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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-22-062669
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	40-17G
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220302
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220302
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20220302

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Blackstone Secured Lending Fund
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001736035
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	814-01299
		FILM NUMBER:		22702099

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		345 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		31ST FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10154
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-503-2100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		345 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		31ST FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10154

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Blackstone / GSO Secured Lending Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20180329
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Blackstone Secured Lending Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New York, NY 10154 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">March&nbsp;2, 2022 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">100 F Street, N.E. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, D.C. 20549 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">VIA EDGAR </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">RE:</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17g-1&nbsp;Fidelity</FONT> Bond Filing Information with Respect to
Period Covering December&nbsp;1, 2021 through December&nbsp;1, 2022 for Blackstone Secured Lending Fund <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(File&nbsp;No.&nbsp;814-01299)</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Sir or Madam: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Enclosed for filing, pursuant to <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17g-1&nbsp;of</FONT> the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;<B>1940 Act</B>&#148;), please find the following information with respect to Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (the
&#147;<B>Fund</B>&#148;). Please note the following for the Securities and Exchange Commission&#146;s records: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the Fund&#146;s executed Fidelity Bond is enclosed; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the resolutions pursuant to which the trustees who were not considered &#147;interested persons&#148;
within the meaning of the 1940 Act unanimously approved the form and amount of the Fidelity Bond is enclosed; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">A copy of the Agreement among Joint Insureds is enclosed; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Fidelity Bond will cover the period from December&nbsp;1, 2021 through December&nbsp;1, 2022; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">e.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The premium has been paid for the period from December&nbsp;1, 2021 through December&nbsp;1, 2022. Had the Fund
obtained a separate fidelity bond, the amount of coverage required would have been $2,500,000. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please contact me if you have any
questions or require additional information. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Very truly yours,</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Marisa J. Beeney</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Marisa J. Beeney</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Secretary</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER:1px solid #000000; padding-left:8pt"><B>CUSTOMER NUMBER</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt"><B>DATE&nbsp;ISSUED</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt">02/28/2022</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-left:8pt"><B>POLICY NUMBER</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"><B>COVERAGE IS PROVIDED BY</B></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">652038803</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(herein called &#145;Underwriter&#146;)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-left:8pt"><B>Item&nbsp;1.</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Private Credit Fund (herein called &#145;Insured&#146;)</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">345 Park
Avenue</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New York, NY 10154</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Margo Bugniazet</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">165
BROADWAY STE 3201</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ONE LIBERTY PLAZA</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NEW YORK, NY
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<TD VALIGN="top">Policy&nbsp;Period:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">From 12:01 a.m. on 12/1/2021 to 12:01 a.m. on 12/1/2022 standard time.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Limit&nbsp;of&nbsp;Liability:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">$ 5,000,000 per Loss.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Provided, however that if specific limits, either greater or lesser, are inserted opposite any specified
INSURING CLAUSE, such specific limits shall be applicable to such INSURING CLAUSES in lieu of, and not in addition to, such bond limit. If &#147;NOT COVERED&#148; is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any
other reference to such INSURING CLAUSE shall be deemed to be deleted from this bond. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Employee</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Transit</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Forgery or Alteration</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Counterfeit Currency</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Threats to Persons</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Not&nbsp;Covered</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">Not&nbsp;Covered</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Computer Systems Fraud</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Voice Initiated Transfer Fraud</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Uncollectible Items of Deposit</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Provided, that there shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any
Investment Company. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;4.</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The liability of the Underwriter is also subject to the terms of the following endorsements executed simultaneously herewith:</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">G-145184-A</FONT></FONT> Economic&nbsp;&amp;
Trade Sanctions Conditions </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">CNA-70927-XX</FONT></FONT> Unauthorized
Signature Rider </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">FIG-4126-A</FONT></FONT> Stop Payment Legal Liability
Rider </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">GSL-8007-XX</FONT></FONT> Telefacsimile Transfer Fraud </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">PRO-4144-A</FONT></FONT> Growth in Size Provisions </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">G-131698-Ac </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ed. date 6/98 </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FIG-4124-A Automated Phone System Rider </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CNA-95228-XX Cryptocurrency Exclusion Rider </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Item 5. </B>Notice of claim should be sent to the Underwriter at:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CNA &#150; Claims Reporting</TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Underwriter has caused this bond to be signed by its Chairman and Secretary, at Chicago, Illinois, but
the same shall not be binding upon the Underwriter unless countersigned by a duly authorized representative or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">attorney-in-fact</FONT></FONT> of the Underwriter </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The UNDERWRITER, in consideration of the required premium, and in reliance on the APPLICATION and all other
statements made and information furnished to the UNDERWRITER by the INSURED, and subject to the DECLARATIONS made a part of this bond and to all other terms and conditions of this bond, agrees to pay the INSURED for: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>INSURING CLAUSES </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>EMPLOYEE COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from Larceny or Embezzlement committed by any Employee, alone or in collusion with others. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss of Property resulting directly from robbery, burglary, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">common-law</FONT> or statutory larceny, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">hold-up,</FONT> misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage, destruction or abstraction or removal from the possession, custody or control of the INSURED, while such Property is lodged or deposited within
any offices or premises located anywhere. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>OFFICES AND EQUIPMENT </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss of, or damage to furnishings, fixtures, stationery, supplies, equipment, safes or vaults (but excluding all electronic data processing
equipment) within any of the INSURED&#146;S offices resulting directly from robbery, burglary, common law or statutory larceny or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">hold-up</FONT> of such offices, or attempt thereat, or by vandalism or malicious
mischief, or loss through damage to any office resulting directly from robbery, burglary, common law or statutory larceny or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">hold-up</FONT> of such office, or attempts thereat, or to the interior of any such office
by vandalism or malicious mischief, provided, in any event that the INSURED is the owner of such offices, furnishings, fixtures, stationery, supplies, equipment, safes or vaults or is legally liable for such loss or damage always excepting, however,
a loss or damage through fire. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss of Property resulting directly from robbery, common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage
to or destruction of, while the Property is in transit anywhere: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in an armored motor vehicle, including loading and unloading thereof, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in the custody of a natural person acting as a messenger of the INSURED, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in the custody of a Transportation Company and being transported in a conveyance other than an armored motor
vehicle provided, however, that covered Property transported in such manner is limited to the following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">written records, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">securities issued in registered form which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed, or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">negotiable instruments not payable to bearer, which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed.
