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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-24-191324
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	40-17G
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240801
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240801
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20240801

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000809559
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		IRS NUMBER:				930939398
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04980
		FILM NUMBER:		241165790

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		865 S FIGUEROA ST STE 1800
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90017
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2132440000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		865 S. FIGUEROA STREET,
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1800
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90017

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TCW CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">August&nbsp;1, 2024 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Securities and Exchange Commission </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">100 F
Street, N.E. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, D.C. 20549 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Attention: Public
Filing Room </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;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:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> Filing </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:10%; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (File <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;811-04980)</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:10%; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">(the &#147;Fund&#148;) </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear
Sir or Madam: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:6%; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As required by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the &#147;1940
Act&#148;), I enclose the following on behalf of the Fund: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Copy of the joint fidelity bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Certificate of the Secretary of the Fund that contains a copy of the resolutions from the June&nbsp;10, 2024
meeting of the Fund&#146;s Board of Directors, at which a majority of Directors who are not considered to be &#147;interested persons&#148; within the meaning of the 1940 Act approved the amount, allocation, type, form and coverage of the joint
fidelity bond; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Copy of the amended and restated joint insured bond agreement. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:6%; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The premium has been paid for the period June&nbsp;30, 2024 to June&nbsp;30, 2025. Had the Fund obtained a separate fidelity bond, the amount
of coverage required would have been $600,000. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:11pt">Very truly yours,</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">/s/ Peter Davidson</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Peter Davidson</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Vice President and Secretary</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="right"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Financial Institution Bond</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>DECLARATIONS</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B>FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Incorporated under the laws of Indiana, a stock</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Name of <B>Assured</B>:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">insurance company, herein called the Company</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">METWEST FUNDS; TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.; AND TCW FUNDS, INC.</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">One American Square 202 N Illinois Street,</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Suite 2600</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="font-size:4pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Address of <B>Assured</B>:</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Indianapolis, IN 46282</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">515 S. FLOWER STREET</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Bond Number: J0600961A</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">LOS ANGELES, CA 90071</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Item&#8201;1.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP><FONT STYLE="font-size:8pt">&#8195;</FONT>Bond&nbsp;Period:</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>From:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">June&nbsp;30, 2024</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">June&nbsp;30, 2025</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" NOWRAP> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">At 12:01 A.M. local time at the Address of <B>Assured</B>.</P></TD></TR>
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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">Single Loss Limits Of Liability &#150; Deductible Amounts: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Insuring Clause</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><B>Single&nbsp;Loss&nbsp;Limit&nbsp;Of<BR>Liability</B></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">1.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <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" NOWRAP>&#8195;&#8194;$6,850,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8194;$0</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">2.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On Premises</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8195;&#8194;$6,850,000</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8194;$10,000</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">3.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In Transit</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8195;&#8194;$6,850,000</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8194;$10,000</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">4.</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <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" NOWRAP>&#8195;&#8194;$6,850,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8194;$10,000</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">5.</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8195;&#8194;$6,850,000</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8194;$10,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8195;&#8194;$6,850,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP>&#8195;&#8194;$6,850,000</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Bond to be signed by its Authorized Officers, but it shall not be valid unless also signed by a
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coverage (Chubb&#146;s ICAP Bond policy) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to rules adopted by the SEC on June&nbsp;12, 2006. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Inquiries concerning your policy should be directed to your insurance agent. The name, address and telephone number of your agent, if one is
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="justify">Visit:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="justify">ChubbWorks.com for Health Care Organizations &#150; The Health Care Zone is a free online resource containing health care specific loss
prevention information for employment practices liability, directors and officers (D&amp;O) liability, and fiduciary liability exposures. To gain immediate access to ChubbWorks go to<B> <U>www.chubbworks.com</U></B> and register using your policy
number. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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advisory in nature. While this program is offered as a resource in developing or maintaining a loss prevention program, you should consult competent legal counsel to design and implement your own program. No liability is assumed by reason of the
services, access or information provided. All services are subject to change without notice. </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HAVE YOU BEEN TRICKED INTO WIRE FRAUD? TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION! </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If you believe you have transferred funds to a criminal posing as a legitimate business associate, you should act quickly: </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="justify">Immediately contact the originating bank and <B>request a recall of the wire transfer </B>and confirm that
recall in writing. </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="justify">Immediately file a<B> complaint with the FBI</B> at <U>www.ic3.gov</U>. This reporting triggers the
FBI&#146;s Recovery Asset Team and the FBI&#146;s assistance seeking return of the wire transfer. </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="justify">Preserve <B>records of the incident</B>, including emails sent and received <I>in their original electronic
state</I>. Correspondence and forensic information contained in these electronic files help investigators shed light on the perpetrator(s), and parties responsible for the incident. </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="justify">Once the above steps are complete,<B> contact Chubb</B> per the instructions in your policy.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">While neither recalling the wire transfer nor reporting to the FBI guarantees the return of your funds, these steps
maximize the opportunity to mitigate your loss, assist the FBI in tracing the funds and help establish any insurance claim. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Simple Steps to Prevent
Fraudulently Induced Wire Transfers </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B>Email communication is efficient, but it is not a secure method of communication.
Regardless of your familiarity with a contact, that contact&#146;s <B>email may be intercepted, altered and fabricated</B>. You may reduce the chances of fraud by following these best practices:<B> </B></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="justify"><B>Verify Email Requests by Telephone</B>: Require those responsible for paying invoices or changing bank
routing information to verify payment details over the phone, rather than by email or documents sent electronically. Making a phone call to a known, pre-existing telephone number remains the single best protection against fraud.
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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="justify"><B>Segregate Wire Transfer Responsibilities</B>: Establish a standing policy that requires at least three
people to review and approve wire transfer requests, pay an invoice or change a business partner&#146;s bank account information. Such requests should be entered by the initiator of the wire and verified by two independent signatories.
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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="justify"><B>Turn on MFA for Cloud Email</B>: Multifactor Authentication is available from all major email providers.
