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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-25-074770
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	40-17G
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		6
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250408
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250407
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20250408

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Portman Ridge Finance Corp
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001372807
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		EIN:				205951150
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	814-00735
		FILM NUMBER:		25819147

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		650 MADISON AVNUE
		STREET 2:		3RD FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212.891.2880

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		650 MADISON AVNUE
		STREET 2:		3RD FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	KCAP Financial, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20120710

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Kohlberg Capital CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061211

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Kohlberg Capital, LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20060815
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Portman Ridge Finance Corporation </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">650 Madison Avenue, 3<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">rd</SUP> Floor </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New York, New York 10022 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April&nbsp;7, 2025 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">United States Securities and Exchange Commission </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">100 F Street,
N.E. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Washington, DC 20549 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>VIA EDGAR </U></B></P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">Re:</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Portman Ridge Finance Corporation </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">File Number <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">814-00735</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ladies and Gentlemen: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#147;<U>1940 Act</U>&#148;), enclosed for filing on behalf of Portman Ridge Finance Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the
&#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), please find: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(i) attached as Exhibit A, a copy of the Company&#146;s fidelity bond issued by Chubb Insurance
Company in the amount of $1,500,000 (the &#147;<U>Fidelity Bond</U>&#148;); and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(ii) attached as Exhibit B, an officer&#146;s certificate
certifying the resolutions approved by the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the directors who are not &#147;interested persons&#148; of the Company as defined in the 1940 Act, regarding the amount, type, form and coverage
of the Fidelity Bond. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please be advised that the Fidelity Bond premium has been paid for the period from April&nbsp;1, 2025 to April&nbsp;1, 2026. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sincerely, </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Brandon Satoren</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PREMIUM BILL</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; text-indent:2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Date:&nbsp;March&nbsp;31, 2025</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Insured:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Producer:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">LOCKTON COMPANIES LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">444 WEST 47TH STREET</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">SUITE 900</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">KANSAS CITY, MO 641121906</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Federal Insurance Company</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS BILLING IS TO BE ATTACHED TO AND FORM A PART OF THE POLICY REFERENCED BELOW. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Policy Number:&#8201;&#8195;J06873868 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Policy <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Period:&#8195;&#8194;&#8201;04-01-2025</FONT></FONT> to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">04-01-2026</FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOTE: PLEASE RETURN THIS BILL WITH REMITTANCE AND NOTE HEREON ANY CHANGES. BILL WILL BE RECEIPTED AND RETURNED TO YOU PROMPTLY UPON REQUEST. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PLEASE REMIT TO PRODUCER INDICATED ABOVE. PLEASE REFER TO J06873868 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Financial Institution Bond for Investment Companies</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">04-01-2025</FONT></FONT></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,405.00</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>TOTAL POLICY PREMIUM</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">26-10-0426</FONT></FONT> (Ed. 2/98)</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Name of <B>Assured: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION</P>
<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">Address of <B>Assured: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">650 MADISON AVE FL 23</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NEW YORK, NY 10022</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Incorporated
under the laws of Indiana, a stock insurance company, herein called the Company</P> <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">One
American Square 202 N Illinois Street,</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Suite 2600</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indianapolis, IN 46282</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bond Number: J06873868</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">50,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">0</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.50em; text-indent:-1.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">10.&#8201;Uncollectible Items Of Deposit</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chubb has developed a network of more than 120 law firms, human resources consulting firms, and labor economist/statistical firms that offer
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Employment Practices Loss Prevention Guidelines &#150; Written by Seyfarth Shaw exclusively for Chubb this manual provides an overview of key
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Employment Practices Loss Prevention Guidelines &#150; Written by Seyfarth Shaw exclusively for Chubb this manual provides an overview of key
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Chubb&#146;s Cyber Services for our policyholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Health Care Directors and Officers (D&amp;O) Liability Loss Prevention Services
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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
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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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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Social Engineering Tips </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Please read! </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; 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">If you believe you have transferred funds to a criminal posing as a legitimate business
associate, you should act quickly: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Immediately 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="left">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="left">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="left">Once the above steps are complete, <B>contact Chubb</B> per the instructions in your policy.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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:18pt; 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">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: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>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, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-existing</FONT> telephone number remains the single best
protection against fraud. </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"><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="left"><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>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; 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:10pt; 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">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">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">The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces sanctions policy, based on Presidential declarations of
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Terrorists; </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 ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Terrorist organizations; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Narcotics traffickers; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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">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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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Reprinted, in part, with permission of</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:26%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Philadelphia, PA 19106-3703 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>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">Loss resulting directly from <B>Larceny or Embezzlement </B>committed by any <B>Employee</B> acting alone or in collusion with others. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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="left">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="left">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">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">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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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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="left">an armored motor vehicle, including loading and unloading thereof; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left">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="left"><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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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Negotiable Instruments</B> not payable to bearer, which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed.
