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the Commission’s Internet Web site
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The Commission, based on the
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For the Commission, by the Division of
Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated
authority.5
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
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COMMISSION
[Release No. IC–26862]
Notice of Applications for
Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940
April 29, 2005.
The following is a notice of
applications for deregistration under
section 8(f) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 for the month of April,
2005. A copy of each application may be
obtained for a fee at the SEC’s Public
Reference Branch, 450 Fifth St., NW.,
Washington, DC 20549–0102 (tel. 202–
551–5850). An order granting each
application will be issued unless the
SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons
may request a hearing on any
application by writing to the SEC’s
Secretary at the address below and
serving the relevant applicant with a
copy of the request, personally or by
mail. Hearing requests should be
received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on
May 24, 2005, and should be
accompanied by proof of service on the
applicant, in the form of an affidavit or,
for lawyers, a certificate of service.
Hearing requests should state the nature
of the writer’s interest, the reason for the
request, and the issues contested.
Persons who wish to be notified of a
hearing may request notification by
writing to the Secretary, SEC, 450 Fifth
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549–
0609. For Further Information Contact:
Diane L. Titus at (202) 551–6810, SEC,
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Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On September 1,
2001, applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of J.P. Morgan
Mutual Fund Trust and J.P. Morgan
Institutional Funds, based on net asset
value. All expenses incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.,
applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on April 5, 2005, and amended on
April 13, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: J.P. Morgan
Investment Management Inc., 522 Fifth
Ave., New York, NY 10036.
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On September 1,
2001, applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of J.P. Morgan
Mutual Fund Group and J.P. Morgan
Institutional Funds, based on net asset
value. All expenses incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.,
applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on April 5, 2005, and amended on
April 13, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: J.P. Morgan
Investment Management Inc., 522 Fifth
Ave., New York, NY 10036.
Oppenheimer Trinity Large Cap
Growth Fund [File No. 811–8613];
Oppenheimer Trinity Core Fund [File
No. 811–9361]; Oppenheimer Trinity
Value Fund [File No. 811–9365]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be
an investment company. By September
19, 2003, applicants had transferred
their assets to Oppenheimer Growth
Fund, Oppenheimer Main Street Funds,
Inc. and Oppenheimer Series Fund, Inc.,
respectively, based on net asset value.
Expenses of approximately $37,107,
$35,172 and $26,985, respectively,
incurred in connection with the
reorganizations were paid by applicants.
Filing Date: The applications were
filed on April 6, 2005.
Applicants’ Address: 6803 S. Tucson
Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
Putnam Master Income Trust [File No.
811–5375]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
management company, seeks an order
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The Series Portfolio [File No. 811–9008]
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declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On February 28,
2005, applicant transferred its assets to
Putnam Premier Income Trust, based on
net asset value. Expenses of
approximately $889,072 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by applicant, the acquiring fund
and Putnam Investment Management
LLC, applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on April 6, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: One Post Office
Sq., Boston, MA 02109.
CBA Money Fund [File No. 811–3703]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. November 22,
2004, applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its shareholders, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $68,000
incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by Fund Asset
Management, L.P., applicant’s
investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on April 15, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 800 Scudders
Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543–9011.
The Maryland Tax-Exempt Trust,
Series 1 [File No. 811–2880]
Summary: Applicant, a unit
investment trust, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On June 8, 2004,
applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its unitholders, based on
net asset value. The assets of 4
outstanding unitholders remain on
applicant’s transfer agency system.
These assets will be distributed to the
remaining unitholders upon
presentation of their units. Any
unclaimed assets will escheat to the
state of the unitholder’s residence.
Applicant incurred no expenses in
connection with the liquidation.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 22, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 100 Light St.,
Baltimore, MD 21202.
Chesapeake Investors, Inc. [File No.
811–3087]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On or about
February 7, 2005, applicant made a
liquidating distribution to its
shareholders, based on net asset value.