It provides a layer of security to email accounts beyond a user&#146;s account name and password, making it harder for criminals to impersonate you, your executives and your employees. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><I>This document is for information only. It is offered as a resource to be used together with your professional insurance advisers in
maintaining a loss prevention program. No liability is assumed by reason of the information this document contains. </I></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Of Foreign Assets Control (&#147;OFAC&#148;)</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:16pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Advisory Notice to Policyholders</B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Policyholder Notice shall not be construed as part of your policy and no coverage is provided by this
Policyholder Notice nor can it be construed to replace any provisions of your policy. You should read your policy and review your Declarations page for complete information on the coverages you are provided. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Notice provides information concerning possible impact on your insurance coverage due to directives issued by OFAC. <B>Please read this
Notice carefully.</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces sanctions policy, based on Presidential
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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="justify">Terrorist organizations; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">as &#147;Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons&#148;. This list can be located on the United States Treasury&#146;s web site
&#150; http//www.treas.gov/ofac. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In accordance with OFAC regulations, if it is determined that you or any other insured, or any person or
entity claiming the benefits of this insurance has violated U.S. sanctions law or is a Specially Designated National and Blocked Person, as identified by OFAC, this insurance will be considered a blocked or frozen contract and all provisions of this
insurance are immediately subject to OFAC. When an insurance policy is considered to be such a blocked or frozen contract, no payments nor premium refunds may be made without authorization from OFAC. Other limitations on the premiums and payments
also apply. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:9pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">ISO Properties, Inc.</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:16pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSURANCE? </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Answers to questions about your insurance, coverage information, or assistance in resolving complaints can be obtained by contacting:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:31%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Customer Support Service Department </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:31%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>436 Walnut Street </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:31%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>PO
Box 1000 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:31%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Philadelphia, PA 19106-3703 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:31%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>1-800-352-4462 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B></B>The Company, in consideration of the premium paid, and in reliance on the Application and all other statements made and information
furnished to the Company by the<B> Assured</B>, and subject to the Declarations made part of this Bond and to all other terms, conditions, and limitations of this Bond, agrees to pay the <B>Assured </B>for:<B> </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</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="justify"><B>INSURING CLAUSES </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from <B>Larceny or Embezzlement </B>committed by any <B>Employee </B>acting alone or in collusion with
others. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss of<B> Property</B> 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="justify">robbery, burglary, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction; 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="justify">false pretenses, or common law or statutory larceny, committed by a natural person while on the premises of
the <B>Assured</B>, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">while the<B> Property</B> is lodged or deposited at premises located anywhere. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For the purpose of coverage under this Insuring Clause 2, the premises of securities depositories shall be deemed to be
premises of the <B>Assured</B>, but only with respect to the loss of <B>Certificated Securities</B>. <B>Certificated Securities</B> held by such depositories shall be deemed to be <B>Property</B>, but only to the extent of the <B>Assured&#146;s</B>
interest therein as detailed in the books and records of such depositories. </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="justify">In Transit </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss of <B>Property</B> resulting directly from common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable
disappearance, damage or destruction, while the <B>Property</B> is in transit anywhere in: </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="justify">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="justify">the custody of a natural person acting as a messenger of the<B> Assured</B>; 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="justify">the custody of a <B>Transportation Company </B>and being transported in a conveyance other than an armored
motor vehicle, provided that covered <B>Property </B>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="justify"><B>Certificated Securities </B>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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armored motor vehicle, natural person messenger, or <B>Transportation Company</B> 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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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the <B>Assured</B> having, in good faith: </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="justify">transferred, paid, or delivered any<B> Property</B>; 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="justify">established any credit or given any value, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">in reliance on any <B>Written </B>and <B>Original</B>: </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="justify"><B>Negotiable Instrument</B> (other than an<B> Evidence of Debt</B>); </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="justify"><B>Acceptance</B>; </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="justify"><B>Letter of Credit</B>; 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="justify">instruction or advice directed to the<B> Assured</B> and purportedly signed by any<B> Customer</B>, any
financial institution, or any <B>Employee</B>, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">which </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="justify">bears a<B> Forgery</B>; 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="justify">is fraudulently materially altered. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For the purpose of this Insuring Clause 4, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the <B>Assured</B> having, in good faith, for its own account or the account of others: </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="justify">acquired, sold or delivered, given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any
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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="justify">deed, mortgage or other instrument conveying title to, or creating or discharging a lien on, real property;
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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="justify"><B>Evidence of Debt</B>; 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="justify"><B>Instruction</B>, </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="justify">bears a<B> Forgery</B>, but only to the extent the<B> Forgery</B> directly causes the loss;
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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="justify">is fraudulently materially altered, but only to the extent the alteration directly causes the loss; 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="justify">endorsement upon any item listed in a.(1) through a.(4) above, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">but only to the extent that such guarantee or signature directly causes the loss; or </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession if taken as collateral, of the items listed in a.(1)
through a.(4) above by an <B>Employee</B>, <B>Custodian</B>, or a federal or state chartered deposit institution of the <B>Assured</B> is a condition precedent to the <B>Assured</B> having relied on such items. Release or return of such collateral
is an acknowledgment by the <B>Assured</B> that it no longer relies on such collateral. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For the purpose of this Insuring
Clause 5, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten signature. An electronic or digital signature is not treated as a reproduction of a handwritten signature. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the receipt by the <B>Assured</B> in good faith of counterfeit <B>Money</B>. </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="justify">Computer System Fraud </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the: </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="justify">withdrawal, transfer, payment, or delivery of<B> Property</B>; 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="justify">creation, deletion, debiting, or crediting of an account of the<B> Assured</B> or<B> Customer</B>, which
results directly from a <B>Network Intrusion</B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Claims Expenses</B> incurred by the <B>Assured</B> in determining the amount of covered loss under this Bond in excess of
the applicable Deductible Amount. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Audit Expenses </B>incurred by the <B>Assured </B>by reason of the discovery of loss covered under Insuring Clause 1. </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="justify">Uncollectible Items Of Deposit </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the <B>Assured</B> having credited an account of a customer, shareholder, or subscriber on the
faith of any <B>Items of Deposit</B> which prove to be uncollectible, provided that the crediting of such 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="justify">redemptions or withdrawals to be permitted; </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="justify">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="justify">dividends to be paid, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">from an account of an<B> Assured</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause 10, the <B>Assured</B> must hold <B>Items of Deposit</B> for
the minimum number of days stated in the Application before permitting any redemptions or withdrawals, issuing any shares, or paying any dividends with respect to such <B>Items of Deposit</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Items of Deposit </B>shall not be deemed uncollectible until the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>standard collection procedures have
failed. </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="justify">Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the <B>Assured </B>having, in good faith, transferred, paid, or delivered <B>Money </B>or
<B>Securities </B>in reliance upon any <B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction </B>that purports, and reasonably appears, to have originated 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="justify">the<B> Customer</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;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="justify">a financial institution acting on behalf of such<B> Customer</B> with authority to make such instructions,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">but which <B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction </B>was, in fact, fraudulently issued without
the knowledge of the <B>Assured</B>, <B>Employee</B>, or <B>Customer</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As a condition precedent to coverage under this
Insuring Clause 11, the <B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction</B> must be received and processed in accordance with the Designated Procedures as outlined in the Application furnished to the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</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="justify"><B>GENERAL AGREEMENTS </B></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="justify">Automatic Increase &#150; Limit Of Liability </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If, during the Bond Period, an increase in the minimum amount of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability applicable to Insuring
Clause 1 is required pursuant to Rule 17g-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as a result 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="justify">the creation of a new<B> Investment Company</B>; 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="justify">an increase in the gross assets of<B> Investment Companies</B> covered under the Bond,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">then the minimum required increase in the amount of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability applicable to
Insuring Clause 1 shall take place automatically for the remainder of the Bond Period without payment of an additional premium. </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="justify">Joint Assured </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The first named <B>Assured</B> shall be deemed to be the sole agent of the other <B>Assureds</B> 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. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the first named <B>Assured</B> ceases for any reason to be covered under this Bond, then the <B>Assured</B> next named on
the Application shall thereafter be considered as the first named <B>Assured</B> for the purposes of this Bond. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The
Company shall furnish each <B>Assured</B> with a copy of the Bond and with any amendment thereto, together with a copy of each formal filing of claim by any other <B>Assured</B> and notification of the terms of the settlement of each such claim
prior to the execution of such settlement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Knowledge possessed or discovery made by any <B>Assured </B>shall constitute
knowledge possessed or discovery made by all of the <B>Assureds </B>for the purposes of this Bond. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">All loss and other
payments, if any, payable by the Company, shall be payable to the first named <B>Assured</B> without regard to such <B>Assured&#146;s</B> obligations to others, and the Company shall not be responsible for the application by the first named
<B>Assured</B> of any payment made by the Company. If the Company agrees to and makes payment to any <B>Assured</B> other than the first named <B>Assured</B>, such payment shall be treated as though made to the first named <B>Assured</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Company shall not be liable for loss sustained by one <B>Assured</B> to the advantage of any other <B>Assured</B>. </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="justify">Notice To Company Of Legal Proceedings Against Assured &#150; Election To Defend </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The <B>Assured</B> shall promptly give notice to the Company of any legal proceeding brought to determine the
<B>Assured&#146;s</B> liability for any loss, claim or damage which, if established, would constitute a collectible loss under this Bond. Concurrent with such notice, and as requested thereafter, the <B>Assured</B> shall furnish copies of all
pleadings and pertinent papers to the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Company may, at its sole option, elect to conduct the defense of all or
part of such legal proceeding. The defense by the Company shall be in the name of the <B>Assured</B> through attorneys selected by the Company. The <B>Assured</B> shall provide all reasonable information and assistance as required by the Company for
