# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001428690
**File Stem:** 0001104659-25-119706
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-119706.hdr.sgml**: 20251209

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-119706

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-8F

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251209

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251209

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001428690

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-8F
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-22192
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251559778

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1585 BROADWAY
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10036
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 610-260-7600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1585 BROADWAY
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10036

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund II A
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20080303

**UNITED STATES<br> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-8F**

**Application for Deregistration of Certain Registered Investment Companies**.

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| **I.** | **General Identifying Information** | **General Identifying Information** | **General Identifying Information** | **General Identifying Information** |
| 1. | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only one*; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only one*; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only one*; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only one*; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): |
|  | ◻ | **Merger** | **Merger** | **Merger** |
|  | ⌧ | **Liquidation** | **Liquidation** | **Liquidation** |
|  | ◻ | **Abandonment of Registration** | **Abandonment of Registration** | **Abandonment of Registration** |
|  |  | (Note: Abandonments of Registration answer *only* questions 1 through 15, 24 and 25 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) | (Note: Abandonments of Registration answer *only* questions 1 through 15, 24 and 25 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) | (Note: Abandonments of Registration answer *only* questions 1 through 15, 24 and 25 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) |
|  | ◻ | Election of status as a **Business Development Company**<br> (Note: Business Development Companies answer *only* questions 1 through 10 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) | Election of status as a **Business Development Company**<br> (Note: Business Development Companies answer *only* questions 1 through 10 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) | Election of status as a **Business Development Company**<br> (Note: Business Development Companies answer *only* questions 1 through 10 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.) |
| 2. | Name of fund: AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A | Name of fund: AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A | Name of fund: AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A | Name of fund: AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A |
| 3. | Securities and Exchange Commission File No.: 811-22192 | Securities and Exchange Commission File No.: 811-22192 | Securities and Exchange Commission File No.: 811-22192 | Securities and Exchange Commission File No.: 811-22192 |
| 4. | Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? | Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? | Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? | Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? |
|  | ⌧ | Initial Application | ◻ | Amendment |
| 5. | Address of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State, Zip Code): | Address of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State, Zip Code): | Address of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State, Zip Code): | Address of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State, Zip Code): |
|  |  | AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A<br> c/o 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881 | AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A<br> c/o 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881 | AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A<br> c/o 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881 |
| 6. | Name, address and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any questions regarding this form: | Name, address and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any questions regarding this form: | Name, address and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any questions regarding this form: | Name, address and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any questions regarding this form: |
|  |  | Matthew Barsamian<br> Dechert LLP<br> 1900 K Street NW<br> Washington, D.C. 20006-1110<br> (202) 261-3392 | Matthew Barsamian<br> Dechert LLP<br> 1900 K Street NW<br> Washington, D.C. 20006-1110<br> (202) 261-3392 | Matthew Barsamian<br> Dechert LLP<br> 1900 K Street NW<br> Washington, D.C. 20006-1110<br> (202) 261-3392 |

