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the intervening combustibles should not
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underlying purpose of 10 CFR 50.48 and
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[Release No. IC–27771]
Notice of Applications for
Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940
March 30, 2007.
The following is a notice of
applications for deregistration under
section 8(f) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 for the month of March
2007. A copy of each application may be
obtained for a fee at the SEC’s Public
Reference Branch (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 April 25, 2007, 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, U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–
1090.
For Further Information Contact:
Diane L. Titus at (202) 551–6810, SEC,
Division of Investment Management,
Office of Investment Company
Regulation, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549–4041.
The Preferred Group of Mutual Funds
[File No. 811–6602]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On June 19, 2006,
each of applicant’s series transferred its
assets to the following corresponding
funds, based on net asset value: T. Rowe
Price Value Fund, Inc., T. Rowe Price
Growth Stock Fund, Inc., T. Rowe Price
Mid-Cap Growth Fund, Inc., T. Rowe
Price New Horizons Fund, Inc., T. Rowe
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Price Capital Appreciation Fund, T.
Rowe Price International Funds, Inc., T.
Rowe Price Short-Term Bond Fund,
Inc., T. Rowe Price New Income Fund,
Inc. and T. Rowe Price Summit Funds,
Inc. Expenses of approximately
$490,000 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by
Caterpillar Investment Management
Ltd., applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on July 20, 2006, and amended on
October 30, 2006, January 12, 2007 and
March 23, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 411 Hamilton
Blvd., Suite 1200, Peroria, IL 61602.
AIM Floating Rate Fund [File No. 811–
9797]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On April 13,
2006, applicant transferred its assets to
AIM Counselor Series Trust, based on
net asset value. Expenses of $238,190
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by A I M
Advisors, Inc., applicant’s investment
adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on February 23, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 11 Greenway
Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77046–
1173.
Pioneer Balanced Fund [File No. 811–
1605]
Pioneer America Income Trust [File No.
811–5516]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be
an investment company. On November
10, 2006, each applicant transferred its
assets to corresponding series of Pioneer
Series Trust IV, based on net asset
values. Expenses of $80,698 and
$81,259, respectively, incurred in
connection with the reorganizations
were paid by each applicant, the
acquiring fund, and Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc., investment adviser to
both applicants and the acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The applications were
filed on March 5, 2007.
Applicants’ Address: 60 State St.,
Boston, MA 02109.
Pioneer Europe Select Fund [File No.
811–10111]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On June 24, 2005,
applicant transferred its assets to
Pioneer Europe Select Equity Fund,
based on net asset value. Expenses of
$23,688 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc.,
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investment adviser to both applicant
and the acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 5, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 60 State St.,
Boston, MA 02109.
Pioneer Small Company Fund [File No.
811–7339]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On January 20,
2006, applicant transferred its assets to
Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $87,781
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by applicant,
the acquiring fund, and Pioneer
Investment Management, Inc.,
investment adviser to both applicant
and the acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 5, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 60 State St.,
Boston, MA 02109.
BlackRock U.S. Government Fund [File
No. 811–4077]
BlackRock Short Term U.S.
Government Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–
6304]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be
an investment company. On October 16,
2006, each applicant transferred its
assets to corresponding series of
BlackRock Funds, based on net asset
value. Expenses of $677,572 and
$238,614, respectively, incurred in
connection with the reorganizations
were paid by BlackRock, Inc., the parent
company of applicants’ investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The applications were
filed on January 17, 2007, and amended
on March 22, 2007.
Applicants’ Address: BlackRock, Inc.,
800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ
08536.
BlackRock U.S. High Yield Fund, Inc.
[File No. 811–8699]
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Master U.S. High Yield Trust [File No.
811–10019]
Summary: Applicants, a feeder fund
and a master fund, respectively, in a
master-feeder structure, seek an order
declaring that each has ceased to be an
investment company. On October 16,
2006, each applicant transferred its
assets to the High Yield Bond Portfolio,
a series of BlackRock Funds, based on
net asset value. Expenses of $237,309
and $757, respectively, incurred in
connection with the reorganizations
were paid by BlackRock, Inc., the parent
company of applicants’ investment
adviser.
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Filing Dates: The applications were
filed on January 17, 2007. BlackRock
U.S. High Yield Fund, Inc. amended its
application on March 16, 2007 and
March 22, 2007. Master U.S. High Yield
Trust amended its application on March
22, 2007.
Applicants’ Address: BlackRock, Inc.,
800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ
08536.
Merrilll Lynch Disciplined Equity
Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–9299]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On August 28,
2006, applicant transferred its assets to
BlackRock Large Cap Core Fund, a
series of BlackRock Large Cap Series
Fund, Inc., based on net asset value.