such defense. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Company elects to defend all or part of any legal proceeding, the court costs and attorneys&#146; fees incurred by the
Company and any settlement or judgment on that part defended by the Company shall be a loss under the applicable Insuring Clause of this Bond. In addition, if the amount demanded in the legal proceeding is greater than the amount recoverable under
this Bond, or if a Deductible Amount is applicable, or both, the Company&#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 amount recoverable under this Bond bears to the total of the amount demanded in such legal proceeding. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If the Company declines to defend the <B>Assured</B>, no settlement without the prior written consent of the Company or
judgment against the <B>Assured</B> shall determine the existence, extent or amount of coverage under this Bond, and the Company shall not be liable for any costs, fees and expenses incurred by the <B>Assured</B>. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The <B>Assured</B> 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. Any intentional 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:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As used in this Bond: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Acceptance</B> means a draft which the drawee has, by signature written on it, engaged to honor as presented. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Assured</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="justify">the<B> Investment Company</B> listed under Name of<B> Assured</B> in the Declarations (the &#147;first named
<B>Assured</B>&#148;); 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="justify">any other<B> Investment Company</B> listed in the Application. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Assured</B> does not include any entity or organization that is not an<B> Investment Company</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Assured&#146;s Network</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="justify">the<B> Assured&#146;s Computer System</B>; 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="justify">an <B>Electronic Communication</B> <B>System</B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Audit Expenses</B> means reasonable expenses incurred by the <B>Assured</B> with the Company&#146;s prior written consent,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld, for audits or examinations required by any governmental regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization to be conducted by such authority, organization, or their appointee. <B>Audit Expense</B> shall
not include the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> internal corporate costs (such as salaries), attorneys&#146; fees, or expenses incurred by any customer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Certificate of Deposit</B> means an acknowledgment in writing by a financial institution of receipt of <B>Money</B> with an
engagement to repay it. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Certificated Security</B> means a share, participation or other interest in property of the
issuer, or an enterprise of the issuer, or an obligation of the issuer, which is: </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="justify">represented by an instrument issued in bearer or registered form; </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="justify">of a type commonly dealt in on securities exchanges or markets or commonly recognized in any area in which
it is issued or dealt in as a medium for investment; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Claims Expenses</B> means reasonable expenses incurred by the <B>Assured</B> with the Company&#146;s prior written consent,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld, solely for independent firms or individuals retained to determine the amount of a covered loss. <B>Claims Expenses</B> shall not include the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> internal corporate costs (such as salaries),
attorneys&#146; fees, or expenses incurred by any customer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Computer System</B> means a device or group of devices and
all input, output, processing, storage, off-line media libraries (including third-party hosted computing services accessed across the internet, including infrastructure, platform, and software services), and communication facilities, including
related communications networks, which are connected directly or indirectly to such device or group of devices. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Counterfeit Original </B>means an imitation of an actual valid <B>Original </B>which is intended to deceive and be taken as
the <B>Original</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Cryptocurrency</B> means a digital or electronic medium of exchange, operating independently of a
central bank, in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units and to verify the transfer of such units. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Custodian</B> means the institution designated by an <B>Assured</B> to maintain possession and control of its assets. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Customer </B>means any shareholder of an <B>Assured </B>which has a written agreement with the <B>Assured </B>to transfer
such shareholder&#146;s <B>Money </B>or <B>Securities </B>through a <B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Customer Communication System</B> means an: </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="justify">electronic mailing system hosted by the<B> Assured</B> or by a third party cloud service provider.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Director</B> means any natural person duly elected or appointed: </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="justify">to the<B> Assured&#146;s</B> board of directors; 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="justify">as a trustee of the<B> Assured</B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Telecommunication (SWIFT), and similar automated interbank communication systems in which the <B>Assured </B>participates; </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="justify">any communication system similar to those set forth in (1)&nbsp;and (2)&nbsp;of this definition in which the
<B>Assured</B> participates, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">allowing for the input, output, examination, or transfer of electronic
instructions into or from the <B>Assured&#146;s Computer System</B>. <B> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Employee</B> means any natural person:
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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="justify">while in the regular service of an <B>Assured</B> in the ordinary course of such <B>Assured&#146;s</B>
business, whom such <B>Assured </B>compensates directly by salary or wage and has the right to control and direct in the performance of such service; </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="justify"><B>Director </B>while in the regular service of an <B>Assured </B>in the ordinary course of such
<B>Assured&#146;s </B>business, or while acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed to examine or audit or have custody of or access to <B>Property </B>of the <B>Assured</B>; </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="justify">provided by an employment contractor while in the regular service of an <B>Assured </B>in the ordinary
course of such <B>Assured&#146;s </B>business under the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>supervision at any of the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>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="justify">employee of the<B> Assured&#146;s</B> contracted: </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="justify">transfer agent; </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="justify">shareholder accounting record-keeper; 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="justify">fund administrator, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">while performing acts for the<B> Assured</B> in the capacity of an<B> Employee</B>; </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="justify">attorney of a law firm retained by the<B> Assured</B> while performing legal services for the<B>
Assured</B>; 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="justify"><B>Processor</B>, but only while such<B> Processor</B> is performing services and not:
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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="justify">creating, preparing, modifying, or maintaining the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>computer applications or software
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="justify">acting as a transfer agent or in any other agency capacity in issuing checks, drafts, or securities for the
<B>Assured</B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Each employer of persons as set forth in (6)&nbsp;and (7)&nbsp;of this definition and
the partners, officers, and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed to be one person for the purpose of the definition of <B>Single Loss</B> and in the event of payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to the
<B>Assured&#146;s</B> rights of recovery, as stated in Section&nbsp;12., Subrogation &#150; Assignment &#150; Recovery, of the Conditions and Limitations, against any such employer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Employee</B> does not include: </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="justify">any employee of a fund administrator for any employee benefit plan; 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="justify">any employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting record-keeper, or fund administrator which is:
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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="justify">not an &#147;affiliated person&#148; (as defined in Section&nbsp;2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940)
of an <B>Assured</B> or of the investment advisor or underwriter (distributor) of such <B>Assured</B>; 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="justify">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:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Evidence of Debt</B> means an instrument, including a<B> Negotiable Instrument</B>, executed by a<B>
Customer </B>and held by the<B> Assured</B>, which in the regular course of business is treated as evidencing the<B> Customer&#146;s </B>debt to the <B>Assured</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Forgery</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="justify">affixing the handwritten signature, or a reproduction of the handwritten signature, of another natural
person without authorization and with the intent to deceive; 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="justify">affixing the name of an organization as an endorsement to a check without authority and with the intent to
deceive, </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">provided that a signature which consists in whole or in part of one&#146;s own name signed with
or without authority, in any capacity, for any purpose is not a <B>Forgery</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Initial Transaction Statement</B> means
the first written statement signed by or on behalf of the issuer of an <B>Uncertificated Security </B>sent to the registered owner or registered pledgee containing: </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="justify">a description of the issue of which the<B> Uncertificated Security</B> is a part; </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="justify">the number of shares or units transferred to the registered owner, pledged by the registered owner to the
registered pledgee, or released from pledge by the registered pledgee; </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="justify">the name, address and taxpayer identification number, if any, of the registered owner and registered
pledgee; 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="justify">the date the transfer, pledge or release was registered. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Instruction </B>means a written order to the issuer of an <B>Uncertificated Security </B>requesting that the transfer,
pledge or release from pledge of the specified <B>Uncertificated Security </B>be registered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Investment Company</B>
means any entity registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><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:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Larceny or Embezzlement</B> means larceny
and embezzlement as defined under Section&nbsp;37 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Letter of Credit</B> means an
engagement in writing by a bank or other person made at the request of a customer that the bank or other person will honor drafts or other demands for payment in compliance with the conditions specified in the engagement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Money</B> means a medium of exchange in current use authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government as part of its
currency. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Negotiable Instrument</B> means any writing: </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="justify">signed by the maker or drawer; </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="justify">containing an unconditional promise or order to pay a sum certain in <B>Money </B>and no other promise,
order, obligation or power given by the maker or drawer; </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="justify">payable on demand or at a definite time; 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="justify">payable to order or bearer. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Negotiable Instrument</B> includes a substitute check as defined in the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, and shall
be treated the same as the <B>Original </B>it replaced. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Network Intrusion</B> means the: </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="justify">unauthorized access; 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="justify">entry of an unauthorized application or software program, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">into the <B>Assured&#146;s Network</B>, by any entity or natural person, except an <B>Employee </B>or any authorized
representative of the <B>Assured</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Original</B> means the first rendering or archetype and does not include
photocopies or electronic transmissions even if received and printed. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Processor</B> means an employee of any entity
authorized by the <B>Assured</B> to perform data processing of the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> checks and accounting records related to such checks. <B>Processor</B> does not include any employee of a Federal Reserve Bank or clearing house. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Property </B>means <B>Money</B>; <B>Securities</B>; <B>Initial Transaction Statement</B>; <B>Negotiable Instrument</B>;
<B>Certificate of Deposit</B>; <B>Acceptance</B>; <B>Evidence of Debt</B>; <B>Withdrawal Order</B>; <B>Letter of Credit</B>; insurance policy; abstract of title, deed and mortgage on real estate; revenue and other stamps; precious metals in any
form; and books of accounts and other <B>Written </B>records, but not electronic data processing records or media. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Property</B> does not include electronic data or<B> Cryptocurrency</B>. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Securities</B> means either<B> Certificated Securities</B> or<B> Uncertificated Securities</B>. <B> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Single Loss </B>means all covered loss, court costs, and attorneys&#146; fees resulting from: </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="justify">any one act of burglary, robbery or attempt at either, in which no<B> Employee</B> is implicated;
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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="justify">any one act or series of related acts on the part of any natural person resulting in the damage,
destruction, or misplacement of <B>Property</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="justify">all acts other than those specified in (1)&nbsp;and (2)&nbsp;of this definition, caused by any natural
