Securities and Exchange Commission September 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On March 18, 2005, each applicant transferred its assets to a corresponding series of Columbia Funds Trust XI, based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately $262,500 and $166,500, respectively, incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by each acquiring fund and Columbia Management Group, Inc., the parent company of applicants' investment adviser. Filing Dates: The applications were filed on May 27, 2005, and amended on August 18, 2005. Applicants' Address: One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02110.

The Commission is extending the compliance date for the amendment to Rule 301(b)(5) of Regulation ATS under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that was adopted in connection with Regulation NMS.