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Coverage under this Insuring Clause 3 begins immediately on the receipt of such <B>Property</B> by the 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">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="left"><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="left"><B>Acceptance</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Withdrawal Order </B>or receipt for the withdrawal of <B>Property</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="left"><B>Certificate of Deposit</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="left"><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="left">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">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="left">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="left">is fraudulently materially altered. </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">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="left">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="left">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="left"><B>Evidence of Debt</B>; or<B> </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="left"><B>Instruction</B>,<B> </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="left">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="left">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="left">is lost or stolen; </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">guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signature on any: </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">assignment; </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">bill of sale; </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">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">but only to the extent that such guarantee or signature directly causes the loss; or </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">acquired, sold or delivered, or given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any item
listed in a.(1) or a.(2) above which is a <B>Counterfeit Original</B>, but only to the extent the <B>Counterfeit Original</B> directly causes the loss. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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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">For the purpose of
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from the receipt by the <B>Assured</B> in good faith of counterfeit <B>Money</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">Loss resulting directly from the: </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="left">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="left">creation, deletion, debiting, or crediting of an account of the <B>Assured</B> or <B>Customer</B>,
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">which results directly from a <B>Network Intrusion</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"><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"><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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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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="left">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="left">shares to be issued; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">dividends to be paid, </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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">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"><B>Items of Deposit </B>shall not be deemed uncollectible until the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> standard collection procedures have failed. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">11.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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">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="left">the <B>Customer</B>; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Financial Institution Bond</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</DIV>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a 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">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">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>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>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="left">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">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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">17g-1</FONT> 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="left">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="left">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">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="left">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">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">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">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">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">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">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="left">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">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">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:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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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">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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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Representations Made By Assured </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</DIV>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>DEFINITIONS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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"><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"><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="left">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="left">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"><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"><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="left">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="left">an <B>Electronic Communication 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"><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"><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"><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 WIDTH="4%" 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="left">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="left">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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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><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"><B>Computer System</B> means a
device or group of devices and all input, output, processing, storage, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">off-line</FONT> 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"><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"><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"><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"><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"><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="left">online portal or mobile application provided by the <B>Assured</B> for purposes of accessing a
<B>Customer&#146;s</B> account; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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"><B>Director </B>means any natural person duly elected or appointed: </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">as an officer 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="left">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="left">as a trustee 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"><B>Electronic Communication System </B>means: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Fedwire, Clearing House Interbank Payment System (CHIPS), Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial
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="left"><B>Customer Communication 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="left">any communication system similar to those set forth in (1)&nbsp;and (2) 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">allowing for the input, output, examination, or transfer of electronic instructions into or
from the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> <B>Computer System</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Employee </B>means any natural person: </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">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="left"><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="left">intern while in the regular service of an <B>Assured</B> in the ordinary course of such <B>Assured&#146;s</B>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" 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="left">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 WIDTH="4%" 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="left">employee of the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> contracted: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">investment advisor; </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">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">underwriter (distributor); </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">transfer agent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">d.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">shareholder accounting record-keeper; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">e.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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">while performing acts for the <B>Assured</B> in the capacity of an <B>Employee</B>; </P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(6)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(7)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Processor</B>, but only while such <B>Processor </B>is performing services and not: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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">Each employer of persons as set forth in (6)&nbsp;and (7) 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"><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="left">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="left">any employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting record-keeper, or fund administrator which is:
