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

Resumo

Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, and on May 6, 2024, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $298,250 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 5, 2024. Applicant's Address: 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187.