# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000053808-25-000027

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-CSRS

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 22

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250630

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250828

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250828

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20250828

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BNY Mellon Investment Funds III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000053808

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 042694144
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-CSRS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-00524
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251271498

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
- **STREET 2:** 240 GREENWICH STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10286
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2129226400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
- **STREET 2:** 240 GREENWICH STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10286

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DREYFUS/LAUREL FUNDS TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20181030

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DREYFUS LAUREL FUNDS TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19941122

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** LAUREL FUNDS TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19940202

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### BNY Mellon High Yield Fund (Series ID: S000000317)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000000790 | Class A      | DPLTX           |
| C000000792 | Class C      | PTHIX           |
| C000000793 | Class I      | DLHRX           |

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#### UNITED STATES

#### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

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#### FORM N-CSR

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#### CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

#### Investment Company Act file number

#### 811-00524

#### BNY Mellon Investment Funds III
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, New York 10286

(Address of Principal Executive Officer) (Zip Code)

Deirdre Cunnane, Esq.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, New York 10286

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

#### Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(212) 922-6400

#### Date of fiscal year end:

#### 12/31

#### Date of reporting period:

#### 6/30/25
The following N-CSR relates only to the Registrant's series listed below and does not relate to any series of the Registrant with a different fiscal year end and, therefore, different N-CSR reporting requirements. A separate N-CSR will be filed for any series with a different fiscal year end, as appropriate.

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund

ITEM 1 - Reports to Stockholders

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

#### June 30, 2025

#### Class A – DPLTX
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon High Yield Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.

#### What were the Fund's costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Share Class** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| Class A<sup>\*</sup> | $48 0.95%<sup>\*\*</sup> |

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\* During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. <br> \*\* Annualized.

 **KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 6/30/25)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **<br> Fund Size (Millions)** | **<br> Number of Holdings** | **<br> Portfolio Turnover** |
| $503 | 318 | 59.90% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value

 **Portfolio Holdings (as of 6/30/25)**

 **Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)**

![Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart](chartimages_10349412.jpg)

&nbsp;&nbsp;Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value

 **Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart](chartimages_10349388.jpg)

\* Amount represents less than 0.1%.

 **For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, portfolio holdings and proxy voting information, please visit** bny.com/investments/literaturecenter **.**© 2025 **BNY Mellon Securities Corporation**, Distributor,

240 Greenwich Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10286

Code-0029SA0625

 **Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value**

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

#### June 30, 2025

#### Class C – PTHIX
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon High Yield Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.

#### What were the Fund's costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Share Class** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| Class C<sup>\*</sup> | $86 1.70%<sup>\*\*</sup> |

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\* During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. <br> \*\* Annualized.

 **KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 6/30/25)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **<br> Fund Size (Millions)** | **<br> Number of Holdings** | **<br> Portfolio Turnover** |
| $503 | 318 | 59.90% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value

 **Portfolio Holdings (as of 6/30/25)**

 **Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)**

![Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart](chartimages_10349462.jpg)

&nbsp;&nbsp;Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value

 **Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart](chartimages_10349438.jpg)

\* Amount represents less than 0.1%.

 **For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, portfolio holdings and proxy voting information, please visit** bny.com/investments/literaturecenter **.**© 2025 **BNY Mellon Securities Corporation**, Distributor,

240 Greenwich Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10286

Code-0359SA0625

 **Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value**

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund

#### SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

#### June 30, 2025

#### Class I – DLHRX
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon High Yield Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. You can find additional information about the Fund at bny.com/investments/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bny.com.

#### What were the Fund's costs for the last six months ?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Share Class** | **Costs of a $10,000 investment** |
| Class I<sup>\*</sup> | $36 0.70%<sup>\*\*</sup> |

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\* During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. <br> \*\* Annualized.

 **KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 6/30/25)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **<br> Fund Size (Millions)** | **<br> Number of Holdings** | **<br> Portfolio Turnover** |
| $503 | 318 | 59.90% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value

 **Portfolio Holdings (as of 6/30/25)**

 **Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)**

![Graphical Representation - Top N Holdings Chart](chartimages_10349512.jpg)

&nbsp;&nbsp;Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value

 **Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)**

![Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart](chartimages_10349488.jpg)

\* Amount represents less than 0.1%.

 **For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, portfolio holdings and proxy voting information, please visit** bny.com/investments/literaturecenter **.**© 2025 **BNY Mellon Securities Corporation**, Distributor,

240 Greenwich Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10286

Code-0759SA0625

 **Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank-Guaranteed. May Lose Value**

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**Item 2.** **Code of Ethics.**

Not applicable.

**Item 3.** **Audit Committee Financial Expert.**

Not applicable.

**Item 4.** **Principal Accountant Fees and Services.**

Not applicable.

**Item 5.** **Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.**

Not applicable.

**Item 6.** **Investments.**

Not applicable.

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund

**SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION**

June 30, 2025

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Class** | **Ticker** |
| A | DPLTX |
| C | PTHIX |
| I | DLHRX |

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![](img2d2fe9221.gif)

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The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period covered and do not necessarily represent the views of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. or any other person in the BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a fund in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any fund in the BNY Mellon

Family of Funds.

Not FDIC-Insured • Not Bank-Guaranteed • May Lose Value

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Contents

The Fund

Please note the Semi-Annual Financials and Other Information only contains Items 7-11 required in Form N-CSR. All other required items will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

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| **[Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_SOI-Commoncontent-4743_1)**<br> **[Investment Companies](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_SOI-Commoncontent-4743_1)**<br>| 3 |
| [Statement of Investments](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_SOI-Commoncontent-4743_1) | 3 |
| [Statement of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_FS-Commoncontent-4743_1) | 14 |
| [Statement of Operations](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_FS-Commoncontent-4743_2) | 15 |
| [Statement of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_FS-Commoncontent-4743_3) | 16 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_FIHI-Commoncontent-4743_1) | 18 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_NTF-Commoncontent-4743_1) | 21 |
| **[Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_CDA-Commoncontent-4743_1)**<br> **[Investment Companies](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_CDA-Commoncontent-4743_1)**<br>| 30 |
| **[Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_PRXD-Commoncontent-4743_1)** | 31 |
| **[Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Other of Open-End](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_RMNP-Commoncontent-4743_1)**<br> **[Management Investment Companies](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_RMNP-Commoncontent-4743_1)**<br>| 32 |
| **[Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts](#xx_87a49c70-ac54-47db-a4f9-6984b921557e_AAA-Commoncontent-4743_1)** | 33 |