person or in which such natural person is implicated; 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="justify">any one event not specified in (1), (2)&nbsp;or (3)&nbsp;of this definition. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Transportation Company</B> means any organization which provides its own or its leased vehicles for transportation or which
provides freight forwarding or air express services. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Uncertificated Security</B> means a share, participation or other
interest in property of the issuer, or an enterprise of the issuer, or an obligation of the issuer, which is: </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="justify">not represented by an instrument and the transfer of which is registered on books maintained for that
purpose by or on behalf of the issuer; </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="justify">of a type commonly dealt in on securities exchanges or markets; 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="justify">either one of a class or series or by its terms divisible into a class or series of shares, participations,
interests or obligations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction </B>means those oral
instructions which authorize the transfer of <B>Money </B>in a <B>Customer&#146;s </B>account, or of a <B>Customer&#146;s Securities</B>, and which are: </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="justify">made over a telecommunications device; 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="justify">directed to those natural persons specifically authorized to receive such instructions by such
telecommunications device. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Withdrawal Order </B>means a non-negotiable instrument, other than an
<B>Instruction</B>, signed by a <B>Customer </B>authorizing the <B>Assured </B>to debit the <B>Customer&#146;s </B>account in the amount of funds stated therein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Written</B> means expressed through letters or marks placed upon paper and visible to the eye. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">For the purposes of these definitions, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, unless otherwise
indicated. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&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="justify"><B>EXCLUSIONS </B></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="justify">General Exclusions &#150; Applicable To All Insuring Clauses </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: </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="justify">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. This Exclusion 1.a., however, 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 <B>Assured </B>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="justify">the effects of nuclear fission or fusion, radioactivity, or chemical or biological contamination;
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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="justify">the loss of potential income. This Exclusion 1.c., however, shall not apply to interest and dividends
accrued to the benefit of the <B>Assured </B>or any <B>Customer </B>prior to the discovery of a covered loss, whether or not such accrued interest or dividends have been paid into the account of such<B> Assured</B> or <B>Customer </B>as of the
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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="justify">damages of any type for which the <B>Assured </B>is legally liable, except compensatory damages, but not
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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="justify">all costs, fees and expenses incurred by the<B> Assured</B>: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">in establishing the existence of or amount of loss covered under this Bond, except for loss covered under
Insuring Clause 8 or 9; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">as a party to any legal proceeding, even if such legal proceeding results in a loss covered by this Bond;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">f.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">indirect or consequential loss of any nature, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 8 or 9. This
Exclusion 1.f., however, shall not apply to interest and dividends accrued to the benefit of the<B> Assured </B>or any <B>Customer </B>prior to the discovery of a covered loss, whether or not such accrued interest or dividends have been paid into
the account of such <B>Assured </B>or <B>Customer </B>as of the discovery of such covered loss; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">g.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">any violation by the<B> Assured</B> or by any<B> Employee</B>: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">of 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 WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">i.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">the issuance, purchase or sale of securities; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">ii.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">securities transactions on security or commodity exchanges or the over the counter market;
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">iii.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">investment companies; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">iv.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">investment advisors; or </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">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">of any rule or regulation made pursuant to any such law; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">h.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">the loss or disclosure of confidential information, material or data, while in the care, custody or control
of the<B> Assured</B>, including but not limited to patents, trade secrets, processing methods, customer lists, financial information, credit card information, health information, retirement or health savings account information, or any similar type
of non-public information. This Exclusion 1.h., however, shall not apply when such information, material or data is used to support or facilitate the commission of any act otherwise 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 WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">i.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">fees, costs, fines, penalties or any other expenses incurred by an <B>Assured </B>which result, directly or
indirectly, from the access to or disclosure of an<B> Assured&#146;s</B> or another entity&#146;s or person&#146;s confidential or personal information, including but not limited to patents, trade secrets, processing methods, customer lists,
financial information, credit card information, health information, retirement or health savings account information, or any similar type of non-public information; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">j.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">liability resulting from disclosure of or acting on material nonpublic information; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">k.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">liability assumed by the<B> Assured</B> by agreement under any contract, unless loss under this Bond would
be covered in the absence of such agreement; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">l.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">the dishonest acts of any<B> Director</B> who is not an<B> Employee</B>, 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 WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">m.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">any modification, damage, destruction, deletion, or corruption of any application or software program within
the <B>Assured&#146;s Network</B>, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">n.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">a threat or series of threats to: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">gain access to the <B>Assured&#146;s Computer System </B>and sell or disclose confidential information
stored within the <B>Assured&#146;s Computer System</B>; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">modify, damage, destroy, delete, or corrupt any application or software program within the <B>Assured&#146;s
Computer</B> <B>System</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">o.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">costs or expenses of any independent forensic analysts or network security consultants engaged to
investigate or assess any actual or alleged threat; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">p.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">costs or expenses incurred to identify or remediate application or software program errors or
vulnerabilities, or costs to update, replace, restore, upgrade, maintain, or improve a <B>Computer System</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">q.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">costs or expenses incurred to replace, restore, recreate, collect, or recover any application or software
program; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">r.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify"><B>Cryptocurrency</B>.<B></B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Specific Exclusions &#150; Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clause 1
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">the acts of an<B> Employee</B>, except for loss covered under: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Insuring Clause 2 or 3 which results directly from misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, or
damage or destruction of <B>Property</B>; or </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">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">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 WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">the surrender of a ransom or extortion payment away from the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>premises as a result of a
threat to do bodily harm to any person, or to do damage to the premises or<B> Property</B> of the<B> Assured</B>, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 3.b.; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">payments made or withdrawals from any account involving erroneous credits to such account, unless such
payments or withdrawals are physically received by such depositor or representative of such depositor who is within the premises of the <B>Assured </B>at the time of such payment or withdrawal; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">any<B> Uncertificated Security</B>, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">the loss of<B> Property</B> while: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">in the mail; </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">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">in the custody of a <B>Transportation Company</B>, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 3; or
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">located on the premises of an armored motor vehicle operator; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">f.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">damages resulting from any civil, criminal or other legal proceeding in which the <B>Assured </B>is
adjudicated to have engaged in <B>Racketeering </B>activity; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">g.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">the failure for any reason of a financial or depository institution, its receiver or other liquidator to pay
or deliver funds or <B>Property </B>to the <B>Assured, </B>except for loss of <B>Securities </B>covered under Insuring Clause 2; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">h.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">instructions issued by a <B>Customer </B>to the <B>Assured </B>when such instructions are made, sent, or
originated by a natural person authorized by the <B>Customer </B>to make, send, or originate any instructions; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">i.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">the use of credit, debit, charge, access, convenience, identification, cash management, or other cards
whether such cards were issued, or purport to have been issued, by the<B> Assured</B> or by any entity other than the <B>Assured</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">j.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify"><B>Items of Deposit</B> which are not finally paid for any reason including, but not limited to,
<B>Forgery</B> or any other fraud, except for loss covered under 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 WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">k.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">the acts of any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, independent contractor, intermediary, finder, or
other representative of the same general character of the <B>Assured</B>; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">l.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">the acts of any employee, agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, independent contractor, intermediary,
finder, or other representative of the same general character of any third party, while conducting business with the <B>Assured </B>on behalf of such third party. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP ALIGN="right"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Financial Institution Bond</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Specific Exclusions &#150; Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clauses 1, 4, and 5
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">the complete or partial non-payment of or default on any loan whether such loan was procured in good faith
or through trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">any<B> Forgery</B> or any alteration, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; or
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">any counterfeit, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 6. </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">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Specific Exclusions &#150; Applicable To Insuring Clause 7 </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">any transfer, payment, or delivery of<B> Money or Securities</B>: </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">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">authorized by an<B> Employee</B>; or </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">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">arising out of any misrepresentation received by any<B> Employee</B>, agent, broker, factor, commission
merchant, independent contractor, intermediary, finder, or other representative of the same general character of the <B>Assured</B>, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">whether such transfer, payment, or delivery was made in good faith or as a result of trick, artifice, fraud, or false
pretenses; </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="justify">forged, altered or fraudulent <B>Negotiable Instruments</B>, <B>Securities</B>, documents or written
instruments used as source documentation for input into a <B>Computer System</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="justify">any investment in<B> Securities</B>, or ownership in any corporation, partnership, real property, commodity
or similar instrument, whether or not such investment is genuine or fraudulent; </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="justify">mechanical failure, faulty construction, error in design, latent defect, wear and tear, gradual
deterioration, electrical disturbance, the<B> Assured&#146;s Network</B> failure or breakdown, any malfunction or error in programming, or error or omission in processing; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="justify">entries or changes made by a natural person with authorized access to the <B>Assured&#146;s Network </B>who
acts in good faith on instructions, unless such instructions are given to that person by a software contractor or its partner, officer, or employee authorized to design, develop, prepare, supply, service, write or implement programs for the
<B>Assured&#146;s Network</B>; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">f.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">entries or changes made at an <B>Electronic Funds Transfer System </B>or a <B>Customer Communication System
</B>by a: </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="justify"><B>Customer</B>; or </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">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">natural person with authorized access to the <B>Customer&#146;s </B>authentication credentials or mechanism.