Applicant’s paying agent, Registrar and
Transfer Company, is holding remaining
assets for shareholders who have not
been located. Any assets remaining after
two transmittal letters have been sent to
a shareholder’s last address of record
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will escheat to the relevant state.
Expenses of $213,811 incurred in
connection with the liquidation were
paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 30, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 11785 Beltsville
Dr., Suite 1600, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Weitz Series Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–
5661]; Weitz Partners, Inc. [File No.
811–7918]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be
an investment company. On March 31,
2004, each applicant transferred its
assets to The Weitz Funds, based on net
asset value. Expenses of $275,950 and
$177,081, respectively, incurred in
connection with the reorganizations
were paid by each applicant.
Filing Date: The applications were
filed on March 15, 2005.
Applicants’ Address: Suite 600, 1125
South 103 St., Omaha, NE 68124–6008.
The Corporate Fund Accumulation
Program, Inc. [File No. 811–2642]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On April 7, 2003,
applicant transferred its assets to Core
Bond Portfolio, a portfolio of Merrill
Lynch Bond Fund, Inc., based on net
asset value. Expenses of $103,701
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by the
surviving fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 11, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 800 Scudders
Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543–9011.
The Municipal Fund Accumulation
Program, Inc. [File No. 811–2694]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On April 5, 2004,
applicant transferred its assets to
National Portfolio, a portfolio of Merrill
Lynch Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.,
based on net asset value. Expenses of
$230,851 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by the
surviving fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 11, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 800 Scudders
Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543–9011.
ASA Limited [File No. 811–833]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On November 19,
2004, applicant transferred its assets to
ASA (Bermuda) Limited, based on net
asset value. Expenses of approximately
$2,447,747 incurred in connection with
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the reorganization were paid by
applicant and the surviving fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 10, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: Paddock View,
36 Wierda Rd. West, Sandton 2196,
South Africa.
International Equity Portfolio [File No.
811–10567]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On June 27, 2003,
applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its shareholders, based
on net asset value. Applicant’s transfer
agent has established a money market
fund account in which foreign tax
reclaims are deposited for the benefit of
applicant’s shareholders. Periodic
distributions will be made by the
transfer agent to applicant’s
shareholders until no further foreign tax
reclaims are owed. Expenses of less than
$25 incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 22, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 6125 Memorial
Dr., Dublin, OH 43017.
Van Kampen New Jersey Value
Municipal Income Trust [File No. 811–
6734]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On May 18, 2001,
applicant transferred its assets to Van
Kampen Trust for Investment Grade
New Jersey Municipals, based on net
asset value. Applicant’s preferred shares
were converted into preferred shares of
the acquiring fund on a one-for-one
basis. Expenses of $224,000 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by applicant and the acquiring
fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 28, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 1221 Avenue of
the Americas, New York, NY 10020.
Putnam High Income Opportunities
Trust [File No. 811–7253]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On January 24,
2005, applicant transferred its assets to
Putnam High Income Bond Fund, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $290,442
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by applicant,
the acquiring fund and Putnam
Investment Management LLC,
applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 30, 2005.
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Applicant’s Address: One Post Office
Sq., Boston, MA 02109.
Safeco Tax-Exempt Bond Trust [File
No. 811–7300]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On December 10,
2004, applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of Pioneer
Municipal Bond Fund, Pioneer Tax Free
Income Fund, and Pioneer Series Trust
II, based on net asset value. Expenses of
$156,528 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by Symetra
Financial Corporation, the parent
company of Symetra Asset Management,
applicant’s former investment adviser,
and Pioneer Investment Management,
Inc., applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: Safeco Mutual
Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE, Redmond,
WA 98052.
Safeco Managed Bond Trust [File No.
811–6667]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On December 10,
2004, applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of Pioneer Bond
Fund, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $43,379 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by Symetra Financial Corporation,
the parent company of Symetra Asset
Management, applicant’s former
investment adviser, and Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc.,
applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: Safeco Mutual
Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE, Redmond,
WA 98052.
Safeco Taxable Bond Trust [File No.
