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. 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.