# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000716788
**File Stem:** 0000930413-25-002184
**Filing Date:** 2025-7
**Character Count:** 164029
**Document Hash:** 87b5ad0c315f6a7e26fd1dfc0bf93af1
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000930413-25-002184.hdr.sgml**: 20250717

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000930413-25-002184

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 40-17G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 8

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250717

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250717

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20250717

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT AFFILIATED FUND INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000002691

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 136020600
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-00005
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130560

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBOTT AFFILIATED FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960315

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AFFILIATED FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19941207

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AFFILIATED INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920721
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT DEVELOPING GROWTH FUND, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000276914

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 132958970
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0731

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-02871
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130557

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON ST.
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON ST.
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT DEVELOPING GROWTH FUND INC /NEW/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DEVELOPING GROWTH SHARES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19600201
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT US GOV & GOV SPONSORED ENTERPR MONEY MARKET FUND
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000311635

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 132986729
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-02924
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130566

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT U S GOVERNMENT SECURITIES MONEY MARKET FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19970312

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT CASH RESERVE FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT MID CAP STOCK FUND INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000716788

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 133166900
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-03691
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130554

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT MID CAP VALUE FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960315

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBOTT MID CAP VALUE FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960315

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT VALUE APPRECIATION FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000737800

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 133200760
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-03942
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130571

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT TAX FREE INCOME FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT GLOBAL FUND INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000829901

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 133460109
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-05476
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130556

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000855396

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 133536969
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-05876
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130569

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT RESEARCH FUND INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000887194

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 136995863
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1130

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-06650
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130570

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT SECURITIES TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000898031

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 133712440
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-07538
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130568

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT INVESTMENT TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000911507

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 133731507
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1130

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-07988
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130555

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT TRUST I
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001139819

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 223805271
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0731

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-10371
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130567

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT EQUITY TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110729

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT BLEND TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010502
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Credit Opportunities Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001753712

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23383
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130558

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 888-522-2388

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001855299

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23655
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130561

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 888-522-2388

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Special Situations Income Fund
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210405
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002005563

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23923
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130565

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O LORD ABBETT & CO LLC
- **STREET 2:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 888-522-2388

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O LORD ABBETT & CO LLC
- **STREET 2:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002008748

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 934670837
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 814-01764
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130563

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC
- **STREET 2:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 888-522-2388

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC
- **STREET 2:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund 1, LP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20240118
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Municipal Opportunities Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002029852

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23987
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130564

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON ST
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-6890

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON ST
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002041841

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 995126353
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 814-01843
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130562

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC
- **STREET 2:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8885222388

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC
- **STREET 2:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund A, LP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20241018
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT BOND DEBENTURE FUND INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000060365

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 132669319
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-02145
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251130559

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 201-827-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 30 HUDSON STREET
- **CITY:** JERSEY CITY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07302

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ABBETT BOND FUND INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19790412

**lord, abbett & co. llc**<br> Direct Dial: 201.827.2000

July 17, 2025

**<u>VIA EDGAR</u>**

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission<br> 100 F Street, NE<br> Washington, D.C. 20549

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|:---|:---|
| Re: | **Blanket Fidelity Bond (Bond No. J06009670 for the following "Lord Abbett Funds")** |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-00005) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-02145) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-23655) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Credit Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-23383) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-02871) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-23923) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-05476) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Investment Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-07988) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-03691) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Municipal Income Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-03942) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Municipal Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-23987) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 814-01764) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 814-01843) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-06650) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Securities Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-07538) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-05876) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Trust I | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-10371) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett U.S. Government & Government Sponsored <br> Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(File No. 811-02924) |

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 17g-1(g) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, on behalf of the above-mentioned Lord Abbett registered management investment companies (the "Funds"), the following are enclosed for filing:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a copy of the Investment Company Blanket Bond ("Blanket Fidelity Bond") (Exhibit
A);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a copy of a certificate signed by an authorized officer of the Funds certifying the resolutions
of a majority of the members of Boards of Directors/Trustees who are not "interested persons" of each of the Funds,
approving the amount, type, form and coverage of the Blanket Fidelity Bond and the portion of the premium to be paid by each Fund
(Exhibit B);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a statement showing the amount of the single insured bond which each investment company would
have provided and maintained had it not been named as an insured under the Blanket Fidelity Bond (Exhibit C); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) a copy of an agreement among the Funds and all of the other named insureds under the Blanket
Fidelity Bond, which is required pursuant to paragraph (f) of Rule 17g-1 (Exhibit D).

The premium for the Blanket Fidelity Bond has been paid for the period from June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Please contact the undersigned at (201) 827-6408 or at <u>rstuzin@lordabbett.com</u> if you need any additional information.

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|:---|
| Sincerely, |
| /s/ Randolph A. Stuzin |
| Randolph A. Stuzin |
| Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the<br> Lord Abbett Family of Funds |
| /s/ Randolph A. Stuzin |
| Randolph A. Stuzin |
| Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the<br> Lord Abbett Alternatives Funds |

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Encl.

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|:---|
| **<u>EXHIBIT A</u>** |
| PREMIUM BILL |
| Date: June 10, 2025 |

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|:---|:---|
| Insured: | LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC |
| Producer: | ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC<br> FINANCIAL SQUARE<br> 32 OLD SLIP 17TH FLOOR<br> NEW YORK, NY 10005 |
| Company: | Federal Insurance Company |

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THIS BILLING IS TO BE ATTACHED TO AND FORM A PART OF THE POLICY REFERENCED BELOW.

Policy Number: J06009670 <br>Policy Period: 06-30-2025 to 06-30-2026

NOTE: PLEASE RETURN THIS BILL WITH REMITTANCE AND NOTE HEREON ANY CHANGES. BILL WILL BE RECEIPTED AND RETURNED TO YOU PROMPTLY UPON REQUEST.

PLEASE REMIT TO PRODUCER INDICATED ABOVE. PLEASE REFER TO J06009670

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Product** | **Effective Date** | **Premium** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Institution Bond for Investment Companies | 06-30-2025 | $34086.00 |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL POLICY PREMIUM** | $34086.00 |

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WHEN REMITTING PLEASE INDICATE POLICY OR CERTIFICATE NUMBER

Form 26-10-0426 (Ed. 2/98)

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|:---|:---|
| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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|:---|:---|
| **DECLARATIONS**<br>Name of **Assured**:<br> LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC<br>Address of **Assured**:<br>30 HUDSON STREET<br> JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302 | **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**<br>Incorporated under the laws of Indiana, a stock insurance company, herein called the Company<br>One American Square 202 N Illinois Street,<br> Suite 2600<br> Indianapolis, IN 46282<br>Bond Number: J06009670 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Item 1. | Bond Period: | From: | June 30, 2025 |
|  |  | To: | June 30, 2026 |
|  |  | At 12:01 A.M. local time at the Address of **Assured.** | At 12:01 A.M. local time at the Address of **Assured.** |

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### Item 2. Single Loss Limits Of Liability – Deductible Amounts:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Insuring Clause** | **Single Loss Limit Of**<br> **Liability** | **Deductible Amount** |
| 1. | Employee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$0 |
| 2. | On Premises | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| 3. | In Transit | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| 4. | Forgery Or Alteration | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| 5. | Extended Forgery | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| 6. | Counterfeit Money | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| 7. | Computer System Fraud | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| 8. | Claims Expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$5000 |
| 9. | Audit Expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$5000 |
| 10. | Uncollectible Items Of Deposit | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |
| 11. | Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Bond to be signed by its Authorized Officers, but it shall not be valid unless also signed by a duly authorized representative of the Company.

**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

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| Secretary | President |
| June 10, 2025 | ![](x1_c113232x12x3.jpg) |
| Date | Authorized Representative |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Important Notice** |

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**The SEC Requires Proof of Your Fidelity Insurance Policy**

Your company is now required to file an electronic copy of your fidelity insurance coverage (Chubb's ICAP Bond policy) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to rules adopted by the SEC on June 12, 2006.

Chubb is in the process of providing your agent/broker with an electronic copy of your insurance policy as well as instructions on how to submit this proof of fidelity insurance coverage to the SEC. You can expect to receive this information from your agent/broker shortly.

The electronic copy of your policy is provided by Chubb solely as a convenience and does not affect the terms and conditions of coverage as set forth in the paper policy you receive by mail. The terms and conditions of the policy mailed to you, which are the same as those set forth in the electronic copy, constitute the entire agreement between your company and Chubb.

If you have any questions, please contact your agent or broker.

14-02-12160 (08/19) Page 1 of 1

**Notice of Loss Control Services**

Insuring Company: Federal Insurance Company

As a Chubb policyholder, you have loss prevention information and/or services available to you, as listed in this Notice. You may order any brochure by email to <u>formsordering@chubb.com</u> and to view our full suite of loss prevention brochures/services go to <u>www.chubb.com/us/fl-lossprevention</u>

**Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Loss Prevention Services**

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| • | ***Directors and Officers Liability Loss Prevention* Manuals:** |
|  | Directors and Officers Liability Loss Preventions – #14-01-0035 |
|  | Directors and Officers Securities Litigation Loss Preventions – #14-01-0448 |
|  | Director Liability Loss Prevention in Mergers and Acquisitions – #14-01-1099 |
|  | Directors and Officers Liability Loss Prevention for Not-for-Profit- -#14-01-0036 |
|  | Cyber Loss Mitigation for Directors -#14-01-1199 |

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**Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Loss Prevention Services**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Toll-free Hot Line** 

Have a question on how to handle an employment situation? Simply call **1.888.249.8425** to access the nationally known employment law firm of Jackson Lewis P.C. We offer customers an unlimited number of calls to the hot line at no additional charge.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **ChubbWorks.com** 

ChubbWorks.com is a web-based platform that offers multiple services including overviews of employment laws, sample employment policies and procedures, and on-line training. To gain immediate access to ChubbWorks go to **<u>www.chubbworks.com</u>** and register using your policy number.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•  ***Employment Practices Loss Prevention Guidelines* Manual** 

*Employment Practices Loss Prevention Guidelines - #14-01-0061*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Loss Prevention Consultant Services** 

Chubb has developed a network of more than 120 law firms, human resources consulting firms, and labor economist/statistical firms that offer specialized services for employment issues.

• **Public Company EPL Customers** 

Employment Practices Loss Prevention Guidelines – Written by Seyfarth Shaw exclusively for Chubb this manual provides an overview of key employment issues faced by for-profit companies and offers proactive idea for avoiding employment lawsuits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Private Company EPL Customers** 

Employment Practices Loss Prevention Guidelines – Written by Seyfarth Shaw exclusively for Chubb this manual provides an overview of key employment issues for –profit companies and offers proactive idea for avoiding employment lawsuits.

14-02-23030 (05/2018) Page 1 of 2

**Fiduciary Liability Loss Prevention Services**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Fiduciary Liability Loss Prevention Manual** 

Who May Sue You and Why: How to Reduce Your ERISA Risks and the Role of Fiduciary Liability Insurance #14-01-1019

**Crime Loss Prevention Services**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Crime/Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion Loss Prevention Manual** 

Preventing Fraud: How Anonymous Hotlines Can Help #14-01-1090

**Cyber Security Loss Prevention Services**

Visit: <u>https://www2.chubb.com/us-en/business-insurance/cyber-security.aspx</u> to learn more about Chubb's Cyber Services for our policyholders.

**Health Care Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Loss Prevention Services**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Readings in Health Care Governance Manual** 

Readings in Health Care Governance -#14-01-0788

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **ChubbWorks.com** 

ChubbWorks.com for Health Care Organizations – The Health Care Zone is a free online resource containing health care specific loss prevention information for employment practices liability, directors and officers (D&O) liability, and fiduciary liability exposures. To gain immediate access to ChubbWorks go to **<u>www.chubbworks.com</u>** and register using your policy number.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• **Health Care D&O Loss Prevention Consultant Services** 

Health Care D& O Loss Prevention Consultant Services- #14-01-1164

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The services provided are advisory in nature. While this program is offered as a resource in developing or maintaining a loss prevention program, you should consult competent legal counsel to design and implement your own program. No liability is assumed by reason of the services, access or information provided. All services are subject to change without notice.

14-02-23030 (05/2018) Page 2 of 2

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**Chubb Producer Compensation<br> Practices & Policies**

Chubb believes that policyholders should have access to information about Chubb's practices and policies related to the payment of compensation to brokers and independent agents. You can obtain that information by accessing our website at <u>http://www.chubbproducercompensation.com</u> or by calling the following toll-free telephone number:

1-866-512-2862.

ALL-20887a (09/19)

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**TRADE OR ECONOMIC SANCTIONS NOTICE**

This insurance does not apply to the extent that trade or economic sanctions or other laws or regulations prohibit us from providing insurance, including, but not limited to, the payment of claims. All other terms and conditions of the policy remain unchanged.