811–5574]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On December 10,
2004, applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of Pioneer High
Yield Fund and Pioneer America
Income Trust Fund, based on net asset
value. Expenses of $101,636 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by Symetra Financial Corporation,
parent company of Symetra Asset
Management Company, applicant’s
former investment adviser, and Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc.,
applicant’s investment adviser.
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Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: Safeco Mutual
Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE, Redmond,
WA 98052.
Safeco Common Stock Trust [File No.
811–6167]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On December 10,
2004, applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of Pioneer Value
Fund, Pioneer Fund, Pioneer Growth
Shares, Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund,
Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund, Pioneer
Series Trust II, Pioneer Balanced Fund
and Pioneer International Equity Fund,
based on net asset value. Expenses of
$781,076 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by Symetra
Financial Corporation, the parent of
Symetra Asset Management, applicant’s
former investment adviser, and Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc.,
applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: Safeco Mutual
Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE, Redmond,
WA 98052.
Safeco Money Market Trust [File No.
811–3347]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On December 10,
2004, applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of Pioneer Money
Market Trust and Pioneer Series Trust
II, based on net asset value. Expenses of
$105,315 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by Symetra
Financial Corporation, the parent
company of Symetra Asset Management
Company, applicant’s former
investment adviser, and Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc.,
applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: Safeco Mutual
Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE, Redmond,
WA 98052.
Oppenheimer Europe Fund [File No.
811–9097]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On October 17,
2003, applicant transferred its assets to
Oppenheimer Global Fund, based on net
asset value. Expenses of $30,295
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by applicant.
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Filing Dates: The application was
filed on September 7, 2004, and
amended on March 28, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 6803 South
Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
Oppenheimer World Bond Fund [File
No. 811–5670]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On February 16,
2001, applicant transferred its assets to
Oppenheimer International Bond Fund,
based on net asset value. Less than
$60,200 in expenses were incurred in
connection with the reorganization and
were paid by applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on August 9, 2002, and amended
on April 18, 2005.
Applicant’s Address:
OppenheimerFunds, Inc., 6803 South
Tucson Way, Englewood, CO 80112.
Smith Barney Shearson
Telecommunications Trust [File No.
811–3766]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On March 12,
2004, applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its shareholders, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $70,489
incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by Smith Barney
Fund Management LLC, applicant’s
investment adviser. Applicant has paid
$450 in accounting expenses incurred in
connection with the liquidation and has
retained $13,766 in cash, which is being
held by applicant’s custodian, State
Street Bank & Trust Co., to cover
additional outstanding liabilities.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on July 28, 2004, and amended on
April 7, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 125 Broad St.,
New York, NY 10004.
Protective Investment Company [File
No. 811–8674]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that is has ceased to be an
investment company. On December 19,
2003, pursuant to a Plan and Agreement
of Reorganization, all of the assets of the
following portfolios of the applicant,
Protective CORESM U.S. Equity Fund,
Protective Capital Growth Fund,
Protective Small Cap Value Fund,
Protective International Equity Fund,
and Protective Growth and Income
Fund were acquired and substantially
all of the liabilities were assumed, by
certain investment portfolios of the
Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance
Trust (‘‘GSVIT’’). On December 19,
2003, pursuant to a Plan of Liquidation
the assets of the Protective Global
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Income Fund were liquidated and the
proceeds from such liquidation were
distributed to shareholders of that
portfolio. Expenses of approximately
$1,068,007.39 were incurred in
connection with the reorganization and
liquidation. All counsel fees and legal
expenses incurred in connection with
the plan of reorganization were paid by
Protective Investment Advisors, Inc.
(‘‘PIA’’) and all other fees and expenses
were shared by PIA and Goldman Sachs
Asset Management, L.P., the investment
adviser to GSVIT.
Filing Date: January 5, 2005.
Applicant’s Address: 2801 Highway
280 South, Birmingham, Alabama
35223.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Investment Management, pursuant to
delegated authority.
J. Lynn Taylor,
Assistant Secretary.
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Company Act of 1935, as Amended
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April 29, 2005.