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Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description |  | Coupon <br>Rate (%)<br>| Maturity <br>Date<br>| Principal <br>Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6%** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6%** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6%** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6%** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6%** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6%** |
| **Advertising — .8%** | **Advertising — .8%** | **Advertising — .8%** | **Advertising — .8%** | **Advertising — .8%** | **Advertising — .8%** |
| Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.13 | 8/15/2027 | 1012000 | 1001120 |
| Dotdash Meredith, Inc., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.63 | 6/15/2032 | 1734000 | 1682743 |
| Neptune BidCo US, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.29 | 4/15/2029 | 1284000 | 1251258 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **3935121** |
| **Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%** | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%** | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%** | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%** | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%** | **Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%** |
| AAR Escrow Issuer LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 3/15/2029 | 2146000 | 2225376 |
| Bombardier, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 6/15/2033 | 1314000 | 1363211 |
| Goat Holdco LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 2/1/2032 | 2711000 | 2758375 |
| TransDigm, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.38 | 5/31/2033 | 1625000 | 1630535 |
| TransDigm, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.38 | 3/1/2029 | 2205000 | 2264957 |
| TransDigm, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 12/15/2030 | 3130000 | 3249888 |
| TransDigm, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.13 | 12/1/2031 | 467000 | 489868 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **13982210** |
| **Airlines — 1.2%** | **Airlines — 1.2%** | **Airlines — 1.2%** | **Airlines — 1.2%** | **Airlines — 1.2%** | **Airlines — 1.2%** |
| American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.75 | 4/20/2029 | 2317451 | 2316866 |
| JetBlue Airways Corp./JetBlue Loyalty LP, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 9.88 | 9/20/2031 | 1832000 | 1783463 |
| United Airlines, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.63 | 4/15/2029 | 1871000 | 1817406 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **5917735** |
| **Automobiles & Components — .8%** | **Automobiles & Components — .8%** | **Automobiles & Components — .8%** | **Automobiles & Components — .8%** | **Automobiles & Components — .8%** | **Automobiles & Components — .8%** |
| Clarios Global LP/Clarios US Finance Co., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 5/15/2028 | 2700000 | 2773799 |
| Clarios Global LP/Clarios US Finance Co., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 2/15/2030 | 1235000 | 1285125 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **4058924** |
| **Banks — .7%** | **Banks — .7%** | **Banks — .7%** | **Banks — .7%** | **Banks — .7%** | **Banks — .7%** |
| Citigroup, Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. X<sup>(d)</sup> <br>|  | 3.88 | 2/18/2026 | 2614000 | 2584547 |
| Freedom Mortgage Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.63 | 1/15/2027 | 745000 | 746851 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **3331398** |
| **Building Materials — 2.2%** | **Building Materials — 2.2%** | **Building Materials — 2.2%** | **Building Materials — 2.2%** | **Building Materials — 2.2%** | **Building Materials — 2.2%** |
| Builders FirstSource, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.25 | 2/1/2032 | 1482000 | 1374058 |
| Camelot Return Merger Sub, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 8.75 | 8/1/2028 | 2402000 | 2216998 |
| Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.50 | 8/15/2029 | 550000 | 506108 |
| EMRLD Borrower LP/Emerald Co-Issuer, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.63 | 12/15/2030 | 3180000 | 3254482 |
| Quikrete Holdings, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.38 | 3/1/2032 | 1756000 | 1806827 |
| Quikrete Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 3/1/2033 | 350000 | 361358 |
| Standard Industries, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.75 | 1/15/2028 | 1834000 | 1814941 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **11334772** |
| **Chemicals — 1.6%** | **Chemicals — 1.6%** | **Chemicals — 1.6%** | **Chemicals — 1.6%** | **Chemicals — 1.6%** | **Chemicals — 1.6%** |
| Celanese US Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 4/15/2033 | 1061000 | 1072879 |
| Innophos Holdings, Inc., Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 11.50 | 6/15/2029 | 209000 | 211237 |
| Itelyum Regeneration SpA, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.75 | 4/15/2030 | 1070000 | 1273627 |
| Olympus Water US Holding Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 9.63 | 11/15/2028 | 640000 | 793585 |
| Olympus Water US Holding Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.75 | 11/15/2028 | 963000 | 1015272 |
| Rain Carbon, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 12.25 | 9/1/2029 | 1551000 | 1665310 |
| WR Grace Holdings LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.63 | 8/15/2029 | 2253000 | 2041502 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **8073412** |
| **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0%** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0%** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0%** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0%** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0%** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0%** |
| Ares European XII DAC CLO, Ser. 12A, Cl. E, (3 Month EURIBOR +6.10%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 8.34 | 4/20/2032 | 1450000 | 1712044 |
| ASSURANT II Ltd. CLO, Ser. 2018-2A, Cl. E, (3 Month TSFR +5.86%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>|  | 10.13 | 4/20/2031 | 800000 | 800102 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description |  | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** |
| **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0% (continued)** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0% (continued)** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0% (continued)** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0% (continued)** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0% (continued)** | **Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt — 2.0% (continued)** |
| Barings Ltd. CLO, Ser. 2018-1A, Cl. D, (3 Month TSFR +5.76%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>|  | 10.02 | 4/15/2031 | 2000000 | 1979808 |
| Diameter Capital 3 Ltd. CLO, Ser. 2022-3A, Cl. DR, (3 Month TSFR <br> +5.25%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.51 | 1/15/2038 | 800000 | 803417 |
| Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers 36 Ltd. CLO, Ser. 2020-36A, Cl. ER2, <br> (3 Month TSFR +7.30%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>|  | 11.57 | 4/20/2033 | 500000 | 501919 |
| Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd. CLO, Ser. 2022-3A, Cl. DR, (3 Month TSFR <br> +5.90%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>|  | 10.16 | 4/15/2031 | 800000 | 803464 |
| Rockford Tower Ltd. CLO, Ser. 2022-2A, Cl. ER, (3 Month TSFR +8.12%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>|  | 12.39 | 10/20/2035 | 750000 | 744303 |
| St. Pauls CLO, Ser. 11A, Cl. E, (3 Month EURIBOR +6.00%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 8.26 | 1/17/2032 | 1000000 | 1176295 |
| Trimaran Cavu Ltd. CLO, Ser. 2019-1A, Cl. ER, (3 Month TSFR +6.00%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>|  | 10.27 | 1/20/2037 | 1400000 | 1363450 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **9884802** |
| **Commercial & Professional Services — 4.1%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — 4.1%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — 4.1%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — 4.1%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — 4.1%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — 4.1%** |
| Albion Financing 1 Sarl/Aggreko Holdings, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.00 | 5/21/2030 | 1968000 | 2013318 |
| Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 6/15/2030 | 1010000 | 1024649 |
| Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp., Sr. Unscd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.00 | 6/1/2029 | 1530000 | 1489425 |
| Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco <br> 4 Sarl, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 4.63 | 6/1/2028 | 880000 | 854742 |
| Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.75 | 7/15/2027 | 1226000 | 1223436 |
| BCP V Modular Services Finance II PLC, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| GBP | 6.13 | 11/30/2028 | 740000 | 985418 |
| Belron UK Finance PLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.75 | 10/15/2029 | 1777000 | 1793114 |
| House of HR Group BV, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 9.00 | 11/3/2029 | 700000 | 822259 |
| Raven Acquisition Holdings LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 11/15/2031 | 2789000 | 2796090 |
| The ADT Security Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 4.88 | 7/15/2032 | 1780000 | 1709900 |
| United Rentals North America, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(c)</sup> <br>|  | 3.75 | 1/15/2032 | 1031000 | 947780 |
| United Rentals North America, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(c)</sup> <br>|  | 4.00 | 7/15/2030 | 904000 | 863259 |
| Veritiv Operating Co., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.50 | 11/30/2030 | 1068000 | 1157440 |
| Wand NewCo 3, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.63 | 1/30/2032 | 2676000 | 2814694 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **20495524** |
| **Consumer Discretionary — 4.9%** | **Consumer Discretionary — 4.9%** | **Consumer Discretionary — 4.9%** | **Consumer Discretionary — 4.9%** | **Consumer Discretionary — 4.9%** | **Consumer Discretionary — 4.9%** |
| Allwyn Entertainment Financing UK PLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 7.88 | 4/30/2029 | 1679000 | 1753025 |
| Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.00 | 2/15/2030 | 1185000 | 1227905 |
| Carnival Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.00 | 5/1/2029 | 1420000 | 1435715 |
| Carnival Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.13 | 2/15/2033 | 3292000 | 3370274 |
| Flutter Treasury DAC, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.88 | 6/4/2031 | 1802000 | 1816641 |
| Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.00 | 5/1/2031 | 1650000 | 1552402 |
| Maison Finco PLC, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| GBP | 6.00 | 10/31/2027 | 550000 | 747853 |
| Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp., Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.88 | 5/1/2029 | 1834000 | 1767777 |
| Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority/MS Digital Entertainment Holdings LLC, <br> Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.25 | 4/15/2030 | 1482000 | 1530821 |
| NCL Corp. Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 2/1/2032 | 1708000 | 1746009 |
| NCL Finance Ltd., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.13 | 3/15/2028 | 830000 | 844021 |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.00 | 2/1/2033 | 3021000 | 3081124 |
| Station Casinos LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 4.63 | 12/1/2031 | 1640000 | 1537268 |
| Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes |  | 5.14 | 3/15/2052 | 134000 | 82745 |
| Windsor Holdings III LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.50 | 6/15/2030 | 1046000 | 1122230 |
| Wolseley Group Finco PLC, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| GBP | 9.75 | 1/31/2031 | 600000 | 835275 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **24451085** |
| **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6%** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6%** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6%** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6%** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6%** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6%** |
| Beach Acquisition Bidco LLC, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.25 | 7/15/2032 | 860000 | 1021547 |