</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">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left">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"><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"><B>Forgery</B> means: </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">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left">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">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>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><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> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;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:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left">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="left">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="left">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"><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"><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"><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"><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"><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"><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"><B>Negotiable Instrument</B> means any writing: </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">signed by the maker or drawer; </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:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left">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="left">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"><B>Negotiable Instrument</B> includes a substitute check as defined in the Check Clearing for the 21<SUP
STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">st</SUP> 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"><B>Network Intrusion</B> means 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="left">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">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"><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"><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"><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"><B>Property</B> does not include
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Financial Institution Bond</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Securities</B> means either <B>Certificated Securities</B> or <B>Uncertificated
Securities</B>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><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="left">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="left">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="left">all acts other than those specified in (1)&nbsp;and (2) 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="left">any one event not specified in (1), (2) 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"><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"><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="left">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="left">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="left">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"><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</B> <B>Securities</B>, and which are:<B> </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="left">made over a telecommunications device; and<B> </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="left">directed to those natural persons specifically authorized to receive such instructions by such
telecommunications device.<B> </B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Withdrawal Order </B>means a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-negotiable</FONT> 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"><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">For the purposes of these definitions, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, unless otherwise indicated. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>EXCLUSIONS </B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">General Exclusions &#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">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left">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="left">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 discovery of
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">damages of any type for which the <B>Assured</B> is legally liable, except compensatory damages, but not
multiples thereof, arising from a loss covered under this Bond; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">in establishing the existence of or amount of loss covered under this Bond, except for loss covered under
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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">as a party to any legal proceeding, even if such legal proceeding results in a loss covered by this Bond;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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>
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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="left">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="left">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="left">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="left">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="18%">&nbsp;</TD>
<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="left">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="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="left">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="left">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
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> 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="left">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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> 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="left">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>
<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">k.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">liability assumed by the <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="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<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="left">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="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
<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="left">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>
<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">n.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a threat or series of threats to: </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">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">gain access to the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> <B>Computer System</B> and sell or disclose confidential information
stored within the <B>Assured&#146;s</B> <B>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="left">modify, damage, destroy, delete, or corrupt any application or software program within the
<B>Assured&#146;s</B> <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="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="left">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 VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Financial Institution Bond</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">p.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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>
<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">q.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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"><B></B>r.<B></B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Cryptocurrency</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">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Specific Exclusions &#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">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="left">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>
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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="left">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="left">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="left">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="left">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="left">any <B>Uncertificated Security</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">e.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the loss of <B>Property</B> while: </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="left">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="left">in the custody of a <B>Transportation Company</B>, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 3; 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">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">located on the premises of an armored motor vehicle operator; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">damages 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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</DIV>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Specific Exclusions &#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">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="left">the complete or partial <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-payment</FONT> of or default on any loan whether
such loan was procured in good faith or through trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses, 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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any <B>Forgery</B> or any alteration, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; or
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left">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">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">any transfer, payment, or delivery of <B>Money or Securities:</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="left">authorized by an <B>Employee</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="left">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">whether such transfer, payment, or delivery was made in good faith or as a result of trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses; </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">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="left">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="left">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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="left"><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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">natural person with authorized access to the <B>Customer&#146;s</B> authentication credentials or mechanism.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Specific Exclusions &#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">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from any <B>Voice Initiated 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="left"><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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">natural person with authorized access to the <B>Customer&#146;s</B> verification credentials or mechanism.