Notice is hereby given that the
following filing(s) has/have been made
with the Commission pursuant to
provisions of the Act and rules
promulgated under the Act. All
interested persons are referred to the
application(s) and/or declaration(s) for
complete statements of the proposed
transaction(s) summarized below. The
application(s) and/or declaration(s) and
any amendment(s) is/are available for
public inspection through the
Commission’s Branch of Public
Reference.
Interested persons wishing to
comment or request a hearing on the
application(s) and/or declaration(s)
should submit their views in writing by
May 24, 2005, to the Secretary,
Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, DC 20549–0609, and serve
a copy on the relevant applicant(s) and/
or declarant(s) at the address(es)
specified below. Proof of service (by
affidavit or, in the case of an attorney at
law, by certificate) should be filed with
the request. Any request for hearing
should identify specifically the issues of
facts or law that are disputed. A person
who so requests will be notified of any
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. IC-26862]
Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of
the Investment Company Act of 1940
April 29, 2005.
The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of
April, 2005. A copy of each application may be obtained for a fee at
the SEC's Public Reference Branch, 450 Fifth St., NW., Washington, DC
20549-0102 (tel. 202-551-5850). An order granting each application will
be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may
request a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC's Secretary
at the address below and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of
the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received
by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on May 24, 2005, and should be accompanied by
proof of service on the applicant, in the form of an affidavit or, for
lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the
nature of the writer's interest, the reason for the request, and the
issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may
request notification by writing to the Secretary, SEC, 450 Fifth
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549-0609. For Further Information
Contact: Diane L. Titus at (202) 551-6810, SEC, Division of Investment
Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation, 450 Fifth Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20549-0504.
Series Portfolio II [File No. 811-8077]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On September 1, 2001, applicant transferred
its assets to corresponding series of J.P. Morgan Mutual Fund Trust and
J.P. Morgan Institutional Funds, based on net asset value. All expenses
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by J.P. Morgan
Chase & Co., applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on April 5, 2005, and
amended on April 13, 2005.
Applicant's Address: J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., 522
Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10036.
The Series Portfolio [File No. 811-9008]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On September 1, 2001, applicant transferred
its assets to corresponding series of J.P. Morgan Mutual Fund Group and
J.P. Morgan Institutional Funds, based on net asset value. All expenses
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by J.P. Morgan
Chase & Co., applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on April 5, 2005, and
amended on April 13, 2005.
Applicant's Address: J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., 522
Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10036.
Oppenheimer Trinity Large Cap Growth Fund [File No. 811-8613];
Oppenheimer Trinity Core Fund [File No. 811-9361]; Oppenheimer Trinity
Value Fund [File No. 811-9365]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased
to be an investment company. By September 19, 2003, applicants had
transferred their assets to Oppenheimer Growth Fund, Oppenheimer Main
Street Funds, Inc. and Oppenheimer Series Fund, Inc., respectively,
based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $37,107, $35,172
and $26,985, respectively, incurred in connection with the
reorganizations were paid by applicants.
Filing Date: The applications were filed on April 6, 2005.
Applicants' Address: 6803 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
Putnam Master Income Trust [File No. 811-5375]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end management company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On February
28, 2005, applicant transferred its assets to Putnam Premier Income
Trust, based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $889,072
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant,
the acquiring fund and Putnam Investment Management LLC, applicant's
investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on April 6, 2005.
Applicant's Address: One Post Office Sq., Boston, MA 02109.
CBA Money Fund [File No. 811-3703]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. November 22, 2004, applicant made a
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $68,000 incurred in connection with the liquidation were
paid by Fund Asset Management, L.P., applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on April 15, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543-
9011.