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| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** |
| **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6% (continued)** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6% (continued)** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6% (continued)** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6% (continued)** | **Consumer Durables & Apparel — .6% (continued)** |
| Beach Acquisition Bidco LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b),(f)</sup> <br>| 10.00 | 7/15/2033 | 1158000 | 1203179 |
| S&S Holdings LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.38 | 10/1/2031 | 1100000 | 1075924 |
|  |  |  |  | **3300650** |
| **Diversified Financials — 5.6%** | **Diversified Financials — 5.6%** | **Diversified Financials — 5.6%** | **Diversified Financials — 5.6%** | **Diversified Financials — 5.6%** |
| AG Issuer LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.25 | 3/1/2028 | 2238000 | 2239831 |
| Encore Capital Group, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.50 | 5/15/2030 | 2201000 | 2362597 |
| Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 9.13 | 5/15/2031 | 795000 | 820466 |
| Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 9.25 | 2/1/2029 | 855000 | 888708 |
| Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes | 5.25 | 5/15/2027 | 2699000 | 2617439 |
| Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.13 | 11/1/2032 | 2056000 | 2076912 |
| Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.13 | 4/30/2031 | 2369000 | 2494278 |
| OneMain Finance Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(c)</sup> <br>| 7.50 | 5/15/2031 | 923000 | 965058 |
| OneMain Finance Corp., Gtd. Notes | 7.88 | 3/15/2030 | 1098000 | 1167486 |
| PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.13 | 11/15/2030 | 2091000 | 2168430 |
| PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.88 | 12/15/2029 | 1954000 | 2076326 |
| PHH Escrow Issuer LLC/PHH Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 9.88 | 11/1/2029 | 1477000 | 1474622 |
| Rocket Cos., Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.13 | 8/1/2030 | 966000 | 984987 |
| Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 4.00 | 10/15/2033 | 1773000 | 1587470 |
| VFH Parent LLC/Valor Co-Issuer, Inc., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.50 | 6/15/2031 | 3903000 | 4098693 |
|  |  |  |  | **28023303** |
| **Electronic Components — .2%** | **Electronic Components — .2%** | **Electronic Components — .2%** | **Electronic Components — .2%** | **Electronic Components — .2%** |
| WESCO Distribution, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 6.38 | 3/15/2033 | 1247000 | **1289762** |
| **Energy — 9.7%** | **Energy — 9.7%** | **Energy — 9.7%** | **Energy — 9.7%** | **Energy — 9.7%** |
| Aethon United BR LP/Aethon United Finance Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.50 | 10/1/2029 | 2130000 | 2235816 |
| Aris Water Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 7.25 | 4/1/2030 | 1686000 | 1740893 |
| Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.00 | 7/15/2029 | 2180000 | 2276539 |
| CITGO Petroleum Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.38 | 1/15/2029 | 1446000 | 1507670 |
| Comstock Resources, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.75 | 3/1/2029 | 3777000 | 3788308 |
| CQP Holdco LP/BIP-V Chinook Holdco LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 6/15/2031 | 2377000 | 2349846 |
| Encino Acquisition Partners Holdings LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.75 | 5/1/2031 | 739000 | 816703 |
| Energy Transfer LP, Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. B<sup>(c),(d)</sup> <br>| 6.63 | 2/15/2028 | 3318000 | 3314993 |
| Gulfport Energy Operating Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.75 | 9/1/2029 | 2929000 | 3005455 |
| Matador Resources Co., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.50 | 4/15/2032 | 899000 | 900061 |
| Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 8.25 | 9/1/2031 | 822000 | 800168 |
| Noble Finance II LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.00 | 4/15/2030 | 1315000 | 1340087 |
| Northern Oil & Gas, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.13 | 3/1/2028 | 1924000 | 1942482 |
| Northern Oil & Gas, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.75 | 6/15/2031 | 2137000 | 2204839 |
| Northriver Midstream Finance LP, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.75 | 7/15/2032 | 1573000 | 1630215 |
| Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.80 | 5/15/2030 | 2607000 | 2529244 |
| SM Energy Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.75 | 8/1/2029 | 1174000 | 1170705 |
| TGNR Intermediate Holdings LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 10/15/2029 | 4129000 | 4004201 |
| Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 3.88 | 11/1/2033 | 775000 | 678364 |
| Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.13 | 8/15/2031 | 3068000 | 2841941 |
| Venture Global LNG, Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes<sup>(b),(d)</sup> <br>| 9.00 | 9/30/2029 | 4423000 | 4304237 |
| Venture Global LNG, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.13 | 6/1/2028 | 732000 | 757012 |
| Venture Global LNG, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.38 | 6/1/2031 | 1712000 | 1779368 |
| Venture Global Plaquemines LNG LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.50 | 1/15/2034 | 994000 | 994000 |
|  |  |  |  | **48913147** |
| **Environmental Control — 1.3%** | **Environmental Control — 1.3%** | **Environmental Control — 1.3%** | **Environmental Control — 1.3%** | **Environmental Control — 1.3%** |
| Madison IAQ LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.13 | 6/30/2028 | 1984000 | 1928847 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description |  | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** |
| **Environmental Control — 1.3% (continued)** | **Environmental Control — 1.3% (continued)** | **Environmental Control — 1.3% (continued)** | **Environmental Control — 1.3% (continued)** | **Environmental Control — 1.3% (continued)** | **Environmental Control — 1.3% (continued)** |
| Madison IAQ LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.88 | 6/30/2029 | 541000 | 532560 |
| Reworld Holding Corp., Gtd. Notes |  | 5.00 | 9/1/2030 | 2142000 | 2029150 |
| Waste Pro USA, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.00 | 2/1/2033 | 1964000 | 2043774 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **6534331** |
| **Food Products — 2.2%** | **Food Products — 2.2%** | **Food Products — 2.2%** | **Food Products — 2.2%** | **Food Products — 2.2%** | **Food Products — 2.2%** |
| Bellis Acquisition Co. PLC, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| GBP | 8.13 | 5/14/2030 | 880000 | 1140741 |
| Fiesta Purchaser, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.88 | 3/1/2031 | 1008000 | 1070793 |
| Fiesta Purchaser, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.63 | 9/15/2032 | 1625000 | 1718711 |
| Post Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.63 | 4/15/2030 | 2176000 | 2093887 |
| Post Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.50 | 12/15/2029 | 1400000 | 1394840 |
| Post Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.38 | 3/1/2033 | 851000 | 860886 |
| Simmons Foods, Inc./Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc./Simmons Pet Food, <br> Inc./Simmons Feed, Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.63 | 3/1/2029 | 2824000 | 2668746 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **10948604** |
| **Forest Products & Paper — .1%** | **Forest Products & Paper — .1%** | **Forest Products & Paper — .1%** | **Forest Products & Paper — .1%** | **Forest Products & Paper — .1%** | **Forest Products & Paper — .1%** |
| Mercer International, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 12.88 | 10/1/2028 | 490000 | **497602** |
| **Health Care — 8.6%** | **Health Care — 8.6%** | **Health Care — 8.6%** | **Health Care — 8.6%** | **Health Care — 8.6%** | **Health Care — 8.6%** |
| 1261229 BC Ltd., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.00 | 4/15/2032 | 2588000 | 2612560 |
| Bausch + Lomb Corp., Sr. Scd. Bonds, (3 Month EURIBOR +3.88%)<sup>(b),(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.87 | 1/15/2031 | 833000 | 989228 |
| Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 11.00 | 9/30/2028 | 2023000 | 2004206 |
| Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.50 | 1/15/2028 | 1283000 | 1241060 |
| CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 4/15/2029 | 677000 | 540368 |
| CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.25 | 5/15/2030 | 565000 | 501549 |
| CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.88 | 1/15/2032 | 2694000 | 2858649 |
| Cidron Aida Finco Sarl, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 7.00 | 10/27/2031 | 440000 | 530877 |
| Dolcetto Holdco SpA, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.63 | 7/14/2032 | 702000 | 833962 |
| Global Medical Response, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(f)</sup> <br>|  | 9.50 | 10/31/2028 | 2715087 | 2726898 |
| HAH Group Holding Co. LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 9.75 | 10/1/2031 | 1706000 | 1692571 |
| Insulet Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.50 | 4/1/2033 | 1824000 | 1902963 |
| IQVIA, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.25 | 6/1/2032 | 1306000 | 1341873 |
| LifePoint Health, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.88 | 8/15/2030 | 1401000 | 1517223 |
| LifePoint Health, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.00 | 6/1/2032 | 1020000 | 1053573 |
| Medline Borrower LP, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 3.88 | 4/1/2029 | 2094000 | 2010106 |
| Medline Borrower LP/Medline Co-Issuer, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.25 | 4/1/2029 | 1758000 | 1808163 |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.25 | 1/15/2033 | 1771000 | 1803805 |
| Option Care Health, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.38 | 10/31/2029 | 2344000 | 2257769 |
| Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 5/15/2034 | 1172000 | 1126990 |
| Radiology Partners, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.50 | 7/15/2032 | 1598000 | 1603721 |
| Select Medical Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.25 | 12/1/2032 | 810000 | 815371 |
| Sotera Health Holdings LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.38 | 6/1/2031 | 1479000 | 1540664 |
| Tenet Healthcare Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes |  | 4.25 | 6/1/2029 | 875000 | 849255 |
| Tenet Healthcare Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes |  | 4.63 | 6/15/2028 | 1515000 | 1497117 |
| Tenet Healthcare Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes |  | 6.13 | 6/15/2030 | 1132000 | 1153094 |
| Tenet Healthcare Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes |  | 6.75 | 5/15/2031 | 2050000 | 2122219 |
| US Acute Care Solutions LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.75 | 5/15/2029 | 2053000 | 2120109 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **43055943** |
| **Industrial — 2.2%** | **Industrial — 2.2%** | **Industrial — 2.2%** | **Industrial — 2.2%** | **Industrial — 2.2%** | **Industrial — 2.2%** |
| Arcosa, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 8/15/2032 | 1240000 | 1287672 |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.25 | 3/15/2033 | 1756000 | 1812476 |
| Chart Industries, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.50 | 1/1/2030 | 1667000 | 1747309 |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description |  | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** |
| **Industrial — 2.2% (continued)** | **Industrial — 2.2% (continued)** | **Industrial — 2.2% (continued)** | **Industrial — 2.2% (continued)** | **Industrial — 2.2% (continued)** | **Industrial — 2.2% (continued)** |
| CTEC II GmbH, Sr. Unscd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.25 | 2/15/2030 | 909000 | 916242 |
| Dycom Industries, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 4.50 | 4/15/2029 | 2389000 | 2327060 |
| GrafTech Finance, Inc., Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.63 | 12/23/2029 | 1850000 | 1276500 |
| GrafTech Global Enterprises, Inc., Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.88 | 12/23/2029 | 338000 | 268710 |
| Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd./Titan Co-Borrower LLC, Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.00 | 2/15/2029 | 1295000 | 1355604 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **10991573** |
| **Information Technology — 3.8%** | **Information Technology — 3.8%** | **Information Technology — 3.8%** | **Information Technology — 3.8%** | **Information Technology — 3.8%** | **Information Technology — 3.8%** |
| AthenaHealth Group, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.50 | 2/15/2030 | 4690000 | 4620661 |
| Central Parent, Inc./CDK Global, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.25 | 6/15/2029 | 649000 | 529850 |
| Cloud Software Group, Inc., Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.00 | 9/30/2029 | 742000 | 769792 |
| Cloud Software Group, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.50 | 3/31/2029 | 1778000 | 1795705 |
| CoreWeave, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.25 | 6/1/2030 | 1341000 | 1372089 |
| Elastic NV, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.13 | 7/15/2029 | 2489000 | 2380433 |
| Ellucian Holdings, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.50 | 12/1/2029 | 2486000 | 2548632 |
| SS&C Technologies, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.50 | 6/1/2032 | 1011000 | 1050455 |
| TeamSystem SpA, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.00 | 7/1/2031 | 461000 | 543252 |
| UKG, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 2/1/2031 | 3557000 | 3692878 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **19303747** |
| **Insurance — 4.4%** | **Insurance — 4.4%** | **Insurance — 4.4%** | **Insurance — 4.4%** | **Insurance — 4.4%** | **Insurance — 4.4%** |
| Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 7/1/2032 | 2039000 | 2069683 |
| Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.25 | 2/1/2029 | 1596000 | 1652813 |
| Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 4/15/2028 | 1520000 | 1546190 |
| Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.00 | 1/15/2031 | 2779000 | 2876724 |
| Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, Sr. Unscd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.38 | 10/1/2032 | 1116000 | 1151783 |
| APH Somerset Investor 2 LLC/APH2 Somerset Investor <br> 2 LLC/APH3 Somerset Inves, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.88 | 11/1/2029 | 2416000 | 2473380 |
| Ardonagh Finco Ltd., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 6.88 | 2/15/2031 | 1020000 | 1237607 |
| Ardonagh Finco Ltd., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.75 | 2/15/2031 | 2797000 | 2926331 |
| Ardonagh Group Finance Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.88 | 2/15/2032 | 1478000 | 1556485 |
| Global Atlantic Fin Co., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.95 | 6/15/2033 | 1318000 | 1493661 |
| Howden UK Refinance PLC/Howden UK Refinance 2 PLC/Howden US <br> Refinance LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.25 | 2/15/2031 | 843000 | 873611 |
| Howden UK Refinance PLC/Howden UK Refinance 2 PLC/Howden US <br> Refinance LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.13 | 2/15/2032 | 770000 | 804653 |
| Panther Escrow Issuer LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.13 | 6/1/2031 | 1267000 | 1316927 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **21979848** |
| **Internet Software & Services — 2.4%** | **Internet Software & Services — 2.4%** | **Internet Software & Services — 2.4%** | **Internet Software & Services — 2.4%** | **Internet Software & Services — 2.4%** | **Internet Software & Services — 2.4%** |
| Arches Buyer, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.13 | 12/1/2028 | 2640000 | 2430401 |
| Cablevision Lightpath LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 3.88 | 9/15/2027 | 1384000 | 1334788 |
| Gen Digital, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.25 | 4/1/2033 | 3189000 | 3282572 |
| Gen Digital, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 9/30/2027 | 1230000 | 1252794 |
| Match Group Holdings II LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.13 | 8/1/2030 | 1857000 | 1737820 |
| Rakuten Group, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 9.75 | 4/15/2029 | 1147000 | 1259605 |
| United Group BV, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.25 | 2/1/2030 | 670000 | 783124 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **12081104** |
| **Materials — 2.1%** | **Materials — 2.1%** | **Materials — 2.1%** | **Materials — 2.1%** | **Materials — 2.1%** | **Materials — 2.1%** |
| Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.75 | 4/15/2030 | 2589000 | 2649878 |

