Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, 24097-24098 [E8-9538]
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Notice of Applications for
Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940
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April 25, 2008.
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,
2008. 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 May 20, 2008, 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,
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Dean Family of Funds [File No. 811–
7987]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On March 30,
2007, applicant transferred its assets to
Dean Large Cap Value Fund, Dean Small
Cap Value Fund, and Dean International
Fund, each a series of Unified Series
Trust, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $131,162 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by Unified Fund Services,
applicant’s transfer agent, and Dean
Investment Associates, applicant’s
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on March 5, 2008, and amended on
April 22, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 2480 Kettering
Tower, Dayton, OH 45423.
Templeton Russia/Eurasia Fund [File
No. 811–8409]
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Division of Investment Management,
Office of Investment Company
Regulation, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549–4041.
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. Applicant has
never made a public offering of its
securities and does not propose to make
a public offering or engage in business
of any kind.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on April 4, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 500 East
Broward Blvd., Suite 2100, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33394.
Scudder Intermediate Government &
Agency Trust [File No. 811–5539]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On July 29, 2005,
applicant transferred its assets to DWS
Strategic Government Securities Fund
(formerly, DWS U.S. Government
Securities Fund and Scudder U.S.
Government Securities Fund), based on
net asset value. Expenses of $180,000
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on April 10, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 222 South
Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.
Seligman New Technologies Fund II,
Inc. [File No. 811–9849]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On February 14,
2008 and February 19, 2008, applicant
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made liquidating distributions to its
shareholders, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $259,300 incurred in
connection with the liquidation were
paid by applicant. Applicant has
retained a cash reserve of approximately
$57,449 to cover certain unpaid
expenses relating to applicant’s
liquidation and dissolution.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on April 11, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 100 Park Ave.,
New York, NY 10017.
Merrimac Funds [File No. 811–7939]
Summary: Applicant, a feeder fund in
a master-feeder structure, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On October 30,
2007, applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its shareholders, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $2,358
incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by applicant.
Applicant has retained $2,260 in cash to
pay outstanding accrued expenses of the
same amount.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on March 28, 2008, and amended
on April 14, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 200 Clarendon
St., 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02116.
Dreyfus California Tax Exempt Money
Market Fund [File No. 811–4216]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On March 16,
2007, applicant transferred its assets to
General California Municipal Money
Market Fund, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $42,390 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by The Dreyfus Corporation,
applicant’s investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 31, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: c/o The Dreyfus
Corporation, 200 Park Ave., New York,
NY 10166.
Merrimac Master Portfolio [File No.
811–7941]
Summary: Applicant, a master fund in
a master-feeder structure, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On October 30,
2007, applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its shareholders, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $142,095
incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by applicant.
Applicant has retained $105,682 in cash
to pay outstanding accrued expenses of
the same amount.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 28, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 200 Clarendon
St., 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02116.
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Merrimac Series [File No. 811–8741]
Summary: Applicant, a feeder fund in
a master-feeder structure, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On October 30,
2007, applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its shareholders, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $115,988
incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by applicant.
Applicant has retained $80,900 in cash
to pay outstanding accrued expenses of
the same amount.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 28, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 200 Clarendon
St., 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02116.
First Investors Single Payment and
Periodic Payment Plans for the
Accumulation of Shares of Vanguard
Wellington Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–
343]; First Investors Single Payment
and Periodic Payment Plans for the
Accumulation of Shares of AMCAP
Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–636]; First
Investors Single Payment and Periodic
Payment Plans for the Accumulation of
Shares of Fundamental Investors, Inc.
[File No. 811–818]
Summary: Each applicant, a unit
investment trust, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On or about June
19, 2001, January 10, 2007, and January
10, 2007, respectively, each applicant
made a liquidating distribution to its
unitholders, based on net asset value.
Expenses of $1,313, $679, and $1,158,
respectively, incurred in connection
with each liquidation were paid by First
Investors Corporation, applicants’
sponsor.
Filing Date: The applications were
filed on March 28, 2008.