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Copyright &copy; CNA All Rights Reserved.</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Coverage under this INSURING CLAUSE begins immediately on the receipt of such Property by the
natural person acting as a messenger or Transportation Company and ends immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative of the addressee located anywhere. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>FORGERY OR ALTERATION COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Forgery or fraudulent material alteration of, on or in any bills of exchange, checks, drafts, acceptances,
certificates of deposits, promissory notes, due bills, money orders, orders upon public treasuries, letters of credit, other written promises, orders or directions to pay sums certain in money, or receipts for the withdrawal of Property, or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">transferring, paying or delivering any funds or other Property, or establishing any credit or giving any value
in reliance on any written instructions, advices, or applications directed to the INSURED authorizing or acknowledging the transfer, payment, delivery or receipt of funds or other Property, which instructions, advices or applications purport to bear
the handwritten signature of any customer of the INSURED, or shareholder or subscriber to shares of an Investment Company, or of any banking institution, stockbroker or Employee but which instructions or applications either bear a Forgery or a
fraudulent material alteration without the knowledge and consent of such customer, shareholder, subscriber to shares, banking institution, stockbroker, or Employee; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">excluding, however, under this INSURING CLAUSE any loss covered under INSURING CLAUSE 5. of this bond, whether or not coverage for INSURING
CLAUSE 5. is provided for in the DECLARATIONS of this bond. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A mechanically reproduced facsimile signature is treated the same as a
handwritten signature. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>EXTENDED FORGERY COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from the INSURED having in good faith, and in the ordinary course of business, whether for its own account or for the
account of others, in any capacity: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">acquired, accepted or received, sold or delivered, given value, extended credit, or assumed liability in
reliance upon any original Securities, documents or other written instruments which prove: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">to bear a Forgery or fraudulent material alteration, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">to have been lost or stolen, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">to be Counterfeit, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signatures upon any transfers, assignments, bills of sale, powers of
attorney, guarantees, endorsements or other obligations upon or in connection with any Securities, documents or other written instruments which pass or purport to pass title to them. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession, of such Securities, documents or other written instruments by an
Employee, Custodian, or a Federal or State chartered deposit institution is a condition precedent to the INSURED having relied on such items. Release or return of such items is an acknowledgment by the INSURED that it no longer relies on such items.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A mechanically reproduced facsimile signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from the receipt by the INSURED, in good faith, of any Counterfeit money orders, currencies or coin of any country.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>THREATS TO PERSONS COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from surrender of Property away from an office of the INSURED as a result of a threat communicated to the INSURED to do
bodily harm to an Employee as defined in paragraphs (1), (2) and (5)&nbsp;of the definition, a Relative or invitee of such Employee, or a resident of the household of such Employee, who is, or allegedly is, being held captive provided, however, that
prior to the surrender of such Property: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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not involved in such threat, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the INSURED has made a reasonable effort to notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local law
enforcement authorities concerning such threat. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is agreed that for purposes of the INSURING CLAUSE, any Employee of
the INSURED, as set forth in the preceding paragraph, shall be deemed to be an INSURED hereunder, but only with respect to the surrender of money, securities and other tangible personal property in which such Employee has a legal or equitable
interest. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>COMPUTER SYSTEMS COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from fraudulent entry of data into or change of data elements or programs within the INSURED&#146;S proprietary
Computer System or a Computer System operated or used by the INSURED and declared in the APPLICATION, provided that the fraudulent entry or change causes: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an account of the INSURED, or of its customer, to be added, deleted, debited, or credited, or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an unauthorized account or a fictitious account to be debited or credited. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>VOICE INITIATED TRANSACTION COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from a Voice Initiated Transaction directed to the INSURED authorizing the transfer of dividends or redemption proceeds
of Investment Company shares from a Customer&#146;s account, provided such Voice Initiated Transaction was: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">received at the INSURED&#146;S offices by those Employees of the INSURED specifically authorized to receive the
Voice Initiated Transaction, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">made by a person purporting to be a Customer, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">made by said person for the purpose of causing the INSURED or Customer to sustain a loss or making an improper
personal financial gain for such person or any other person. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE,
all Voice Initiated Transactions must be received and processed in accordance with the Designated Procedures outlined in the APPLICATION furnished to the UNDERWRITER. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>UNCOLLECTIBLE ITEMS OF DEPOSIT COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from the INSURED having credited an account of a customer, shareholder or subscriber on the faith of any Items of
Deposit which prove to be uncollectible, provided that the crediting of said account causes: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">redemption&#146;s or withdrawals to be permitted, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">shares to be issued, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">dividends to be paid, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">from an account of an Investment Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE, the INSURED must hold Items of Deposit for the minimum number of days stated in the
APPLICATION before permitting any redemption&#146;s or withdrawals, issuing any shares or paying any dividends with respect to such Items of Deposit. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Items of Deposit shall not be deemed uncollectible until the INSURED&#146;S standard collection procedures have failed. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>AUDIT EXPENSE COVERAGE </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Reasonable expense incurred by the INSURED for that part of an audit or examination required by any governmental regulatory authority or
self-regulatory organization and actually conducted by such authority, organization or their appointee by reason of the discovery of loss sustained by the INSURED and covered by this bond. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>EXCLUSIONS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">GENERAL EXCLUSIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL INSURING CLAUSES </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond does not directly or indirectly cover: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss not reported to the UNDERWRITER in writing within thirty (30)&nbsp;days after termination of this bond as
an entirety; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss due to riot or civil commotion outside the United States of America and Canada, or any loss due to
military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection. However, this exclusion shall not apply to loss which occurs in transit in the circumstances recited in INSURING CLAUSE 3., provided that when such transit was initiated there was no knowledge
on the part of any person acting for the INSURED of such riot, civil commotion, military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from dishonest acts by any member of the Board of Directors or Board of Trustees of the INSURED
who is not an Employee, acting alone or in collusion with others; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss, or that part of any loss, resulting solely from any violation by the INSURED or by any Employee of any
law, or rule, or regulation pursuant to any law regulating: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the issuance, purchase or sale of securities, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss of potential income including, but not limited to, interest and dividends not realized by the INSURED or
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from indirect or consequential loss of any nature; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">damages of any type for which the INSURED is legally liable, except compensatory damages (but not multiples
thereof) arising from a loss covered under this bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from the effects of nuclear fission or fusion or radioactivity; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from the theft of confidential information, material or data; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">costs, fees and expenses incurred by the INSURED in establishing the existence or amount of loss under this
bond, provided however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 11.; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from voice requests or instructions received over the telephone, provided however, this
EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 7. or 9. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL INSURING CLAUSES EXCEPT INSURING CLAUSE 1. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond does not directly or indirectly cover: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss caused by an Employee, provided, however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to loss covered under INSURING
CLAUSE 2. or 3. which results directly from misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, or damage to or destruction of Property; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss through the surrender of Property away from an office of the INSURED as a result of a threat:
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">to do bodily harm to any person, except loss of Property in transit in the custody of any person acting as