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** |
| **Materials — 2.1% (continued)** | **Materials — 2.1% (continued)** | **Materials — 2.1% (continued)** | **Materials — 2.1% (continued)** | **Materials — 2.1% (continued)** |
| Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.88 | 1/15/2030 | 1171000 | 1198551 |
| Graphic Packaging International LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.38 | 7/15/2032 | 1947000 | 1990468 |
| LABL, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 9.50 | 11/1/2028 | 1821000 | 1685569 |
| Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.88 | 4/15/2027 | 1241000 | 1262894 |
| Sealed Air Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 4/15/2029 | 2064000 | 2043102 |
|  |  |  |  | **10830462** |
| **Media — 4.6%** | **Media — 4.6%** | **Media — 4.6%** | **Media — 4.6%** | **Media — 4.6%** |
| CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 4.25 | 1/15/2034 | 2209000 | 1967804 |
| CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | 4.50 | 5/1/2032 | 3176000 | 2959612 |
| CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 2/1/2028 | 2941000 | 2915913 |
| CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.38 | 6/1/2029 | 2885000 | 2876456 |
| CSC Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 4/15/2027 | 788000 | 753006 |
| CSC Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 11.25 | 5/15/2028 | 827000 | 824524 |
| CSC Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 11.75 | 1/31/2029 | 3186000 | 3032374 |
| CSC Holdings LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.75 | 1/15/2030 | 1015000 | 503045 |
| Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.13 | 2/15/2033 | 2022000 | 2044417 |
| Sirius XM Radio LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.13 | 7/1/2030 | 1260000 | 1162557 |
| Sirius XM Radio LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 8/1/2027 | 1000000 | 992139 |
| Sunrise FinCo I BV, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.88 | 7/15/2031 | 1630000 | 1542591 |
| Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 5/15/2029 | 1507000 | 1483201 |
|  |  |  |  | **23057639** |
| **Metals & Mining — 2.5%** | **Metals & Mining — 2.5%** | **Metals & Mining — 2.5%** | **Metals & Mining — 2.5%** | **Metals & Mining — 2.5%** |
| Arsenal AIC Parent LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 8.00 | 10/1/2030 | 2490000 | 2660415 |
| Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.88 | 11/1/2029 | 1119000 | 1102701 |
| Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.50 | 9/15/2031 | 649000 | 626480 |
| First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 9.38 | 3/1/2029 | 2048000 | 2176199 |
| FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.13 | 4/15/2032 | 1523000 | 1550225 |
| Novelis Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.75 | 1/30/2030 | 1330000 | 1275233 |
| Samarco Mineracao SA, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b),(f)</sup> <br>| 9.50 | 6/30/2031 | 1912895 | 1881678 |
| Samarco Mineracao SA, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 9.50 | 6/30/2031 | 261573 | 257304 |
| Taseko Mines Ltd., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 8.25 | 5/1/2030 | 1024000 | 1073283 |
|  |  |  |  | **12603518** |
| **Real Estate — 3.8%** | **Real Estate — 3.8%** | **Real Estate — 3.8%** | **Real Estate — 3.8%** | **Real Estate — 3.8%** |
| CoreLogic, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.50 | 5/1/2028 | 2405000 | 2296179 |
| Iron Mountain, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/15/2028 | 1440000 | 1429656 |
| Iron Mountain, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.25 | 3/15/2028 | 1000000 | 996287 |
| Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., Gtd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.00 | 7/15/2031 | 1408000 | 1473254 |
| Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co-<br> Issuer, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.88 | 5/15/2029 | 1780000 | 1725763 |
| RHP Hotel Properties LP/RHP Finance Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.50 | 4/1/2032 | 1047000 | 1077491 |
| Rithm Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.00 | 4/1/2029 | 2667000 | 2696516 |
| Rithm Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.00 | 7/15/2030 | 1208000 | 1214964 |
| RLJ Lodging Trust LP, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.00 | 9/15/2029 | 1647000 | 1538061 |
| Starwood Property Trust, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.25 | 4/1/2029 | 1425000 | 1500625 |
| Uniti Group LP/Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc./CSL Capital LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.00 | 1/15/2030 | 1233000 | 1156376 |
| Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance 2019, Inc./CSL Capital LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 8.63 | 6/15/2032 | 961000 | 971579 |
| Uniti Group LP/Uniti Group Finance 2019, Inc./CSL Capital LLC, Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 10.50 | 2/15/2028 | 1054000 | 1118075 |
|  |  |  |  | **19194826** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description |  | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** |
| **Retailing — 3.9%** | **Retailing — 3.9%** | **Retailing — 3.9%** | **Retailing — 3.9%** | **Retailing — 3.9%** | **Retailing — 3.9%** |
| 1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc., Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.00 | 10/15/2030 | 1761000 | 1642870 |
| Carvana Co., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(f)</sup> <br>|  | 9.00 | 6/1/2030 | 1080675 | 1137149 |
| Carvana Co., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(f)</sup> <br>|  | 9.00 | 6/1/2031 | 1550000 | 1837744 |
| Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc., Gtd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 1/15/2030 | 834000 | 770288 |
| Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc., Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.63 | 1/15/2029 | 1064000 | 1019782 |
| Foundation Building Materials, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.00 | 3/1/2029 | 2377000 | 2182264 |
| PetSmart, Inc./PetSmart Finance Corp., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.75 | 2/15/2029 | 1029000 | 1000931 |
| PetSmart, Inc./PetSmart Finance Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.75 | 2/15/2028 | 1836000 | 1791962 |
| QXO Building Products, Inc., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 4/30/2032 | 1234000 | 1274354 |
| Saks Global Enterprises LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 11.00 | 12/15/2029 | 1321000 | 501980 |
| Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC/SBP Finance Corp., Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 7.75 | 10/15/2029 | 970000 | 954123 |
| Staples, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.75 | 9/1/2029 | 1519000 | 1445215 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes |  | 4.80 | 11/18/2044 | 1592000 | 1521809 |
| White Cap Buyer LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 10/15/2028 | 2603000 | 2601030 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **19681501** |
| **Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — .5%** | **Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — .5%** | **Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — .5%** | **Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — .5%** | **Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — .5%** | **Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — .5%** |
| Entegris, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.95 | 6/15/2030 | 2590000 | **2633678** |
| **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .5%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .5%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .5%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .5%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .5%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .5%** |
| Virtusa Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.13 | 12/15/2028 | 2584000 | **2464951** |
| **Telecommunication Services — 3.8%** | **Telecommunication Services — 3.8%** | **Telecommunication Services — 3.8%** | **Telecommunication Services — 3.8%** | **Telecommunication Services — 3.8%** | **Telecommunication Services — 3.8%** |
| Altice France SA, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.13 | 2/1/2027 | 3060000 | 2756310 |
| CommScope Technologies LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.00 | 3/15/2027 | 562000 | 547868 |
| EchoStar Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(f)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 11/30/2030 | 1 | 1 |
| Fibercop SpA, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.72 | 6/4/2038 | 2243000 | 2231770 |
| Iliad Holding SASU, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.00 | 4/15/2032 | 1240000 | 1272030 |
| Iliad Holding SASU, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.50 | 4/15/2031 | 1185000 | 1268572 |
| Level 3 Financing, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 3.75 | 7/15/2029 | 767000 | 649074 |
| Level 3 Financing, Inc., Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.00 | 10/15/2032 | 1578000 | 1596435 |
| Level 3 Financing, Inc., Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.88 | 6/30/2033 | 1291000 | 1314552 |
| Level 3 Financing, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.75 | 12/15/2030 | 735000 | 835144 |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 4.13 | 4/15/2029 | 520050 | 507699 |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 10.00 | 10/15/2032 | 1087000 | 1111457 |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. P |  | 7.60 | 9/15/2039 | 1788000 | 1527560 |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 5.38 | 6/15/2029 | 1260000 | 1129951 |
| Windstream Services LLC/Windstream Escrow Finance Corp., Sr. Scd. <br> Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 8.25 | 10/1/2031 | 2247000 | 2355173 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **19103596** |
| **Transportation — .9%** | **Transportation — .9%** | **Transportation — .9%** | **Transportation — .9%** | **Transportation — .9%** | **Transportation — .9%** |
| Beacon Mobility Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 7.25 | 8/1/2030 | 1896000 | 1937374 |
| SGL Group ApS, Sr. Scd. Bonds, (3 Month EURIBOR +4.25%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 6.30 | 2/24/2031 | 625000 | 733969 |
| Stonepeak Nile Parent LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 7.25 | 3/15/2032 | 1748000 | 1854114 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **4525457** |
| **Utilities — 4.8%** | **Utilities — 4.8%** | **Utilities — 4.8%** | **Utilities — 4.8%** | **Utilities — 4.8%** | **Utilities — 4.8%** |
| Alpha Generation LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 10/15/2032 | 2275000 | 2346685 |
| California Buyer Ltd./Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC, Sr. Unscd. <br> Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>|  | 6.38 | 2/15/2032 | 3270000 | 3278240 |
| ContourGlobal Power Holdings SA, Sr. Scd. Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 6.75 | 2/28/2030 | 2563000 | 2644017 |
| NRG Energy, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  | 3.88 | 2/15/2032 | 1390000 | 1277416 |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** | **Bonds and Notes — 89.6% (continued)** |
| **Utilities — 4.8% (continued)** | **Utilities — 4.8% (continued)** | **Utilities — 4.8% (continued)** | **Utilities — 4.8% (continued)** | **Utilities — 4.8% (continued)** |
| NRG Energy, Inc., Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.25 | 11/1/2034 | 1212000 | 1235601 |
| NRG Energy, Inc., Jr. Sub. Bonds<sup>(b),(d)</sup> <br>| 10.25 | 3/15/2028 | 995000 | 1105516 |
| PG&E Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes | 5.00 | 7/1/2028 | 820000 | 799236 |
| PG&E Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes | 5.25 | 7/1/2030 | 1299000 | 1238294 |
| Venture Global Plaquemines LNG LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.50 | 5/1/2033 | 1388000 | 1487267 |
| Vistra Operations Co. LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.38 | 5/1/2029 | 1200000 | 1170358 |
| Vistra Operations Co. LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.88 | 4/15/2032 | 2785000 | 2913478 |
| Vistra Operations Co. LLC, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.75 | 10/15/2031 | 2235000 | 2377042 |
| XPLR Infrastructure Operating Partners LP, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 8.38 | 1/15/2031 | 1164000 | 1244181 |
| XPLR Infrastructure Operating Partners LP, Gtd. Notes<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 8.63 | 3/15/2033 | 754000 | 808701 |
|  |  |  |  | **23926032** |
| **Total Bonds and Notes** <br>(cost $436,887,430)<br>|  |  |  | **450406257** |
| **Convertible Bonds and Notes — .2%** | **Convertible Bonds and Notes — .2%** | **Convertible Bonds and Notes — .2%** | **Convertible Bonds and Notes — .2%** | **Convertible Bonds and Notes — .2%** |
| **Diversified Financials — .0%** |  |  |  |  |
| Riot Platforms, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 0.75 | 1/15/2030 | 300000 | **312000** |
| **Utilities — .2%** |  |  |  |  |
| PG&E Corp., Sr. Scd. Notes | 4.25 | 12/1/2027 | 996000 | **990821** |
| **Total Convertible Bonds and Notes** <br>(cost $1,293,931)<br>|  |  |  | **1302821** |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Fixed Rate Loan Interests — .9%** | **Fixed Rate Loan Interests — .9%** | **Fixed Rate Loan Interests — .9%** | **Fixed Rate Loan Interests — .9%** | **Fixed Rate Loan Interests — .9%** | **Fixed Rate Loan Interests — .9%** |
| **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .9%** |  |  |  |  |  |
| X Corp., Tranche Term Loan B-3 <br>(cost $4,777,600)<br>|  | 9.50 | 10/29/2029 | 4777489 | **4652079** |
| **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2%** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2%** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2%** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2%** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2%** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2%** |
| **Automobiles & Components — .3%** | **Automobiles & Components — .3%** | **Automobiles & Components — .3%** | **Automobiles & Components — .3%** |  |  |
| First Brands Group LLC, 2022 Incremental Term Loan, (3 Month TSFR <br> +5.26%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.54 | 3/30/2027 | 1460319 | **1382134** |
| **Commercial & Professional Services — .3%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — .3%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — .3%** | **Commercial & Professional Services — .3%** |  |  |
| Vaco Holdings LLC, Initial Term Loan, (3 Month TSFR +5.00%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.45 | 1/22/2029 | 1764288 | **1621822** |
| **Energy — .3%** | **Energy — .3%** | **Energy — .3%** | **Energy — .3%** |  |  |
| WaterBridge Midstream Operating LLC, Term Loan B, (3 Month TSFR +5.01%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.31 | 6/27/2029 | 1634173 | **1629793** |
| **Food Products — .2%** | **Food Products — .2%** | **Food Products — .2%** | **Food Products — .2%** |  |  |
| Max US BidCo, Inc., Initial Term Loan, (1 Month TSFR +5.00%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.33 | 10/2/2030 | 1135739 | **1128641** |
| **Health Care — .5%** | **Health Care — .5%** | **Health Care — .5%** | **Health Care — .5%** |  |  |
| Inovie Group, Senior Facility Term Loan B, (3 Month EURIBOR +4.00%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.98 | 3/3/2028 | 1000000 | 1137705 |
| Team Health Holdings, Inc., Extended Term Loan, (3 Month TSFR +5.25%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.53 | 3/2/2027 | 1285087 | 1280667 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **2418372** |
| **Information Technology — 1.0%** | **Information Technology — 1.0%** | **Information Technology — 1.0%** | **Information Technology — 1.0%** |  |  |
| Ascend Learning LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, (1 Month TSFR +5.85%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 10.18 | 12/10/2029 | 1534069 | 1539822 |
| Flash Charm, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B-2, (3 Month TSFR +3.50%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 7.78 | 3/2/2028 | 841735 | 791669 |
| HS Purchaser LLC, First Lien 7th Amendment Refinancing Term Loan, (3 Month <br> TSFR +4.10%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 8.38 | 11/30/2026 | 1042390 | 995779 |
| Polaris Newco LLC, First Lien Euro Term Loan, (1 Month EURIBOR +3.75%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.68 | 6/5/2028 | 992268 | 1120628 |
| Rithum Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, (3 Month TSFR +4.15%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 8.41 | 12/2/2027 | 660542 | 657655 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **5105553** |
| **Insurance — .2%** | **Insurance — .2%** | **Insurance — .2%** | **Insurance — .2%** |  |  |
| OneDigital Borrower LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, (1 Month TSFR <br> +5.25%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.58 | 7/2/2032 | 833000 | **836124** |

