the names of the parties who are or were related or adverse to such current or former client, and the names of the WG&M personnel who are or were responsible for current or former matters for such client. It is the policy of WG&M that no new matter may be accepted or opened within the Firm without completing and submitting to those charged with maintaining the conflict NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 3 clearance system the information necessary to check each such matter for conflicts, including the identity of the prospective client, the name of the matter, adverse parties and, in some cases, parties related to the client or to an adverse party. Accordingly, the database is updated for every new matter undertaken by WG&M. The accuracy of the system is a function of the completeness and accuracy of the information submitted by the attorney opening a new matter. d. WG&M compared the names of each of the Potential Parties In Interest to client matters in the Client Database for which professional time was recorded during the two years prior to the comparison.2 Any matches to names in the Client Database generated by the comparison were compiled, together with the names of the respective WG&M personnel responsible for the identified client matters (the “Client Match List”). e. A WG&M attorney then reviewed the Client Match List and deleted obvious name coincidences and individuals or entities that were adverse to WG&M’s clients in both this matter and the matter referenced on the Client Match List. f. Using information in the Client Database concerning entities on the Client Match List, and making general and, if applicable, specific inquiries of WG&M personnel, WG&M verified that it does not represent and has not represented any entity on the Client Match List in connection with the Debtors or these chapter 11 cases. g. In addition, a general inquiry to all WG&M personnel (attorneys and staff) was sent by electronic mail to determine whether any such individual or any member of his or her household (i) owns any debt or equity securities of any of the Debtors; (ii) holds a claim against any of the Debtors or any of the Debtors’ significant stockholders; or (iii) is or was an officer, director, or employee of any of the Debtors or any of the Debtors’ significant stockholders. WG&M’s Connections with the Debtors 6. WG&M compiled responses to the foregoing inquiries for the purposes of preparing this Affidavit. Responses to the inquiry described in paragraph 5(g) hereof indicate that, as of the Commencement Date, several WG&M lawyers and support staff and/or their 2 For purposes of the Firm Disclosure Procedures, WG&M considers an entity a “former client” if all matters for such client have been closed and professional time was recorded within the past two years. Because the Firm Disclosure Procedures only reflect client activity during the past two years, matches to client matters outside that timeframe are not reflected in this Affidavit. NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 4 family members held claims against, or equity interests in the Debtors. However, upon information and belief, since such time, such claims and equity interests have been divested through contributions to charity. WG&M understands that numerous WG&M employees may have or had accounts or other relationships with Washington Mutual, Inc.’s former subsidiaries WMB and Washington Mutual Bank fsb. However, WG&M does not believe that these relationships represent an interest adverse to the Debtors’ estates. 7. WG&M has rendered restructuring-related legal services to the Debtors since September 16, 2008. Since that time, WG&M has advised the Debtors concerning their affairs, debt obligations, and restructuring alternatives. WG&M also has performed services necessary to enable the Debtors to file for protection under chapter 11. WG&M, working together with Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. (“RLF”), was primarily responsible for the preparation of the chapter 11 petitions, initial motions, and applications relating to these chapter 11 cases and their commencement. WG&M’s Connections with Parties in Interest in Matters Unrelated to these Chapter 11 Cases 8. Either I, or an attorney working under my supervision, reviewed the connections between WG&M and the clients identified on the Client Match List and the connections between those entities and the Debtors and determined, in each case, that WG&M does not hold or represent an interest that is adverse to the Debtors’ estates and that WG&M is a “disinterested person” as such term is defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by section 1107(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, for the reasons discussed below. 9. WG&M previously has represented, currently represents, and may represent in the future the entities described below (or their affiliates), in matters unrelated to the Debtors. The disclosure list, attached as Exhibit “B” hereto, is the product of implementing the Firm NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 5 Disclosure Procedures. An entity is listed as a “Current Client” in Exhibit B if WG&M has any open matters for such entity or a known affiliate of such entity and attorney time charges have been recorded on any such matters within the past two years. An entity is listed as a “Former Client” on Exhibit B if WG&M represented such entity or a known affiliate of such entity within the past two years based on recorded attorney time charges on a matter, but all matters for such entity or any known affiliate of such entity have been formally closed. WG&M has not represented, does not represent, and will not represent any of such entities in matters directly related to the Debtors or these chapter 11 cases. 