Applicants’ Address: 110 Wall St.,
New York, NY 10005.
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ACM Managed Income Fund, Inc. [File
No. 811–5643]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end
investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On August 29,
2007, applicant made a liquidating
distribution to its shareholders, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $100,000
incurred in connection with the
liquidation were paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on April 2, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 1345 Avenue of
the Americas, New York, NY 10105.
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Topiary Fund for Benefit Plan Investors
(BPI) LLC [File No. 811–21480]; Topiary
Master Fund for Benefit Plan Investors
(BPI) LLC [File No. 811–21605]
Summary: Each applicant, a closedend investment company, seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be
an investment company. On September
30, 2007, applicants transferred their
assets to Hatteras Multi-Strategy TEI
Fund, L.P. and Hatteras Master Fund,
L.P., respectively, based on net asset
value. Expenses of approximately
$130,000 incurred in connection with
each reorganization were paid by DB
Investment Managers, Inc., applicants’
investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The applications were
filed on December 26, 2007, and
amended on March 27, 2008.
Applicants’ Address: DB Investment
Managers, Inc., 345 Park Ave., New
York, NY 10154.
AllianceBernstein High Yield Fund,
Inc. [File No. 811–9160]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On January 25,
2008, applicant transferred its assets to
AllianceBernstein High Income Fund,
Inc. (formerly known as
AllianceBernstein Emerging Market
Debt Fund, Inc.) (‘‘acquiring fund’’),
based on net asset value. Expenses of
approximately $246,800 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were
paid by applicant and the acquiring
fund.
Filing Dates: The application was
filed on February 21, 2008, and
amended on April 2, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: 1345 Avenue of
the Americas, New York, NY 10105.
Dreyfus Connecticut Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund [File No. 811–
6642]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an
investment company. On May 30, 2007,
applicant transferred its assets to a
corresponding series of Dreyfus Premier
State Municipal Bond Fund, based on
net asset value. Expenses of $42,930
incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by The
Dreyfus Corporation, applicant’s
investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed
on March 20, 2008.
Applicant’s Address: c/o The Dreyfus
Corporation, 200 Park Ave., New York,
NY 10166.
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For the Commission, by the Division of
Investment Management, pursuant to
delegated authority.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. IC-28255]
Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of
the Investment Company Act of 1940
April 25, 2008.
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, 2008. 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 May 20,
2008, 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.
Dean Family of Funds [File No. 811-7987]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On March 30, 2007, applicant transferred its
assets to Dean Large Cap Value Fund, Dean Small Cap Value Fund, and
Dean International Fund, each a series of Unified Series Trust, based
on net asset value. Expenses of $131,162 incurred in connection with
the reorganization were paid by Unified Fund Services, applicant's
transfer agent, and Dean Investment Associates, applicant's investment
adviser.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on March 5, 2008, and
amended on April 22, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 2480 Kettering Tower, Dayton, OH 45423.
Templeton Russia/Eurasia Fund [File No. 811-8409]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has
never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to
make a public offering or engage in business of any kind.
Filing Date: The application was filed on April 4, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 500 East Broward Blvd., Suite 2100, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33394.
Scudder Intermediate Government & Agency Trust [File No. 811-5539]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 29,
2005, applicant transferred its assets to DWS Strategic Government
Securities Fund (formerly, DWS U.S. Government Securities Fund and
Scudder U.S. Government Securities Fund), based on net asset value.
Expenses of $180,000 incurred in connection with the reorganization
were paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed on April 10, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.
Seligman New Technologies Fund II, Inc. [File No. 811-9849]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On February
14, 2008 and February 19, 2008, applicant made liquidating
distributions to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses
of $259,300 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by
applicant. Applicant has retained a cash reserve of approximately
$57,449 to cover certain unpaid expenses relating to applicant's
liquidation and dissolution.
Filing Date: The application was filed on April 11, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 100 Park Ave., New York, NY 10017.
Merrimac Funds [File No. 811-7939]
Summary: Applicant, a feeder fund in a master-feeder structure,
seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment
company. On October 30, 2007, applicant made a liquidating distribution
to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $2,358
incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant.