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description |  | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<sup>(a)</sup><br>| Value ($) |
| **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2% (continued)** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2% (continued)** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2% (continued)** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2% (continued)** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2% (continued)** | **Floating Rate Loan Interests — 5.2% (continued)** |
| **Internet Software & Services — .5%** | **Internet Software & Services — .5%** | **Internet Software & Services — .5%** | **Internet Software & Services — .5%** |  |  |
| MH Sub I LLC, 2023 May New Term Loan, (1 Month TSFR +4.25%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 8.58 | 5/3/2028 | 1816731 | 1707727 |
| MH Sub I LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, (1 Month TSFR +6.25%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 10.58 | 2/23/2029 | 854000 | 754509 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **2462236** |
| **Materials — .2%** | **Materials — .2%** | **Materials — .2%** | **Materials — .2%** |  |  |
| LABL, Inc., Initial Euro Term Loan, (1 Month EURIBOR +5.00%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 6.93 | 10/30/2028 | 994845 | **1028809** |
| **Media — .2%** | **Media — .2%** | **Media — .2%** | **Media — .2%** |  |  |
| Gray Media, Inc., Term Loan F, (1 Month TSFR +5.25%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.57 | 6/4/2029 | 1155338 | **1156887** |
| **Real Estate — .2%** | **Real Estate — .2%** | **Real Estate — .2%** | **Real Estate — .2%** |  |  |
| Emeria SASU, Facility Term Loan B, (3 Month EURIBOR +3.50%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>| EUR | 5.53 | 3/27/2028 | 1000000 | **1035259** |
| **Retailing — .3%** | **Retailing — .3%** | **Retailing — .3%** | **Retailing — .3%** |  |  |
| Foundation Building Materials, Inc., 2024 Incremental Term Loan, (3 Month <br> TSFR +4.00%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 8.28 | 1/29/2031 | 563573 | 553308 |
| Staples, Inc., Closing Date Term Loan, (3 Month TSFR +5.75%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 10.03 | 9/10/2029 | 737500 | 682449 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **1235757** |
| **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .2%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .2%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .2%** | **Technology Hardware & Equipment — .2%** |  |  |
| Peraton Corp., First Lien Term Loan B, (1 Month TSFR +3.85%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 8.18 | 2/1/2028 | 1169145 | **1035424** |
| **Telecommunication Services — .8%** | **Telecommunication Services — .8%** | **Telecommunication Services — .8%** | **Telecommunication Services — .8%** |  |  |
| Altice France SA, USD Term Loan B-14, (3 Month TSFR +5.50%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.76 | 8/31/2028 | 1855932 | 1686318 |
| CommScope, Inc., Initial Term Loan, (1 Month TSFR +5.25%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 9.58 | 12/17/2029 | 1243000 | 1259961 |
| Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., Initial Dollar Term Loan, (1 Month TSFR +3.11%)<sup>(e)</sup> <br>|  | 7.44 | 3/9/2027 | 990000 | 944257 |
|  |  |  |  |  | **3890536** |
| **Total Floating Rate Loan Interests** <br>(cost $25,678,718)<br>|  |  |  |  | **25967347** |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Shares |  |
| **Exchange-Traded Funds — 2.0%** | **Exchange-Traded Funds — 2.0%** | **Exchange-Traded Funds — 2.0%** |
| **Registered Investment Companies — 2.0%** | **Registered Investment Companies — 2.0%** | **Registered Investment Companies — 2.0%** |
| iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 22110 | 1110143 |
| iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF<sup>(c)</sup> <br>| 31880 | 2571122 |
| iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF<sup>(c)</sup> <br>| 32850 | 3600688 |
| SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF<sup>(c)</sup> <br>| 26455 | 2573278 |
| **Total Exchange-Traded Funds** <br>(cost $9,501,385)<br>|  | **9855231** |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | 1-Day <br>Yield (%)<br>|  |
| **Investment Companies — 1.8%** | **Investment Companies — 1.8%** | **Investment Companies — 1.8%** |
| **Registered Investment Companies — 1.8%** | **Registered Investment Companies — 1.8%** | **Registered Investment Companies — 1.8%** |
| Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional <br> Shares<sup>(g)</sup> <br>(cost $9,296,324)<br>| 4.47 | 9296324 |

