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

Résumé

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On April 17, 2009, applicant transferred its assets to Jennison Mid-Cap Growth Fund, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $112,056 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant and Jennison Associates LLC, the acquiring fund's subadviser. Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 3, 2009, and amended on October 19, 2009 and November 10, 2009. Applicant's Address: Gateway Center Three, 100 Mulberry St., Newark, NJ 07102-4077.