messenger of the INSURED, provided that when such transit was initiated there was no knowledge by the INSURED of any such threat, and provided further that this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 7., or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">to do damage to the premises or property of the INSURED; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss involving Items of Deposit which are not finally paid for any reason provided however, that this EXCLUSION
shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 10.; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from payments made or withdrawals from any account involving erroneous credits to such account;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss of Property while in the mail: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss of Property while in the custody of a Transportation Company, provided however, that this EXCLUSION shall
not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 3.; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from the failure for any reason of a financial or depository institution, its receiver or other
liquidator to pay or deliver funds or other Property to the INSURED provided further that this EXCLUSION shall not apply to loss of Property resulting directly from robbery, burglary, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">hold-up,</FONT> misplacement,
mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage, destruction or abstraction from the possession, custody or control of the INSURED. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">EXCLUSIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL INSURING CLAUSES EXCEPT INSURING CLAUSES 1., 4., 5. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond does not directly or indirectly cover: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from forgery or any alteration; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss resulting from the complete or partial <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> of or default
on any loan whether such loan was procured in good faith or through trick, artifice, fraud or false pretenses; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">loss involving a counterfeit provided, however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 5. or 6.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>DISCOVERY </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond applies only to loss first discovered by any partner, director, trustee, officer or supervisory employee of the INSURED during the
BOND PERIOD. Discovery occurs at the earlier of such individuals being aware of; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this bond, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the INSURED is liable to a third party, regardless of
when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">At the earliest practicable moment, not to exceed thirty (30)&nbsp;days after discovery of loss, the INSURED
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Securities listed in a proof of loss shall be identified by certificate or bond numbers, if issued with them.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Legal proceedings for the recovery of any loss under this bond shall not be brought prior to the expiration of
sixty (60)&nbsp;days after the proof of loss is filed with the UNDERWRITER or after the expiration of twenty-four (24)&nbsp;months from the discovery of such loss. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">This bond affords coverage only in favor of the INSURED. No claim, suit, action or legal proceedings shall be
brought under this bond by anyone other than the INSURED. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>LIMIT OF LIABILITY/NON - REDUCTION AND <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">NON-ACCUMULATION</FONT> OF LIABILITY
</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At all times prior to termination of this bond, this bond shall continue in force for the limit stated in the
applicable sections of ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS, notwithstanding any previous loss for which the UNDERWRITER may have paid or be liable to pay under this bond provided, however, that the liability of the UNDERWRITER under this bond with respect
to all loss resulting from: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">all acts, other than those specified in a. above, of any one person, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any one casualty or event other than those specified in a., b., or c. above, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">shall be deemed to be one loss and shall be limited to the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS of this bond
irrespective of the total amount of such loss or losses and shall not be cumulative in amounts from year to year or from period to period. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All acts, as specified in c. above, of any one person which </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">directly or indirectly aid in any way wrongful acts of any other person or persons, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">permit the continuation of wrongful acts of any other person or persons </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">whether such acts are committed with or without the knowledge of the wrongful acts of the person so aided, and whether such acts are committed
with or without the intent to aid such other person, shall be deemed to be one loss with the wrongful acts of all persons so aided. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The UNDERWRITER shall not be liable under any INSURING CLAUSES of this bond on account of loss unless the amount of such loss, after deducting
the net amount of all reimbursement and/or recovery obtained or made by the INSURED, other than from any bond or policy of insurance issued by an insurance company and covering such loss, or by the UNDERWRITER on account thereof prior to payment by
the UNDERWRITER of such loss, shall exceed the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT set forth in ITEM 4. of the DECLARATIONS, and then for such excess only, but in no event for more than the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE&nbsp;1. sustained by any Investment Company. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEYS&#146; FEES </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The UNDERWRITER will indemnify the INSURED for court costs and reasonable attorneys&#146; fees incurred and paid by the INSURED in defense,
whether or not successful, whether or not fully litigated on the merits and whether or not settled, of any claim, suit or legal proceeding with respect to which the INSURED would be entitled to recovery under this bond. However, with respect to
INSURING CLAUSE 1. this Section shall only apply in the event that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an Employee admits to being guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an Employee is adjudicated to be guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in the absence of a. or b. above, an arbitration panel agrees, after a review of an agreed statement of facts
between the UNDERWRITER and the INSURED, that an Employee would be found guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement if such Employee were prosecuted. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The INSURED shall promptly give notice to the UNDERWRITER of any such suit or legal proceeding and at the request of the UNDERWRITER shall
furnish copies of all pleadings and pertinent papers to the UNDERWRITER. The UNDERWRITER may, at its sole option, elect to conduct the defense of all or part of such legal proceeding. The defense by the UNDERWRITER shall be in the name of the
INSURED through attorneys selected by the UNDERWRITER. The INSURED shall provide all reasonable information and assistance as required by the UNDERWRITER for such defense. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the amount demanded in any such suit or legal proceeding is greater than the LIMIT OF
LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING CLAUSE, or if a DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT is applicable, or both, the UNDERWRITER&#146;S liability for court costs and attorneys&#146; fees incurred in defending all or part of such
legal proceeding is limited to the proportion of such court costs and attorneys&#146; fees incurred that the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING CLAUSE bears to the total of the amount demanded in
such suit or legal proceeding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Amounts paid by the UNDERWRITER for court costs and attorneys&#146; fees shall be in addition to the LIMIT
OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the UNDERWRITER declines to defend the INSURED, no settlement without the prior
written consent of the UNDERWRITER nor judgment against the INSURED shall determine the existence, extent or amount of coverage under this bond, and the UNDERWRITER shall not be liable for any costs, fees and expenses incurred by the INSURED. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>VALUATION OF PROPERTY </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The value of any loss of Property other than books of account or other records used by the INSURED in the conduct of its business, for which a
claim is made shall be determined by the average market value of such Property on the business day immediately preceding discovery of such loss provided, however, that the value of any Property replaced by the INSURED with the consent of the
UNDERWRITER and prior to the settlement of any claim for such Property shall be actual market value at the time of replacement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the
case of a loss of interim certificates, warrants, rights or other securities, the production of which is necessary to the exercise of subscription, conversion, redemption or deposit privileges, the value of them shall be the market value of such
privileges immediately preceding their expiration if said loss is not discovered until after their expiration. If no market price is quoted for such Property or for such privileges, the value shall be fixed by agreement between the parties. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The value of any loss of Property consisting of books of account or other records used by the INSURED in the conduct of its business shall be
the amount paid by the INSURED for blank books, blank pages, or other materials which replace the lost books of account or other records, plus the cost of labor paid by the INSURED for the actual transcription or copying of data to reproduce such
books of account or other records. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>VALUATION OF PREMISES AND FURNISHINGS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the case of loss or damage to any office of the INSURED or to the furnishings, fixtures, stationery, supplies, equipment, safes or vaults,
the UNDERWRITER shall not be liable for more than the actual cash value thereof, or for more than the actual cost of replacement or repair. The UNDERWRITER may, at its election, pay such actual cash value or make such replacement or repair. If the
UNDERWRITER and the INSURED cannot agree upon the actual cash value or the cost of replacement or repair, it shall be determined by arbitration. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event of a loss of securities covered under this bond, the UNDERWRITER may, at its sole discretion, purchase replacement securities,
tender the value of the securities in money, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement securities. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The indemnity required from the INSURED under the terms of this Section against all loss,