The Maryland Tax-Exempt Trust, Series 1 [File No. 811-2880]
Summary: Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 8,
2004, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its unitholders,
based on net asset value. The assets of 4 outstanding unitholders
remain on applicant's transfer agency system. These assets will be
distributed to the remaining unitholders upon presentation of their
units. Any unclaimed assets will escheat to the state of the
unitholder's residence. Applicant incurred no expenses in connection
with the liquidation.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 22, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 100 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
Chesapeake Investors, Inc. [File No. 811-3087]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On or about
February 7, 2005, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its
shareholders, based on net asset value. Applicant's paying agent,
Registrar and Transfer Company, is holding remaining assets for
shareholders who have not been located. Any assets remaining after two
transmittal letters have been sent to a shareholder's last address of
record
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will escheat to the relevant state. Expenses of $213,811 incurred in
connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 30, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 11785 Beltsville Dr., Suite 1600, Beltsville,
MD 20705.
Weitz Series Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-5661]; Weitz Partners, Inc. [File
No. 811-7918]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased
to be an investment company. On March 31, 2004, each applicant
transferred its assets to The Weitz Funds, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $275,950 and $177,081, respectively, incurred in connection
with the reorganizations were paid by each applicant.
Filing Date: The applications were filed on March 15, 2005.
Applicants' Address: Suite 600, 1125 South 103 St., Omaha, NE
68124-6008.
The Corporate Fund Accumulation Program, Inc. [File No. 811-2642]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On April 7, 2003, applicant transferred its
assets to Core Bond Portfolio, a portfolio of Merrill Lynch Bond Fund,
Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $103,701 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by the surviving fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 11, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543-
9011.
The Municipal Fund Accumulation Program, Inc. [File No. 811-2694]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On April 5, 2004, applicant transferred its
assets to National Portfolio, a portfolio of Merrill Lynch Municipal
Bond Fund, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $230,851
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the
surviving fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 11, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ 08543-
9011.
ASA Limited [File No. 811-833]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On November
19, 2004, applicant transferred its assets to ASA (Bermuda) Limited,
based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $2,447,747 incurred
in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant and the
surviving fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 10, 2005.
Applicant's Address: Paddock View, 36 Wierda Rd. West, Sandton
2196, South Africa.
International Equity Portfolio [File No. 811-10567]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On June 27, 2003, applicant made a
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value.
Applicant's transfer agent has established a money market fund account
in which foreign tax reclaims are deposited for the benefit of
applicant's shareholders. Periodic distributions will be made by the
transfer agent to applicant's shareholders until no further foreign tax
reclaims are owed. Expenses of less than $25 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 22, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 6125 Memorial Dr., Dublin, OH 43017.
Van Kampen New Jersey Value Municipal Income Trust [File No. 811-6734]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On May 18,
2001, applicant transferred its assets to Van Kampen Trust for
Investment Grade New Jersey Municipals, based on net asset value.
Applicant's preferred shares were converted into preferred shares of
the acquiring fund on a one-for-one basis. Expenses of $224,000
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant
and the acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 28, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10020.
Putnam High Income Opportunities Trust [File No. 811-7253]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On January
24, 2005, applicant transferred its assets to Putnam High Income Bond
Fund, based on net asset value. Expenses of $290,442 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant, the
acquiring fund and Putnam Investment Management LLC, applicant's
investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 30, 2005.
Applicant's Address: One Post Office Sq., Boston, MA 02109.
Safeco Tax-Exempt Bond Trust [File No. 811-7300]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On December 10, 2004, applicant transferred
its assets to corresponding series of Pioneer Municipal Bond Fund,
Pioneer Tax Free Income Fund, and Pioneer Series Trust II, based on net
asset value. Expenses of $156,528 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by Symetra Financial Corporation, the parent
company of Symetra Asset Management, applicant's former investment
adviser, and Pioneer Investment Management, Inc., applicant's
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant's Address: Safeco Mutual Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE,
Redmond, WA 98052.
Safeco Managed Bond Trust [File No. 811-6667]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On December 10, 2004, applicant transferred
its assets to corresponding series of Pioneer Bond Fund, based on net
asset value. Expenses of $43,379 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by Symetra Financial Corporation, the parent
company of Symetra Asset Management, applicant's former investment
adviser, and Pioneer Investment Management, Inc., applicant's
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant's Address: Safeco Mutual Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE,
Redmond, WA 98052.