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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">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">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 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="left">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">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">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">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="left">Conformity </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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="left">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">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="left">submit to examination by the Company and subscribe to the same under oath; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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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="left">produce for the Company&#146;s examination all pertinent records; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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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="left">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">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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<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="left">Covered Property </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Bond 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="left">owned by 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">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">held by the <B>Assured</B> in any capacity; 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="left">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">This Bond shall be for the sole use and benefit of the <B>Assured</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">6.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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">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 2 of the Declarations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Financial Institution Bond</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:8pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">7.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Discovery </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Bond 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 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="left">facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an 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">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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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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">The payment of any loss under this Bond shall not reduce the liability of the Company for other losses whenever sustained, provided that: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the Company&#146;s liability for each <B>Single Loss</B> shall not exceed the applicable Single Loss Limit Of
Liability as stated in Item 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>
<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="left">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="left">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>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">9.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Notice To Company &#150; Proof &#150; Legal Proceedings Against Company </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The <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 2 of the Declarations. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The <B>Assured</B> shall furnish to the Company proof of loss, duly sworn to, with full particulars, within six
(6)&nbsp;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="left"><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 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="left">Legal proceedings for the recovery of any loss under this Bond shall not be brought prior to the expiration of
sixty (60)&nbsp;days after the proof of loss is filed with the Company or after the expiration of twenty-four (24)&nbsp;months from the discovery of such loss. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">This 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="left">All such notices shall be given in writing to one of the following addresses: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><U>ChubbClaimsFirstNotice@chubb.com</U>; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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="left">All other notices to the Company under this Bond shall be given in writing to the following address:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</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="left">Attn: Chubb Underwriting Department </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Chubb </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">202B Hall&#146;s Mill
Road </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:18%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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="left">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="left">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="left">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="left">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="left">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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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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">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="left">for <B>Securities </B>having a value less than or equal to the applicable Deductible Amount &#150; one hundred
(100%) percent; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">for <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="left">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">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">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">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="left">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">In the event of a payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to all of the <B>Assured</B><B>&#146;</B><B>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</B><B>&#146;</B><B>s </B>rights, title and interest and causes of action against 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="left">first, to the satisfaction of the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>covered loss which would otherwise have been paid but
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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">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="left">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="left">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">Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the Company shall not be deemed a recovery under this
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">If the 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>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">If the 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="left">If any <B>Director</B>, not acting in collusion with an <B>Employee</B>, discovers any dishonest or fraudulent
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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">shall immediately remove such <B>Employee </B>from a position that would enable such <B>Employee </B>to cause
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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">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="left">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="left">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">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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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>For Investment Companies</B></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</DIV>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Bond does not apply to the extent that trade or economic sanctions law or other similar laws or regulations prohibit the Company from
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">J06873868</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"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bond Period</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">04-01-2025 &#8195;to&#8195; 04-01-2026</P></TD>
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Endorsement</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">April 1, 2025</P></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; 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:6pt; 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Section V. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS of this Bond is amended as follows: </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">Paragraph a of Subsection 9. Notice To Company &#150; Proof- Legal Proceedings Against Company is deleted and
replaced with the following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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, as long as such notification does not impede the Company&#146;s investigation of any claim, in an amount that is in excess of 50% of the applicable Deductible Amount, as stated in Item 3 of the Declarations.