cost or expense arising from the replacement of securities by the UNDERWRITER&#146;S indemnity shall be: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">for securities having a value less than or equal to the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT one hundred (100%
percent); </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">for securities having a value in excess of the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT but within the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY-
the percentage that the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT bears to the value of the securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">for securities having a value greater than the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY the percentage that the DEDUCTIBLE
AMOUNT and portion in excess of the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY bears to the value of the securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The value
referred to in a., b., and c. above is the value in accordance with SECTION 7., VALUATION OF PROPERTY, regardless of the value of such securities at the time the loss under the UNDERWRITER&#146;S indemnity is sustained. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The UNDERWRITER is not required to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of securities which is not covered by this bond; however, the
UNDERWRITER may do so as a courtesy to the INSURED and at its sole discretion. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The INSURED shall pay the proportion of the
UNDERWRITER&#146;S premium charge for the UNDERWRITER&#146;S indemnity as set forth in a., b., and c. above. No portion of the LIMIT OF LIABILITY shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity purchased by the INSURED to obtain replacement
securities. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>SUBROGATION - ASSIGNMENT-RECOVERY </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event of a payment under this bond, the UNDERWRITER shall be subrogated to all of the INSURED&#146;S rights of recovery against any
person or entity to the extent of such payment. On request, the INSURED shall deliver to the UNDERWRITER an assignment of the INSURED&#146;S rights, title and interest and causes of action against any person or entity to the extent of such payment.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Recoveries, whether effected by the UNDERWRITER or by the INSURED, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery, first to the
satisfaction of the INSURED&#146;S loss which would otherwise have been paid but for the fact that it is in excess of the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY, second, to the UNDERWRITER in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of the INSURED&#146;S
claim and third, to the INSURED in satisfaction of the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT. Recovery from reinsurance and/or indemnity of the UNDERWRITER shall not be deemed a recovery under this section. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the UNDERWRITER&#146;S request and at reasonable times and places designated by the UNDERWRITER the INSURED shall submit to examination by
the UNDERWRITER and subscribe to the same under oath, produce for the UNDERWRITER&#146;S examination all pertinent records, and cooperate with the UNDERWRITER in all matters pertaining to the loss. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The INSURED shall execute all papers and render assistance to secure to the UNDERWRITER the rights and causes of action provided for under this
bond. The INSURED shall do nothing after loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Coverage under this bond shall apply only as excess over any valid and collectible insurance, indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf
of the INSURED, a Transportation Company, or another entity on whose premises the loss occurred or which employed the person causing the loss or engaged the messenger conveying the Property involved. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>ADDITIONAL COMPANIES INCLUDED AS INSURED </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If more than one corporation, or Investment Company, or any combination of them is included as the INSURED herein: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The total liability of the UNDERWRITER under this bond for loss or losses sustained by any one or more or all
of them shall not exceed the limit for which the UNDERWRITER would be liable under this bond if all such losses were sustained by any one of them. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Only the first named INSURED shall be deemed to be the sole agent of the others for all purposes under this
bond, including but not limited to the giving or receiving of any notice or proof required to be given and for the purpose of effecting or accepting any amendments to or termination of this bond. The UNDERWRITER shall furnish each Investment Company
with a copy of the bond and with any amendment thereto, together with a copy of each formal filing of claim by any other named INSURED and notification of the terms of the settlement of each such claim prior to the execution of such settlement.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The UNDERWRITER shall not be responsible for the proper application of any payment made hereunder to the first
named INSURED. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Knowledge possessed or discovery made by any partner, director, trustee, officer or supervisory employee of any
INSURED shall constitute knowledge or discovery by all the INSUREDS for the purposes of this bond. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">If the first named INSURED ceases for any reason to be covered under this bond, then the INSURED next named
shall thereafter be considered as the first named INSURED for the purpose of this bond. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>ADDITIONAL OFFICES OR EMPLOYEES - CONSOLIDATION, MERGER OR PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OR LIABILITIES
- NOTICE TO UNDERWRITER </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the INSURED, other than an Investment Company, while this bond is in force, merges or
consolidates with, or purchases or acquires assets or liabilities of another institution, the INSURED shall not have the coverage afforded under this bond for loss which: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">has been caused or will be caused by an employee or employees, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">has arisen or will arise out of the assets or liabilities acquired </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">gives the UNDERWRITER written notice of the proposed consolidation, merger or purchase or acquisition of assets
or liabilities prior to the proposed effective date of such action, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">obtains the written consent of the UNDERWRITER to extend some or all of the coverage provided by this bond to
such additional exposure, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">on obtaining such consent pays to the UNDERWRITER an additional premium. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When the INSURED learns of a change in control (other than in an Investment Company), as set forth in Section&nbsp;2(a)&nbsp;(9) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the INSURED shall within thirty (30)&nbsp;days give written notice to the UNDERWRITER setting forth: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the names of the transferors and transferees (or the names of the beneficial owners if the voting securities
are registered in another name), </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the total number of voting securities owned by the transferors and the transferees (or the beneficial owners),
both immediately before and after the transfer, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the total number of outstanding voting securities. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Failure to give the required notice shall result in termination of coverage for any loss involving a transferee, to be effective on the date of
such change in control. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY INSURED </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The INSURED represents that all information it has furnished in the APPLICATION for this bond or otherwise is complete, true and correct. Such
APPLICATION and other information constitute part of this bond. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The INSURED must promptly notify the UNDERWRITER of any change in any fact
or circumstance which materially affects the risk assumed by the UNDERWRITER under this bond. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any misrepresentation, omission, concealment
or incorrect statement of a material fact, in the APPLICATION or otherwise, shall be grounds for rescission of this bond. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>TERMINATION - CANCELLATION </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the bond is for a sole INSURED, it shall not be terminated or canceled unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to
the affected party and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the effective date of such termination or cancellation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the bond is for a joint INSURED, it shall not be terminated or canceled unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to
the affected party, and by the UNDERWRITER to all INSURED Investment Companies and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the effective date of such termination or cancellation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond will terminate as to any one INSURED, other than an Investment Company, immediately on the taking over of such INSURED by a receiver
or other liquidator or by State or Federal officials, or immediately on the filing of a petition under any State or Federal statute relative to bankruptcy or reorganization of the INSURED, or assignment for the benefit of creditors of the INSURED,
or immediately upon such INSURED ceasing to exist, whether through merger into another entity, disposition of all of its assets or otherwise. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The UNDERWRITER shall refund the unearned premium computed at short rates in accordance with the standard short rate cancellation tables if
terminated by the INSURED or pro rata if terminated for any other reason. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Coverage will terminate as to any Employee: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">immediately on any partner, director, trustee, or officer or supervisory employee not acting in collusion with
such Employee, learning of any dishonest act committed by such Employee at any time, whether in the employment of the INSURED or otherwise, whether or not such act is of the type covered under this bond, and whether against the INSURED or any other
person or entity, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">sixty (60)&nbsp;days after the receipt by each INSURED and by the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, D.C., of a written notice from the UNDERWRITER of its desire to terminate this bond as to such Employee. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond or any instrument amending or affecting this bond may not be changed or modified orally. No change in or modification of this bond
shall be effective except when made by written endorsement to this bond signed by an authorized representative of the UNDERWRITER. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If this