Safeco Taxable Bond Trust [File No. 811-5574]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On December 10, 2004, applicant transferred
its assets to corresponding series of Pioneer High Yield Fund and
Pioneer America Income Trust Fund, based on net asset value. Expenses
of $101,636 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by
Symetra Financial Corporation, parent company of Symetra Asset
Management Company, applicant's former investment adviser, and Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc., applicant's investment adviser.
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Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant's Address: Safeco Mutual Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE,
Redmond, WA 98052.
Safeco Common Stock Trust [File No. 811-6167]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On December 10, 2004, applicant transferred
its assets to corresponding series of Pioneer Value Fund, Pioneer Fund,
Pioneer Growth Shares, Pioneer Mid Cap Value Fund, Pioneer Small Cap
Value Fund, Pioneer Series Trust II, Pioneer Balanced Fund and Pioneer
International Equity Fund, based on net asset value. Expenses of
$781,076 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by
Symetra Financial Corporation, the parent of Symetra Asset Management,
applicant's former investment adviser, and Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc., applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant's Address: Safeco Mutual Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE,
Redmond, WA 98052.
Safeco Money Market Trust [File No. 811-3347]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On December 10, 2004, applicant transferred
its assets to corresponding series of Pioneer Money Market Trust and
Pioneer Series Trust II, based on net asset value. Expenses of $105,315
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Symetra
Financial Corporation, the parent company of Symetra Asset Management
Company, applicant's former investment adviser, and Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc., applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 10, 2005, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant's Address: Safeco Mutual Funds, 4854 154th Pl. NE,
Redmond, WA 98052.
Oppenheimer Europe Fund [File No. 811-9097]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On October 17, 2003, applicant transferred
its assets to Oppenheimer Global Fund, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $30,295 incurred in connection with the reorganization were
paid by applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 7, 2004, and
amended on March 28, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 6803 South Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112.
Oppenheimer World Bond Fund [File No. 811-5670]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On February 16, 2001, applicant transferred
its assets to Oppenheimer International Bond Fund, based on net asset
value. Less than $60,200 in expenses were incurred in connection with
the reorganization and were paid by applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 9, 2002, and
amended on April 18, 2005.
Applicant's Address: OppenheimerFunds, Inc., 6803 South Tucson Way,
Englewood, CO 80112.
Smith Barney Shearson Telecommunications Trust [File No. 811-3766]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On March 12, 2004, applicant made a
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $70,489 incurred in connection with the liquidation were
paid by Smith Barney Fund Management LLC, applicant's investment
adviser. Applicant has paid $450 in accounting expenses incurred in
connection with the liquidation and has retained $13,766 in cash, which
is being held by applicant's custodian, State Street Bank & Trust Co.,
to cover additional outstanding liabilities.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on July 28, 2004, and
amended on April 7, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 125 Broad St., New York, NY 10004.
Protective Investment Company [File No. 811-8674]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that is has ceased to
be an investment company. On December 19, 2003, pursuant to a Plan and
Agreement of Reorganization, all of the assets of the following
portfolios of the applicant, Protective CORESM U.S. Equity Fund,
Protective Capital Growth Fund, Protective Small Cap Value Fund,
Protective International Equity Fund, and Protective Growth and Income
Fund were acquired and substantially all of the liabilities were
assumed, by certain investment portfolios of the Goldman Sachs Variable
Insurance Trust (``GSVIT''). On December 19, 2003, pursuant to a Plan
of Liquidation the assets of the Protective Global Income Fund were
liquidated and the proceeds from such liquidation were distributed to
shareholders of that portfolio. Expenses of approximately $1,068,007.39
were incurred in connection with the reorganization and liquidation.
All counsel fees and legal expenses incurred in connection with the
plan of reorganization were paid by Protective Investment Advisors,
Inc. (``PIA'') and all other fees and expenses were shared by PIA and
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., the investment adviser to GSVIT.
Filing Date: January 5, 2005.
Applicant's Address: 2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, Alabama
35223.
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
pursuant to delegated authority.
J. Lynn Taylor,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-2202 Filed 5-5-05; 8:45 am]
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