10. To the best of my knowledge and information, the annual fees for each of the last two years paid to WG&M by any entity listed on Exhibit B, other than General Electric Co., Microsoft Corporation, Citigroup, Lehman Brothers, and Merrill Lynch & Co., did not exceed 1% of the annual gross revenue of WG&M. 11. In addition to the entities identified in Exhibit B, the entities identified in Exhibit “C” attached hereto, either (i) have a name similar to a client identified on the Client Match List or (ii) are or may be related to such a client (collectively, the “Potential Clients”). After a diligent effort, WG&M was unable to determine whether the similarity of names was in fact a name coincidence or whether, and to what extent, the Potential Client is related to a client identified on the Client Match List. Out of an abundance of caution, however, WG&M has confirmed that, similar to the clients identified above, WG&M has not represented, does not represent, and will not represent any of the Potential Clients in matters directly related to the Debtors or these chapter 11 cases. 12. In addition to the foregoing, through diligent inquiry, I have ascertained no connection, as such term is used in section 101(14)(C) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 6 section 1107(b), and Bankruptcy Rule 2014(a), between WG&M and (i) the Office of the United States Trustee for the District of Delaware (the “U.S. Trustee”) or any person employed by the office of the U.S. Trustee, (ii) any attorneys, accountants, or financial consultants in these chapter 11 cases, or (iii) any investment bankers that represent or may represent the Debtors or claimants or other parties in interest in these chapter 11 cases, except as set forth herein. As part of its practice, WG&M appears in cases, proceedings, and transactions involving many different attorneys, accountants, financial consultants, and investment bankers, some of which now or may in the future represent claimants and other parties in interest in these cases. WG&M has not represented, and will not represent, any of such parties in relation to the Debtors or their chapter 11 cases. WG&M does not have any relationship with any such attorneys, accountants, financial consultants, and investment bankers that would be adverse to the Debtors or their estates. 13. Additionally, WG&M has represented, and may currently represent, entities which hold or may in the future hold certain of the Debtors’ debt in beneficial accounts on behalf of unidentified parties. 14. Because distressed debt is actively traded in the commercial markets, WG&M may be unaware of the actual holder of such debt at any given moment. WG&M represents numerous entities in unrelated matters that may buy and/or sell distressed debt of chapter 11 debtors. 15. Additionally, WG&M has represented, may currently represent, and may in the future represent entities with respect to matters involving legal and regulatory authorities such as the Office of Thrift Supervision, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, among others, which may be involved in the Debtors’ chapter 11 cases. Furthermore, WG&M has represented, NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 7 may currently represent, and may in the future represent JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, the purchaser of substantially all of WMB’s assets from the receiver. WG&M has not and will not represent any of the aforementioned entities, or any of their respective affiliates or subsidiaries, in relation to the Debtors or their chapter 11 cases. Similarly, to the extent required, the Debtors will retain appropriate conflicts counsel. 16. Despite the efforts described herein to identify and disclose WGM’s connections with the parties in interest in these chapter 11 cases, because the Debtors are a large enterprise with numerous and complex relationships with creditors and its former banking subsidiaries, WGM is unable to state with certainty that every client relationship or other connection has been disclosed. In this regards, WG&M will continue to apply the Firm Disclosure Procedures and if any new material relevant facts or relationships are discovered or arise, WGM will promptly file a supplemental disclosure with the Court. WG&M Is Disinterested 17. Based on the foregoing, insofar as I have been able to ascertain after diligent inquiry, I believe WG&M does not hold or represent an interest adverse to the Debtors’ estates in the matters upon which WG&M is to be employed, and WG&M is “disinterested” as such term is defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by section 1107(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. WG&M’s Retainer, Rates, and Billing Practices 18. WG&M is not a creditor of the Debtors. During the approximate two week period prior to the commencement of these cases, WG&M received from the Debtors an aggregate of $950,000.00 for professional services performed and expenses incurred as advance payments to cover an estimate of charges for the period September 16, 2008 through the Commencement Date for professional services performed and to be performed, and expenses NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 8 incurred and to be incurred, in connection with these chapter 11 cases, including $50,000 received on behalf of RLF. As of the Commencement Date, the fees and expenses incurred by WG&M approximated $700,000. The precise amount will be determined upon the final recording of all time and expense charges. WG&M has used the advance payments received to credit the Debtors’ account for WG&M’s estimated charges for professional services performed and expenses incurred up to the time of the commencement of these chapter 11 cases and has reduced the balance of the credit available to the Debtors by the amount of such charges. As of the Commencement Date, WG&M had a remaining credit balance in favor of the Debtors for future professional services to be performed, and expenses to be incurred, in the approximate amount of $200,000. The $50,000 retainer received on behalf of RLF has been forwarded to RLF. 19. WG&M intends to charge the Debtors for services rendered in these chapter 11 cases at WG&M’s normal hourly rates in effect at the time the services are rendered. WG&M’s current customary hourly rates, subject to change from time to time, are $650 to $950 for members and counsel, $355 to $595 for associates, and $155 to $290 for paraprofessionals. 