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | 1-Day<br> Yield (%)<br>| Shares | Value ($) |
| **Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned — 7.0%** |  |  |  |
| **Registered Investment Companies — 7.0%** |  |  |  |
| Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional <br> Shares<sup>(g)</sup> <br>(cost $35,267,490)<br>| 4.47 | 35267490 | **35267490** |
| **Total Investments** (cost $522,702,878) | **Total Investments** (cost $522,702,878) | **106.7%** | **536747549** |
| **Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables** | **Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables** | **(6.7%)** | **(33927570)** |
| **Net Assets**  | **Net Assets**  | **100.0%** | **502819979** |

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| |
|:---|
| ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund |
| EUR—Euro |
| EURIBOR—Euro Interbank Offered Rate |
| GBP—British Pound |
| SPDR—Standard & Poor's Depository Receipt |
| TSFR—Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate Reference Rates |
| USD—United States Dollar |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Amount stated in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise noted above.

<sup>(b)</sup> Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2025, these securities amounted to $420,413,451 or 83.6% of net assets. 

<sup>(c)</sup> Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At June 30, 2025, the value of the fund's securities on loan was $45,711,200 and the value of the collateral was $47,687,341, consisting of cash collateral of $35,267,490 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $12,419,851. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan. 

<sup>(d)</sup> Security is a perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. Maturity date shown is next reset date of the bond.

<sup>(e)</sup> Variable rate security—Interest rate resets periodically and the rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available. 

<sup>(f)</sup> Payment-in-kind security and interest may be paid in additional par.

<sup>(g)</sup> Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company's prospectus. 