bond is for a sole INSURED, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the INSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60)&nbsp;days after written notice has been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, D.C., by the acting party. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If this bond is for a joint INSURED, no change or modification which would adversely affect the
rights of the INSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60)&nbsp;days after written notice has been furnished to all insured Investment Companies and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by the UNDERWRITER. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DEFINITIONS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As used in
this bond: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Computer System</B> means: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">systems and applications software, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">terminal devices, and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">related communication networks by which data are electronically collected, transmitted, processed, stored, and
retrieved. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Counterfeit</B> means an imitation of an actual valid original which is intended to deceive and be taken
as the original. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Custodian</B> means the institution designed by an Investment Company to maintain possession and control of its
assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Customer</B> means an individual, corporate, partnership or trust customer shareholder or subscriber of an Investment Company
which has a written agreement with the INSURED for Voice Initiated Transactions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Employee</B> means: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an officer of the INSURED, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a natural person while in the regular service of the INSURED at any of the INSURED&#146;S offices and
compensated directly by the INSURED through its payroll system and subject to the United States Internal Revenue Service Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">W-2</FONT> or equivalent income reporting plans of other countries, and whom the INSURED
has the right to control and direct both as to the result to be accomplished and details and means by which such result is accomplished in the performance of such service, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an attorney retained by the INSURED and an employee of such attorney while either is performing legal services
for the INSURED, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a person provided by an employment contractor to perform clerical, premises maintenance or security duties for
the INSURED under the INSURED&#146;S supervision at any of the INSURED&#146;S offices or premises, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an employee of an institution merged or consolidated with the INSURED prior to the effective date of this bond,
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a guest student pursuing studies or performing duties in any of the INSURED&#146;S offices,
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">each natural person, partnership or corporation authorized by written agreement with the INSURED to perform
services as electronic data processor of checks or other accounting records related to such checks but only while such person, partnership or corporation is actually performing such services and not: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">creating, preparing, modifying or maintaining the INSURED&#146;S computer software or programs, or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">acting as transfer agent or in any other agency capacity in issuing checks, drafts or securities for the
INSURED, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a director or trustee of the INSURED, but only while performing acts within the scope of the customary and
usual duties of any officer or employee of the INSURED or while acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed to examine or audit or have custody of or access to Property of the INSURED, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any partner, officer or employee of an investment adviser, an underwriter (distributor), a transfer agent or
shareholder accounting recordkeeper, or an administrator, for an Investment Company while performing acts coming within the scope of the customary and usual duties of an officer or employee of an Investment Company or acting as a member of any
committee duly elected or appointed to examine, audit or have custody of or access to Property of an Investment Company. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term Employee shall not include any partner, officer or employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting recordkeeper or administrator:
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">which is not an &#147;affiliated person&#148; (as defined in Section&nbsp;2(a) of the Investment Company Act of
1940) of an Investment Company or of the investment adviser or underwriter (distributor) of such Investment Company, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">which is a &#147;bank&#148; (as defined in Section&nbsp;2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940).
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond does not afford coverage in favor of the employers of persons as set forth in 4. and 7. above, and upon
payment to the INSURED by the UNDERWRITER resulting directly from Larceny or Embezzlement committed by any of the partners, officers or employees of such employers, whether acting alone or in collusion with others, an assignment of such of the
INSURED&#146;S rights and causes of action as it may have against such employers by reason of such acts so committed shall, to the extent of such payment, be given by the INSURED to the UNDERWRITER, and the INSURED shall execute all papers necessary
to secure to the UNDERWRITER the rights provided for herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Each employer of persons as set forth in 3., 4. and 7. above and the
partners, officers and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed to be one person for all the purposes of this bond, excepting, however, the last paragraph of Section&nbsp;18. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Independent contractors not specified in 3., 4., and 7. above, intermediaries, agents, brokers or other representatives of the same general
character shall not be considered Employees. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forgery</B> means the signing of the name of another person or organization with the
intent to deceive but does not mean a signature which consists in whole or in part of one&#146;s own name, with or without authority, in any capacity, for any purpose. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investment Company</B> means an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and as listed under the NAME OF
INSURED on the DECLARATIONS. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Items of Deposit</B> means one or more checks or drafts drawn upon a financial institution in the United
States of America. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Larceny or Embezzlement</B> means larceny or embezzlement as set forth in Section&nbsp;37 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Property</B> means money (i.e., currency, coin, bank notes, or Federal Reserve notes); postage and revenue stamps; U.S.
Savings Stamps; securities, including any note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of deposit, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral trust certificate,
preorganization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, any interest or instruments
commonly known as security under the Investment Company Act of 1940, any other certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase any of the
foregoing; bills of exchange; acceptances; checks; withdrawal orders; money orders; travelers&#146; letters of credit; bills of lading; abstracts of title; insurance policies; deeds; mortgages on real estate and/or upon chattels and interests
therein; assignments of such policies, mortgages and instruments; other valuable papers, including books of accounts and other records used by the INSURED in the conduct of its business (but excluding all electronic data processing records); and,
all other instruments similar to or in the nature of the foregoing in which the INSURED acquired an interest at the time of the INSURED&#146;S consolidation or merger with, or purchase of the principal assets of, a predecessor or which are held by
the INSURED for any purpose or in any capacity and whether so held gratuitously or not and whether or not the INSURED is liable therefor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Relative</B> means the spouse of an Employee or partner of the INSURED and any unmarried child supported wholly by, or living in the home
of, such Employee or partner and being related to them by blood, marriage or legal guardianship. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Securities</B>, documents or other
written instruments means original (including original counterparts) negotiable or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-negotiable</FONT> instruments, or assignments thereof, which in and of themselves represent an equitable interest, ownership, or
debt and which are in the ordinary course of business transferable by delivery of such instruments with any necessary endorsements or assignments. </P>
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forwarding or air express services. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voice Initiated Election</B> means any election concerning dividend options available to Investment
Company shareholders or subscribers which is requested by voice over the telephone. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voice Initiated Redemption</B> means any redemption
of shares issued by an Investment Company which is requested by voice over the telephone. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Voice Initiated Transaction(s)</B> means any
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ECONOMIC AND TRADE SANCTIONS CONDITION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following condition is added to the Policy: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>ECONOMIC AND
TRADE SANCTIONS CONDITION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In accordance with laws and regulations of the United States concerning economic and trade embargoes, this policy is void
from its inception with respect to any term or condition of this policy that violates any laws or regulations of the United States concerning economic and trade embargoes including, but not limited to the following: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any insured under this Policy, or any person or entity claiming the benefits of such insured, who is or becomes
a Specially Designated National or Blocked Person or who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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entity who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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control of a Sanctioned Country Government, where any activities related to such property are prohibited by U.S. economic or trade sanctions; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Property that is owned by, rented to or in the care, custody or control of a Specially Designated National or
Blocked Person, or any person or entity who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As used in this endorsement a
Specially Designated National or Blocked Person is any person or entity that is on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons issued by the U.S. Treasury Department&#146;s Office of Foreign Asset Control (O.F.A.C.) as it may be