</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">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Specific Exclusions &#150; Applicable To Insuring Clause 11 </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from any<B> Voice Initiated Transfer Instruction </B>from a:
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify"><B>Customer</B>; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">natural person with authorized access to the<B> Customer&#146;s</B> verification credentials or mechanism.
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;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="justify">Anti-Bundling </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If any Insuring Clause requires that an enumerated type of document be fraudulently materially altered or a <B>Counterfeit
Original</B>, or contain a signature which is a <B>Forgery</B> or obtained through trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses, the material alteration or <B>Counterfeit Original</B> or fraudulent signature must be on or of the enumerated document
itself not on or of some other document submitted with, accompanying or incorporated by reference into the enumerated document. </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="justify">Change Or Modification </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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 Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If this Bond is for a sole <B>Assured</B>, no change or modification which would
adversely affect the rights of the <B>Assured</B> shall be effective prior to sixty (60)&nbsp;days after written notice has been furnished by the acting party to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If this Bond is for joint <B>Assureds</B>, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of any
<B>Assured</B> shall be effective prior to sixty (60)&nbsp;days after written notice has been furnished by the Company to all <B>Assureds</B> and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. </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="justify">Conformity </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If any time period limitation within this Bond is prohibited by any law controlling this Bond&#146;s construction, such
limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to equal the minimum period of limitation provided by such law. </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="justify">Cooperation Of Assured </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">At the Company&#146;s request and at reasonable times and places designated by the Company, the <B>Assured</B> shall: </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="justify">submit to examination by the Company and subscribe to the same under oath; </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="justify">produce for the Company&#146;s examination all pertinent records; 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="justify">cooperate with the Company in all matters pertaining to the loss. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The <B>Assured</B> shall execute all papers and render all assistance to secure to the Company the rights and causes of action
provided for under this Bond. The <B>Assured</B> shall do nothing after discovery of any loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond shall apply to loss of <B>Property</B>: </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="justify">owned by the<B> Assured</B>; </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="justify">held by the<B> Assured</B> in any capacity; 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="justify">for which the<B> Assured</B> is legally liable. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond shall be for the sole use and benefit of the <B>Assured</B>. </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="justify">Deductible Amount </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Company shall be liable under this Bond only for the amount by which any <B>Single Loss</B> is greater than the applicable
Deductible Amount as stated in Item&#8201;2 of the Declarations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss
sustained by any <B>Assured</B> and covered under Insuring Clause 1. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by a <B>Director</B> during the Bond Period. Discovery occurs at the earlier of
a <B>Director</B> learning 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="justify">an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the<B> Assured</B> is liable to a third party,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">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> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The payment of any loss under this Bond shall not reduce the liability of the Company for other losses whenever sustained,
provided 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="justify">the Company&#146;s liability for each <B>Single Loss </B>shall not exceed the applicable Single Loss Limit
Of Liability as stated in Item&#8201;2 of the Declarations or as set forth under General Agreement 1, and shall not be cumulative in amounts from year to year or from Bond Period to Bond Period; </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="justify">if a <B>Single Loss </B>is covered under more than one Insuring Clause, the maximum payable shall not exceed
the largest applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability; 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="justify">the Company&#146;s liability for loss or losses sustained by more than one<B> Assureds</B>, or all<B>
Assureds</B>, shall not exceed the total amount for which the Company would be liable under this Bond if such loss or losses were sustained by any one <B>Assured</B>. </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="justify">Notice To Company &#150; Proof &#150; Legal Proceedings Against Company </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="justify">The<B> Assured</B> shall give the Company notice at the earliest practicable moment, not to exceed sixty
(60)&nbsp;days after discovery of a loss, in an amount that is in excess of 50% of the applicable Deductible Amount, as stated in Item&#8201;2 of the Declarations. </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="justify">The<B> Assured</B> shall furnish to the Company proof of loss, duly sworn to, with full particulars, within
six (6) months after such discovery. </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="justify"><B>Certificated Securities</B> listed in a proof of loss shall be identified by certificate or bond numbers,
if issued with 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="justify">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 Company 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="justify">This Bond affords coverage only in favor of the <B>Assured</B>. No claim, suit, action or legal proceeding
shall be brought under the Bond by anyone other than the <B>Assured</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="justify">All such notices shall be given in writing to one of the following addresses: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify"><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U>ChubbClaimsFirstNotice@chubb.com</U></FONT>; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">Attn: Chubb Claims Department </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Chubb </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">P.O. Box 5122 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Scranton, PA 18505 </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="justify">All other notices to the Company under this Bond shall be given in writing to the following address:
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;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="justify">Attn: Chubb Underwriting Department </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:16%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Chubb </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:16%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">202B Hall&#146;s Mill Road </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:16%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">All notices described above shall be effective on the date of receipt by the 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="justify">Other Insurance </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="justify">Coverage under this Bond shall apply only as excess over any other valid and collectible insurance,
indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf of: </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="justify">the<B> Assured</B>; </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="justify">a<B> Transportation Company</B>; 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="justify">another entity on whose premises the loss occurred or which employed the person causing the loss or engaged
the messenger conveying the <B>Property </B>involved. </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="justify">Solely with respect to Insuring Clause 7, in the event of a loss covered under this Bond and also covered
under other valid and collectible insurance issued by the Company, or a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company to the<B> Assured</B>, the Single Loss Limit Of Liability under this Bond shall be reduced by any payment under any other such
valid and collectible insurance and only the remainder, if any, shall be applicable to such loss covered hereunder. </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="justify">Securities Settlement </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the event of a loss of <B>Securities</B> covered under this Bond, the Company may, at its sole discretion, purchase
replacement <B>Securities</B>, tender the value of the <B>Securities</B> in <B>Money</B>, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement <B>Securities</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The indemnity required from the <B>Assured</B> under the terms of this Section against all loss, cost or expense arising from
the replacement of <B>Securities</B> by the Company&#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="justify">for <B>Securities </B>having a value less than or equal to the applicable Deductible Amount &#150; one
hundred (100%)&nbsp;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="justify">for<B> Securities</B> having a value in excess of the applicable Deductible Amount but within the Single
Loss Limit Of Liability &#150; the percentage that the Deductible Amount bears to the value of the <B>Securities</B>; 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="justify">for<B> Securities</B> having a value greater than the applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability &#150; the
percentage that the Deductible Amount and portion in excess of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability bears to the value of the <B>Securities</B>. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The value referred to in Sections 11.a., b., and c. is the value in accordance with Section&nbsp;14., Valuation, regardless of
the value of such <B>Securities</B> at the time the loss under the Company&#146;s indemnity is sustained. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Company is
not required to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of <B>Securities</B> which is not covered by this Bond, however, the Company may do so as a courtesy to the <B>Assured</B> in its sole discretion. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The <B>Assured</B> shall pay the proportion of the Company&#146;s premium charge for the Company&#146;s indemnity as set forth
in Sections 11.a., b., and c. No portion of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity purchased by the <B>Assured</B> to obtain replacement <B>Securities</B>. </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="justify">Subrogation &#150; Assignment &#150; Recovery </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In the event of a payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to all of the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> rights of
recovery against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. On request, the <B>Assured</B> shall deliver to the Company an assignment of the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> rights, title and interest and causes of action against any person or entity