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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">Subsection 13. Termination is amended by adding the following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company shall refund the unearned premium computed at customary short rates if this Bond is terminated by the <B>Assured</B>. Under any
other circumstances, the refund shall be computed pro rata. Payment or tender of any unearned premium by the Company shall not be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of such termination, but such payment shall be made as soon as practicable.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company shall mail or deliver a copy of any notice of termination of this Bond to the agent or broker of record, if any, at its last
address known to the Company. Any notice of termination by the Company shall state the specific reason(s) for, and the effective date of such termination. </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">NONRENEWAL AND CONDITIONAL RENEWAL </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">If the Company (a)&nbsp;nonrenews this Bond, or (b)&nbsp;conditions its renewal upon a change in limits, change
in the type of coverage, reduction of coverage, increased deductible or addition of exclusions, or upon increased premiums in excess of ten percent (10%) of the expiring rate (exclusive of premiums attributable to increased exposure subsequent to
issuance of this Bond or at the request of the <B>Assured </B>or as a result of experience rating or retrospective rating), the Company shall provide notice to the <B>Assured </B>as follows: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The Company will mail or deliver to the <B>Assured </B>between sixty (60)&nbsp;days and one hundred twenty
(120)&nbsp;days advance written notice containing the specific reason or reasons for nonrenewal or conditional renewal, the amount of any premium increase, the nature of any other proposed changes and the <B>Assured&#146;s </B>rights, if any, to
coverage and the duration of such coverage. Such notice will not be provided in the event that the <B>Assured </B>or its agent or broker of record has mailed or delivered written notice that this Bond has been replaced or is no longer desired.
Additionally, if the Company provides notice of nonrenewal and subsequently extends the Bond Period for ninety (90)&nbsp;days or less, no additional notice of nonrenewal will be given. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the <B>Assured</B> elects to accept the terms, conditions and rates of the conditional renewal notice and renews this Bond on that basis, then such terms, conditions and rates will govern upon (a)&nbsp;the expirations
of such sixty (60)&nbsp;day period, if notice of conditional renewal was provided to the <B>Assured</B> less than thirty (3)&nbsp;days before this Bond expiration date; or (b)&nbsp;this Bond&#146;s expiration date, if notice of conditional renewal
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Liability will be increased in proportion to the period for which the Bond Period is extended, provided that if the <B>Assured</B> accepts the terms, conditions and rates of a conditional renewal notice, such increase will be inapplicable and,
instead, new Limits of Liability applicable to the renewal period shall become effective as of the inception date of the renewal Bond. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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forth in Item 1 of the Declarations, then the <B>Assured</B> may purchase coverage on the same terms and conditions as the Bond for another Bond Period or for the immediately preceding 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="left">The Company shall mail or deliver a copy of any notice of nonrenewal of this Bond by the Company to the agent
or broker of record, if any, at its last address known to the Company. Any notice of nonrenewal by the Company shall state the specific reason(s) for, and the effective date of, such nonrenewal. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Bond will be deemed to have been amended to the extent necessary to effect the purposes and intent of this Amendatory Endorsement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The regulatory requirements set forth in this Amendatory Endorsement shall supersede and take precedence over any provisions of this Bond or any endorsement
to this Bond, whenever added, that are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Amendatory Endorsement, unless such Bond or endorsement provisions comply with the applicable insurance laws of the State of New York. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">J06873868</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">04-01-2025&#8195;to&#8195;04-01-2026
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that this Bond is amended 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">Section&nbsp;7., Discovery, of the Conditions and Limitations is deleted and replaced with the following:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:9%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer of the first
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond; or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the <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">regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does
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(60)&nbsp;days after discovery of a loss by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer of the first named <B>Assured, </B>in an amount that is in excess of 50% of the applicable Deductible Amount, as stated in
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<B>Assured, </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> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no
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Number</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER:1px solid #000000; padding-left:8pt"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bond Number</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">J06873868</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-RIGHT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Bond Period</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">04-01-2025&#8195;to&#8195;04-01-2026
</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" STYLE=" BORDER-LEFT:1px solid #000000; BORDER-TOP:1px solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<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:10pt; 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">April&nbsp;1, 2025</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5" STYLE="BORDER:1px solid #000000; padding-left:8pt; padding-right:2pt"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Issued By</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Federal Insurance Company</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; 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:6pt; 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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="left">Item 2., Single Loss Limits Of Liability - Deductible Amounts, of the Declarations is amended to include the
following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; display:table-cell; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman; ">Insuring Clause</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000">Single&nbsp;Loss&nbsp;Limit&nbsp;of&nbsp;Liability</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">Fraudulent Transfer Instruction</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,500,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