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **IMPORTANT NOTICE TO**<br> **POLICYHOLDERS** |

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**Social Engineering Tips**<br> **Please read!**

**HAVE YOU BEEN TRICKED INTO WIRE FRAUD? TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION!**

If you believe you have transferred funds to a criminal posing as a legitimate business associate, you should act quickly:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Immediately contact the originating bank and **request a recall of the wire transfer** and confirm
that recall in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Immediately file a **complaint with the FBI** at <u>www.ic3.gov</u>. This reporting triggers
the FBI's Recovery Asset Team and the FBI's assistance seeking return of the wire transfer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Preserve **records of the incident**, including emails sent and received *in their original electronic state*. Correspondence and forensic information contained in these electronic files help investigators shed light
on the perpetrator(s), and parties responsible for the incident.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Once the above steps are complete, **contact Chubb** per the instructions in your policy.

While neither recalling the wire transfer nor reporting to the FBI guarantees the return of your funds, these steps maximize the opportunity to mitigate your loss, assist the FBI in tracing the funds and help establish any insurance claim.

**<u>Simple Steps to Prevent Fraudulently Induced Wire Transfers</u>**

Email communication is efficient, but it is not a secure method of communication. Regardless of your familiarity with a contact, that contact's **email may be intercepted, altered and fabricated**. You may reduce the chances of fraud by following these best practices:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **Verify Email Requests by Telephone**: Require those responsible for paying invoices or changing
bank routing information to verify payment details over the phone, rather than by email or documents sent electronically. Making
a phone call to a known, pre-existing telephone number remains the single best protection against fraud.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **Segregate Wire Transfer Responsibilities**: Establish a standing policy that requires at least
three people to review and approve wire transfer requests, pay an invoice or change a business partner's bank account information.
Such requests should be entered by the initiator of the wire and verified by two independent signatories.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **Turn on MFA for Cloud Email**: Multifactor Authentication is available from all major email
providers. It provides a layer of security to email accounts beyond a user's account name and password, making it harder
for criminals to impersonate you, your executives and your employees.

*This document is for information only. It is offered as a resource to be used together with your professional insurance advisers in maintaining a loss prevention program. No liability is assumed by reason of the information this document contains.*

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **U. S. Treasury Department's Office**<br> **Of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC")**<br> **Advisory Notice to Policyholders** |

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This Policyholder Notice shall not be construed as part of your policy and no coverage is provided by this Policyholder Notice nor can it be construed to replace any provisions of your policy. You should read your policy and review your Declarations page for complete information on the coverages you are provided.

This Notice provides information concerning possible impact on your insurance coverage due to directives issued by OFAC. **Please read this Notice carefully.**

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces sanctions policy, based on Presidential declarations of "national emergency". OFAC has identified and listed numerous:

● Foreign agents;

● Front organizations;

● Terrorists;

● Terrorist organizations; and

● Narcotics traffickers;

as "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons". This list can be located on the United States Treasury's web site – http//www.treas.gov/ofac.

In accordance with OFAC regulations, if it is determined that you or any other insured, or any person or entity claiming the benefits of this insurance has violated U.S. sanctions law or is a Specially Designated National and Blocked Person, as identified by OFAC, this insurance will be considered a blocked or frozen contract and all provisions of this insurance are immediately subject to OFAC. When an insurance policy is considered to be such a blocked or frozen contract, no payments nor premium refunds may be made without authorization from OFAC. Other limitations on the premiums and payments also apply.

PF-17914a (04/16) Reprinted, in part, with permission of <br> ISO Properties, Inc. Page 1 of 1

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**QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSURANCE?**

**Answers to questions about your insurance, coverage information, or assistance in resolving complaints can be obtained by contacting:**

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| **Customer Support Service Department** |
| **436 Walnut Street** |
| **PO Box 1000** |
| **Philadelphia, PA 19106-3703** |
| **1-800-352-4462** |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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The Company, in consideration of the premium paid, and in reliance on the Application and all other statements made and information furnished to the Company by the **Assured**, and subject to the Declarations made part of this Bond and to all other terms, conditions, and limitations of this Bond, agrees to pay the **Assured** for:

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| **I.** |  | **INSURING CLAUSES** | **INSURING CLAUSES** | **INSURING CLAUSES** |
|  | 1. | Employee | Employee | Employee |
|  |  | Loss resulting directly from **Larceny or Embezzlement** committed by any **Employee** acting alone or in collusion with others. | Loss resulting directly from **Larceny or Embezzlement** committed by any **Employee** acting alone or in collusion with others. | Loss resulting directly from **Larceny or Embezzlement** committed by any **Employee** acting alone or in collusion with others. |
|  | 2. | On Premises | On Premises | On Premises |
|  |  | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from: | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from: | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from: |
|  |  | a. | robbery, burglary, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction; or | robbery, burglary, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction; or |
|  |  | b. | false pretenses, or common law or statutory larceny, committed by a natural person while on the premises of the **Assured**, | false pretenses, or common law or statutory larceny, committed by a natural person while on the premises of the **Assured**, |
|  |  | while the **Property** is lodged or deposited at premises located anywhere. | while the **Property** is lodged or deposited at premises located anywhere. | while the **Property** is lodged or deposited at premises located anywhere. |
|  |  | For the purpose of coverage under this Insuring Clause 2, the premises of securities depositories shall be deemed to be premises of the **Assured**, but only with respect to the loss of **Certificated Securities**. **Certificated Securities** held by such depositories shall be deemed to be **Property**, but only to the extent of the **Assured's** interest therein as detailed in the books and records of such depositories. | For the purpose of coverage under this Insuring Clause 2, the premises of securities depositories shall be deemed to be premises of the **Assured**, but only with respect to the loss of **Certificated Securities**. **Certificated Securities** held by such depositories shall be deemed to be **Property**, but only to the extent of the **Assured's** interest therein as detailed in the books and records of such depositories. | For the purpose of coverage under this Insuring Clause 2, the premises of securities depositories shall be deemed to be premises of the **Assured**, but only with respect to the loss of **Certificated Securities**. **Certificated Securities** held by such depositories shall be deemed to be **Property**, but only to the extent of the **Assured's** interest therein as detailed in the books and records of such depositories. |
|  | 3. | In Transit | In Transit | In Transit |
|  |  | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction, while the **Property** is in transit anywhere in: | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction, while the **Property** is in transit anywhere in: | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction, while the **Property** is in transit anywhere in: |
|  |  | a. | an armored motor vehicle, including loading and unloading thereof; | an armored motor vehicle, including loading and unloading thereof; |
|  |  | b. | the custody of a natural person acting as a messenger of the **Assured**; or | the custody of a natural person acting as a messenger of the **Assured**; or |
|  |  | c. | the custody of a **Transportation Company** and being transported in a conveyance other than an armored motor vehicle, provided that covered **Property** transported in such manner is limited to the following: | the custody of a **Transportation Company** and being transported in a conveyance other than an armored motor vehicle, provided that covered **Property** transported in such manner is limited to the following: |
|  |  |  | (1) | **Written** records; |
|  |  |  | (2) | **Certificated Securities** issued in registered form, which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed; or |
|  |  |  | (3) | **Negotiable Instruments** not payable to bearer, which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed. |
|  |  | Coverage under this Insuring Clause 3 begins immediately on the receipt of such **Property** by the armored motor vehicle, natural person messenger, or **Transportation Company** and ends immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative of the addressee located anywhere. | Coverage under this Insuring Clause 3 begins immediately on the receipt of such **Property** by the armored motor vehicle, natural person messenger, or **Transportation Company** and ends immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative of the addressee located anywhere. | Coverage under this Insuring Clause 3 begins immediately on the receipt of such **Property** by the armored motor vehicle, natural person messenger, or **Transportation Company** and ends immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative of the addressee located anywhere. |
|  | 4. | Forgery Or Alteration | Forgery Or Alteration | Forgery Or Alteration |
|  |  | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith: |
|  |  | a. | transferred, paid, or delivered any **Property**; or | transferred, paid, or delivered any **Property**; or |
|  |  | b. | established any credit or given any value, | established any credit or given any value, |
|  |  | in reliance on any **Written** and **Original**: | in reliance on any **Written** and **Original**: | in reliance on any **Written** and **Original**: |

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|  |  | (1) | **Negotiable Instrument** (other than an **Evidence of Debt**); | **Negotiable Instrument** (other than an **Evidence of Debt**); |
|  |  | (2) | **Acceptance**; | **Acceptance**; |
|  |  | (3) | **Withdrawal Order** or receipt for the withdrawal of **Property**; | **Withdrawal Order** or receipt for the withdrawal of **Property**; |
|  |  | (4) | **Certificate of Deposit**; | **Certificate of Deposit**; |
|  |  | (5) | **Letter of Credit**; or | **Letter of Credit**; or |
|  |  | (6) | instruction or advice directed to the **Assured** and purportedly signed by any **Customer**, any financial institution, or any **Employee**, | instruction or advice directed to the **Assured** and purportedly signed by any **Customer**, any financial institution, or any **Employee**, |
|  |  | which | which | which |
|  |  |  | i. | bears a **Forgery**; or |
|  |  |  | ii. | is fraudulently materially altered. |
|  | For the purpose of this Insuring Clause 4, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten signature. An electronic or digital signature is not treated as a reproduction of a handwritten signature. | For the purpose of this Insuring Clause 4, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten signature. An electronic or digital signature is not treated as a reproduction of a handwritten signature. | For the purpose of this Insuring Clause 4, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten signature. An electronic or digital signature is not treated as a reproduction of a handwritten signature. | For the purpose of this Insuring Clause 4, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten signature. An electronic or digital signature is not treated as a reproduction of a handwritten signature. |
| 5. | Extended Forgery | Extended Forgery | Extended Forgery | Extended Forgery |
|  | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith, for its own account or the account of others: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith, for its own account or the account of others: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith, for its own account or the account of others: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith, for its own account or the account of others: |
|  | a. | acquired, sold or delivered, given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any **Written** and **Original**: | acquired, sold or delivered, given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any **Written** and **Original**: | acquired, sold or delivered, given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any **Written** and **Original**: |
|  |  | (1) | **Certificated Security**; | **Certificated Security**; |
|  |  | (2) | deed, mortgage or other instrument conveying title to, or creating or discharging a lien on, real property; | deed, mortgage or other instrument conveying title to, or creating or discharging a lien on, real property; |
|  |  | (3) | **Evidence of Debt**; or | **Evidence of Debt**; or |
|  |  | (4) | **Instruction**, | **Instruction**, |
|  |  | which | which | which |
|  |  |  | i. | bears a **Forgery**, but only to the extent the **Forgery** directly causes the loss; |
|  |  |  | ii. | is fraudulently materially altered, but only to the extent the alteration directly causes the loss; or |
|  |  |  | iii. | is lost or stolen; |
|  | b. | guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signature on any: | guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signature on any: | guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signature on any: |
|  |  | (1) | transfer; | transfer; |
|  |  | (2) | assignment; | assignment; |
|  |  | (3) | bill of sale; | bill of sale; |
|  |  | (4) | power of attorney; or | power of attorney; or |
|  |  | (5) | endorsement upon any item listed in a.(1) through a.(4) above, | endorsement upon any item listed in a.(1) through a.(4) above, |
|  |  | but only to the extent that such guarantee or signature directly causes the loss; or | but only to the extent that such guarantee or signature directly causes the loss; or | but only to the extent that such guarantee or signature directly causes the loss; or |
|  | c. | acquired, sold or delivered, or given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any item listed in a.(1) or a.(2) above which is a **Counterfeit Original**, but only to the extent the **Counterfeit Original** directly causes the loss. | acquired, sold or delivered, or given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any item listed in a.(1) or a.(2) above which is a **Counterfeit Original**, but only to the extent the **Counterfeit Original** directly causes the loss. | acquired, sold or delivered, or given value, extended credit or assumed liability in reliance on any item listed in a.(1) or a.(2) above which is a **Counterfeit Original**, but only to the extent the **Counterfeit Original** directly causes the loss. |