from time to time amended. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As used in this endorsement a Sanctioned Country is any country that is the subject of trade or economic embargoes imposed by
the laws or regulations of the United States of America. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ENDORSEMENT NUMBER: 1 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">POLICY NUMBER: 652038803 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">ISSUED TO: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone Private Credit Fund </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">EFFECTIVE DATE OF ENDORSEMENT: 12/01/2021 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This endorsement,
which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy and expires concurrently with said Policy unless another effective date
is shown above. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the premium paid for this Bond, it is understood and agreed as follows: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The <B>INSURING CLAUSES </B>section of the Bond is amended by the addition of the following new INSURING
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from the INSURED having accepted, paid or cashed any check, withdrawal order or draft, made or drawn on a
customer&#146;s account, which bears the signature or endorsement of one other than a person whose name and signature is on the application on file with the INSURED as a signatory on such account. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It shall be a condition precedent to the INSURED&#146;S right of recovery under this INSURING CLAUSE that the INSURED shall have on file
signatures of all persons who are authorized signatories on such account. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All other terms and conditions of the Bond remain unchanged. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This rider, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Bond issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of
said Bond at the hour stated in said Bond, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Bond. </P></div>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">CNA70927XX (9-12)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">Policy No:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">652038803</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Continental Insurance Company</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">Effective Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12/01/2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Insured Name: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone Private&nbsp;Credit Fund</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To be attached to and form part of Financial Institution Bond, Standard Form No.&nbsp;14, No.&nbsp;652038803
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This rider shall become effective as of 12:01 a.m. standard time as specified on the bond. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STOP PAYMENT LEGAL LIABILITY RIDER </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
consideration of the premium paid, it is agreed that the attached bond is hereby amended as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The following is added as an additional Insuring Agreement: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss which the Insured shall become legally obligated to pay as damages in connection with any check, note or draft, other than a
&#147;travelers check&#148; payable by the Insured, which is drawn, made or accepted by any depositor of the Insured that results directly from: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">compliance or failure to comply with any notice to stop payment; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">if the Stop Payment Notice was received or presentment was first made to the Insured during the period this rider is in force. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In lieu of the exclusions in the attached bond, the following exclusions are applicable to this Insuring
Agreement: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">liability assumed by the Insured under any agreement to be responsible for loss; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Aggregate Limit of Liability for the coverage provided by this rider shall be $50,000 it being understood,
however, that such liability shall be a part of and not in addition to the Limit of Liability stated in Item 3 of the Declarations of the attached bond subject to that Aggregate Limit. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Underwriter shall be liable hereunder only for the amount by which any single Loss exceeds the Single Loss
Deductible amount stated above, but not in excess of the remaining Limit of Liability. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Underwriter at its sole discretion and upon request of the Insured, may reinstate the Aggregate Limit of
Liability up to the amount stated above after it has been reduced by the payment of loss by the Underwriter. The reinstated limit shall only apply to those stop payment notices received and presentments made after the effective date of
reinstatement. The consideration for reinstatement of the Aggregate Limit of Liability shall be: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a representation by the Insured to the Underwriter that the Insured has given notice to the Underwriter of each
loss discovered by the Insured prior to the effective date of the reinstatement, whether or not each loss so discovered exceeds the Deductible Amount applicable to this Insuring Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Aggregate Limit of Liability stated above shall not be increased or reinstated by a recovery of Property
made by either the Insured or Underwriter. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">If any loss is covered under this Insuring Agreement and any other Insuring Agreement or Coverage, the maximum
amount payable for such loss shall not exceed the largest amount available under any one Insuring Agreement or Coverage. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Coverage under this Insuring Agreement shall terminate upon termination or cancellation of the bond. Coverage
under this Insuring Agreement may also be terminated or canceled, without canceling the bond as an entirety. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">60 days after receipt by the Insured of written notice from the Underwriter of its desire to terminate or
cancel coverage under this rider; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">or </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">immediately upon receipt by the Underwriter of a written request for the Insured to terminate or cancel
Coverage under this policy. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">All other terms and conditions of the bond other than Section&nbsp;2. Exclusions, apply to this Insuring
Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All other terms and conditions of the Bond remain unchanged. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This rider, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Bond issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of
said Bond at the hour stated in said Bond, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Bond. </P></div>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">Policy No:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12/01/2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Insured Name: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone Private Credit Fund</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is agreed that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The attached bond is amended by adding an Insuring Clause as follows: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">TELEFACSIMILE TRANSFER FRAUD COVERAGE </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from the INSURED having, in good faith, transferred or delivered Funds, certificated securities or uncertificated
securities through a Computer System covered under the terms of the Computer Systems Coverage in reliance upon a fraudulent instruction received through a Telefacsimile Device, and which instruction </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">purports and reasonably appears to have originated from </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a Customer of the INSURED, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">another financial institution, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:23%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">but, in fact, was not originated by the Customer or entity whose identification it bears and </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">contains a valid test code which proves to have been used by a person who was not authorized to make use of it
and, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">contains the name of a person authorized to initiate such transfer, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">provided that, if the transfer was in excess of $10,000, the instruction was verified by a call-back according to a prearranged procedure. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In this Insuring Clause, Customer means an entity or individual which has a written agreement with the INSURED authorizing the INSURED to rely
on Telefacsimile Device instructions to initiate transfers and has provided the INSURED with the names of persons authorized to initiate such transfers, and with which the INSURED has established an instruction verification mechanism, and Funds
means money on deposit in an account. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">In addition to the Conditions and Limitations in the bond and Insuring Clause 8. Computer Systems Coverage, the
following provisions are applicable to the Telefacsimile Transfer Fraud Insuring Clause : </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Telefacsimile Device means a
machine capable of sending or receiving a duplicate image of a document by means of electronic impulses transmitted through a telephone line and which reproduces the duplicate image on paper. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Insuring Clause does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from the assumption of liability by the INSURED by contract unless
the liability arises from a loss covered by the Telefacsimile Transfer Fraud Insuring Clause and would be imposed on the INSURED regardless of the existence of the contract. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proof of loss for claim under the Telefacsimile Transfer Fraud Insuring Clause must include a copy of the document reproduced by the
Telefacsimile Device. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accepted: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12/01/2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Insured Named: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone Private Credit Fund</TD>
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date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy and expires concurrently with said Policy unless another effective date is shown below. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>GROWTH IN SIZE PROVISIONS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In
consideration of the premium paid, it is understood and agreed that <B>CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS, </B>Section&nbsp;14.<B> ADDITIONAL OFFICES OR EMPLOYEES &#150; CONSOLIDATION, MERGER OR PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OR LIABILITIES &#150; NOTICE