to the extent of such payment. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Recoveries, whether effected by the Company or by the <B>Assured</B>, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery, in
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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="justify">first, to the satisfaction of the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>covered loss which would otherwise have been paid
but for the fact that it is in excess of the Single Loss 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="justify">second, to the Company in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of the<B> Assured&#146;s</B> claim;
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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="justify">third, to the<B> Assured</B> in satisfaction of the applicable Deductible Amount; 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="justify">fourth, to the<B> Assured</B> in satisfaction of any loss suffered by the<B> Assured</B> which was not
covered under this Bond. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the Company shall not be deemed a
recovery under this Section. </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="justify">Termination </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="justify">If the Bond is for a sole<B> Assured</B>, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been
given by the acting party to the affected party and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission not less than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the effective date of such termination. </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="justify">If the Bond is for a joint<B> Assured</B>, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been
given by the acting party to the affected party, and by the Company to all<B> Assureds</B> and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, not less than sixty (60)&nbsp;days prior to the effective date of such termination. </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="justify">If any<B> Director</B>, not acting in collusion with an <B>Employee</B>, discovers any dishonest or
fraudulent act committed by such<B> Employee</B>, whether in the employment of the<B> Assured</B> or otherwise, and whether against the <B>Assured </B>or any other person or entity, the <B>Assured</B>: </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="justify">shall immediately remove such <B>Employee </B>from a position that would enable such <B>Employee </B>to
cause the <B>Assured </B>to suffer a loss covered by this Bond; 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="justify">within forty-eight (48)&nbsp;hours of discovering an <B>Employee </B>has committed any dishonest or
fraudulent act, shall notify the Company of such action and provide full particulars of such dishonest or fraudulent act. </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="justify">This Bond terminates as to any<B> Employee</B> sixty (60)&nbsp;days after receipt by each<B> Assured</B> and
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of written notice from the Company of its decision to terminate this Bond as to any <B>Employee</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="justify">Books Of Account Or Other Records </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The value of any loss of <B>Property</B> consisting of books of account or other records used by the <B>Assured</B> in the
conduct of its business shall be the amount paid by the <B>Assured</B> 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 <B>Assured</B> for the actual
transcription or copying of data to reproduce such books of account or other records. </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="justify">Money </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Any loss of <B>Money</B>, or loss payable in <B>Money</B>, shall be paid in the <B>Money</B> of the United States of America
or the dollar equivalent of it, determined by the free market rate of exchange in effect at the time of discovery of such loss. </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="justify">Other Property </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The value of any loss of <B>Property</B>, except as otherwise provided for in this Section&nbsp;14., shall be the actual cash
value or the cost of repairing or replacing such <B>Property</B> with <B>Property</B> of like quality and value, whichever is less. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:14pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:16pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&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="justify">Securities </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The value of any loss of <B>Securities</B> shall be the average market value of such <B>Securities</B> on the business day
immediately preceding discovery of such loss, provided that the value of any <B>Securities</B> replaced by the <B>Assured</B>, with the consent of the Company and prior to the settlement of any claim for them, shall be the actual market value at the
time of replacement. In the case of a loss of interim certificates, warrants, rights or other <B>Securities</B>, 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 the loss is not discovered until after their expiration. If no market price is quoted for such <B>Securities</B> or for such privileges, the value shall be fixed
by agreement of the parties. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.50pt solid #000000">&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="justify"><B>COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE TRADE SANCTION LAWS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not apply to the extent that trade or economic sanctions law or other similar laws or regulations prohibit the
Company from providing insurance. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="7" STYLE="BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-left:8pt"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Named
Assured</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">METWEST FUNDS; TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.; AND TCW FUNDS, INC.</P></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"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Endorsement
Number</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">J0600961A</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#8194;06-30-2024</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">to&#8195;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">06-30-2025</P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June 30, 2024</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Insurance Company</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE BOND. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;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="justify">This Bond together with all endorsements attached herein (the &#147;Renewal Bond&#148;), has been issued as
a renewal of 82484952. issued to Metwest Funds; TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; TCW Funds, Inc. by, Federal Insurance Company (the &#147;Expiring Bond&#148;). The terms and conditions of either the Renewal Bond or the Expiring Bond, whichever in
its entirety is more favorable to the <B>Assured</B>, shall govern with respect to any loss, provided that in all events, any applicable Deductible and Single Loss Limit Of Liability of the Renewal Bond shall apply to any such loss.
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subsequent renewal and all obligations of the Company under this endorsement shall terminate as of 06-30-2025 and be of no further force and effect. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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Assured</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">METWEST FUNDS; TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.; AND TCW FUNDS, INC.</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE BOND. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BOND FOR INVESTMENT COMPANIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that solely with respect to coverage afforded under this Endorsement, this Bond is
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">$6,850,000</P></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="justify">The following Insuring Clause is added: </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" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the <B>Assured </B>having, in good faith, transferred, paid, or delivered <B>Money </B>or
<B>Securities </B>in reliance upon a <B>Transfer Instruction </B>that purports, and reasonably appears, to have originated 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="justify">the<B> Customer</B>; </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="justify">an<B> Employee</B> acting on instructions of such<B> Customer</B>; 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="justify">a financial institution acting on behalf of such<B> Customer</B> with authority to make such instructions,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">but which <B>Transfer Instruction </B>was, in fact, fraudulently issued without the knowledge of the
<B>Assured</B>, <B>Employee</B>, or <B>Customer</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause 14,
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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="justify">sender of the<B> Transfer Instruction</B> must have authenticated such<B> Transfer Instruction</B> with the
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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="justify"><B>Employee </B>acting on the <B>Transfer Instruction </B>must obtain <B>Verification </B>prior to any
single transfer, payment, or delivery of funds in excess of the Deductible Amount set forth in Paragraph (1)&nbsp;of this Endorsement; 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="justify"><B>Assured </B>shall assert any available claims, offsets, or defenses against such <B>Customer</B>, any
financial institution, or any other party to the 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="justify">The Definition of<B> Customer</B> is deleted and replaced with the following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Customer </B>means any shareholder of an <B>Assured </B>which has a written agreement with the <B>Assured </B>to transfer
such shareholder&#146;s <B>Money </B>or <B>Securities </B>through a <B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction </B>or a <B>Transfer Instruction</B>. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Telefacsimile</B> means a system of transmitting a facsimile of a tangible document by electronic signals over telephone
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Transfer Instruction </B>means those instructions, other than any <B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction</B>, which
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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="justify">transmitted to the<B> Assured</B> via: </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="justify">any electronic instruction, including an e-mail, that is delivered through an<B> Electronic Communication
System </B>and that is capable of retention by the recipient at the time of receipt; </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="justify">automated telephone system; 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="justify">received by an <B>Employee </B>specifically authorized by the <B>Assured </B>to receive and act upon such
instructions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Verification</B> means an<B> Employee</B>: </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="justify">attempted to verify the authenticity of such <B>Transfer Instruction </B>by communicating with the
<B>Customer</B>, or natural person purporting to be the <B>Customer </B>via any communication method, other than e-mail, prior to any single transfer, payment, or delivery of funds, and contemporaneously documented the communication method utilized
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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="justify">contemporaneously documented the use of the<B> Customer&#146;s</B> authentication credentials or mechanism.