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|  | Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession if taken as collateral, of the items listed in a.(1) through a.(4) above by an **Employee**, **Custodian**, or a federal or state chartered deposit institution of the **Assured** is a condition precedent to the **Assured** having relied on such items. Release or return of such collateral is an acknowledgment by the **Assured** that it no longer relies on such collateral. | Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession if taken as collateral, of the items listed in a.(1) through a.(4) above by an **Employee**, **Custodian**, or a federal or state chartered deposit institution of the **Assured** is a condition precedent to the **Assured** having relied on such items. Release or return of such collateral is an acknowledgment by the **Assured** that it no longer relies on such collateral. |
|  | For the purpose of this Insuring Clause 5, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten signature. An electronic or digital signature is not treated as a reproduction of a handwritten signature. | For the purpose of this Insuring Clause 5, a reproduction of a handwritten signature is treated the same as the handwritten signature. An electronic or digital signature is not treated as a reproduction of a handwritten signature. |
| 6. | Counterfeit Money | Counterfeit Money |
|  | Loss resulting directly from the receipt by the **Assured** in good faith of counterfeit **Money**. | Loss resulting directly from the receipt by the **Assured** in good faith of counterfeit **Money**. |
| 7. | Computer System Fraud | Computer System Fraud |
|  | Loss resulting directly from the: | Loss resulting directly from the: |
|  | a. | withdrawal, transfer, payment, or delivery of **Property**; or |
|  | b. | creation, deletion, debiting, or crediting of an account of the **Assured** or **Customer**, |
|  | which results directly from a **Network Intrusion**. | which results directly from a **Network Intrusion**. |
| 8. | Claims Expense | Claims Expense |
|  | **Claims Expenses** incurred by the **Assured** in determining the amount of covered loss under this Bond in excess of the applicable Deductible Amount. | **Claims Expenses** incurred by the **Assured** in determining the amount of covered loss under this Bond in excess of the applicable Deductible Amount. |
| 9. | Audit Expense | Audit Expense |
|  | **Audit Expenses** incurred by the **Assured** by reason of the discovery of loss covered under Insuring Clause 1. | **Audit Expenses** incurred by the **Assured** by reason of the discovery of loss covered under Insuring Clause 1. |
| 10. | Uncollectible Items Of Deposit | Uncollectible Items Of Deposit |
|  | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having credited an account of a customer, shareholder, or subscriber on the faith of any **Items of Deposit** which prove to be uncollectible, provided that the crediting of such account causes: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having credited an account of a customer, shareholder, or subscriber on the faith of any **Items of Deposit** which prove to be uncollectible, provided that the crediting of such account causes: |
|  | a. | redemptions or withdrawals to be permitted; |
|  | b. | shares to be issued; or |
|  | c. | dividends to be paid, |
|  | from an account of an **Assured**. | from an account of an **Assured**. |
|  | As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause 10, the **Assured** must hold **Items of Deposit** for the minimum number of days stated in the Application before permitting any redemptions or withdrawals, issuing any shares, or paying any dividends with respect to such **Items of Deposit**. | As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause 10, the **Assured** must hold **Items of Deposit** for the minimum number of days stated in the Application before permitting any redemptions or withdrawals, issuing any shares, or paying any dividends with respect to such **Items of Deposit**. |
|  | **Items of Deposit** shall not be deemed uncollectible until the **Assured's** standard collection procedures have failed. | **Items of Deposit** shall not be deemed uncollectible until the **Assured's** standard collection procedures have failed. |
| 11. | Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction | Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction |
|  | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith, transferred, paid, or delivered **Money** or **Securities** in reliance upon any **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** that purports, and reasonably appears, to have originated from: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having, in good faith, transferred, paid, or delivered **Money** or **Securities** in reliance upon any **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** that purports, and reasonably appears, to have originated from: |
|  | a. | the **Customer**; |
|  | b. | an **Employee** acting on instructions of such **Customer**; or |

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| c. | a financial institution acting on behalf of such **Customer** with authority to make such instructions, |
| but which **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** was, in fact, fraudulently issued without the knowledge of the **Assured**, **Employee**, or **Customer**. | but which **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** was, in fact, fraudulently issued without the knowledge of the **Assured**, **Employee**, or **Customer**. |
| As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause 11, the **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** must be received and processed in accordance with the Designated Procedures as outlined in the Application furnished to the Company. | As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause 11, the **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** must be received and processed in accordance with the Designated Procedures as outlined in the Application furnished to the Company. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**II.** **GENERAL AGREEMENTS** 

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| 1. | Automatic Increase – Limit Of Liability | Automatic Increase – Limit Of Liability |
|  | If, during the Bond Period, an increase in the minimum amount of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability applicable to Insuring Clause 1 is required pursuant to Rule 17g-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as a result of: | If, during the Bond Period, an increase in the minimum amount of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability applicable to Insuring Clause 1 is required pursuant to Rule 17g-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as a result of: |
|  | a. | the creation of a new **Investment Company**; or |
|  | b. | an increase in the gross assets of **Investment Companies** covered under the Bond, |
|  | then the minimum required increase in the amount of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability applicable to Insuring Clause 1 shall take place automatically for the remainder of the Bond Period without payment of an additional premium. | then the minimum required increase in the amount of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability applicable to Insuring Clause 1 shall take place automatically for the remainder of the Bond Period without payment of an additional premium. |
| 2. | Joint Assured | Joint Assured |
|  | The first named **Assured** shall be deemed to be the sole agent of the other **Assureds** for all purposes under this Bond, including but not limited to the giving or receiving of any notice or proof required to be given and for the purpose of effecting or accepting any amendments to or termination of this Bond. | The first named **Assured** shall be deemed to be the sole agent of the other **Assureds** for all purposes under this Bond, including but not limited to the giving or receiving of any notice or proof required to be given and for the purpose of effecting or accepting any amendments to or termination of this Bond. |
|  | If the first named **Assured** ceases for any reason to be covered under this Bond, then the **Assured** next named on the Application shall thereafter be considered as the first named **Assured** for the purposes of this Bond. | If the first named **Assured** ceases for any reason to be covered under this Bond, then the **Assured** next named on the Application shall thereafter be considered as the first named **Assured** for the purposes of this Bond. |
|  | The Company shall furnish each **Assured** with a copy of the Bond and with any amendment thereto, together with a copy of each formal filing of claim by any other **Assured** and notification of the terms of the settlement of each such claim prior to the execution of such settlement. | The Company shall furnish each **Assured** with a copy of the Bond and with any amendment thereto, together with a copy of each formal filing of claim by any other **Assured** and notification of the terms of the settlement of each such claim prior to the execution of such settlement. |
|  | Knowledge possessed or discovery made by any **Assured** shall constitute knowledge possessed or discovery made by all of the **Assureds** for the purposes of this Bond. | Knowledge possessed or discovery made by any **Assured** shall constitute knowledge possessed or discovery made by all of the **Assureds** for the purposes of this Bond. |
|  | All loss and other payments, if any, payable by the Company, shall be payable to the first named **Assured** without regard to such **Assured's** obligations to others, and the Company shall not be responsible for the application by the first named **Assured** of any payment made by the Company. If the Company agrees to and makes payment to any **Assured** other than the first named **Assured**, such payment shall be treated as though made to the first named **Assured**. | All loss and other payments, if any, payable by the Company, shall be payable to the first named **Assured** without regard to such **Assured's** obligations to others, and the Company shall not be responsible for the application by the first named **Assured** of any payment made by the Company. If the Company agrees to and makes payment to any **Assured** other than the first named **Assured**, such payment shall be treated as though made to the first named **Assured**. |
|  | The Company shall not be liable for loss sustained by one **Assured** to the advantage of any other **Assured**. | The Company shall not be liable for loss sustained by one **Assured** to the advantage of any other **Assured**. |
| 3. | Notice To Company Of Legal Proceedings Against Assured – Election To Defend | Notice To Company Of Legal Proceedings Against Assured – Election To Defend |
|  | The **Assured** shall promptly give notice to the Company of any legal proceeding brought to determine the **Assured's** liability for any loss, claim or damage which, if established, would constitute a collectible loss under this Bond. Concurrent with such notice, and as requested thereafter, the **Assured** shall furnish copies of all pleadings and pertinent papers to the Company. | The **Assured** shall promptly give notice to the Company of any legal proceeding brought to determine the **Assured's** liability for any loss, claim or damage which, if established, would constitute a collectible loss under this Bond. Concurrent with such notice, and as requested thereafter, the **Assured** shall furnish copies of all pleadings and pertinent papers to the Company. |
|  | The Company may, at its sole option, elect to conduct the defense of all or part of such legal proceeding. The defense by the Company shall be in the name of the **Assured** through attorneys selected by the Company. The **Assured** shall provide all reasonable information and assistance as required by the Company for such defense. | The Company may, at its sole option, elect to conduct the defense of all or part of such legal proceeding. The defense by the Company shall be in the name of the **Assured** through attorneys selected by the Company. The **Assured** shall provide all reasonable information and assistance as required by the Company for such defense. |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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|  | If the Company elects to defend all or part of any legal proceeding, the court costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the Company and any settlement or judgment on that part defended by the Company shall be a loss under the applicable Insuring Clause of this Bond. In addition, if the amount demanded in the legal proceeding is greater than the amount recoverable under this Bond, or if a Deductible Amount is applicable, or both, the Company's liability for court costs and attorneys' fees incurred in defending all or part of such legal proceeding is limited to the proportion of such court costs and attorneys' fees incurred that the amount recoverable under this Bond bears to the total of the amount demanded in such legal proceeding. |
|  | If the Company declines to defend the **Assured**, no settlement without the prior written consent of the Company or judgment against the **Assured** shall determine the existence, extent or amount of coverage under this Bond, and the Company shall not be liable for any costs, fees and expenses incurred by the **Assured**. |
| 4. | Representations Made By Assured |
|  | The **Assured** represents that all information it has furnished in the Application for this Bond or otherwise is complete, true and correct. Such Application and other information constitute part of this Bond. Any intentional misrepresentation, omission, concealment or incorrect statement of a material fact, in the Application or otherwise, shall be grounds for rescission of this Bond. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**III.** **DEFINITIONS** 

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| **Acceptance** means a draft which the drawee has, by signature written on it, engaged to honor as presented. | **Acceptance** means a draft which the drawee has, by signature written on it, engaged to honor as presented. |
| **Assured** means: | **Assured** means: |
| (1) | the **Investment Company** listed under Name of **Assured** in the Declarations (the "first named **Assured**"); or |
| (2) | any other **Investment Company** listed in the Application. |
| **Assured** does not include any entity or organization that is not an **Investment Company**. | **Assured** does not include any entity or organization that is not an **Investment Company**. |
| **Assured's Network** means: | **Assured's Network** means: |
| (1) | the **Assured's Computer System**; or |
| (2) | an **Electronic Communication System**. |
| **Audit Expenses** means reasonable expenses incurred by the **Assured** with the Company's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, for audits or examinations required by any governmental regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization to be conducted by such authority, organization, or their appointee. **Audit Expense** shall not include the **Assured's** internal corporate costs (such as salaries), attorneys' fees, or expenses incurred by any customer. | **Audit Expenses** means reasonable expenses incurred by the **Assured** with the Company's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, for audits or examinations required by any governmental regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization to be conducted by such authority, organization, or their appointee. **Audit Expense** shall not include the **Assured's** internal corporate costs (such as salaries), attorneys' fees, or expenses incurred by any customer. |
| **Certificate of Deposit** means an acknowledgment in writing by a financial institution of receipt of **Money** with an engagement to repay it. | **Certificate of Deposit** means an acknowledgment in writing by a financial institution of receipt of **Money** with an engagement to repay it. |
| **Certificated Security** means a share, participation or other interest in property of the issuer, or an enterprise of the issuer, or an obligation of the issuer, which is: | **Certificated Security** means a share, participation or other interest in property of the issuer, or an enterprise of the issuer, or an obligation of the issuer, which is: |
| (1) | represented by an instrument issued in bearer or registered form; |
| (2) | of a type commonly dealt in on securities exchanges or markets or commonly recognized in any area in which it is issued or dealt in as a medium for investment; and |
| (3) | either one of a class or series or by its terms divisible into a class or series of shares, participations, interests or obligations. |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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| **Claims Expenses** means reasonable expenses incurred by the **Assured** with the Company's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, solely for independent firms or individuals retained to determine the amount of a covered loss. **Claims Expenses** shall not include the **Assured's** internal corporate costs (such as salaries), attorneys' fees, or expenses incurred by any customer. | **Claims Expenses** means reasonable expenses incurred by the **Assured** with the Company's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, solely for independent firms or individuals retained to determine the amount of a covered loss. **Claims Expenses** shall not include the **Assured's** internal corporate costs (such as salaries), attorneys' fees, or expenses incurred by any customer. |
| **Computer System** means a device or group of devices and all input, output, processing, storage, off-line media libraries (including third-party hosted computing services accessed across the internet, including infrastructure, platform, and software services), and communication facilities, including related communications networks, which are connected directly or indirectly to such device or group of devices. | **Computer System** means a device or group of devices and all input, output, processing, storage, off-line media libraries (including third-party hosted computing services accessed across the internet, including infrastructure, platform, and software services), and communication facilities, including related communications networks, which are connected directly or indirectly to such device or group of devices. |
| **Counterfeit Original** means an imitation of an actual valid **Original** which is intended to deceive and be taken as the **Original**. | **Counterfeit Original** means an imitation of an actual valid **Original** which is intended to deceive and be taken as the **Original**. |
| **Cryptocurrency** means a digital or electronic medium of exchange, operating independently of a central bank, in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units and to verify the transfer of such units. | **Cryptocurrency** means a digital or electronic medium of exchange, operating independently of a central bank, in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units and to verify the transfer of such units. |
| **Custodian** means the institution designated by an **Assured** to maintain possession and control of its assets. | **Custodian** means the institution designated by an **Assured** to maintain possession and control of its assets. |
| **Customer** means any shareholder of an **Assured** which has a written agreement with the **Assured** to transfer such shareholder's **Money** or **Securities** through a **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction**. | **Customer** means any shareholder of an **Assured** which has a written agreement with the **Assured** to transfer such shareholder's **Money** or **Securities** through a **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction**. |
| **Customer Communication System** means an: | **Customer Communication System** means an: |
| (1) | online portal or mobile application provided by the **Assured** for purposes of accessing a **Customer's** account; or |
| (2) | electronic mailing system hosted by the **Assured** or by a third party cloud service provider. |
| **Director** means any natural person duly elected or appointed: | **Director** means any natural person duly elected or appointed: |
| (1) | as an officer of the **Assured**; |
| (2) | to the **Assured's** board of directors; or |
| (3) | as a trustee of the **Assured**. |
| **Electronic Communication System** means: | **Electronic Communication System** means: |
| (1) | Fedwire, Clearing House Interbank Payment System (CHIPS), Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), and similar automated interbank communication systems in which the **Assured** participates; |
| (2) | **Customer Communication System**; or |
| (3) | any communication system similar to those set forth in (1) and (2) of this definition in which the **Assured** participates, |
| allowing for the input, output, examination, or transfer of electronic instructions into or from the **Assured's Computer System**. | allowing for the input, output, examination, or transfer of electronic instructions into or from the **Assured's Computer System**. |
| **Employee** means any natural person: | **Employee** means any natural person: |
| (1) | while in the regular service of an **Assured** in the ordinary course of such **Assured's** business, whom such **Assured** compensates directly by salary or wage and has the right to control and direct in the performance of such service; |
| (2) | **Director** while in the regular service of an **Assured** in the ordinary course of such **Assured's** business, or while acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed to examine or audit or have custody of or access to **Property** of the **Assured**; |
| (3) | intern while in the regular service of an **Assured** in the ordinary course of such **Assured's** business; |