TO UNDERWRITER</B> is amended by the addition of the following: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an INSURED, other than an Investment Company as defined in the Policy, merges or consolidates with or purchases or acquires assets or liabilities of another
entity, there is no coverage under this bond for loss which involves any assets or employees acquired as a result of that transaction unless the INSURED gives the UNDERWRITER written notice of the proposed transaction prior to its proposed effective
date and obtains the written consent of the UNDERWRITER to include those assets or employees under this bond and pays the UNDERWRITER any additional premium charged. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an INSURED creates, other than by acquisition, a new investment company required by the SEC Reg <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> to have
coverage of the type afforded by this bond, that investment company will be automatically insured hereunder, provided that the total combined limit of liability for all INSURED covered hereunder, as required by SEC Reg
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1,</FONT> including the newly created investment company does not exceed $5,000,000. If the coverage required for the newly created investment company will exceed that limit, no coverage will be provided
hereunder for the investment company without the written consent of the UNDERWRITER. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an Investment Company requires an increase in limits to comply
with SEC Reg. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> due to an increase in asset size, whether by growth of current funds insured under the bond or by the addition of new funds, that increase in limits shall take place automatically and will
be covered until the next Annual Period without payment of additional premium, provided that the total combined limit of liability for all INSUREDS under this bond does not exceed $5,000,000 after including the increase in limits needed due to the
increase in asset size. If the increase in limits needed as a result of the increase in assets will exceed $5,000,000, then the increase will not occur unless written consent of the UNDERWRITER is obtained. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Within 15 days of the end of each Annual Period, each Investment Company insured hereunder shall advise the UNDERWRITER, in writing, of its current asset size
as of the conclusion of that Annual Period and shall pay to the UNDERWRITER any additional premium required by it for any newly created investment companies or any increase in limits that will carry into the current Annual Period. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>DEFINITIONS</U> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This endorsement, which forms a part
of and is for attachment to the following described Policy issued by the designated Insurers takes effect on the effective date of said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below, at the hour stated in said Policy and expires concurrently
with said Policy. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">To be attached to and form part of Investment Company Fidelity Bond/Form 14 in favor of 652038803 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is agreed that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The attached bond is amended by adding an additional Insuring Agreement as follows: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AUTOMATED PHONE SYSTEM </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Loss caused by an Automated Phone System (&#147;APS&#148;) Transaction, made with the manifest intent to deceive
the Insured provided that the Insured maintains and follows all APS Designated Procedures with respect to APS Transactions. An unintentional isolated failure of the Insured to maintain and follow a particular APS Designated Procedure in a particular
instance shall not preclude coverage under this Insuring Agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Definitions:</U> The following terms used in this Insuring Agreement shall have the following meanings:
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;APS Transaction&#148; means any APS Redemption, APS Exchange or APS Election. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;APS Redemption&#148; means any redemption of Investment Company shares issued by an Insured which is
requested over the telephone by means of information transmitted by an individual caller through use of a telephone keypad. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;APS Election&#148; means any election concerning dividend options available to Fund Shareholders which is
made over the telephone by means of information transmitted by an individual caller through use of a telephone keypad. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;APS Exchange&#148; means any exchange of shares in a registered account of one Fund into shares in an
identically registered account of another Fund in the same complex pursuant to exchange privileges of the two Funds, which exchange is requested over the telephone by means of information transmitted by an individual caller through use of a
telephone keypad. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">&#147;APS Designated Procedures&#148; means all of the following procedures: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Election in Application:</U><B> </B>No APS<B> </B>Transaction shall be executed unless the shareholder
requesting the transaction has previously elected by written notice to permit such APS Redemption. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Logging:</U> All APS Transaction requests shall be logged or otherwise recorded, so as to preserve all of
the information transmitted by the individual caller in the course of such a request, and the records shall be retained for at least six months. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Information contained in the records shall be capable of being retrieved through audio tape or the transactions shall be stored on computer
disks. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Information contained in the records shall be capable of being retrieved and produced within a reasonable time after retrieval of
specific information is requested, at a success rate of no less than 85&nbsp;percent. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Identity Test:</U> The identity of the caller in any request for an APS Transaction shall be tested before
execution of that APS Transaction by requiring the entry by the caller of a confidential personal identification number (&#147;PIN&#148;). </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Limited Attempts to Enter PIN:</U> If the caller fails to enter a correct PIN within three attempts, the
caller must not be allowed additional attempts within the immediate succeeding 24 hour period to enter the PIN. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">FIG4124A (6-99)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">652038803</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Continental Insurance Company</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12/01/2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Insured Name: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone Private Credit Fund</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Written Confirmation:</U> A written confirmation of any APS Transaction shall be mailed to the
shareholder(s) requesting the transaction, at the original record address by the end of the Insured&#146;s next regular processing cycle, but in no event later than five business days following the APS Transaction. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Access to APS Equipment:</U> Access to the equipment which permits the entity receiving the APS Transaction
request to process and effect the transaction shall be limited in the following manner: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>Exclusions:</U> In addition to the other exclusions and limitations in the policy, the following exclusions
apply to this Insuring Agreement cover: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any loss covered under Insuring Agreement A. &#147;Fidelity&#148;, of this Bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Any loss resulting from: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The redemption of shares, where the proceeds of such redemption are made payable to other than
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the shareholder of record, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a person officially Designated to receive redemption proceeds, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a bank account officially Designated to receive redemption proceeds, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The redemption of shares, where the proceeds of such redemption are paid by check mailed to any address, unless
such address has either been designated by voice over the telephone or in writing without a signature guarantee, in either case at least thirty (30)&nbsp;days prior to such redemption, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The redemption of shares, where the proceeds of such redemption are paid by wire transfer to other than the
shareholder&#146;s officially Designated bank account, or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the failure to adhere to one or more APS designated procedures. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Nothing herein contained shall be held to vary, alter, waive, or extend any of the terms, limitations,
conditions or provisions of the attached bond other than above stated. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">This rider shall become effective as of 12:01 a.m. on 12/01/2021 standard time as specified in the bond.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All other terms and conditions of the Bond remain unchanged. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><div style="max-width:100%;margin-left:0%; margin-right:0%;border:solid 1px;background-color:;;padding-top:2pt;padding-bottom:3pt">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This rider, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Bond issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of
said Bond at the hour stated in said Bond, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Bond. </P></div>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">FIG4124A (6-99)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">Policy No:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">652038803</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Continental Insurance Company</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">Effective Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12/01/2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Insured Name: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone Private Credit Fund</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CRYPTOCURRENCY EXCLUSION RIDER </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the premium, Paragraph A. General Exclusions Applicable to All Insuring Clauses of Section&nbsp;1, Exclusions set forth in the CONDITIONS
AND LIMITATIONS of the bond is amended to add the following: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond does not directly or indirectly cover loss resulting from the
theft, destruction, disappearance, misplacement, or change in value of any virtual or digital currency in which cryptography or other encryption security techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and/or verify the transfer
of funds, operating independently of a central bank, including when such virtual or digital currency cannot be retrieved or accessed for any reason. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All