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from any<B> Transfer Instruction</B> from a: </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="justify"><B>Customer</B>; 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="justify">natural person with authorized access to the<B> Customer&#146;s</B> authentication credentials or mechanism.
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Assured</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">METWEST FUNDS; TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.; AND TCW FUNDS, INC.</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">TCW ETF Trust </P>
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TO PAY CHECK ENDORSEMENT </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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Assured</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">METWEST FUNDS; TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC.; AND TCW FUNDS, INC.</P></TD>
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Number</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#8194;06-30-2024</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">to&#8195;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">06-30-2025</P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000; padding-right:2pt"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:7pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective Date of Endorsement</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">June 30, 2024</P></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE BOND. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BOND FOR INVESTMENT COMPANIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that solely with respect to coverage afforded under this Endorsement this 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="justify">Item&#8201;2., Single Loss Limits Of Liability &#150; Deductible Amounts, of the Declarations is amended to
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U>Single Loss Limit of Liability</U></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">$50,000</P></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="justify">The following Insuring Clause is added: Stop Payment Order or Refusal to Pay Check </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the <B>Assured</B> being legally liable to pay compensatory damages for: </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="justify">complying or failing to comply with notice from any <B>Customer </B>or any authorized representative of any
<B>Customer</B>, to stop payment on any check or draft made or drawn upon or against the <B>Assured </B>by such <B>Customer </B>or by any authorized representative of such <B>Customer</B>; 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="justify">refusing to pay any check or draft made or drawn upon or against the <B>Assured </B>by any <B>Customer
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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="justify">The following Exclusions shall apply: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: </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="justify">libel, slander, wrongful entry, eviction, defamation, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious
prosecution, assault, or battery; </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="justify">sickness, disease, physical bodily harm, mental or emotional distress or anguish, or death of any person; 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="justify">discrimination. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:14pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BOND FOR INVESTMENT COMPANIES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that solely with respect to coverage afforded under this Endorsement this 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="justify">The following Insuring Clause is added: </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" ALIGN="justify">Loss resulting directly from the <B>Assured</B> having accepted, paid, or cashed any check or <B>Withdrawal Order</B> made or
drawn on or against the account of a <B>Customer</B>, which bears the signature or endorsement of one other than a person whose name and signature is on file with the <B>Assured</B> as signatory on such account. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause, the <B>Assured</B> shall have on file signatures of all
persons who are signatories on such account. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no
part of the terms and conditions of coverage. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:14pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>AGREEMENT</B> dated as of June&nbsp;10, 2024, between Metropolitan West Funds, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., TCW Funds, Inc. and TCW ETF
Trust </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>BACKGROUND </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A. &#8199;Each of the parties to this Agreement is a management investment company (&#147;Fund&#148;) registered under the Investment company
Act of 1940 (the &#147;Act&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">B. &#8199;Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> under the Act requires each registered
management investment company to provide and maintain in effect a bond against larceny and embezzlement by its officers and employees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">C.
&#8199;Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> authorizes the parties hereto to secure a joint insured bond naming each of them as insureds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">D. &#8199;Each of the parties hereto is, or will be, named as an insured on a joint fidelity bond which has a term of one year commencing on or
about June&nbsp;30, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">E. &#8199;A majority of the Boards of Directors of the respective parties hereto, who are not &#147;interested
persons&#146; of such party as defined by Section&nbsp;2(a)(19) of the Act, have given due consideration to all factors relevant to the form, amount and ratable allocation of premiums of such joint insured bonds and each such governing body of the
representative parties has approved the terms and amount of the bonds and the portion of the premiums payable by that party hereunder. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">F.
&#8199;Each party has determined that the allocation of the proceeds payable under the joint insured bonds as set forth herein (which takes into account the minimum amount of bond required for each party by Rule
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> if it maintained a single insured bond) is equitable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">G. &#8199;Each of the parties now
desires to enter into this Agreement, intending to replace the Amended and Restated Joint Insured Bond Agreement dated as of June&nbsp;12, 2023 among these same parties, with the addition of an entity. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, hereby agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.&#8199; <B><U>Joint Insured Bond.</U></B> Each party shall maintain in effect a joint fidelity insurance bond(s) (the &#147;Bond&#148;) from
a reputable fidelity insurance company, authorized to do business in the place where the Bond is issued, insuring such party against larceny and embezzlement and covering such of its officers and employees who may, singly or jointly with others,
have access, directly or indirectly, to its securities or funds. The Bond shall name each party as an insured and shall comply with the requirements for such bonds established by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.&#8199; <B><U>Ratable Allocation of Premium.</U></B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">a) &#8199;The premium will be allocated ratably among the Funds, provided, however, that should an increase in the Bond be
required by reason of an increase in the gross assets of one or more Funds, each party hereto shall pay a share of the increased premium for the increased bond equal to such party&#146;s increase in assets divided by the total increase in assets.
With respect to named insureds that may be added to the bonds and this Agreement pursuant to Section&nbsp;6 hereof subsequent to the inception date of the bonds, any such increases in gross assets for the purpose of this Section&nbsp;2(a) shall be
measured from $0 dollars and prorated from the inception date of coverage under the bonds. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">b) &#8199;Notwithstanding the
provision of Section&nbsp;2(a), any additional premiums that may become due under any Bond as a result of the addition of a named insured thereunder pursuant to Section&nbsp;6 hereof, which addition did not require an increase in the amount of any
such Bond, shall be payable, with respect to the Funds&#146; portion of such premium, by the additional named insured. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.&#8199;
<B><U>Ratable Allocation of Proceeds.</U></B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:11%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">a)&#8199; If more than one of the parties sustains a single loss (including
a loss sustained before the date hereof) for which recovery is received under the Bond, each such party shall receive that portion of the recovery which is sufficient in amount to indemnify that party in full for the loss sustained by it, unless the
recovery is inadequate to fully indemnify all such parties sustaining a single loss. </P>

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sustaining a single loss, the recovery shall be allocated among such parties 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">Each such Fund sustaining a loss shall be allocated an amount equal to the lesser of its actual loss or the
minimum amount of the fidelity bond which would be required to be maintained by such party under a single insured bond (determined as of the time of the loss in accordance with the provisions of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1).</FONT>
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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 remaining portion of the recovery (if any) shall be allocated to each party sustaining a loss not fully
indemnified by the allocation under subparagraph (i)&nbsp;in the same proportion as the portion of each party&#146;s loss which is not fully indemnified bears to the sum of the unindemnified losses of all such parties. If such allocation would
result in any party receiving a portion of the recovery in excess of the loss actually sustained by it, the aggregate of such excess portions shall be allocated among the other parties whose losses would not be fully indemnified in the same
proportion as the portion of each such party&#146;s loss which is not fully indemnified bears to the sum of all of the unindemnified losses of all such parties. Any allocation in excess of a loss actually sustained by any party shall be reallocated
in the same manner. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.&#8199; <B><U>Claims and Settlements.</U></B> Each party shall, within five days after the making
of any claim under the Bond, provide the other parties with written notice of the amount and nature of such claim. Each party shall, within five days after the receipt thereof, provide the other parties with written notice of the terms of settlement
of any claim made under the Bond by such party. In the event that two or more parties shall agree to settlement with the fidelity company of a claim made under the Bond with respect to a single loss, such parties shall, within five days after
settlement, provide any other party not a party to such claim with written notice of the amounts to be received by each claiming responsible for filing notices required by paragraph (g)&nbsp;of Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT>