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| (4) | provided by an employment contractor while in the regular service of an **Assured** in the ordinary course of such **Assured's** business under the **Assured's** supervision at any of the **Assured's** premises; | provided by an employment contractor while in the regular service of an **Assured** in the ordinary course of such **Assured's** business under the **Assured's** supervision at any of the **Assured's** premises; |
| (5) | employee of the **Assured's** contracted: | employee of the **Assured's** contracted: |
|  | a. | investment advisor; |
|  | b. | underwriter (distributor); |
|  | c. | transfer agent; |
|  | d. | shareholder accounting record-keeper; or |
|  | e. | fund administrator, |
|  | while performing acts for the **Assured** in the capacity of an **Employee**; | while performing acts for the **Assured** in the capacity of an **Employee**; |
| (6) | attorney of a law firm retained by the **Assured** while performing legal services for the **Assured**; or | attorney of a law firm retained by the **Assured** while performing legal services for the **Assured**; or |
| (7) | **Processor**, but only while such **Processor** is performing services and not: | **Processor**, but only while such **Processor** is performing services and not: |
|  | a. | creating, preparing, modifying, or maintaining the **Assured's** computer applications or software programs; or |
|  | b. | acting as a transfer agent or in any other agency capacity in issuing checks, drafts, or securities for the **Assured**. |
| Each employer of persons as set forth in (6) and (7) of this definition and the partners, officers, and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed to be one person for the purpose of the definition of **Single Loss** and in the event of payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to the **Assured's** rights of recovery, as stated in Section 12., Subrogation – Assignment – Recovery, of the Conditions and Limitations, against any such employer. | Each employer of persons as set forth in (6) and (7) of this definition and the partners, officers, and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed to be one person for the purpose of the definition of **Single Loss** and in the event of payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to the **Assured's** rights of recovery, as stated in Section 12., Subrogation – Assignment – Recovery, of the Conditions and Limitations, against any such employer. | Each employer of persons as set forth in (6) and (7) of this definition and the partners, officers, and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed to be one person for the purpose of the definition of **Single Loss** and in the event of payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to the **Assured's** rights of recovery, as stated in Section 12., Subrogation – Assignment – Recovery, of the Conditions and Limitations, against any such employer. |
| **Employee** does not include: | **Employee** does not include: | **Employee** does not include: |
| (1) | any employee of a fund administrator for any employee benefit plan; or | any employee of a fund administrator for any employee benefit plan; or |
| (2) | any employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting record-keeper, or fund administrator which is: | any employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting record-keeper, or fund administrator which is: |
|  | a. | not an "affiliated person" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of an **Assured** or of the investment advisor or underwriter (distributor) of such **Assured**; or |
|  | b. | a "bank" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940). |
| **Evidence of Debt** means an instrument, including a **Negotiable Instrument**, executed by a **Customer** and held by the **Assured**, which in the regular course of business is treated as evidencing the **Customer's** debt to the **Assured**. | **Evidence of Debt** means an instrument, including a **Negotiable Instrument**, executed by a **Customer** and held by the **Assured**, which in the regular course of business is treated as evidencing the **Customer's** debt to the **Assured**. | **Evidence of Debt** means an instrument, including a **Negotiable Instrument**, executed by a **Customer** and held by the **Assured**, which in the regular course of business is treated as evidencing the **Customer's** debt to the **Assured**. |
| **Forgery** means: | **Forgery** means: | **Forgery** means: |
| (1) | affixing the handwritten signature, or a reproduction of the handwritten signature, of another natural person without authorization and with the intent to deceive; or | affixing the handwritten signature, or a reproduction of the handwritten signature, of another natural person without authorization and with the intent to deceive; or |
| (2) | affixing the name of an organization as an endorsement to a check without authority and with the intent to deceive, | affixing the name of an organization as an endorsement to a check without authority and with the intent to deceive, |
| provided that a signature which consists in whole or in part of one's own name signed with or without authority, in any capacity, for any purpose is not a **Forgery**. | provided that a signature which consists in whole or in part of one's own name signed with or without authority, in any capacity, for any purpose is not a **Forgery**. | provided that a signature which consists in whole or in part of one's own name signed with or without authority, in any capacity, for any purpose is not a **Forgery**. |
| **Initial Transaction Statement** means the first written statement signed by or on behalf of the issuer of an **Uncertificated Security** sent to the registered owner or registered pledgee containing: | **Initial Transaction Statement** means the first written statement signed by or on behalf of the issuer of an **Uncertificated Security** sent to the registered owner or registered pledgee containing: | **Initial Transaction Statement** means the first written statement signed by or on behalf of the issuer of an **Uncertificated Security** sent to the registered owner or registered pledgee containing: |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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| (1) | a description of the issue of which the **Uncertificated Security** is a part; |
| (2) | the number of shares or units transferred to the registered owner, pledged by the registered owner to the registered pledgee, or released from pledge by the registered pledgee; |
| (3) | the name, address and taxpayer identification number, if any, of the registered owner and registered pledgee; and |
| (4) | the date the transfer, pledge or release was registered. |
| **Instruction** means a written order to the issuer of an **Uncertificated Security** requesting that the transfer, pledge or release from pledge of the specified **Uncertificated Security** be registered. | **Instruction** means a written order to the issuer of an **Uncertificated Security** requesting that the transfer, pledge or release from pledge of the specified **Uncertificated Security** be registered. |
| **Investment Company** means any entity registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. | **Investment Company** means any entity registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
| **Items of Deposit** means one or more checks or drafts drawn upon a financial institution in the United States of America. | **Items of Deposit** means one or more checks or drafts drawn upon a financial institution in the United States of America. |
| **Larceny or Embezzlement** means larceny and embezzlement as defined under Section 37 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. | **Larceny or Embezzlement** means larceny and embezzlement as defined under Section 37 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
| **Letter of Credit** means an engagement in writing by a bank or other person made at the request of a customer that the bank or other person will honor drafts or other demands for payment in compliance with the conditions specified in the engagement. | **Letter of Credit** means an engagement in writing by a bank or other person made at the request of a customer that the bank or other person will honor drafts or other demands for payment in compliance with the conditions specified in the engagement. |
| **Money** means a medium of exchange in current use authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government as part of its currency. | **Money** means a medium of exchange in current use authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government as part of its currency. |
| **Negotiable Instrument** means any writing: | **Negotiable Instrument** means any writing: |
| (1) | signed by the maker or drawer; |
| (2) | containing an unconditional promise or order to pay a sum certain in **Money** and no other promise, order, obligation or power given by the maker or drawer; |
| (3) | payable on demand or at a definite time; and |
| (4) | payable to order or bearer. |
| **Negotiable Instrument** includes a substitute check as defined in the Check Clearing for the 21<sup>st</sup> Century Act, and shall be treated the same as the **Original** it replaced. | **Negotiable Instrument** includes a substitute check as defined in the Check Clearing for the 21<sup>st</sup> Century Act, and shall be treated the same as the **Original** it replaced. |
| **Network Intrusion** means the: | **Network Intrusion** means the: |
| (1) | unauthorized access; or |
| (2) | entry of an unauthorized application or software program, |
| into the **Assured's Network**, by any entity or natural person, except an **Employee** or any authorized representative of the **Assured**. | into the **Assured's Network**, by any entity or natural person, except an **Employee** or any authorized representative of the **Assured**. |
| **Original** means the first rendering or archetype and does not include photocopies or electronic transmissions even if received and printed. | **Original** means the first rendering or archetype and does not include photocopies or electronic transmissions even if received and printed. |
| **Processor** means an employee of any entity authorized by the **Assured** to perform data processing of the **Assured's** checks and accounting records related to such checks. **Processor** does not include any employee of a Federal Reserve Bank or clearing house. | **Processor** means an employee of any entity authorized by the **Assured** to perform data processing of the **Assured's** checks and accounting records related to such checks. **Processor** does not include any employee of a Federal Reserve Bank or clearing house. |
| **Property** means **Money**; **Securities**; **Initial Transaction Statement**; **Negotiable Instrument**; **Certificate of Deposit**; **Acceptance**; **Evidence of Debt**; **Withdrawal Order**; **Letter of Credit**; insurance policy; abstract of title, deed and mortgage on real estate; revenue and other stamps; precious metals in any form; and books of accounts and other **Written** records, but not electronic data processing records or media. | **Property** means **Money**; **Securities**; **Initial Transaction Statement**; **Negotiable Instrument**; **Certificate of Deposit**; **Acceptance**; **Evidence of Debt**; **Withdrawal Order**; **Letter of Credit**; insurance policy; abstract of title, deed and mortgage on real estate; revenue and other stamps; precious metals in any form; and books of accounts and other **Written** records, but not electronic data processing records or media. |
| **Property** does not include electronic data or **Cryptocurrency**. | **Property** does not include electronic data or **Cryptocurrency**. |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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| **Securities** means either **Certificated Securities** or **Uncertificated Securities**. | **Securities** means either **Certificated Securities** or **Uncertificated Securities**. |
| **Single Loss** means all covered loss, court costs, and attorneys' fees resulting from: | **Single Loss** means all covered loss, court costs, and attorneys' fees resulting from: |
| (1) | any one act of burglary, robbery or attempt at either, in which no **Employee** is implicated; |
| (2) | any one act or series of related acts on the part of any natural person resulting in the damage, destruction, or misplacement of **Property**; |
| (3) | all acts other than those specified in (1) and (2) of this definition, caused by any natural person or in which such natural person is implicated; or |
| (4) | any one event not specified in (1), (2) or (3) of this definition. |
| **Transportation Company** means any organization which provides its own or its leased vehicles for transportation or which provides freight forwarding or air express services. | **Transportation Company** means any organization which provides its own or its leased vehicles for transportation or which provides freight forwarding or air express services. |
| **Uncertificated Security** means a share, participation or other interest in property of the issuer, or an enterprise of the issuer, or an obligation of the issuer, which is: | **Uncertificated Security** means a share, participation or other interest in property of the issuer, or an enterprise of the issuer, or an obligation of the issuer, which is: |
| (1) | not represented by an instrument and the transfer of which is registered on books maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer; |
| (2) | of a type commonly dealt in on securities exchanges or markets; and |
| (3) | either one of a class or series or by its terms divisible into a class or series of shares, participations, interests or obligations. |
| **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** means those oral instructions which authorize the transfer of **Money** in a **Customer's** account, or of a **Customer's Securities**, and which are: | **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** means those oral instructions which authorize the transfer of **Money** in a **Customer's** account, or of a **Customer's Securities**, and which are: |
| (1) | made over a telecommunications device; and |
| (2) | directed to those natural persons specifically authorized to receive such instructions by such telecommunications device. |
| **Withdrawal Order** means a non-negotiable instrument, other than an **Instruction**, signed by a **Customer** authorizing the **Assured** to debit the **Customer's** account in the amount of funds stated therein. | **Withdrawal Order** means a non-negotiable instrument, other than an **Instruction**, signed by a **Customer** authorizing the **Assured** to debit the **Customer's** account in the amount of funds stated therein. |
| **Written** means expressed through letters or marks placed upon paper and visible to the eye. | **Written** means expressed through letters or marks placed upon paper and visible to the eye. |
| For the purposes of these definitions, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, unless otherwise indicated. | For the purposes of these definitions, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, unless otherwise indicated. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**IV.** **EXCLUSIONS** 