Applicant has retained $2,260 in cash to pay outstanding accrued
expenses of the same amount.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on March 28, 2008, and
amended on April 14, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 200 Clarendon St., 16th Floor, Boston, MA
02116.
Dreyfus California Tax Exempt Money Market Fund [File No. 811-4216]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On March 16, 2007, applicant transferred its
assets to General California Municipal Money Market Fund, based on net
asset value. Expenses of $42,390 incurred in connection with the
reorganization were paid by The Dreyfus Corporation, applicant's
investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 31, 2008.
Applicant's Address: c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Ave.,
New York, NY 10166.
Merrimac Master Portfolio [File No. 811-7941]
Summary: Applicant, a master fund in a master-feeder structure,
seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment
company. On October 30, 2007, applicant made a liquidating distribution
to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $142,095
incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant.
Applicant has retained $105,682 in cash to pay outstanding accrued
expenses of the same amount.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 28, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 200 Clarendon St., 16th Floor, Boston, MA
02116.
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Merrimac Series [File No. 811-8741]
Summary: Applicant, a feeder fund in a master-feeder structure,
seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment
company. On October 30, 2007, applicant made a liquidating distribution
to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $115,988
incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant.
Applicant has retained $80,900 in cash to pay outstanding accrued
expenses of the same amount.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 28, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 200 Clarendon St., 16th Floor, Boston, MA
02116.
First Investors Single Payment and Periodic Payment Plans for the
Accumulation of Shares of Vanguard Wellington Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-
343]; First Investors Single Payment and Periodic Payment Plans for the
Accumulation of Shares of AMCAP Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-636]; First
Investors Single Payment and Periodic Payment Plans for the
Accumulation of Shares of Fundamental Investors, Inc. [File No. 811-
818]
Summary: Each applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On or about
June 19, 2001, January 10, 2007, and January 10, 2007, respectively,
each applicant made a liquidating distribution to its unitholders,
based on net asset value. Expenses of $1,313, $679, and $1,158,
respectively, incurred in connection with each liquidation were paid by
First Investors Corporation, applicants' sponsor.
Filing Date: The applications were filed on March 28, 2008.
Applicants' Address: 110 Wall St., New York, NY 10005.
ACM Managed Income Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-5643]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On August 29,
2007, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders,
based on net asset value. Expenses of $100,000 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed on April 2, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10105.
Topiary Fund for Benefit Plan Investors (BPI) LLC [File No. 811-21480];
Topiary Master Fund for Benefit Plan Investors (BPI) LLC [File No. 811-
21605]
Summary: Each applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an
order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On
September 30, 2007, applicants transferred their assets to Hatteras
Multi-Strategy TEI Fund, L.P. and Hatteras Master Fund, L.P.,
respectively, based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately
$130,000 incurred in connection with each reorganization were paid by
DB Investment Managers, Inc., applicants' investment adviser.
Filing Dates: The applications were filed on December 26, 2007, and
amended on March 27, 2008.
Applicants' Address: DB Investment Managers, Inc., 345 Park Ave.,
New York, NY 10154.
AllianceBernstein High Yield Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-9160]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On January 25, 2008, applicant transferred
its assets to AllianceBernstein High Income Fund, Inc. (formerly known
as AllianceBernstein Emerging Market Debt Fund, Inc.) (``acquiring
fund''), based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $246,800
incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant
and the acquiring fund.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 21, 2008, and
amended on April 2, 2008.
Applicant's Address: 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
10105.
Dreyfus Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund [File No. 811-
6642]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. On May 30, 2007, applicant transferred its
assets to a corresponding series of Dreyfus Premier State Municipal
Bond Fund, based on net asset value. Expenses of $42,930 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by The Dreyfus
Corporation, applicant's investment adviser.
Filing Date: The application was filed on March 20, 2008.
Applicant's Address: c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Ave.,
New York, NY 10166.
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
pursuant to delegated authority.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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