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| 7. | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with rules 31a-l and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-l, 31a-2]: | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with rules 31a-l and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-l, 31a-2]: | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with rules 31a-l and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-l, 31a-2]: | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with rules 31a-l and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-l, 31a-2]: | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with rules 31a-l and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-l, 31a-2]: |
|  |  | NOTE: Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records described in rules 31a-l and 3la-2 for the periods specified in those rules. | NOTE: Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records described in rules 31a-l and 3la-2 for the periods specified in those rules. | NOTE: Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records described in rules 31a-l and 3la-2 for the periods specified in those rules. | NOTE: Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records described in rules 31a-l and 3la-2 for the periods specified in those rules. |
|  |  | State Street Bank and Trust Company<br> One Lincoln Street<br> Boston, MA 02111<br> (records relating to its function as administrator, custodian, fund accounting agent and escrow agent to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (617) 537-4748<br>Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br> (records relating to its function as investment adviser to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (888) 322-4675 | State Street Bank and Trust Company<br> One Lincoln Street<br> Boston, MA 02111<br> (records relating to its function as administrator, custodian, fund accounting agent and escrow agent to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (617) 537-4748<br>Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br> (records relating to its function as investment adviser to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (888) 322-4675 | State Street Bank and Trust Company<br> One Lincoln Street<br> Boston, MA 02111<br> (records relating to its function as administrator, custodian, fund accounting agent and escrow agent to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (617) 537-4748<br>Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br> (records relating to its function as investment adviser to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (888) 322-4675 | State Street Bank and Trust Company<br> One Lincoln Street<br> Boston, MA 02111<br> (records relating to its function as administrator, custodian, fund accounting agent and escrow agent to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (617) 537-4748<br>Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br> (records relating to its function as investment adviser to AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A)<br> (888) 322-4675 |
| 8. | Classification of fund (check only one): | Classification of fund (check only one): | Classification of fund (check only one): | Classification of fund (check only one): | Classification of fund (check only one): |
|  | ⌧ | Management company; | Management company; | Management company; | Management company; |
|  | ◻ | Unit investment trust; or | Unit investment trust; or | Unit investment trust; or | Unit investment trust; or |
|  | ◻ | Face-amount certificate company. | Face-amount certificate company. | Face-amount certificate company. | Face-amount certificate company. |
| 9. | Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one): | Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one): | Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one): | Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one): | Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one): |
|  | ◻ | Open-end | Open-end | ⌧ | Closed-end |
| 10. | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g.*, Delaware, Massachusetts): | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g.*, Delaware, Massachusetts): | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g.*, Delaware, Massachusetts): | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g.*, Delaware, Massachusetts): | State law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g.*, Delaware, Massachusetts): |
|  |  | Delaware | Delaware | Delaware | Delaware |
| 11. | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated: |
|  |  | Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br>Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited<br> 25 Cabot Square<br> Canary Wharf<br> London E14-4QA, England | Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br>Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited<br> 25 Cabot Square<br> Canary Wharf<br> London E14-4QA, England | Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br>Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited<br> 25 Cabot Square<br> Canary Wharf<br> London E14-4QA, England | Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP<br> 100 Front Street, Suite 400<br> West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2881<br>Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited<br> 25 Cabot Square<br> Canary Wharf<br> London E14-4QA, England |
| 12. | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: | Provide the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated: |
|  |  | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 13. | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: | If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: |
|  |  | (a) | Depositor's name(s) and address(es): | Depositor's name(s) and address(es): | Depositor's name(s) and address(es): |
|  |  | (b) | Trustee's name(s) and address(es): | Trustee's name(s) and address(es): | Trustee's name(s) and address(es): |

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| 14. | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? |
|  | ◻ Yes | ◻ Yes | ⌧ No |
|  | If Yes, for each UIT state: | If Yes, for each UIT state: | If Yes, for each UIT state: |
|  |  | Name(s): | Name(s): |
|  |  | File No.: | File No.: |
|  |  | Business Address: | Business Address: |

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| 15. | (a) | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? |
|  |  | ⌧ Yes | ⌧ Yes | ◻ No |
|  |  | If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: | If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: | If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: |
|  |  | December 11, 2019 | December 11, 2019 | December 11, 2019 |
|  |  | If No, explain: | If No, explain: | If No, explain: |
|  | (b) | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? |
|  |  | ◻ Yes | ◻ Yes | ⌧ No |
|  |  | If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place: | If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place: | If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place: |
|  |  | If No, explain: Pursuant to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A, the Fund is not required to obtain the approval of shareholders in order to liquidate. See exhibit (2)(a)(2) to the Fund's N-2 Registration Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 29, 2008. | If No, explain: Pursuant to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A, the Fund is not required to obtain the approval of shareholders in order to liquidate. See exhibit (2)(a)(2) to the Fund's N-2 Registration Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 29, 2008. | If No, explain: Pursuant to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A, the Fund is not required to obtain the approval of shareholders in order to liquidate. See exhibit (2)(a)(2) to the Fund's N-2 Registration Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 29, 2008. |
| **II.** | **Distributions to Shareholders** | **Distributions to Shareholders** | **Distributions to Shareholders** | **Distributions to Shareholders** |
| 16. | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? |
|  | ⌧ Yes |  | ◻ No | ◻ No |
|  | (a) | If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions: | If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions: | If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions: |
|  |  | May 1, 2020<br> August 1, 2020<br> November 1, 2020<br> March 1, 2021<br> May 1, 2021<br> September 19, 2025 | May 1, 2020<br> August 1, 2020<br> November 1, 2020<br> March 1, 2021<br> May 1, 2021<br> September 19, 2025 | May 1, 2020<br> August 1, 2020<br> November 1, 2020<br> March 1, 2021<br> May 1, 2021<br> September 19, 2025 |
|  | (b) | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? |
|  |  | ⌧ Yes | ⌧ Yes | ◻ No |
|  | (c) | Were the distributions made *pro rata* based on share ownership? | Were the distributions made *pro rata* based on share ownership? | Were the distributions made *pro rata* based on share ownership? |
|  |  | ⌧ Yes | ⌧ Yes | ◻ No |
|  | (d) | If No to (b) or (c) above, describe the method of distributions to shareholders. For Mergers, provide the exchange ratio(s) used and explain how it was calculated: | If No to (b) or (c) above, describe the method of distributions to shareholders. For Mergers, provide the exchange ratio(s) used and explain how it was calculated: | If No to (b) or (c) above, describe the method of distributions to shareholders. For Mergers, provide the exchange ratio(s) used and explain how it was calculated: |