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| 1. | General Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses | General Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses |
|  | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: |
|  | a. | riot or civil commotion outside the United States of America and Canada, or any loss due to military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection. This Exclusion 1.a., however, shall not apply to loss which occurs in transit in the circumstances recited in Insuring Clause 3, provided that when such transit was initiated there was no knowledge on the part of any person acting for the **Assured** of such riot, civil commotion, military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection; |
|  | b. | the effects of nuclear fission or fusion, radioactivity, or chemical or biological contamination; |
|  | c. | the loss of potential income. This Exclusion 1.c., however, shall not apply to interest and dividends accrued to the benefit of the **Assured** or any **Customer** prior to the discovery of a covered loss, whether or not such accrued interest or dividends have been paid into the account of such **Assured** or **Customer** as of the discovery of such covered loss; |

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d. damages of any type for which the **Assured** is legally liable, except compensatory damages, but not multiples thereof, arising from a loss covered under this Bond;

e. all costs, fees and expenses incurred by the **Assured**:

(1) in establishing the existence of or amount of loss covered under this Bond, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 8 or 9; or

(2) as a party to any legal proceeding, even if such legal proceeding results in a loss covered by this Bond;

f. indirect or consequential loss of any nature, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 8 or 9. This Exclusion 1.f., however, shall not apply to interest and dividends accrued to the benefit of the **Assured** or any **Customer** prior to the discovery of a covered loss, whether or not such accrued interest or dividends have been paid into the account of such **Assured** or **Customer** as of the discovery of such covered loss;

g. any violation by the **Assured** or by any **Employee**:

(1) of any law regulating:

i. the issuance, purchase or sale of securities;

ii. securities transactions on security or commodity
 exchanges or the over the counter market;

iii. investment companies; or

iv. investment advisors; or

(2) of any rule or regulation made pursuant to any such law;

h. the loss or disclosure of confidential information, material or data, while in the care, custody or control of the **Assured**, including but not limited to patents, trade secrets, processing methods, customer lists, financial information, credit card information, health information, retirement or health savings account information, or any similar type of non-public information. This Exclusion 1.h., however, shall not apply when such information, material or data is used to support or facilitate the commission of any act otherwise covered under this Bond;

i. fees, costs, fines, penalties or any other expenses incurred by an **Assured** which result, directly or indirectly, from the access to or disclosure of an **Assured's** or another entity's or person's confidential or personal information, including but not limited to patents, trade secrets, processing methods, customer lists, financial information, credit card information, health information, retirement or health savings account information, or any similar type of non-public information;

j. liability resulting from disclosure of or acting on material nonpublic information;

k. liability assumed by the **Assured** by agreement under any contract, unless loss under this Bond would be covered in the absence of such agreement;

l. the dishonest acts of any **Director** who is not an **Employee**, acting alone or in collusion with others;

m. any modification, damage, destruction, deletion, or corruption of any application or software program within the **Assured's Network**, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7;

n. a threat or series of threats to:

(1) gain access to the **Assured's Computer System** and sell or disclose confidential information stored within the **Assured's Computer System**; or

(2) modify, damage, destroy, delete, or corrupt any application or software program within the **Assured's Computer System**;

o. costs or expenses of any independent forensic analysts or network security consultants engaged to investigate or assess any actual or alleged threat;

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|  | p. | costs or expenses incurred to identify or remediate application or software program errors or vulnerabilities, or costs to update, replace, restore, upgrade, maintain, or improve a **Computer System**; | costs or expenses incurred to identify or remediate application or software program errors or vulnerabilities, or costs to update, replace, restore, upgrade, maintain, or improve a **Computer System**; |
|  | q. | costs or expenses incurred to replace, restore, recreate, collect, or recover any application or software program; or | costs or expenses incurred to replace, restore, recreate, collect, or recover any application or software program; or |
|  | r. | **Cryptocurrency**. | **Cryptocurrency**. |
| 2. | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clause 1 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clause 1 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clause 1 |
|  | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: |
|  | a. | the acts of an **Employee**, except for loss covered under: | the acts of an **Employee**, except for loss covered under: |
|  |  | (1) | Insuring Clause 2 or 3 which results directly from misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, or damage or destruction of **Property**; or |
|  |  | (2) | Insuring Clause 11; |
|  | b. | the surrender of a ransom or extortion payment away from the **Assured's** premises as a result of a threat to do bodily harm to any person, or to do damage to the premises or **Property** of the **Assured**, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 3.b.; | the surrender of a ransom or extortion payment away from the **Assured's** premises as a result of a threat to do bodily harm to any person, or to do damage to the premises or **Property** of the **Assured**, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 3.b.; |
|  | c. | payments made or withdrawals from any account involving erroneous credits to such account, unless such payments or withdrawals are physically received by such depositor or representative of such depositor who is within the premises of the **Assured** at the time of such payment or withdrawal; | payments made or withdrawals from any account involving erroneous credits to such account, unless such payments or withdrawals are physically received by such depositor or representative of such depositor who is within the premises of the **Assured** at the time of such payment or withdrawal; |
|  | d. | any **Uncertificated Security**, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; | any **Uncertificated Security**, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; |
|  | e. | the loss of **Property** while: | the loss of **Property** while: |
|  |  | (1) | in the mail; |
|  |  | (2) | in the custody of a **Transportation Company**, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 3; or |
|  |  | (3) | located on the premises of an armored motor vehicle operator; |
|  | f. | damages resulting from any civil, criminal or other legal proceeding in which the **Assured** is adjudicated to have engaged in **Racketeering** activity; | damages resulting from any civil, criminal or other legal proceeding in which the **Assured** is adjudicated to have engaged in **Racketeering** activity; |
|  | g. | the failure for any reason of a financial or depository institution, its receiver or other liquidator to pay or deliver funds or **Property** to the **Assured,** except for loss of **Securities** covered under Insuring Clause 2; | the failure for any reason of a financial or depository institution, its receiver or other liquidator to pay or deliver funds or **Property** to the **Assured,** except for loss of **Securities** covered under Insuring Clause 2; |
|  | h. | instructions issued by a **Customer** to the **Assured** when such instructions are made, sent, or originated by a natural person authorized by the **Customer** to make, send, or originate any instructions; | instructions issued by a **Customer** to the **Assured** when such instructions are made, sent, or originated by a natural person authorized by the **Customer** to make, send, or originate any instructions; |
|  | i. | the use of credit, debit, charge, access, convenience, identification, cash management, or other cards whether such cards were issued, or purport to have been issued, by the **Assured** or by any entity other than the **Assured**; | the use of credit, debit, charge, access, convenience, identification, cash management, or other cards whether such cards were issued, or purport to have been issued, by the **Assured** or by any entity other than the **Assured**; |
|  | j. | **Items of Deposit** which are not finally paid for any reason including, but not limited to, **Forgery** or any other fraud, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 10; | **Items of Deposit** which are not finally paid for any reason including, but not limited to, **Forgery** or any other fraud, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 10; |
|  | k. | the acts of any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, independent contractor, intermediary, finder, or other representative of the same general character of the **Assured**; or | the acts of any agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, independent contractor, intermediary, finder, or other representative of the same general character of the **Assured**; or |
|  | l. | the acts of any employee, agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, independent contractor, intermediary, finder, or other representative of the same general character of any third party, while conducting business with the **Assured** on behalf of such third party. | the acts of any employee, agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, independent contractor, intermediary, finder, or other representative of the same general character of any third party, while conducting business with the **Assured** on behalf of such third party. |

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| 3. | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clauses 1, 4, and 5 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clauses 1, 4, and 5 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clauses 1, 4, and 5 |
|  | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: |
|  | a. | the complete or partial non-payment of or default on any loan whether such loan was procured in good faith or through trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; | the complete or partial non-payment of or default on any loan whether such loan was procured in good faith or through trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; |
|  | b. | any **Forgery** or any alteration, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; or | any **Forgery** or any alteration, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 7; or |
|  | c. | any counterfeit, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 6. | any counterfeit, except for loss covered under Insuring Clause 6. |
| 4. | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To Insuring Clause 7 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To Insuring Clause 7 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To Insuring Clause 7 |
|  | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: |
|  | a. | any transfer, payment, or delivery of **Money or Securities**: | any transfer, payment, or delivery of **Money or Securities**: |
|  |  | (1) | authorized by an **Employee**; or |
|  |  | (2) | arising out of any misrepresentation received by any **Employee**, agent, broker, factor, commission merchant, independent contractor, intermediary, finder, or other representative of the same general character of the **Assured**, |
|  |  | whether such transfer, payment, or delivery was made in good faith or as a result of trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses; | whether such transfer, payment, or delivery was made in good faith or as a result of trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses; |
|  | b. | forged, altered or fraudulent **Negotiable Instruments**, **Securities**, documents or written instruments used as source documentation for input into a **Computer System**; | forged, altered or fraudulent **Negotiable Instruments**, **Securities**, documents or written instruments used as source documentation for input into a **Computer System**; |
|  | c. | any investment in **Securities**, or ownership in any corporation, partnership, real property, commodity or similar instrument, whether or not such investment is genuine or fraudulent; | any investment in **Securities**, or ownership in any corporation, partnership, real property, commodity or similar instrument, whether or not such investment is genuine or fraudulent; |
|  | d. | mechanical failure, faulty construction, error in design, latent defect, wear and tear, gradual deterioration, electrical disturbance, the **Assured's Network** failure or breakdown, any malfunction or error in programming, or error or omission in processing; | mechanical failure, faulty construction, error in design, latent defect, wear and tear, gradual deterioration, electrical disturbance, the **Assured's Network** failure or breakdown, any malfunction or error in programming, or error or omission in processing; |
|  | e. | entries or changes made by a natural person with authorized access to the **Assured's Network** who acts in good faith on instructions, unless such instructions are given to that person by a software contractor or its partner, officer, or employee authorized to design, develop, prepare, supply, service, write or implement programs for the **Assured's Network**; or | entries or changes made by a natural person with authorized access to the **Assured's Network** who acts in good faith on instructions, unless such instructions are given to that person by a software contractor or its partner, officer, or employee authorized to design, develop, prepare, supply, service, write or implement programs for the **Assured's Network**; or |
|  | f. | entries or changes made at an **Electronic Funds Transfer System** or a **Customer Communication System** by a: | entries or changes made at an **Electronic Funds Transfer System** or a **Customer Communication System** by a: |
|  |  | (1) | **Customer**; or |
|  |  | (2) | natural person with authorized access to the **Customer's** authentication credentials or mechanism. |
| 5. | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To Insuring Clause 11 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To Insuring Clause 11 | Specific Exclusions – Applicable To Insuring Clause 11 |
|  | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from any **Voice Initiated Transfer Instruction** from a: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from any **Voice Initiated Transfer Instruction** from a: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from any **Voice Initiated Transfer Instruction** from a: |
|  |  | (1) | **Customer**; or |
|  |  | (2) | natural person with authorized access to the **Customer's** verification credentials or mechanism. |