Expenses of $341,376 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., the
parent company of applicant’s
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on January 17, 2007, and amended
on March 22, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: BlackRock, Inc.,
800 Scudders Mill Rd., Plainsboro, NJ
08536.
Pioneer Limited Maturity Bond Fund
[File No. 811–6657]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On September 28,
2001, applicant transferred its assets to
Pioneer Bond Fund based on net asset
value. Expenses of $76,677 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc., investment adviser
for both applicant and the acquiring
fund.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on July 2, 2002, and amended on
March 5, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 60 State St.,
Boston, MA 02109.
ACM Government Opportunity Fund,
Inc. [File No. 811–5595]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On January 26,
2007, applicant transferred its assets to
AllianceBernstein Income Fund, Inc.,
based on net asset value. Expenses of
$336,500 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by
applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 27, 2007, and
amended on March 21, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 1345 Avenue of
the Americas, New York, NY 10105.
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AIM Combination Stock & Bond Funds
[File No. 811–8066]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On July 18, 2005,
applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding portfolios of AIM Equity
Funds and AIM Funds Group, based on
net asset value. Expenses of $535,700
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by A I M
Advisors, Inc., applicant’s investment
adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on February 23, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 11 Greenway
Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77046–
1173.
Sentinel Pennsylvania Tax-Free Trust
[File No. 811–4781]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On October 27,
2006, applicant transferred its assets to
Federated Pennsylvania Municipal
Income Fund, a series of Federated
Municipal Securities Income Trust,
based on net asset value. Expenses of
$16,810 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by Sentinel
Asset Management, Inc., applicant’s
investment adviser, and Federated
Investors, Inc., the acquiring fund’s
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 13, 2007, and
amended on March 13, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: One National
Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604.
Bailard Opportunity Fund Group, Inc.
[File No. 811–6146]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On April 3, 2006,
applicant transferred its assets to
corresponding series of HighMark
Funds, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $949,000 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by Bailard, Inc., applicant’s
investment adviser, and HighMark
Capital Management, Inc., the acquiring
fund’s investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on January 3, 2007, and amended
on March 13, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: 950 Tower Lane,
Suite 1900, Foster City, CA 94404.
Smith Barney Fund of Stripped Zero
U.S. Treasury Securities [File No. 811–
4324]
Smith Barney Fund of Stripped Zero
Coupon U.S. Treasury Securities [File
No. 811–4583]
Summary: Each applicant, a unit
investment trust, seeks an order
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declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On November 16,
2004, each applicant made its final
liquidating distribution, based on net
asset value. Applicants incurred no
expenses in connection with the
liquidations.
Filing Dates: The applications were
filed on February 27, 2007, and
amended on March 19, 2007.
Applicants’ Address: 388 Greenwich
St., New York, NY 10013.
Liberty-Stein Roe Advisor Trust [File
No. 811–7955]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On July 27, 2002,
applicant transferred its assets to Stein
Roe Young Investor Fund, a series of
Liberty-Stein-Roe Funds Investment
Trust, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $274,163 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by SteinRoe & Farnham
Incorporated, applicant’s investment
adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on February 20, 2007.
Applicant’s Address: One Financial
Center, Boston, MA 02111.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Investment Management, pursuant to
delegated authority.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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Self-Regulatory Organizations;
Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.; Order
Granting Accelerated Approval of a
Proposed Rule Change To Amend the
CHX Fee Schedule on a Retroactive
Basis To Clarify the Application of a
Credit Against Specialist Fixed Fees
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March 28, 2007.
I. Introduction
On February 12, 2007, the Chicago
Stock Exchange, Inc. (‘‘CHX’’ or
‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section
19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b-4
thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to
amend its Schedule of Participant Fees
and Credits (‘‘Schedule’’) on a
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2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
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retroactive basis to clarify application of
a monthly specialist fixed fee credit.
The proposed rule change was
published for comment in the Federal
Register on March 12, 2007 for a 15-day
comment period.3 The comment period
ended on March 27, 2007. The
Commission received no comments on
the proposal. This order grants
accelerated approval of the proposed
rule change.
II. Description of the Proposal
The Exchange proposes to amend its
Schedule on a retroactive basis to clarify
application of a monthly specialist fixed
fee credit. Beginning November 2006,
the Exchange instituted a monthly
specialist fixed fee credit of $25,000, to
be applied while the Exchange
completed implementation of its new
trading model and issues were
transitioned from being traded by CHX
specialists to a market maker model.4
This proposal clarifies that the
Exchange intended that the credit
would be applied on a cumulative basis
for November and December of 2006, so
that the November credit would be
$25,000 and the December credit would
be $50,000. In addition, the Exchange
intended that the credit for January
would be reduced to $25,000. Because
SR-CHX–2006–37 did not clearly
indicate that the credit would be
applied on a cumulative basis for the
months of November and December and
subsequently reduced for the month of
January, the CHX submitted the instant
proposed rule change to clarify the total
amount of the specialist fixed fee credit
available for each month: $25,000 for
November 2006; $50,000 for December
2006; and $25,000 for January 2007.