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Affiliated Issuers** | **Affiliated Issuers** | **Affiliated Issuers** | **Affiliated Issuers** | **Affiliated Issuers** | **Affiliated Issuers** |
| Description | Value ($) <br>12/31/2024<br>| Purchases ($)<sup>†</sup> <br>| Sales ($) | Value ($) <br>6/30/2025<br>| Dividends/ <br>Distributions ($)<br>|
| **Registered Investment Companies - 1.8%** | **Registered Investment Companies - 1.8%** | **Registered Investment Companies - 1.8%** | **Registered Investment Companies - 1.8%** | **Registered Investment Companies - 1.8%** | **Registered Investment Companies - 1.8%** |
| Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money <br> Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.8%<br>| 8678237 | 155333903 | (154715816) | 9296324 | 323701 |
| **Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 7.0%** | **Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 7.0%** | **Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 7.0%** | **Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 7.0%** | **Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 7.0%** | **Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 7.0%** |
| Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money <br> Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 7.0%<br>| 41823024 | 115077218 | (121632752) | 35267490 | 122473<sup>††</sup> <br>|
| **Total - 8.8%** | **50501261** | **270411121** | **(276348568)** | **44563814** | **446174** |

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|:---|:---|
| <sup>†</sup> <br>| Includes reinvested dividends/distributions. |
| <sup>††</sup> <br>| Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and <br> other payments to and from borrowers of securities.<br>|

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| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | **Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | **Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | **Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | **Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** | **Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts** |
| Counterparty/ <br>Purchased <br>Currency<br>| Purchased <br>Currency <br>Amounts<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Currency <br>Sold<br>| Sold <br>Currency <br>Amounts<br>| Settlement <br>Date<br>| Unrealized <br>(Depreciation) ($)<br>|
| **Barclays Capital, Inc.** | **Barclays Capital, Inc.** | **Barclays Capital, Inc.** | **Barclays Capital, Inc.** | **Barclays Capital, Inc.** | **Barclays Capital, Inc.** |
| United States Dollar | &nbsp;&nbsp; 813607 | Euro | &nbsp;&nbsp; 700000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7/18/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (11988) |
| **Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.** | **Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.** | **Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.** | **Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.** | **Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.** | **Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.** |
| United States Dollar | &nbsp;&nbsp; 577778 | Euro | &nbsp;&nbsp; 500000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7/18/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (11932) |
| United States Dollar | &nbsp;&nbsp; 203297 | British Pound | &nbsp;&nbsp; 150000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7/18/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2618) |
| United States Dollar | &nbsp;&nbsp; 12898520 | Euro | &nbsp;&nbsp; 11150000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7/18/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (252020) |
| United States Dollar | &nbsp;&nbsp; 406985 | British Pound | &nbsp;&nbsp; 300000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7/18/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4844) |
| **Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC** | **Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC** | **Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC** | **Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC** | **Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC** | **Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC** |
| United States Dollar | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3085229 | British Pound | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2275000 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7/18/2025 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (37812) |
| **Gross Unrealized Depreciation** | **Gross Unrealized Depreciation** | **Gross Unrealized Depreciation** | **Gross Unrealized Depreciation** | **Gross Unrealized Depreciation** | **(321214)** |

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Cost | Value |
| **Assets ($):** |  |  |
| Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments <br>(including securities on loan, valued at $45,711,200)—Note 1(c):<br>|  |  |
| Unaffiliated issuers | 478139064 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 492183735 |
| Affiliated issuers | 44563814 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44563814 |
| Cash denominated in foreign currency | 981247 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 995354 |
| Receivable for investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8568175 |
| Dividends, interest and securities lending income receivable |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8227227 |
| Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 233654 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **554771959** |
| **Liabilities ($):** |  |  |
| Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(c)  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 304188 |
| Cash overdraft due to Custodian |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2032707 |
| Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c)  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35267490 |
| Payable for investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13532503 |
| Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 491899 |
| Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts—Note 4  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 321214 |
| Trustees' fees and expenses payable |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1979 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **51951980** |
| **Net Assets ($)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **502819979** |
| **Composition of Net Assets ($):** |  |  |
| Paid-in capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 753986044 |
| Total distributable earnings (loss) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (251166065)<br>|
| **Net Assets ($)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **502819979** |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Net Asset Value Per Share** | Class A | Class C | Class I |
| Net Assets ($) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 88611591 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2334940 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 411873448 |
| Shares Outstanding | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16278792 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 428633 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75580093 |
| **Net Asset Value Per Share ($)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.44** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.45** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.45** |

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Investment Income ($):** |  |
| **Income:** |  |
| Interest | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19903563 |
| Dividends: |  |
| Unaffiliated issuers | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 257678 |
| Affiliated issuers | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 323701 |
| Affiliated income net of rebates from securities lending—Note 1(c)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 122473 |
| **Total Income** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **20607415** |
| **Expenses:** |  |
| Management fee—Note 3(a)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1888308 |
| Distribution Plan/Service Plan fees—Note 3(b)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 120511 |
| Trustees' fees—Notes 3(a) and 3(d)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30000 |
| Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5086 |
| **Total Expenses** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **2043905** |
| Less—Trustees' fees reimbursed by <br>BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.—Note 3(a) <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (30000)<br>|
| **Net Expenses** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **2013905** |
| **Net Investment Income** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **18593510** |
| **Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($):** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 130361 |
| Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1012262)<br>|
| **Net Realized Gain (Loss)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(881901)**<br>|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6035132 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (545572)<br>|
| **Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **5489560** |
| **Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **4607659** |
| **Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **23201169** |

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 (Unaudited) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Year Ended <br>December 31, 2024 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 (Unaudited) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Year Ended <br>December 31, 2024 |
| **Operations ($):** |  |  |
| Net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18593510 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 42147189 |
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (881901) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6154343 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5489560 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2512327) |
| **Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **23201169** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **45789205** |
| **Distributions ($):** |  |  |
| Distributions to shareholders: |  |  |
| Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2995345) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6812602) |
| Class C | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (69510) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (149167) |
| Class I | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (15971611) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (35962069) |
| **Total Distributions** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(19036466)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(42923838)** |
| **Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):** |  |  |
| Net proceeds from shares sold: |  |  |
| Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22290272 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 81967060 |
| Class C | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 172011 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 274260 |
| Class I | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80584856 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 212266537 |
| Distributions reinvested: |  |  |
| Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2440481 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5664305 |
| Class C | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 69076 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 149288 |
| Class I | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5197753 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12616575 |
| Cost of shares redeemed: |  |  |
| Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (26935095) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (100589868) |
| Class C | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (218529) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (664965) |
| Class I | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (138639091) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (255317734) |
| **Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest** <br> **Transactions**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(55038266)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(43634542)** |
| **Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(50873563)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(40769175)** |
| **Net Assets ($):** |  |  |
| Beginning of Period | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 553693542 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 594462717 |
| **End of Period** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **502819979** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **553693542** |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended<br> June 30, 2025 (Unaudited) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Year Ended <br> December 31, 2024 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended<br> June 30, 2025 (Unaudited) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Year Ended <br> December 31, 2024 |
| **Capital Share Transactions (Shares):** |  |  |
| **Class A**<sup>(a),(b)</sup> <br>|  |  |
| Shares sold | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4146048 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15303936 |
| Shares issued for distributions reinvested | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 453320 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1056555 |
| Shares redeemed | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5001975) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (18771837) |
| **Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(402607)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(2411346)** |
| **Class C**<sup>(a)</sup> <br>|  |  |
| Shares sold | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 32788 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51406 |
| Shares issued for distributions reinvested | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12819 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27832 |
| Shares redeemed | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (40386) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (124440) |
| **Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **5221** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(45202)** |
| **Class I**<sup>(b)</sup> <br>|  |  |
| Shares sold | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14986395 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39498690 |
| Shares issued for distributions reinvested | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 964939 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2349084 |
| Shares redeemed | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (26077885) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (47478911) |
| **Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(10126551)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(5631137)** |

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<sup>(a)</sup> During the period ended June 30, 2025, 51 Class C shares representing $276 were automatically converted to 51 Class A shares and during the period ended December 31, 2024, 103 Class C shares representing $552 were automatically converted to 103 Class A shares. 

<sup>(b)</sup> During the period ended December 31, 2024, 178,640 Class I shares representing $961,568 were exchanged for 178,842 Class A shares.

See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables describe the performance for each share class for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Unaudited)  | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, |
| **Class A Shares** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Unaudited)  | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| **Per Share Data ($):** | **Per Share Data ($):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.18 |
| Investment Operations: | Investment Operations: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .29 |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on <br> investments<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.99)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.01)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.02)<br>|
| Total from Investment Operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.71)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .27 |
| Distributions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.18)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.38)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.36)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.28)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.29)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.30)<br>|
| Dividends from net realized gain on <br> investments<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.01)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - |
| Total Distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.18)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.38)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.36)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.28)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.30)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.30)<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.44 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.15 |
| **Total Return (%)**<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.57 <br><sup>(c)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.76)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.33 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.77 |
| **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** | **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<sup>(d)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .96 <br><sup>(e)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .97 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .96 |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net <br> assets<sup>(d),(f)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .95 <br><sup>(e)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .95 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .95 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .95 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .95 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .95 |
| Ratio of net investment income to average <br> net assets<sup>(d),(f)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.69 <br><sup>(e)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.91 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59.90 <br><sup>(c)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;114.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;128.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;101.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;122.11 |
| **Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 88612 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 89760 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 102274 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 98815 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 116626 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 124720 |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Based on average shares outstanding.