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| 1. | Anti-Bundling | Anti-Bundling |
|  | If any Insuring Clause requires that an enumerated type of document be fraudulently materially altered or a **Counterfeit Original**, or contain a signature which is a **Forgery** or obtained through trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses, the material alteration or **Counterfeit Original** or fraudulent signature must be on or of the enumerated document itself not on or of some other document submitted with, accompanying or incorporated by reference into the enumerated document. | If any Insuring Clause requires that an enumerated type of document be fraudulently materially altered or a **Counterfeit Original**, or contain a signature which is a **Forgery** or obtained through trick, artifice, fraud, or false pretenses, the material alteration or **Counterfeit Original** or fraudulent signature must be on or of the enumerated document itself not on or of some other document submitted with, accompanying or incorporated by reference into the enumerated document. |
| 2. | Change Or Modification | Change Or Modification |
|  | No change in or modification of this Bond shall be effective except when made by written endorsement to this Bond signed by an authorized representative of the Company. | No change in or modification of this Bond shall be effective except when made by written endorsement to this Bond signed by an authorized representative of the Company. |
|  | If this Bond is for a sole **Assured**, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the **Assured** shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished by the acting party to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. | If this Bond is for a sole **Assured**, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the **Assured** shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished by the acting party to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. |
|  | If this Bond is for joint **Assureds**, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of any **Assured** shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished by the Company to all **Assureds** and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. | If this Bond is for joint **Assureds**, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of any **Assured** shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished by the Company to all **Assureds** and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 3. | Conformity | Conformity |
|  | If any time period limitation within this Bond is prohibited by any law controlling this Bond's construction, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to equal the minimum period of limitation provided by such law. | If any time period limitation within this Bond is prohibited by any law controlling this Bond's construction, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to equal the minimum period of limitation provided by such law. |
| 4. | Cooperation Of Assured | Cooperation Of Assured |
|  | At the Company's request and at reasonable times and places designated by the Company, the **Assured** shall: | At the Company's request and at reasonable times and places designated by the Company, the **Assured** shall: |
|  | a. | submit to examination by the Company and subscribe to the same under oath; |
|  | b. | produce for the Company's examination all pertinent records; and |
|  | c. | cooperate with the Company in all matters pertaining to the loss. |
|  | The **Assured** shall execute all papers and render all assistance to secure to the Company the rights and causes of action provided for under this Bond. The **Assured** shall do nothing after discovery of any loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action. | The **Assured** shall execute all papers and render all assistance to secure to the Company the rights and causes of action provided for under this Bond. The **Assured** shall do nothing after discovery of any loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action. |
| 5. | Covered Property | Covered Property |
|  | This Bond shall apply to loss of **Property**: | This Bond shall apply to loss of **Property**: |
|  | a. | owned by the **Assured**; |
|  | b. | held by the **Assured** in any capacity; or |
|  | c. | for which the **Assured** is legally liable. |
|  | This Bond shall be for the sole use and benefit of the **Assured**. | This Bond shall be for the sole use and benefit of the **Assured**. |
| 6. | Deductible Amount | Deductible Amount |
|  | The Company shall be liable under this Bond only for the amount by which any **Single Loss** is greater than the applicable Deductible Amount as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations. | The Company shall be liable under this Bond only for the amount by which any **Single Loss** is greater than the applicable Deductible Amount as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations. |
|  | There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss sustained by any **Assured** and covered under Insuring Clause 1. | There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss sustained by any **Assured** and covered under Insuring Clause 1. |

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| 7. | Discovery | Discovery | Discovery |
|  | This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by a **Director** during the Bond Period. Discovery occurs at the earlier of a **Director** learning of: | This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by a **Director** during the Bond Period. Discovery occurs at the earlier of a **Director** learning of: | This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by a **Director** during the Bond Period. Discovery occurs at the earlier of a **Director** learning of: |
|  | a. | facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond; or | facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond; or |
|  | b. | an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the **Assured** is liable to a third party, | an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the **Assured** is liable to a third party, |
|  | regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable Deductible Amount, or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known. | regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable Deductible Amount, or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known. | regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable Deductible Amount, or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known. |
| 8. | Limit Of Liability | Limit Of Liability | Limit Of Liability |
|  | The payment of any loss under this Bond shall not reduce the liability of the Company for other losses whenever sustained, provided that: | The payment of any loss under this Bond shall not reduce the liability of the Company for other losses whenever sustained, provided that: | The payment of any loss under this Bond shall not reduce the liability of the Company for other losses whenever sustained, provided that: |
|  | a. | the Company's liability for each **Single Loss** shall not exceed the applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations or as set forth under General Agreement 1, and shall not be cumulative in amounts from year to year or from Bond Period to Bond Period; | the Company's liability for each **Single Loss** shall not exceed the applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations or as set forth under General Agreement 1, and shall not be cumulative in amounts from year to year or from Bond Period to Bond Period; |
|  | b. | if a **Single Loss** is covered under more than one Insuring Clause, the maximum payable shall not exceed the largest applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability; and | if a **Single Loss** is covered under more than one Insuring Clause, the maximum payable shall not exceed the largest applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability; and |
|  | c. | the Company's liability for loss or losses sustained by more than one **Assureds**, or all **Assureds**, shall not exceed the total amount for which the Company would be liable under this Bond if such loss or losses were sustained by any one **Assured**. | the Company's liability for loss or losses sustained by more than one **Assureds**, or all **Assureds**, shall not exceed the total amount for which the Company would be liable under this Bond if such loss or losses were sustained by any one **Assured**. |
| 9. | Notice To Company – Proof – Legal Proceedings Against Company | Notice To Company – Proof – Legal Proceedings Against Company | Notice To Company – Proof – Legal Proceedings Against Company |
|  | a. | The **Assured** shall give the Company notice at the earliest practicable moment, not to exceed sixty (60) days after discovery of a loss, in an amount that is in excess of 50% of the applicable Deductible Amount, as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations. | The **Assured** shall give the Company notice at the earliest practicable moment, not to exceed sixty (60) days after discovery of a loss, in an amount that is in excess of 50% of the applicable Deductible Amount, as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations. |
|  | b. | The **Assured** shall furnish to the Company proof of loss, duly sworn to, with full particulars, within six (6) months after such discovery. | The **Assured** shall furnish to the Company proof of loss, duly sworn to, with full particulars, within six (6) months after such discovery. |
|  | c. | **Certificated Securities** listed in a proof of loss shall be identified by certificate or bond numbers, if issued with them. | **Certificated Securities** listed in a proof of loss shall be identified by certificate or bond numbers, if issued with them. |
|  | d. | Legal proceedings for the recovery of any loss under this Bond shall not be brought prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days after the proof of loss is filed with the Company or after the expiration of twenty-four (24) months from the discovery of such loss. | Legal proceedings for the recovery of any loss under this Bond shall not be brought prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days after the proof of loss is filed with the Company or after the expiration of twenty-four (24) months from the discovery of such loss. |
|  | e. | This Bond affords coverage only in favor of the **Assured**. No claim, suit, action or legal proceeding shall be brought under the Bond by anyone other than the **Assured**. | This Bond affords coverage only in favor of the **Assured**. No claim, suit, action or legal proceeding shall be brought under the Bond by anyone other than the **Assured**. |
|  | f. | All such notices shall be given in writing to one of the following addresses: | All such notices shall be given in writing to one of the following addresses: |
|  |  | (1) | <u>ChubbClaimsFirstNotice@chubb.com</u>; or |
|  |  | (2) | Attn: Chubb Claims Department<br> Chubb<br> P.O. Box 5122<br> Scranton, PA 18505 |
|  | g. | All other notices to the Company under this Bond shall be given in writing to the following address: | All other notices to the Company under this Bond shall be given in writing to the following address: |
|  |  | (1) | <u>NA.FinancialLines@chubb.com</u>; or |

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|  |  | (2) | Attn: Chubb Underwriting Department<br> Chubb<br> 202B Hall's Mill Road<br> Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 |
|  | All notices described above shall be effective on the date of receipt by the Company. | All notices described above shall be effective on the date of receipt by the Company. | All notices described above shall be effective on the date of receipt by the Company. |
| 10. | Other Insurance | Other Insurance | Other Insurance |
|  | a. | Coverage under this Bond shall apply only as excess over any other valid and collectible insurance, indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf of: | Coverage under this Bond shall apply only as excess over any other valid and collectible insurance, indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf of: |
|  |  | (1) | the **Assured**; |
|  |  | (2) | a **Transportation Company**; or |
|  |  | (3) | another entity on whose premises the loss occurred or which employed the person causing the loss or engaged the messenger conveying the **Property** involved. |
|  | b. | Solely with respect to Insuring Clause 7, in the event of a loss covered under this Bond and also covered under other valid and collectible insurance issued by the Company, or a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company to the **Assured**, the Single Loss Limit Of Liability under this Bond shall be reduced by any payment under any other such valid and collectible insurance and only the remainder, if any, shall be applicable to such loss covered hereunder. | Solely with respect to Insuring Clause 7, in the event of a loss covered under this Bond and also covered under other valid and collectible insurance issued by the Company, or a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company to the **Assured**, the Single Loss Limit Of Liability under this Bond shall be reduced by any payment under any other such valid and collectible insurance and only the remainder, if any, shall be applicable to such loss covered hereunder. |
| 11. | Securities Settlement | Securities Settlement | Securities Settlement |
|  | In the event of a loss of **Securities** covered under this Bond, the Company may, at its sole discretion, purchase replacement **Securities**, tender the value of the **Securities** in **Money**, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement **Securities**. | In the event of a loss of **Securities** covered under this Bond, the Company may, at its sole discretion, purchase replacement **Securities**, tender the value of the **Securities** in **Money**, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement **Securities**. | In the event of a loss of **Securities** covered under this Bond, the Company may, at its sole discretion, purchase replacement **Securities**, tender the value of the **Securities** in **Money**, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement **Securities**. |
|  | The indemnity required from the **Assured** under the terms of this Section against all loss, cost or expense arising from the replacement of **Securities** by the Company's indemnity shall be: | The indemnity required from the **Assured** under the terms of this Section against all loss, cost or expense arising from the replacement of **Securities** by the Company's indemnity shall be: | The indemnity required from the **Assured** under the terms of this Section against all loss, cost or expense arising from the replacement of **Securities** by the Company's indemnity shall be: |
|  | a. | for **Securities** having a value less than or equal to the applicable Deductible Amount – one hundred (100%) percent; | for **Securities** having a value less than or equal to the applicable Deductible Amount – one hundred (100%) percent; |
|  | b. | for **Securities** having a value in excess of the applicable Deductible Amount but within the Single Loss Limit Of Liability – the percentage that the Deductible Amount bears to the value of the **Securities**; or | for **Securities** having a value in excess of the applicable Deductible Amount but within the Single Loss Limit Of Liability – the percentage that the Deductible Amount bears to the value of the **Securities**; or |
|  | c. | for **Securities** having a value greater than the applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability – the percentage that the Deductible Amount and portion in excess of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability bears to the value of the **Securities**. | for **Securities** having a value greater than the applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability – the percentage that the Deductible Amount and portion in excess of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability bears to the value of the **Securities**. |
|  | The value referred to in Sections 11.a., b., and c. is the value in accordance with Section 14., Valuation, regardless of the value of such **Securities** at the time the loss under the Company's indemnity is sustained. | The value referred to in Sections 11.a., b., and c. is the value in accordance with Section 14., Valuation, regardless of the value of such **Securities** at the time the loss under the Company's indemnity is sustained. | The value referred to in Sections 11.a., b., and c. is the value in accordance with Section 14., Valuation, regardless of the value of such **Securities** at the time the loss under the Company's indemnity is sustained. |
|  | The Company is not required to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of **Securities** which is not covered by this Bond, however, the Company may do so as a courtesy to the **Assured** in its sole discretion. | The Company is not required to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of **Securities** which is not covered by this Bond, however, the Company may do so as a courtesy to the **Assured** in its sole discretion. | The Company is not required to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of **Securities** which is not covered by this Bond, however, the Company may do so as a courtesy to the **Assured** in its sole discretion. |
|  | The **Assured** shall pay the proportion of the Company's premium charge for the Company's indemnity as set forth in Sections 11.a., b., and c. No portion of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity purchased by the **Assured** to obtain replacement **Securities**. | The **Assured** shall pay the proportion of the Company's premium charge for the Company's indemnity as set forth in Sections 11.a., b., and c. No portion of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity purchased by the **Assured** to obtain replacement **Securities**. | The **Assured** shall pay the proportion of the Company's premium charge for the Company's indemnity as set forth in Sections 11.a., b., and c. No portion of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity purchased by the **Assured** to obtain replacement **Securities**. |
| 12. | Subrogation – Assignment – Recovery | Subrogation – Assignment – Recovery | Subrogation – Assignment – Recovery |
|  | In the event of a payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to all of the **Assured's** rights of recovery against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. On request, the **Assured** shall deliver to the Company an assignment of the **Assured's** rights, title and interest and causes of action against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. | In the event of a payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to all of the **Assured's** rights of recovery against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. On request, the **Assured** shall deliver to the Company an assignment of the **Assured's** rights, title and interest and causes of action against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. | In the event of a payment under this Bond, the Company shall be subrogated to all of the **Assured's** rights of recovery against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. On request, the **Assured** shall deliver to the Company an assignment of the **Assured's** rights, title and interest and causes of action against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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|  | Recoveries, whether effected by the Company or by the **Assured**, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery, in the following order: | Recoveries, whether effected by the Company or by the **Assured**, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery, in the following order: | Recoveries, whether effected by the Company or by the **Assured**, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery, in the following order: |
|  | a. | first, to the satisfaction of the **Assured's** covered loss which would otherwise have been paid but for the fact that it is in excess of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability; | first, to the satisfaction of the **Assured's** covered loss which would otherwise have been paid but for the fact that it is in excess of the Single Loss Limit Of Liability; |
|  | b. | second, to the Company in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of the **Assured's** claim; | second, to the Company in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of the **Assured's** claim; |
|  | c. | third, to the **Assured** in satisfaction of the applicable Deductible Amount; and | third, to the **Assured** in satisfaction of the applicable Deductible Amount; and |
|  | d. | fourth, to the **Assured** in satisfaction of any loss suffered by the **Assured** which was not covered under this Bond. | fourth, to the **Assured** in satisfaction of any loss suffered by the **Assured** which was not covered under this Bond. |
|  | Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the Company shall not be deemed a recovery under this Section. | Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the Company shall not be deemed a recovery under this Section. | Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the Company shall not be deemed a recovery under this Section. |
| 13. | Termination | Termination | Termination |
|  | a. | If the Bond is for a sole **Assured**, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination. | If the Bond is for a sole **Assured**, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination. |
|  | b. | If the Bond is for a joint **Assured**, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party, and by the Company to all **Assureds** and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination. | If the Bond is for a joint **Assured**, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party, and by the Company to all **Assureds** and to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination. |
|  | c. | If any **Director**, not acting in collusion with an **Employee**, discovers any dishonest or fraudulent act committed by such **Employee**, whether in the employment of the **Assured** or otherwise, and whether against the **Assured** or any other person or entity, the **Assured**: | If any **Director**, not acting in collusion with an **Employee**, discovers any dishonest or fraudulent act committed by such **Employee**, whether in the employment of the **Assured** or otherwise, and whether against the **Assured** or any other person or entity, the **Assured**: |
|  |  | i. | shall immediately remove such **Employee** from a position that would enable such **Employee** to cause the **Assured** to suffer a loss covered by this Bond; and |
|  |  | ii. | within forty-eight (48) hours of discovering an **Employee** has committed any dishonest or fraudulent act, shall notify the Company of such action and provide full particulars of such dishonest or fraudulent act. |
|  | d. | This Bond terminates as to any **Employee** sixty (60) days after receipt by each **Assured** and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of written notice from the Company of its decision to terminate this Bond as to any **Employee**. | This Bond terminates as to any **Employee** sixty (60) days after receipt by each **Assured** and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of written notice from the Company of its decision to terminate this Bond as to any **Employee**. |
| 14. | Valuation | Valuation | Valuation |
|  | a. | Books Of Account Or Other Records | Books Of Account Or Other Records |
|  |  | The value of any loss of **Property** consisting of books of account or other records used by the **Assured** in the conduct of its business shall be the amount paid by the **Assured** for blank books, blank pages, or other materials which replace the lost books of account or other records, plus the cost of labor paid by the **Assured** for the actual transcription or copying of data to reproduce such books of account or other records. | The value of any loss of **Property** consisting of books of account or other records used by the **Assured** in the conduct of its business shall be the amount paid by the **Assured** for blank books, blank pages, or other materials which replace the lost books of account or other records, plus the cost of labor paid by the **Assured** for the actual transcription or copying of data to reproduce such books of account or other records. |
|  | b. | Money | Money |
|  |  | Any loss of **Money**, or loss payable in **Money**, shall be paid in the **Money** of the United States of America or the dollar equivalent of it, determined by the free market rate of exchange in effect at the time of discovery of such loss. | Any loss of **Money**, or loss payable in **Money**, shall be paid in the **Money** of the United States of America or the dollar equivalent of it, determined by the free market rate of exchange in effect at the time of discovery of such loss. |
|  | c. | Other Property | Other Property |
|  |  | The value of any loss of **Property**, except as otherwise provided for in this Section 14., shall be the actual cash value or the cost of repairing or replacing such **Property** with **Property** of like quality and value, whichever is less. | The value of any loss of **Property**, except as otherwise provided for in this Section 14., shall be the actual cash value or the cost of repairing or replacing such **Property** with **Property** of like quality and value, whichever is less. |