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and issuers and other persons using any
facilities or system which it operates or
controls.
This proposed rule change would
clarify the application of a specialist
fixed fee credit that the CHX is offering
as an incentive for CHX specialists
while the CHX completed its transition
to a new market maker trading model.
The proposed rule change would
reconcile the discrepancy between the
manner in which the CHX intended to
apply the credit and the description of
the credit in SR–CHX–2006–37. The
proposal would also clarify that the
credit was reduced to $25,000 for the
month of January 2007.
The Commission finds good cause for
approving the proposed rule change
prior to the 30th day of the date of
publication of the notice thereof in the
Federal Register. The proposed rule
change clarifies ambiguity about the
application of the specialist fixed fee
credit. The Commission believes
accelerated approval will provide clarity
without delay. Therefore, the
Commission finds that there is good
cause, consistent with Section 19(b)(2)
of the Act, to approve the proposed rule
change on an accelerated basis.
IV. Conclusion
It is therefore ordered, pursuant to
Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, that the
proposed rule change (SR–CHX–2007–
02) be, and hereby is, approved on an
accelerated basis.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated
authority.7
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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III. Discussion and Commission
Findings
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The Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with
the requirements of the Act and the
rules and regulations thereunder
applicable to a national securities
exchange.5 Specifically, the
Commission believes that the proposed
rule change is consistent with Section
6(b)(4) of the Act,6 which requires that
the rules of an exchange provide for the
equitable allocation of reasonable dues,
fees, and other charges among members
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3 See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55408
(March 6, 2007), 72 FR 11068.
4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55070
(January 9, 2007), 72 FR 2049 (January 17, 2007)
(SR-CHX–2006–37).
5 In approving the proposed rule change, the
Commission has considered the proposed rule’s
impact on efficiency, competition and capital
formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
6 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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Self-Regulatory Organizations;
International Securities Exchange,
LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate
Effectiveness of Proposed Rule
Change Relating to an ISE Stock
Exchange Fee Waiver
March 29, 2007.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2
notice is hereby given that on March 27,
2007, the International Securities
7 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. IC-27771]
Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of
the Investment Company Act of 1940
March 30, 2007.
The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of
March 2007. A copy of each application may be obtained for a fee at the
SEC's Public Reference Branch (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 April 25, 2007,
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, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For Further Information Contact: Diane L. Titus at (202) 551-6810,
SEC, Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company
Regulation, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-4041.
The Preferred Group of Mutual Funds [File No. 811-6602]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On June 19, 2006, each of applicant's series
transferred its assets to the following corresponding funds, based on
net asset value: T. Rowe Price Value Fund, Inc., T. Rowe Price Growth
Stock Fund, Inc., T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Fund, Inc., T. Rowe
Price New Horizons Fund, Inc., T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund,
T. Rowe Price International Funds, Inc., T. Rowe Price Short-Term Bond
Fund, Inc., T. Rowe Price New Income Fund, Inc. and T. Rowe Price
Summit Funds, Inc. Expenses of approximately $490,000 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by Caterpillar Investment
Management Ltd., applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on July 20, 2006, and
amended on October 30, 2006, January 12, 2007 and March 23, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1200, Peroria, IL
61602.
AIM Floating Rate Fund [File No. 811-9797]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On April 13,
2006, applicant transferred its assets to AIM Counselor Series Trust,
based on net asset value. Expenses of $238,190 incurred in connection
with the reorganization were paid by A I M Advisors, Inc., applicant's
investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 23, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX
77046-1173.
Pioneer Balanced Fund [File No. 811-1605]
Pioneer America Income Trust [File No. 811-5516]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased
to be an investment company. On November 10, 2006, each applicant
transferred its assets to corresponding series of Pioneer Series Trust
IV, based on net asset values. Expenses of $80,698 and $81,259,
respectively, incurred in connection with the reorganizations were paid
by each applicant, the acquiring fund, and Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc., investment adviser to both applicants and the
acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The applications were filed on March 5, 2007.
Applicants' Address: 60 State St., Boston, MA 02109.
Pioneer Europe Select Fund [File No. 811-10111]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On June 24, 2005, applicant transferred its
assets to Pioneer Europe Select Equity Fund, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $23,688 incurred in connection with the reorganization were
paid by Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.,
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investment adviser to both applicant and the acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 5, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 60 State St., Boston, MA 02109.