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| (e) | *Liquidations only*: | *Liquidations only*: |
|  | Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind? | Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind? |
|  | □ Yes | ⌧ No |
|  | If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates, or any other affiliation of shareholders: | If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates, or any other affiliation of shareholders: |

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| 17. | *Closed-end funds only:*<br> Has the fund issued senior securities? | *Closed-end funds only:*<br> Has the fund issued senior securities? | *Closed-end funds only:*<br> Has the fund issued senior securities? |
|  | ◻ Yes | ◻ Yes | ⌧ No |
|  | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior security holders and distributions to other shareholders: | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior security holders and distributions to other shareholders: | If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior security holders and distributions to other shareholders: |
| 18. | Has the fund distributed **all** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? | Has the fund distributed **all** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? | Has the fund distributed **all** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? |
|  | ⌧Yes | ⌧Yes | ◻ No |
|  | If No, | If No, | If No, |
|  | (a) | How many shareholders does the fund have as of the date this form is filed? | How many shareholders does the fund have as of the date this form is filed? |
|  | (b) | Describe the relationship of each remaining shareholder to the fund: | Describe the relationship of each remaining shareholder to the fund: |
| 19. | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interests? | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interests? | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interests? |
|  | ◻ Yes |  | ⌧ No |
|  | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for distributing to, or preserving the interests of, those shareholders: | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for distributing to, or preserving the interests of, those shareholders: | If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for distributing to, or preserving the interests of, those shareholders: |
| **III.** | **Assets and Liabilities** | **Assets and Liabilities** | **Assets and Liabilities** |
| 20. | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed?<br> (*See question 18 above*) | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed?<br> (*See question 18 above*) | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed?<br> (*See question 18 above*) |
|  | ⌧ Yes |  | ◻ No |
|  | If Yes, | If Yes, | If Yes, |
|  | (a) | Describe the type and amount of each asset retained by the fund as of the date this form is filed:<br> The Fund has cash of approximately $10,926. | Describe the type and amount of each asset retained by the fund as of the date this form is filed:<br> The Fund has cash of approximately $10,926. |
|  | (b) | Why has the fund retained the remaining assets?<br> The Fund has retained cash to pay outstanding accrued liabilities to the Fund's service providers. | Why has the fund retained the remaining assets?<br> The Fund has retained cash to pay outstanding accrued liabilities to the Fund's service providers. |
|  | (c) | Will the remaining assets be invested in securities?<br> No. | Will the remaining assets be invested in securities?<br> No. |