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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:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The following Insuring Clause is added: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">14. Fraudulent Transfer Instruction </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss resulting directly from the <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="left">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="left">an <B>Employee </B>acting on instructions of such <B>Customer; </B>or </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">c.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">a 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">but which <B>Transfer Instruction </B>was, in fact, fraudulently issued without the knowledge of the <B>Assured,
Employee, </B>or <B>Customer.</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause 14, the: </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="left">sender of the <B>Transfer Instruction </B>must have authenticated such <B>Transfer Instruction </B>with 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="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="left"><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 WIDTH="9%">&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="left"><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="left">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"><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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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The following Definitions are added: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Telefacsimile </B>means a system of transmitting a facsimile of a tangible document by electronic signals over telephone lines to a piece of
equipment maintained for the specific purpose of receiving such signals and printing such facsimile on a tangible medium. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Transfer
Instruction </B>means those instructions, other than any <B>Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction</B>, 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:
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">transmitted to the <B>Assured </B>via: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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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="left">any electronic instruction, including an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail,</FONT> 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 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="left">telex, or <B>Telefacsimile </B>instruction; 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">iii.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">automated telephone system; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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"><B>Verification </B>means an <B>Employee</B>: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">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 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail,</FONT> prior to any single transfer, payment, or delivery of funds, and contemporaneously documented the
communication method utilized and the result of such attempt in writing; and </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">b.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">contemporaneously documented the use of 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 ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Exclusion 2.a. is deleted and replaced with the following: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">a.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">the acts of an <B>Employee, </B>except for loss covered under: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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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="left">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="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="left">Insuring Clause 11 or 14; </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">The following Exclusion is added: </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from any <B>Transfer Instruction </B>from a: </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION</P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; 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:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Unauthorized Signature </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Loss
resulting directly from the <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
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;7, 2025 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, Brandon
Satoren, hereby certify that I am the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Portman Ridge Finance Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the &#147;<B><I>Company</I></B>&#148;), that, as such, I am authorized to execute this certificate
on behalf of the Company, and that: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The resolutions attached hereto as Annex A are true, correct and complete copies of the resolutions
duly adopted by the Company&#146;s Board of Directors relating to the fidelity bond of the Company. Such resolutions have not been amended, modified or revoked and are in full force and effect on the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Certificate as of the date first written above. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.50em; text-indent:-3.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Name:&#8194;&#8201;&#8202;Brandon Satoren</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.50em; text-indent:-3.50em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Title:&#8195;&#8201;&#8202;Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>RESOLVED</B>, that the Company shall be named as an insured under a fidelity bond having an aggregate coverage amount of $1,500,000 as discussed in the
materials provided to the Board members, issued by a reputable fidelity insurance company, against larceny and embezzlement and such other types of losses as are included in standard fidelity bonds, covering the officers and the other employees of
the Company from time to time, containing such provisions as may be required by the rules promulgated under the 1940 Act; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>RESOLVED</B>, that the
fidelity bond in the amount and form presented to the Board members be, and hereby is, approved after consideration of all factors deemed relevant by the Board members, including the amount of the bond, the expected value of the assets of the
Company to which any person covered under the bond may have access, the estimated amount of the premium for such bond, the type and terms of the arrangements made for the custody and safekeeping of the Company&#146;s assets, and the nature of the
securities in the Company&#146;s portfolio; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>RESOLVED</B>, that the proposed fidelity bond is approved, with such further changes therein as the
officers of the Company may determine to be necessary or desirable and proper, with the advice of the Company&#146;s counsel, the execution of said fidelity bond by such officers to be conclusive evidence of such determination; and </P>
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