other terms and conditions of the Bond remain unchanged. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This rider, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Bond issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of
said Bond at the hour stated in said Bond, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Bond. </P></div>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">CNA95228XX (3-19)</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">Policy No:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000">652038803</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">Effective Date:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">12/01/2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Insured Name: Blackstone Secured Lending Fund / Blackstone Private Credit Fund</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SOCIAL ENGINEERING FRAUD INSURING CLAUSE COVERAGE RIDER </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the premium, the bond is amended as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Item 3 of the Declarations is amended to add the following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">LIMIT&nbsp;OF&nbsp;LIABILITY</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">DEDUCTIBLE</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Social Engineering</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">250,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25,000</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Section entitled Insuring Clauses is amended to add the following Insuring Clause: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>SOCIAL ENGINEERING FRAUD INSURING CLAUSE</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss of Funds resulting directly from an INSURED having, in good faith, transferred Funds from such INSURED&#146;s account as a result of
Social Engineering Fraud committed by a person or entity, who is not, but purports to be a Vendor, Employee, or Customer. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Solely with respect to the coverage afforded by this Rider, the section entitled Definitions is amended to add
the following definitions: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Communication </B>means an electronic, telefacsimile, telephone or written instruction
received by the INSURED that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">establishes or changes the method, destination or account for payment or delivery of Funds;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">contains a misrepresentation of a material fact; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">is relied upon by any Employee, believing it to be true. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Funds </B>means money on deposit in an account with a credit balance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Social Engineering Fraud </B>means the intentional misleading of an Employee through the use of a Communication. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Vendor</B><B><I> </I></B>means a person or entity that has provided goods or services to the INSURED under a genuine, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-existing:</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">written agreement; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">other arrangement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vendor does not mean any financial institution, asset manager, armored motor vehicle company, automated clearinghouse, custodian, or similar
entity. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Paragraph 1, Exclusions of the Section entitled Conditions and Limitations is amended as follows:
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Subparagraph A, General Exclusions Applicable to All Insuring Clauses is amended to add the following
exclusion: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This bond does not directly or indirectly cover: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">loss resulting directly or indirectly from or in any way involving, in whole or in part, Social Engineering
Fraud, provided however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to the Social Engineering Fraud Insuring Clause; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Solely with respect to the coverage afforded by this Rider, the following exclusions are added:
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">loss of or damage to money or Securities while in the mail or in the custody of any carrier for hire, including
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Blackstone Private Credit Fund and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (each, a &#147;<B>Fund</B>&#148; and together the &#147;<B>Funds</B>&#148;)
previously circulated to its respective Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (&#147;<B>Nominating Committee</B>&#148;) materials related to the Funds&#146; purchase of Continental Casualty Company fidelity bond coverage (the
&#147;<B>Fidelity Bond</B>&#148;) and a Trustees and Officers/Errors and Omissions (&#147;<B>T&amp;O/E&amp;O</B>&#148;) liability insurance policy; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, each Fund&#146;s Nominating Committee has reviewed the Fidelity Bond and a T&amp;O/E&amp;O liability insurance policy, has determined that it
is in each Fund&#146;s best interest for the Board of each Fund to approve the Fidelity Bond and T&amp;O/E&amp;O liability insurance policy, and has recommended that each Board approve such Fidelity Bond and T&amp;O/E&amp;O liability insurance
policy. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED</B>, that the appropriate officers of each Fund be, and each hereby are, authorized and directed to take and/or
ratify all necessary actions for the Funds to purchase the Fidelity Bond and T&amp;O/E&amp;O liability insurance policy to which Blackstone Credit BDC Advisors LLC (&#147;the Adviser&#148;), its affiliates, the Administrator, the Funds, trustees
and/or officers of the Funds may also be parties; and be it </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that it is the finding of each Fund&#146;s Board that the Fidelity
Bond covering, among others, officers and employees of the Funds in accordance with the requirements of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17g-1&nbsp;under</FONT> the 1940 Act, is reasonable in form and amount, after having given due
consideration to, among other things, the value of the aggregate assets of the Funds to which any person covered under the Fidelity Bond may have access, the type and terms of the arrangements made for the custody and safekeeping of the Funds&#146;
assets and the nature of the securities in the Funds&#146; portfolio; and be it </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that the portion of the total premium for the
Fidelity Bond to be allocated to each Fund based on its net assets be, and hereby is, approved by a vote of the Board of each Fund (all Trustees voting) and separately by a vote of the Independent Trustees, after having given due consideration to,
among other things, the number of the other parties named as insureds, the nature of the business activities of such other parties, the amount of the Fidelity Bond, the amount of the premiums for the Fidelity Bond, and the ratable allocation of the
premiums among all parties named as insureds; and be it </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that the Fidelity Bond, substantially based on the materials presented
at the Meeting or, if the gross assets of the Funds change between the time of the Meeting and the time of purchase of the Fidelity Bond such that a different minimum amount of the Fidelity Bond is required, as otherwise required by <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17g-1&nbsp;under</FONT> the 1940 Act, be, and hereby is, approved by a vote of the Board (all Trustees voting) and separately by the Independent Trustees; and be it </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that the appropriate officers of each Fund be, and each of them hereby is,
authorized and directed to enter into an agreement as required by paragraph (f)&nbsp;of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17g-1&nbsp;under</FONT> the 1940 Act with the other named insureds under the Fidelity Bond providing that in the event
any recovery is received under the Fidelity Bond as a result of a loss sustained by each Fund and also by one or more of the other named insureds, each Fund shall receive an equitable and proportionate share of the recovery; and be it </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that the officers of each Fund be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and directed to prepare, execute and file such amendments
and supplements to the aforesaid agreement, and to take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to conform to the provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder; and be it </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that the Secretary of each Fund shall file the Fidelity Bond with the Securities and Exchange Commission and give the notices
required under paragraph (g)&nbsp;of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17g-1&nbsp;under</FONT> the 1940 Act; and be it </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>,
that each Fund&#146;s purchase of the T&amp;O/E&amp;O liability insurance policy to which the Trustees, officers and employees of each Fund are parties, and which provides coverage to those parties against liabilities and expenses (with certain
exceptions) arising out of claims, actions or proceedings asserted or threatened against them in their respective capacities for each Fund, is determined to be in the best interest of each Fund; and be it </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that each Fund&#146;s purchase of the Independent Trustee Liability Insurance Policy to which the Independent Trustees of each Fund
are parties, and which provides coverage to the Independent Trustees against liabilities and expenses (with certain exceptions) arising out of claims, actions or proceedings asserted or threatened against them in their respective capacities for each
Fund, is determined to be in the best interest of each Fund; and be it </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FURTHER RESOLVED</B>, that pursuant to
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;17d-1(d)(7)&nbsp;under</FONT> the 1940 Act, the Board (all Trustees voting) finds and approves, and, separately, all of the Independent Trustees find and approve, that each Fund&#146;s participation in the
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement is made as of November&nbsp;22, 2021 by and among Blackstone Secured Lending Fund and Blackstone Private Credit Fund (the
&#147;<B>Funds</B>&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS&nbsp;the Funds are named as insureds under a joint fidelity bond (the &#147;<B>Bond</B>&#148;) issued
by Aon Risk Services Northeast, Inc. (the &#147;<B>Insurer</B>&#148;); </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event that the claims of loss of multiple Funds under the Bond are so related that the Insurer is entitled to assert that the claims
must be aggregated, each Fund shall receive an equitable and proportionate share of the recovery, in an amount at least equal to the amount it would have received had it provided and maintained a single insured bond with the minimum coverage
requirements under Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS
WHEREOF each party has caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer as of the date and year first written above. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Blackstone Secured Lending Fund</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Marisa Beeney</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Marisa Beeney</TD></TR>
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