20. WG&M also intends to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with its representation of the Debtors in accordance with WG&M’s normal reimbursement policies, subject to any modifications to such policies that WG&M may be required to make to comply with orders of this Court, the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and the guidelines (the “Guidelines”) established by the office of the U.S. Trustee. WG&M’s disbursement policies pass through all out of pocket expenses at actual cost or an estimated actual cost when the actual cost is difficult to determine. For example, with respect to duplication charges, WG&M will charge $.10 per page because the actual cost is difficult to NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 9 determine. Similarly, as it relates to computerized research, WG&M believes that it does not make a profit on that service as a whole although the cost of any particular search is difficult to ascertain. Other reimbursable expenses (whether the service is performed by WG&M in-house or through a third party vendor) include, but are not limited to, facsimiles, toll calls, overtime, overtime meals, deliveries, court costs, cost of food at meetings, transcript fees, travel, and clerk fees. 21. No promises have been received by WG&M, or any member, counsel, or associate thereof, as to payment or compensation in connection with these chapter 11 cases other than in accordance with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, the Guidelines, and the retainer letter between the Debtors and WG&M, dated September 16, 2008. WG&M has no agreement with any other entity to share with such entity any compensation received by WG&M or by such entity. 22. The Application requests, pursuant to section 328(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, approval of their retention of WG&M on rates, terms, and conditions consistent with what WG&M charges non-chapter 11 debtors, namely, prompt payment of WG&M’s hourly rates as adjusted from time to time and reimbursement of out-of-pocket disbursements at cost or based on formulas that approximate the actual cost where the actual cost is not easily ascertainable. Subject to these terms and conditions, WG&M intends to apply pursuant to section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code for allowances of compensation for professional services rendered in these chapter 11 cases and for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection therewith in accordance with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and the Guidelines. NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 10 Exhibit A Retention Checklist Debtors Non-Debtor, Non-Banking Subsidiaries Non-Debtor, Banking Subsidiaries Current and Former Directors/Managers (up to three years) Current and Former Officers (up to three years) Director and Officer Affiliations Employees in the Office of the U.S. Trustee Banks (Bank Accounts) Litigation Parties Trade Names (d/b/a, f/k/a, etc.) Significant Stockholders Top 20 Unsecured Creditors Secured Creditors Professionals Governmental Authorities Non-Governmental Authorities Taxing Authorities Vendors, Contract Counterparties, and Other Parties in Interest Insurance Companies Litigation Parties Holders of WMI Securities (including hedge fund custodians and retail brokerage houses) NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 Exhibit B Current and Former Clients Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M ABN AMRO Incorporated/Equity Finance Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client ACS Commercial Solutions, Inc. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Adobe Systems, Inc. Vendor Current Client Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Vendor Current Client AIG Global Investment Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Alvarez & Marsal WMI’s proposed restructuring advisors and CRO Current Client American International Group / AIG Financial Services Group / AIG Affiliated with Alan H. Fishman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) and Insurance Carrier Current Clients Avaya Inc. Vendor Current Client Banc of America Securities LLC Holder of WMI securities Current Client Bank of America Affiliated with Alfred R. Brooks (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Bank of New York Mellon Top 20 Unsecured Creditor Affiliate of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Barclays Capital-London / Barclays Global Investors Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Client BDO Seidman Affiliated with John C. Berens (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client BEA Systems, Inc. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Bear Stearns & Co., Inc. Affiliated with Michael S. Solender (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Bear Stearns Securities Corp. Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client BearingPoint, Inc. Vendor Current Client BMC Software Distribution, Inc. / BMC Software, Inc. Vendors Current Clients BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Bny Gcm Client Acct (M) Rb6 Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client BNY/DBTC Americas /DBTC Americas/Deutsche Bank AG, London Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Clients BNY/HVB – Clearing Holder of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Clients Charles M. Lillis Director of Washington Mutual, Inc. Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 2 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Chase Home Finance Affiliated with Bill Steinmetz (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Cigna Corp Holder of WMI securities Current Client Cisco Systems Capital Corporation Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Citicorp Affiliated with Thomas W. Cassey (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Citigroup (Travelers) Holder of WMI securities Current Client Citigroup Global Markets Inc. / Solomon Brothers Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Client CrediSights Vendor Current Client Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Dell Marketing LP / Dell, Inc. Vendors Current Clients Deloitte & Touche Vendor Current Client Deutsche Bank Affiliated with Michelle McCarthy (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Deutsche Bank Holder of WMI securities Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 3 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Holder of WMI securities Current Client EMC Corporation Secured Creditor Current Client Fidelity Management & Research Co. Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Fleet Business Credit, LLC Secured Creditor Affiliate of Current Client FleetBoston Financial Corp. (n/k/a Bank of America) Affiliated with Nandita Bakhshi (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Franklin Templeton Investments Holder of WMI securities Current Client GE Aircraft Engines / GE Financial Assurance / GE Financial Assurance / GE Insurance / GE Lighting Affiliated with Debora M. Horvath and Thomas W. Cassey (Officers of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliates of Current Client GE Asset Management Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client General Electric Capital Corp. / General Electric Company Affiliated with Debora M. Horvath and Thomas W. Cassey (Officers of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Clients Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing, L.P. / Goldman Sachs International / Goldman, Sachs & Co. Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Client Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. WMI’s Financial Advisor Affiliate of Current Client Group 1 Software, Inc. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 4 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Hartford Steam & Boiler Insurance Company Affiliate of Current Client HVB- Clearing Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Hyperion Software Operations Vendor Affiliate of Current Client ING Investment Management Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Investors Insurance Corp Lmg Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client JP Morgan Chase Bank Party in Interest, and Affiliated with Frank Vella, Jr. and Stephen Rotella (Officers of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client JPMorgan Chase / JPMorgan Chase - London / JPMorgan Chase - Luxembourg / JPMorgan Investment Management Holders of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Key Equipment Finance, a division of Key Corporate Capital Inc. Secured Creditor Affiliate of Current Client KPMG, LLP Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Lazard Freres Asset Management Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 5 Matched Entity LBI - Lehman Government Securities Inc. (LBI) / Lehman Brothers Inc. /Equity Finance / Lehman Brothers, Inc. Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Client Liberty Insurance Underwriters / Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies Affiliates of Current Client Liberty Life Insurance Company Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ Counsel’s Council Affiliated with Michael S. Solender (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client LNR Property Corp. Affiliated with Stephan E. Frank (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Magellan Health Services Inc. Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Marsh USA Inc. Vendor Current Client MasterCard Litigation Parties Current Client MasterCard International Incorporated Vendor Current Client McKinsey & Company Inc U.S. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Medcohealth Solutions Inc. Affiliated with Charles M. Lillis (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Mellon Investor Services LLC Vendor Affiliate of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 6 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Merrill Lynch Affiliated with Stephen I. Chazen (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Metavante Corporation Vendor Current Client MFC Global Investment Management Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Michael S. Solender Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc. Current Client Microsoft Corp. Vendor and Affiliated with William G. Reed, Jr. (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Microsoft Licensing, GP Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Morgan Stanley Affiliated with Anthony T. Meola (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated / Morgan StanleyInternational Limited / Morgan Stanley Asset Management Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Client NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client New York Stock Exchange Non-Governmental Authority Affiliate of Current Client Nike Inc. Affiliated with Regina T. Montoya (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 7 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Northrop Grumman Corp. Affiliated with Stephan E. Frank (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Oblix, Inc. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Oracle USA, Inc. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation Secured Creditor Affiliate of Current Client Price Waterhouse Coopers Vendor Current Client Prudential Investments Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Putnam Investment Management Holder of WMI securities Current Client Qwest Corporation Corp. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client RealNetworks Affiliated with Robert J. Williams (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Ryanair Holdings PLC Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Safeco Corp. Affiliated with William G. Reed, Jr. (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Seagate Software (Cayman) Holdings Corporation Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 8 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Seagate Technology Holdings Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Vendor Current Client Sidley Austin LLP Vendor Current Client State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) / State Street’s Wealth Management Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Client Texas Pacific Group Significant Stockholder and also affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client The Abernathy Macgregor Group Inc. Vendor Current Client The Bank of New York Holder of WMI securities Current Client The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Affiliated with Alan H. Fishman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client TIAA-CREF Holder of WMI securities Current Client Toyota Motor Corporation Affiliated with Jim Gorzalski (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Travelers Insurance Company Affiliate of Current Client UBS AG Stamford Branch / UBS AG London Branch / UBS Securities LLC Holders of WMI securities Affiliates of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 9 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M UBS Global Asset Management Holder of WMI securities Affiliate of Current Client Virgin Cinemas Ltd. Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Walt Disney Co. Affiliated with Regina T. Montoya (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Washington Mutual Bank Former Affiliate of Washington Mutual, Inc. Current Client Wellington Management Company, LLP Holder of WMI securities Current Client Wells Fargo Affiliated with Alfred R. Brooks (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Affiliate of Current Client Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Vendor Current Client Williams Companies, Inc. Affiliated with Charles M. Lillis (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client Witness Systems, Inc. Vendor Current Client Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc. Vendor Affiliate of Current Client Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Affiliated with Phillip D. Matthews (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) Current Client XL Specialty Insurance Co. Insurance Company Affiliate of Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 10 Exhibit C Potential Client Affiliation Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M Ace American Insurance Company Insurance Company May be Related to Current Client AllianceBernstein Advisors Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client Alliant Securities, Inc. Turner, Nord, Kienbaum Holder of WMI securities May be an Affiliate of Current Client Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client American Beacon Advisors Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client AMR Investment Management Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client AON Risk Services Inc. Vendor May be Related to Current Client Bank One National Securities Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client Chubb Insurance Company May be Related to Current Client Citizens Bank of Rhode Island Trust Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP Vendor May be Related to Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M ExpressJet Holdings Inc. Affiliated with Larry Kellner (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client First Data Mobile Solutions Affiliated with Nandita Bakhshi (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client First Data Payment Services LLC / First Data Resources LLC Vendors May be Related to Current Client First Trust Indiana Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client Gemplus International SA Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client Hochtief AG. Affiliated with Thomas C. Leppert (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be an Affiliate of Current Client Keystone Health Plan Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client Keystone, Inc. Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client Lexington Insurance Company May be Related to Current Client MagneTek, Inc. Affiliated with Daryl D. David (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client Massachusetts Institute of Technology Affiliated with Phillip D. Matthews (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 2 Matched Entity Relation to Debtors Relation to WG&M National City Bank - Columbus Ohio -Sub A/C Holder of WMI securities May be Related to Current Client Old Republic Insurance Company Maybe an affiliate of a Current Client Oxford Health Plans Inc. Affiliated with David Bonderman (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client SBC Global Services Vendor May be Related to Current Client Securities and Exchange Commission Governmental Authority May be Related to Current Client Siemens Business Services Inc. Vendor May be Related to Current Client U.S. Chamber of Commerce Affiliated with Thomas C. Leppert (Director of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Former Client US Bank Trust National Association Top 20 Unsecured Creditor May be Related to Current Client Weyerhaeuser Co. Affiliated with Daryl D. David (Officer of Washington Mutual, Inc.) May be Related to Current Client NY2:\1920784\12\1563412!.DOC\79831.0003 3