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| ![](x1_c113232x11x1.jpg) | **Financial Institution Bond**<br> **For Investment Companies** |

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| d. | Securities |
|  | The value of any loss of **Securities** shall be the average market value of such **Securities** on the business day immediately preceding discovery of such loss, provided that the value of any **Securities** replaced by the **Assured**, with the consent of the Company and prior to the settlement of any claim for them, shall be the actual market value at the time of replacement. In the case of a loss of interim certificates, warrants, rights or other **Securities**, the production of which is necessary to the exercise of subscription, conversion, redemption or deposit privileges, the value of them shall be the market value of such privileges immediately preceding their expiration if the loss is not discovered until after their expiration. If no market price is quoted for such **Securities** or for such privileges, the value shall be fixed by agreement of the parties. |

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| **VI.** | **COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE TRADE SANCTION LAWS** |
|  | This Bond does not apply to the extent that trade or economic sanctions law or other similar laws or regulations prohibit the Company from providing insurance. |

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**CO-SURETY ENDORSEMENT**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Named Assured |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Endorsement Number |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bond Number | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bond Period | &nbsp;&nbsp;Effective Date of Endorsement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J06009670 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;06-30-2025 to 06-30-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 30, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Issued By |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Insurance Company |  |  |

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**THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE BOND. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.**

**This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:**

**FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BOND FOR INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

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| (1) | The following Definitions are added: |
|  | **Controlling Company** means Federal Insurance Company. |
|  | **Company** means, unless otherwise specified, each insurance company, including the **Controlling Company**, executing this Endorsement. |
|  | **Companies** means, unless otherwise specified, all of the insurance companies, including the **Controlling Company**, executing this Endorsement. |
| (2) | The Conditions and Limitations are amended as follows: |
|  | Section 8., Limit Of Liability, is amended to include the following: |
|  | Each **Company** shall be liable only for such proportion of any **Single Loss** as the Single Loss Limit Of Liability underwritten by such **Company**, as specified in this Endorsement, bears to the applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations, but in no event shall any **Company** be liable for an amount greater than that underwritten by it. |
|  | Section 9., Notice to Company-Proof-Legal Proceedings Against Company, is amended to include the following:<br>In the absence of a request from any **Company** to pay premiums directly to it, premiums for this Bond may be paid to the **Controlling Company** for the account of all **Companies**. |
|  | In the absence of a request from any **Company** that notice of claim and proof of loss be given to or filed directly with it, the **Assured** giving such notice to and the filing of such proof with the **Controlling Company** shall be deemed to be in compliance with the terms, limitations and conditions of this Bond for the giving of notice of loss and the filing of proof of loss, if given and filed in accordance with the such terms, limitations and conditions. |
|  | Section 13., Termination, is amended to include the following: |
|  | The **Controlling Company** may give notice in accordance with the terms of this Bond terminating the Bond as an entirety or as to any **Employee** or **Assured**, and any notice so given shall terminate the liability of all **Companies** as an entirety or as to such **Employee** or **Assured**, as the case may be. |
|  | Any **Company**, other than the **Controlling Company**, may give notice in accordance with the terms of this Bond, terminating the entire liability of such other **Company** under this Bond or as to any person or entity. |
|  | In the absence of a request from any **Company** that notice of termination by the **Assured** of this Bond in its entirety may be given to or filed directly with it, the giving of such notice in accordance with the terms of this Bond to the **Controlling Company** shall terminate the liability of all **Companies** as an entirety. The **Assured** may terminate the entire liability of any **Company** under this Bond by giving notice of such termination to such **Company** and by sending a copy of such notice to the **Controlling Company**. |
|  | In the event of the termination of this Bond as an entirety, no **Company** shall be liable to the **Assured** for a greater proportion of any return premium due the **Assured** than the Single Loss Limit Of Liability underwritten by such **Company** bears to the applicable Single Loss Limit Of Liability as stated in Item 2 of the Declarations. |

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| In the event of the termination of this Bond as to any **Company**, such **Company** alone shall be liable to the **Assured** for any return premium due the **Assured** on account of such termination. The termination of this Bond as to any **Company** other than the **Controlling Company** shall not terminate or otherwise affect the liability of the other **Companies** under this Bond. |
| The following Section is added: |
| Controlling Company |
| The execution by the **Controlling Company** of the Declarations and Endorsements or Special Letters attached to this Bond shall constitute execution by all the **Companies** signing this Endorsement. |
| In the event this Bond is modified during the Bond Period, the **Controlling Company** shall notify the **Companies** or their respective representatives, in writing, of such modification. Each **Company** shall be deemed to agree to such modification, unless such **Company** notifies the **Controlling Company** or the **Controlling Company's** representative in writing that they do not agree to such modification. If a **Company** fails to object to a modification within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notice from the **Controlling Company**, such **Company** shall be deemed to agree to such modification. |

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The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged.

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| Underwritten for a Single Loss Limit Of<br> Liability of $14,475,000 |  | Federal Insurance Company |
|  |  | ![](x1_c113232x39x1.jpg) |
|  | By |  |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |
| Underwritten for a Single Loss Limit Of<br> Liability of $14,475,000 |  | Great American Insurance Company |
|  |  | ![](x1_c113232x39x2.jpg) |
|  | By |  |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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**STOP PAYMENT ORDER OR REFUSAL TO PAY CHECK ENDORSEMENT**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Named Assured |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Endorsement Number |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bond Number | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bond Period | &nbsp;&nbsp;Effective Date of Endorsement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J06009670 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;06-30-2025 to 06-30-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 30, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Issued By |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Insurance Company |  |  |

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**THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE BOND. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.**

**This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:**

**FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BOND FOR INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that solely with respect to coverage afforded under this Endorsement this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Item 2., Single Loss Limits Of Liability – Deductible Amounts, of the Declarations is amended to include the following:

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| <u>Insuring Clause</u> | <u>Single Loss Limit of Liability</u> | <u>Deductible Amount</u> |
| Stop Payment Order | $28950000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$100000 |

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| (2) | The following Insuring Clause is added: | The following Insuring Clause is added: |
|  | Stop Payment Order or Refusal to Pay Check | Stop Payment Order or Refusal to Pay Check |
|  | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** being legally liable to pay compensatory damages for: | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** being legally liable to pay compensatory damages for: |
|  | a. | complying or failing to comply with notice from any **Customer** or any authorized representative of any **Customer**, to stop payment on any check or draft made or drawn upon or against the **Assured** by such **Customer** or by any authorized representative of such **Customer**; or |
|  | b. | refusing to pay any check or draft made or drawn upon or against the **Assured** by any **Customer** or by any authorized representative of such **Customer**. |
| (3) | The following Exclusions shall apply: | The following Exclusions shall apply: |
|  | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: | This Bond does not cover loss resulting directly or indirectly from: |
|  | a. | libel, slander, wrongful entry, eviction, defamation, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, assault, or battery; |
|  | b. | sickness, disease, physical bodily harm, mental or emotional distress or anguish, or death of any person; or |
|  | c. | discrimination. |

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The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged.

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| Authorized Representative |

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**UNAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ENDORSEMENT**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Named Assured |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Endorsement Number |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bond Number | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bond Period | &nbsp;&nbsp;Effective Date of Endorsement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J06009670 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;06-30-2025 to 06-30-2026 | &nbsp;&nbsp;06-30-2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Issued By |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Insurance Company |  |  |

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**THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE BOND. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.**

**This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:**

**FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BOND FOR INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that solely with respect to coverage afforded under this Endorsement this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Item 2., Single Loss Limits of Liability – Deductible Amounts, of the Declarations is amended to include the following:

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| <u>Insuring Clause</u> | <u>Single Loss Limit of Liability</u> | <u>Deductible Amount</u> |
| Unauthorized Signature | $28950000 | $100000 |

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| (2) | The following Insuring Clause is added: |
|  | Unauthorized Signature |
|  | Loss resulting directly from the **Assured** having accepted, paid, or cashed any check or **Withdrawal Order** made or drawn on or against the account of a **Customer**, which bears the signature or endorsement of one other than a person whose name and signature is on file with the **Assured** as signatory on such account. |
|  | As a condition precedent to coverage under this Insuring Clause, the **Assured** shall have on file signatures of all persons who are signatories on such account. |
| The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage. | The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage. |
| All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged. | All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged. |

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| Authorized Representative |

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PF-52918 (08/21) Page 1 of 1

**<u>EXHIBIT B</u>**

CERTIFIED RESOLUTIONS

The undersigned, Randolph A. Stuzin, Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Investment Trust; Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Municipal Income Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Securities Trust; Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.; Lord Abbett Trust I; and Lord Abbett U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc. (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby certifies that the following are true and correct resolutions of each Board of Directors (Trustees) of each above-named Corporation (Trust) duly adopted on May 14-15, 2025:

WHEREAS, the Board, including each of the Board members who is not an "interested person" of the Funds or Lord Abbett, as that term is defined in section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, has reviewed such information as may reasonably be necessary to evaluate the terms of each of the Bond, D&O/E&O Policy and IDL Policy; now, therefore, it is

