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

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Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On September 21, 2001 and September 26, 2001, applicant transferred its assets to ABN AMRO Funds (formerly known as Alleghany Funds), based on net asset value. Expenses of $140,000 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by ABN AMRO Asset Management (USA) LLC, applicant's investment adviser, and/or its affiliates. Filing Date: The application was filed on September 17, 2002. Applicant's Address: c/o PFPC Inc., 101 Federal St., Boston, MA 02110.