under the Act shall give and receive any notice required hereby. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.&#8199; <B><U>Modifications and Amendments.</U></B> Any party may
increase the amount of the Bond. Such party must give written notice thereof to the other parties to this Agreement. If pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> any party shall determine that the coverage provided pursuant to
this Agreement should otherwise be modified, it shall so notify the other parties hereto, and indicate the nature of the modification which it believes to be appropriate. If, within 45 days of such notice, any necessary amendments to this Agreement
shall not have been made and the request for modification shall not have been withdrawn, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to such party (except with respect to losses occurring prior to such termination). Any party may withdraw from this
Agreement at any time and cease to be a party hereto (except with respect to losses occurring prior to such withdrawal) by giving written notice to the other parties of such withdrawal. Upon withdrawal, a withdrawing party shall be entitled to
receive any portion of any premium rebated by the fidelity company with respect to such withdrawal. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.&#8199; <B><U>Additional Named
Insureds.</U></B> Any newly created investment company managed by a direct or indirect subsidiary of The TCW Group, Inc., and required to maintain a bond pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> may be added as an additional
named insured to the Bond and as an additional party to this Agreement upon execution of a Schedule I in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. Inclusion of such Company as a party to this Agreement shall be effective as of the date such
company is added to the Bond as a named insured. No payment of any portion of the initial premiums shall be required of any additional named insured company, it being hereby agreed that any such reimbursement amount due to each of the other parties
to this Agreement would be de minimis. Any additional premium due and payable as a result of, or subsequent to, addition of such investment company under the Bond shall be payable pursuant to the provisions of Section&nbsp;3 hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7.&#8199; <B><U>Governing Law.</U></B> This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.&#8199; <B><U>No Assignment.</U></B> This Agreement is not assignable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.&#8199; <B><U>Notices.</U></B> All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the appropriate
party at 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain of the Funds are comprised of Portfolios. All obligations of any of such
respective Funds under this Agreement shall apply only on a Portfolio by Portfolio basis, and the assets of one Portfolio shall not be liable for the obligations of any other Portfolio. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>to </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AMENDED AND RESTATED
JOINT INSURED BOND AGREEMENT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>dated June 10, 2024 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purpose of obtaining fidelity bond coverage under the joint insured bonds (&#147;Bonds&#148;) maintained by the parties to that certain
Amended and Restated Joint Insured Bond Agreement dated June 10, 2024 (&#147;Agreement&#148;), the undersigned hereby certifies to all other parties to such Agreement (&#147;Parties&#148;) 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">That it is managed by a direct or indirect subsidiary of The TCW Group, Inc.; </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">That it is a regulated management investment company required to provide and maintain in effect a fidelity bond
against larceny and embezzlement by its officers and employees by Rule 17g-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the &#147;Act&#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">That the company qualifies under the terms of Rule 17g-1 for inclusion as a named insured on the joint insured
bonds maintained by the Parties; </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">That a majority of the Boards of Directors/Trustees/Managing General Partners of the company who are not
&#147;interested persons&#148; of such party was defined by Section 2(a)(19) of the Act, have given due consideration to all factors relevant to the form, amount and ratable allocation of premiums of such joint insured bonds, and such governing body
has approved the terms and amount of the bonds and the portion of the premiums payable by the company under the 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">That the company has determined that the allocation of the proceeds payable under the joint insured bonds as
set forth in the Agreement (which takes into account the minimum amount of bond required for each party by Rule 17g-1 if it maintained a single insured bond) is equitable; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The undersigned hereby requests to be added as a named insured under the Bonds maintained by the Parties and as a Party to the Agreement. The
undersigned hereby agrees to be bound by all terms and provisions of the Agreement effective as of the date it is included as a named insured under the Bonds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Executed as of this 10th day of June, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TCW FUNDS, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CERTIFICATE OF THE SECRETARY </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The undersigned, Peter Davidson, hereby certifies that he is the duly elected Secretary of Metropolitan West Funds
(&#147;<B>MWF</B>&#148;), TCW ETF Trust (&#147;<B>ETF</B>&#148;), TCW Funds, Inc. (&#147;<B>TFI</B>&#148;), and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (&#147;<B>TSI</B>&#148;), and further certifies the following recitals and resolutions were approved and
adopted by all the members of the Boards of Trustees of MWF and ETF and the Boards of Directors of TFI and TSI (the &#147;<B>Boards</B>&#148; and the Directors and Trustees of the Boards collectively, the &#147;<B>Board Members</B>&#148;) at a
meeting held on June&nbsp;10, 2024, at which a quorum was at all times present, and that such resolutions remain in full force and effect as of the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>WHEREAS, </B>the Independent Board Members have given due consideration to all information deemed reasonably relevant,
necessary or appropriate by them regarding fidelity insurance coverage in the form of a joint insured bond (the &#147;<B>New Bond</B>&#148;) for MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI issued by Chubb, including, among other things: (i)&nbsp;the value of the
aggregate assets of MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI to which any covered person (as defined in Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1(a)</FONT> under the 1940 Act) may have access, (ii)&nbsp;the type and terms of the arrangements made for the custody
and safekeeping of such assets, (iii)&nbsp;the nature of the securities in MWF&#146;s, ETF&#146;s , TFI&#146;s, and TSI&#146;s investment portfolios, (iv)&nbsp;the number of other parties named as insureds under the New Bond, (v)&nbsp;the nature of
the business activities of the other parties to the New Bond, (vi)&nbsp;the amount of the New Bond and the premium for such New Bond, (vii)&nbsp;the ratable allocation of the premium among the parties named as insureds, and (viii)&nbsp;the extent to
which the share of the premium allocated to each participating fund is less than the premium that fund would have had to pay if it had procured and maintained a single insured bond; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>WHEREAS, </B>MWF, ETF,<B> </B>TFI, and TSI desire to establish criteria by which the premium for, and recoveries under, the
New Bond shall be allocated among the parties; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>WHEREAS, </B>the Boards satisfy the fund governance standards
defined in Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-1(a)(7)</FONT> under the 1940 Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED</B>, that the Boards find that the coverage provided by the New Bond is reasonable and adequate to protect MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI against larceny or embezzlement by any covered persons and approves the amount, type, form and coverage of the
New Bond issued by Chubb and naming as insured parties MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI in the aggregate amount of $6,850,000 for the period from June&nbsp;30, 2024 through June&nbsp;30, 2025; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>RESOLVED FURTHER, </B>that the Boards hereby determine that the premium of not more than $13,660 for the New Bond (up to
$4,985 allocated to MWF, up to $2,493 allocated to ETF, up to $4,985 allocated to TFI and up to $1,197 allocated to TSI) is fair and reasonable and that the premium be, and it hereby is, ratified and confirmed; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>RESOLVED FURTHER, </B>that pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> under the 1940 Act, the Boards
find that the participation of MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI in the New Bond and payment by each participating fund of its allocated share of the premium for such New Bond is in the best interests of MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI, and is hereby ratified and
confirmed by the Boards; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>RESOLVED FURTHER, </B>that the officers of MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI are authorized and directed
to execute and deliver the Amended and Restated Joint Bond Agreement setting forth the manner of disposition of any recovery received under the New Bond as required by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1(f)</FONT> under the 1940 Act, in the
form submitted to this meeting with such changes as such officers shall, with the advice of counsel, deem appropriate, any such determination to be conclusively evidenced by such execution and delivery; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>RESOLVED FURTHER</B>, that the appropriate officers of MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI shall file or cause to be filed a copy of the
New Bond, any necessary exhibits, and appropriate notices with the SEC in accordance with Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1(g)</FONT> under the 1940 Act; and </P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>RESOLVED FURTHER</B>, that the officers of MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI, be, and
each hereby is, authorized and directed to execute such documents, including an insurance agreement among insureds pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1(f)</FONT> under the 1940 Act, with such modifications as the officers, on
advice of counsel, shall deem appropriate consistent with the purposes and intent of the Boards, to make any and all payments, and to take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of the preceding
resolutions, the execution and delivery of such documents or taking of such actions to be conclusive evidence of the Boards&#146; approval, and that all actions previously taken by the officers of MWF, ETF, TFI, and TSI in connection with the New
Bond be, and they hereby are, ratified and confirmed in all respects. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:7%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated: August&nbsp;1, 2024 </P>
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