Pioneer Small Company Fund [File No. 811-7339]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On January 20, 2006, applicant transferred
its assets to Pioneer Small Cap Value Fund, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $87,781 incurred in connection with the reorganization were
paid by applicant, the acquiring fund, and Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc., investment adviser to both applicant and the
acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 5, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 60 State St., Boston, MA 02109.
BlackRock U.S. Government Fund [File No. 811-4077]
BlackRock Short Term U.S. Government Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-6304]
Summary: Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased
to be an investment company. On October 16, 2006, each applicant
transferred its assets to corresponding series of BlackRock Funds,
based on net asset value. Expenses of $677,572 and $238,614,
respectively, incurred in connection with the reorganizations were paid
by BlackRock, Inc., the parent company of applicants' investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The applications were filed on January 17, 2007, and
amended on March 22, 2007.
Applicants' Address: BlackRock, Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Rd.,
Plainsboro, NJ 08536.
BlackRock U.S. High Yield Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-8699]
Master U.S. High Yield Trust [File No. 811-10019]
Summary: Applicants, a feeder fund and a master fund, respectively,
in a master-feeder structure, seek an order declaring that each has
ceased to be an investment company. On October 16, 2006, each applicant
transferred its assets to the High Yield Bond Portfolio, a series of
BlackRock Funds, based on net asset value. Expenses of $237,309 and
$757, respectively, incurred in connection with the reorganizations
were paid by BlackRock, Inc., the parent company of applicants'
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The applications were filed on January 17, 2007.
BlackRock U.S. High Yield Fund, Inc. amended its application on March
16, 2007 and March 22, 2007. Master U.S. High Yield Trust amended its
application on March 22, 2007.
Applicants' Address: BlackRock, Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Rd.,
Plainsboro, NJ 08536.
Merrilll Lynch Disciplined Equity Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-9299]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On August 28, 2006, applicant transferred its
assets to BlackRock Large Cap Core Fund, a series of BlackRock Large
Cap Series Fund, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $341,376
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Merrill
Lynch & Co. Inc., the parent company of applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on January 17, 2007, and
amended on March 22, 2007.
Applicant's Address: BlackRock, Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Rd.,
Plainsboro, NJ 08536.
Pioneer Limited Maturity Bond Fund [File No. 811-6657]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On September 28, 2001, applicant transferred
its assets to Pioneer Bond Fund based on net asset value. Expenses of
$76,677 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc., investment adviser for both
applicant and the acquiring fund.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on July 2, 2002, and
amended on March 5, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 60 State St., Boston, MA 02109.
ACM Government Opportunity Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-5595]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On January
26, 2007, applicant transferred its assets to AllianceBernstein Income
Fund, Inc., based on net asset value. Expenses of $336,500 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 27, 2007, and
amended on March 21, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10105.
AIM Combination Stock & Bond Funds [File No. 811-8066]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On July 18, 2005, applicant transferred its
assets to corresponding portfolios of AIM Equity Funds and AIM Funds
Group, based on net asset value. Expenses of $535,700 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by A I M Advisors, Inc.,
applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 23, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX
77046-1173.
Sentinel Pennsylvania Tax-Free Trust [File No. 811-4781]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On October 27, 2006, applicant transferred
its assets to Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund, a series of
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $16,810 incurred in connection with the reorganization were
paid by Sentinel Asset Management, Inc., applicant's investment
adviser, and Federated Investors, Inc., the acquiring fund's investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 13, 2007, and
amended on March 13, 2007.
Applicant's Address: One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604.
Bailard Opportunity Fund Group, Inc. [File No. 811-6146]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On April 3, 2006, applicant transferred its
assets to corresponding series of HighMark Funds, based on net asset
value. Expenses of $949,000 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by Bailard, Inc., applicant's investment
adviser, and HighMark Capital Management, Inc., the acquiring fund's
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on January 3, 2007, and
amended on March 13, 2007.
Applicant's Address: 950 Tower Lane, Suite 1900, Foster City, CA
94404.
Smith Barney Fund of Stripped Zero U.S. Treasury Securities [File No.
811-4324]
Smith Barney Fund of Stripped Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Securities
[File No. 811-4583]
Summary: Each applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order
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declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On November
16, 2004, each applicant made its final liquidating distribution, based
on net asset value. Applicants incurred no expenses in connection with
the liquidations.
Filing Dates: The applications were filed on February 27, 2007, and
amended on March 19, 2007.
Applicants' Address: 388 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10013.
Liberty-Stein Roe Advisor Trust [File No. 811-7955]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On July 27, 2002, applicant transferred its
assets to Stein Roe Young Investor Fund, a series of Liberty-Stein-Roe
Funds Investment Trust, based on net asset value. Expenses of $274,163
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by SteinRoe &
Farnham Incorporated, applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on February 20, 2007.
Applicant's Address: One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111.
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
pursuant to delegated authority.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-6373 Filed 4-4-07; 8:45 am]
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