RESOLVED, that coverage under the Bond to each of the Funds in the amount of $28.95 million, consisting of $14.475 million of coverage underwritten by Federal Insurance Company (Chubb) and $14.475 million of coverage underwritten by Great American Insurance Company, with no deductible for employee dishonesty and a deductible amount of $100,000 for other loss, be, and it hereby is, approved as to amount, type, form, and coverage, taking all relevant factors into consideration including, but not limited to, the value of the aggregate assets of each Fund to which persons covered by the Bond may have access, the type and terms of the arrangements made for the custody and safekeeping of such assets, and the nature of the securities in the Funds' portfolios; and further

RESOLVED, that the portion of the premium to be paid by each Fund for such Bond be, and it hereby is, approved, taking all relevant factors into consideration including, but not limited to, the number of the other parties named as insureds, the nature of the business activities of the other parties, the amount of the Bond and the amount of the premium for such Bond, the ratable allocation of the premium among all parties named as insureds, and the extent to which the share of the premium allocated to each Fund is less than the premium each Fund would pay if it were to provide and maintain a fidelity bond that covers only that Fund as the insured; and further

RESOLVED, that each Fund's participation in the D&O/E&O Policy in the amount of $100 million, consisting of $25 million of primary coverage underwritten by ICI Mutual Insurance Company, $10 million of excess coverage underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb), $10 million of excess coverage underwritten by Everest National Insurance Company (Everest Re), $10 million of excess coverage underwritten by Continental Insurance Company of New Jersey (CNA), $10 million of excess coverage underwritten by Twin City Fire Insurance Co. (Hartford), $10 million of excess coverage underwritten by Endurance American Insurance Company (Sompo), $10 million of excess coverage underwritten by Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company, $10 million of excess coverage underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, and $5 million of excess coverage underwritten by Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, with a deductible amount of $1 million, maintained jointly with the other Funds and Lord Abbett, be, and it hereby is, approved; and further

RESOLVED, that the allocation to each Fund of the premium for such Policy, based on its relative net assets, is fair and reasonable to each of the Funds; and further

RESOLVED, that each Fund's renewal of the IDL Policy exclusively for the independent Board members in the amount of $15 million, consisting of $10 million of coverage underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb) and $5 million of coverage underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company, with a deductible amount of $1 million, maintained jointly with the other Funds, be, and it hereby is, approved; and further

RESOLVED, that the allocation to each Fund of the premium for such IDL Policy, based on its relative net assets, is fair and reasonable to each of the Funds; and further

RESOLVED, that in order to define certain rights and responsibilities of each Fund with respect to recoveries under the Bond, the proper officers of each Fund be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and directed, in the name and on behalf of each Fund, to execute the proposed Joint Insured Fidelity Bond Agreement, with such changes as the proper officers of each Fund, in consultation with counsel, may determine to be necessary or appropriate; and further

RESOLVED, that a Vice President or Assistant Secretary of the Funds be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and directed to make the filings (including any amendments thereto) and give the notices required by Rule 17g-1(g) under the Investment Company Act; and further

RESOLVED, that the appropriate officers of each Fund be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and directed to take any such actions as he or she may deem necessary or appropriate to implement the actions authorized by the foregoing resolutions.

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|  | /s/ Randolph A. Stuzin |
|  | Randolph A. Stuzin |
|  | Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the<br> Lord Abbett Family of Funds |
| July 17, 2025 |  |

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTIONS

The undersigned, Randolph A. Stuzin, Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund; Lord Abbett Credit Opportunities Fund; Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund; Lord Abbett Municipal Opportunities Fund; Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund; and Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby certifies that the following are true and correct resolutions of each Board of Trustees of each above-named Trust duly adopted on May 12, 2025, respectively:

WHEREAS, the Board, including each of the Board members who is not an "interested person" of the Funds or Lord Abbett, as that term is defined in section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, has reviewed such information as may reasonably be necessary to evaluate the terms of each of the Bond, D&O/E&O Policy and IDL Policy; now, therefore, it is

RESOLVED, that coverage under the Bond to each of the Funds and the Lord Abbett open-end mutual funds in the amount of $28.95 million, consisting of $14.475 million of coverage underwritten by Federal Insurance Company (Chubb) and $14.475 million of coverage underwritten by Great American Insurance Company, of which a $3 million limit is attributable to Lord Abbett Credit Opportunities Fund, Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund, Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund, and Lord Abbett Municipal Opportunities Fund, and a $1.425 million limit is attributable to the Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund and Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S based off of total fund assets per Rule 17g-1 under the 1940 Act, with no deductible for employee dishonesty and a deductible amount of $100,000 for other loss, be, and it hereby is, approved as to amount, type, form, and coverage, taking all relevant factors into consideration including, but not limited to, the value of the aggregate assets of each Fund to which persons covered by the Bond may have access, the type and terms of the arrangements made for the custody and safekeeping of such assets, and the nature of the securities in the Funds' portfolios; and further

RESOLVED, that the portion of the premium to be paid by each Fund for such Bond be, and it hereby is, approved, taking all relevant factors into consideration including, but not limited to, the number of the other parties named as insureds, the nature of the business activities of the other parties, the amount of the Bond and the amount of the premium for such Bond, the ratable allocation of the premium among all parties named as insureds, and the extent to which the share of the premium allocated to each Fund is less than the premium each Fund would pay if it were to provide and maintain a fidelity bond that covers only that Fund as the insured; and further

RESOLVED, that each Fund's participation in the D&O/E&O Policy in the amount of $20 million, consisting of $5 million of primary coverage underwritten by Continental Insurance Company of New Jersey (CNA), $5 million of excess coverage underwritten by Endurance American Insurance Company (Sompo), $5 million of excess coverage underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (Berkshire Hathaway), and $5 million of excess coverage underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company (Zurich), with a deductible amount of $500,000, maintained jointly with the other Funds and Lord Abbett, be, and it hereby is, approved; and further

RESOLVED, that the allocation to each Fund of the premium for such Policy, based on its relative net assets, is fair and reasonable to each of the Funds; and further

RESOLVED, that each Fund's renewal of the IDL Policy exclusively for the independent Board members in the amount of $5 million underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb) with a deductible amount of $500,000, maintained jointly with the other Funds, be, and it hereby is, approved; and further

RESOLVED, that the allocation to each Fund of the premium for such IDL Policy, based on its relative net assets, is fair and reasonable to each of the Funds; and further

RESOLVED, that in order to define certain rights and responsibilities of each Fund with respect to recoveries under the Bond, the proper officers of each Fund be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and directed, in the name and on behalf of each Fund, to execute the proposed Joint Insured Fidelity Bond Agreement, with such changes as the proper officers of each Fund, in consultation with counsel, may determine to be necessary or appropriate; and further

RESOLVED, that a Vice President or Assistant Secretary of the Funds be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and directed to make the filings (including any amendments thereto) and give the notices required by Rule 17g-1(g) under the Investment Company Act; and further

RESOLVED, that the appropriate officers of each Fund be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and directed to take any such actions as he or she may deem necessary or appropriate to implement the actions authorized by the foregoing resolutions.

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|  | /s/ Randolph A. Stuzin |
|  | Randolph A. Stuzin |
|  | Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the<br> Lord Abbett Alternatives Funds |
| July 17, 2025 |  |

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**<u>EXHIBIT C</u>**

Each of the Lord Abbett registered management investment companies, had they not been jointly insured under this Blanket Fidelity Bond, would have had to provide and maintain single insured bonds based on their respective assets as of June 30, 2025 in the following amounts:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Funds** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio Assets**<br> **as of 6/30/2025** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Registered**<br> **Management**<br> **Investment**<br> **Company Assets**<br> **as of 6/30/2025** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Amount of Single**<br> **Insured Bond** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$6178840013 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$6178840013 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$21469102821 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$21469102821 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1951088102 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1951088102 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc**. |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$150867580 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$600000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$115163489 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$35704090 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Investment Trust** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$86591615021 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Convertible Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$599358172 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$4569465461 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Core Plus Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$3948295451 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$4704999328 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett High Yield Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$3313805309 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$5821279625 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$763173806 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Multi-Asset Balanced Opportunity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1981768871 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Multi-Asset Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$783831336 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Short Duration Core Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$615540131 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$42512616470 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Total Return Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$3652518441 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Ultra Short Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$13324962619 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1098885039 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1098885039 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1250000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Municipal Income Fund, Inc**. |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$18503829201 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett California Tax-Free Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$648732438 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett High Income Municipal Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$4028100184 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Intermediate Tax Free Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$4963156758 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett National Tax-Free Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$4530072257 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$156229692 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett New York Tax-Free Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$579736434 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1969277894 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Short Duration Tax Free Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1628523544 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$5379860063 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Dividend Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$4381559818 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Growth Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$629394623 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small-Cap Value Series | &nbsp;&nbsp;$368905622 |  |  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Securities Trust** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$12993468069 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Alpha Strategy Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$590417396 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Focused Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$135637208 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Focused Large Cap Value Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$38840934 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Focused Small Cap Value Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$89058558 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1974699408 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Global Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$211282706 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Growth Leaders Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$7446879253 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Health Care Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$7396777 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett International Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$421199617 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett International Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$326298046 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett International Value Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$455706299 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Micro-Cap Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$180072622 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Value Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1115979245 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$3150601205 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2100000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bond-Debenture Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1136008574 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Developing Growth Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$61630051 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend Growth Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$187075457 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fundamental Equity Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$191399683 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Growth and Income Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$481208775 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Growth Opportunities Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$83127785 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mid Cap Stock Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$232962080 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short Duration Income Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$138820959 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Return Portfolio | &nbsp;&nbsp;$638367841 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Trust I** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$10933201681 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2500000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emerging Markets Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$6332912 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$3529334 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment Grade Floating Rate Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2380544653 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short Duration High Yield Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$8382678968 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhanced Municipal Yield Completion Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$160115814 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core Completion Fund<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;$0 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core Plus Completion Fund<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;$0 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short Duration Completion Fund<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;$0 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1439073016 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1439073016 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1250000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Interval Funds** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Credit Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2918467808 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2918467808 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1900000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund<sup>2</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;$193175318 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$193175318 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$600000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund<sup>3</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;$214256253 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$214256253 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$600000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Municipal Opportunities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;$62955091 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$62955091 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$400000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Lord Abbett Private Credit BDCs** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund<sup>4</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;$867000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$867000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1000000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S<sup>5</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;$230000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$230000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$600000 |

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<sup>1</sup> Effective December 1, 2024, Lord Abbett Diversification Shares: Core Completion Fund, Lord Abbett Diversification Shares: Core Plus Completion Fund, and Lord Abbett Diversification Shares: Short Duration Completion Fund were each added as a registered series of Lord Abbett Trust I.

<sup>2</sup> Effective February 18, 2025, Lord Abbett Special Situations Income Fund changed its name to Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund.

<sup>3</sup> Effective February 18, 2025, Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund commenced operations.

<sup>4</sup> Effective August 30, 2024, Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund 1, LP changed its name to Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund.

<sup>5</sup> Effective March 31, 2025, Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund A, LP changed its name to Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S.

**<u>EXHIBIT D</u>**

July 17, 2025

Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund

Lord Abbett Credit Opportunities Fund

Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund

Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Investment Trust

Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Municipal Opportunities Fund

Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund

Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S

Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Securities Trust

Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Trust I

Lord Abbett U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

This is to inform you that the assets of your funds are covered under our Investment Company Blanket Bond (Policy No. J06009670) as amended, with the Federal Insurance Company and Great American Insurance Company. The effective date of this policy is June 30, 2025.

Under such coverage, all proceeds on losses to the Joint Insureds under the Bond are payable to us. Accordingly, in order to comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 17g-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, we hereby agree that in the event recovery is received under the Bond as a result of a loss sustained by any registered management investment company and one or more other named insureds, each registered management investment company shall receive an equitable and proportionate share of the recovery, but at least equal to the amount which it would have received had it provided and maintained a single insured bond with the minimum coverage required by paragraph (d)(1) of said Rule 17g-1.

This letter, when signed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC and each addressee, shall constitute an agreement among them effective as of June 30, 2025 and may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

Very truly yours,

LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC

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|:---|:---|
| By: | /s/ Brooke A. Fapohunda |
|  | Brooke A. Fapohunda |
|  | Member and Senior Deputy General Counsel |

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Accepted and agreed to:

Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Corporate Opportunities Fund

Lord Abbett Credit Opportunities Fund

Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Flexible Income Fund

Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Investment Trust

Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Municipal Opportunities Fund

Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund

Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund S

Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Securities Trust

Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.

Lord Abbett Trust I

Lord Abbett U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.

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|:---|:---|
| By: | /s/ Randolph A. Stuzin |
|  | Vice President and Assistant Secretary |
|  | of the Lord Abbett Family of Funds |
| By: | /s/ Randolph A. Stuzin |
|  | Vice President and Assistant Secretary |
|  | of the Lord Abbett Alternatives Funds |

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