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 April 17, 2009, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $28,735 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant and Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P., applicant's investment adviser. Applicant has retained assets in the amount of $146,822 to cover outstanding expenses. Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 30, 2009, and amended on February 26, 2010. Applicant's Address: Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P., 399 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116.