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| 21. | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? |
|  | ⌧ Yes | ⌧ Yes | ◻ No |
|  | If Yes, | If Yes, |  |
|  | (a) | Describe the type and amount of each debt or other liability:<br> Accrued expenses of approximately $10,926 remain for operating expenses such as legal fees, tax preparation fees, transfer agency fees, custody fees and other miscellaneous expenses. See Question 22 below for more details. | Describe the type and amount of each debt or other liability:<br> Accrued expenses of approximately $10,926 remain for operating expenses such as legal fees, tax preparation fees, transfer agency fees, custody fees and other miscellaneous expenses. See Question 22 below for more details. |
|  | (b) | How does the fund intend to pay these outstanding debts or other liabilities?<br> The Fund retained enough cash to pay the outstanding liabilities. Any excess expenses will be borne by the Adviser. | How does the fund intend to pay these outstanding debts or other liabilities?<br> The Fund retained enough cash to pay the outstanding liabilities. Any excess expenses will be borne by the Adviser. |
| **IV.** | **Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** | **Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** | **Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** |
| 22. | (a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;List the expenses incurred in connection with the Merger or Liquidation:<br>(i) Legal expenses: $42,905<br>(ii) Accounting expenses: $264<br>(iii) Other expenses (list and identify separately):<br> Tax preparation fees - $6,776<br> Custody fees - $3,181<br> Transfer agency fees - $16,722<br> Director fees - $3,600<br> Corporate secretary fees - $0<br> Miscellaneous expenses - $44,174<br>(iv) Total expenses (sum of lines (i) - (iii) above): $117,622 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;List the expenses incurred in connection with the Merger or Liquidation:<br>(i) Legal expenses: $42,905<br>(ii) Accounting expenses: $264<br>(iii) Other expenses (list and identify separately):<br> Tax preparation fees - $6,776<br> Custody fees - $3,181<br> Transfer agency fees - $16,722<br> Director fees - $3,600<br> Corporate secretary fees - $0<br> Miscellaneous expenses - $44,174<br>(iv) Total expenses (sum of lines (i) - (iii) above): $117,622 |
|  | (b) | How were those expenses allocated? | How were those expenses allocated? |
|  |  | Pro rata to Fund shareholders based on shares held as of the date the Board voted to engage in a liquidation. | Pro rata to Fund shareholders based on shares held as of the date the Board voted to engage in a liquidation. |
|  | (c) | Who paid those expenses? | Who paid those expenses? |
|  |  | The Fund. | The Fund. |
|  | (d) | How did the fund pay for unamortized expenses (if any)? | How did the fund pay for unamortized expenses (if any)? |
|  |  | Not Applicable. | Not Applicable. |
| 23. | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidation? |
|  | ◻ Yes | ◻ Yes | ⌧ No |
|  | If Yes, cite the release numbers of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed: | If Yes, cite the release numbers of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed: | If Yes, cite the release numbers of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed: |
| **V.** | **Conclusion of Fund Business** | **Conclusion of Fund Business** | **Conclusion of Fund Business** |
| 24. | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? |
|  | ◻ Yes | ◻ Yes | ⌧ No |
|  | If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation: | If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation: | If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation: |

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| 25. | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? |
|  | ◻ Yes | ◻ Yes | ⌧ No |
|  | If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities: | If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities: | If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities: |
| **VI.** | **Mergers Only** | **Mergers Only** | **Mergers Only** |
| 26. | (a) | State the name of the fund surviving the Merger: | State the name of the fund surviving the Merger: |
|  | (b) | State the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger:<br>File number: | State the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger:<br>File number: |
|  | (c) | If the merger or reorganization agreement has been filed with the Commission, state the file number(s), form type used and date the agreement was filed: | If the merger or reorganization agreement has been filed with the Commission, state the file number(s), form type used and date the agreement was filed: |
|  |  | File number: | File number: |
|  |  | Form type: | Form type: |
|  |  | Date of filing: | Date of filing: |

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If the merger or reorganization agreement has not been filed with the Commission, provide a copy of the agreement as an exhibit to this form.

**<u>VERIFICATION</u>**

The undersigned states that (i) he has executed this Form N-8F application for an order under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 on behalf of AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A, (ii) he is the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer of AIP Multi-Strategy Fund A, and (iii) all actions by shareholders, directors, and any other body necessary to authorize the undersigned to execute and file this Form N-8F application have been taken. The undersigned also states that the facts set forth in this Form N-8F application are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.

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| Signature: |
| /s/ Francis J. Smith |
| Name: Francis J. Smith |
| Title: Principal Financial Officer & Treasurer |

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