Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Zusammenfassung

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has transferred its assets to Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund and, on September 27, 2010, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $725,531 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant and the acquiring fund. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 3, 2017, and amended on August 24, 2017. Applicant's Address: One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.