<sup>(b)</sup> Exclusive of sales charge.

<sup>(c)</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>(d)</sup> Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.

<sup>(e)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(f)</sup> Amount inclusive of Trustees' fees reimbursed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

See notes to financial statements.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Unaudited)  | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, |
| **Class C Shares** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Unaudited)  | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| **Per Share Data ($):** | **Per Share Data ($):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.18 |
| Investment Operations: | Investment Operations: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .33 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .25 |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on <br> investments<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.99)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.01)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.02)<br>|
| Total from Investment Operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .23 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .57 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.75)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .23 |
| Distributions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.16)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.34)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.33)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.24)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.24)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.26)<br>|
| Dividends from net realized gain on <br> investments<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.01)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - |
| Total Distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.16)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.34)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.33)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.24)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.25)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.26)<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.15 |
| **Total Return (%)**<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.38 <br><sup>(c)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.91 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.43 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (12.42)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.99 |
| **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** | **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<sup>(d)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.71 <br><sup>(e)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.71 |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net <br> assets<sup>(d),(f)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.70 <br><sup>(e)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.70 |
| Ratio of net investment income to average <br> net assets<sup>(d),(f)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.94 <br><sup>(e)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.24 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59.90 <br><sup>(c)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;114.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;128.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;101.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;122.11 |
| **Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2335 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2280 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2511 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2646 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3935 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6567 |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Based on average shares outstanding.

<sup>(b)</sup> Exclusive of sales charge.

<sup>(c)</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>(d)</sup> Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.

<sup>(e)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(f)</sup> Amount inclusive of Trustees' fees reimbursed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

See notes to financial statements.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Unaudited)  | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, |
| **Class I Shares** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Six Months Ended <br>June 30, 2025 <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Unaudited)  | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| **Per Share Data ($):** | **Per Share Data ($):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.19 |
| Investment Operations: | Investment Operations: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .29 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .30 |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on <br> investments<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1.00)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.01)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.02)<br>|
| Total from Investment Operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .61 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.70)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .28 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .28 |
| Distributions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.19)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.39)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.38)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.29)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.30)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.32)<br>|
| Dividends from net realized gain on <br> investments<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.01)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - |
| Total Distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.19)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.39)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.38)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.29)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.31)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (.32)<br>|
| Net asset value, end of period | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.13 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.15 |
| **Total Return (%)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.70 <br><sup>(b)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11.51)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.76 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.86 |
| **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** | **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Ratio of total expenses to average net <br> assets<sup>(c)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .71 <br><sup>(d)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .72 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .71 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .71 |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net <br> assets<sup>(c),(e)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .70 <br><sup>(d)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .70 |
| Ratio of net investment income to average <br> net assets<sup>(c),(e)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.94 <br><sup>(d)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.10 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59.90 <br><sup>(b)</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;114.37 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;128.77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;101.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;122.11 |
| **Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 411873 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 461653 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 489677 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 504963 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 961674 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 973861 |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Based on average shares outstanding.

<sup>(b)</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>(c)</sup> Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.

<sup>(d)</sup> Annualized.

<sup>(e)</sup> Amount inclusive of Trustees' fees reimbursed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

See notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

**NOTE 1—**

**Significant Accounting Policies:**

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund (the "fund") is a separate diversified series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds III (the "Trust"), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company currently offering four series, including the fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY"), serves as the fund's investment adviser. Alcentra NY, LLC (the "Sub-Adviser"), a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., serves as the fund's sub-adviser.

BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of the fund's shares. The fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Class I. Class A and Class C shares are sold primarily to retail investors through financial intermediaries and bear Distribution and/or Services Plan fees. Class A shares generally are subject to a sales charge imposed at the time of purchase. Class A shares bought without an initial sales charge as part of an investment of $1 million or more may be charged a contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% if redeemed within one year. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC imposed on Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the date of purchase, without the imposition of a sales charge. Class I shares are sold primarily to bank trust departments and other financial service providers (including BNY and its affiliates), acting on behalf of customers having a qualified trust or an investment account or relationship at such institution, and bear no Distribution or Services Plan fees. Class I shares are offered without a front-end sales charge or CDSC. Other differences between the classes include the services offered to and the expenses borne by each class, and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.

The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series' operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. The fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The fund does not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.

**(a) Portfolio valuation:** The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

**Level 1**—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

**Level 2**—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

**Level 3**—significant unobservable inputs (including the fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

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Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value the fund's investments are as follows:

The Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has designated the Adviser as the fund's valuation designee to make all fair value determinations with respect to the fund's portfolio investments, subject to the Board's oversight and pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act.

Investments in debt securities, floating rate loan interests, fixed rate loan interests and other securities, excluding short-term investments (other than U.S. Treasury Bills) and forward foreign currency exchange contracts ("forward contracts"), are valued each business day by one or more independent pricing services (each, a "Service") approved by the Board. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of a Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by a Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by a Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Securities are valued as determined by a Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. The Services are engaged under the general supervision of the Board. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in exchange-traded funds are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. For open short positions, asked prices are used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a Service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant American Depositary Receipts and futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to accurately reflect fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), but before the fund calculates its net asset value, the fund may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.

For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and such securities are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange.

Forward contracts are valued at the forward rate and are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2025 in valuing the fund's investments:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Level 1 -** <br>**Unadjusted** <br>**Quoted Prices**<br>| **Level 2- Other** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable Inputs**<br>| **Level 3-** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Total** |
| **Assets ($)** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments in Securities:<sup>†</sup> <br>|  |  |  |  |
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9884802 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **9884802** |
| Convertible Corporate Bonds and Notes | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1302821 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **1302821** |
| Corporate Bonds and Notes | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 440521455 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **440521455** |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Level 1 -**<br> **Unadjusted**<br> **Quoted Prices**<br>| **Level 2- Other**<br> **Significant** <br> **Observable Inputs**<br>| **Level 3-**<br> **Significant**<br> **Unobservable**<br> **Inputs**<br>| **Total** |
| **Assets ($) (continued)** |  |  |  |  |
| Exchange-Traded Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9855231 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **9855231** |
| Fixed Rate Loan Interests | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4652079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **4652079** |
| Floating Rate Loan Interests | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 25967347 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **25967347** |
| Investment Companies | &nbsp;&nbsp; 44563814 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **44563814** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **54419045** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **482328504** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **—** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **536747549** |
| **Liabilities ($)** |  |  |  |  |
| Other Financial Instruments: |  |  |  |  |
| Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts<sup>††</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (321214) | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(321214)** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **—** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(321214)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **—** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(321214)** |

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|:---|:---|
| <sup>†</sup> <br>| See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any. |
| <sup>††</sup> <br>| Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives, <br> if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.<br>|

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**(b) Foreign currency transactions:** The fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized on securities transactions between trade and settlement date, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the fund's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments resulting from changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are also included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

**(c) Securities transactions and investment income:** Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.

Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with BNY, the fund may lend securities to qualified institutions. It is the fund's policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities on loan is maintained at all times. Collateral is either in the form of cash, which can be invested in certain money market mutual funds managed by the Adviser, or U.S. Government and Agency securities. Any non-cash collateral received cannot be sold or re-pledged by the fund, except in the event of borrower default, and is not reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The securities on loan, if any, are also disclosed in the fund's Statement of Investments. The fund is entitled to receive all dividends, interest and distributions on securities loaned, in addition to income earned as a result of the lending transaction. Should a borrower fail to return the securities in a timely manner, BNY is required to replace the securities for the benefit of the fund or credit the fund with the market value of the unreturned securities and is subrogated to the fund's rights against the borrower and the collateral. Additionally, the contractual maturity of security lending transactions are on an overnight and continuous basis. During the period ended June 30, 2025, BNY earned $16,661 from the lending of the fund's portfolio securities, pursuant to the securities lending agreement.

For financial reporting purposes, the fund elects not to offset assets and liabilities subject to a securities lending agreement, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Therefore, all qualifying transactions are presented on a gross basis in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. As of June 30, 2025, the fund had securities lending and the impact of netting of assets and liabilities and the offsetting of

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collateral pledged or received, if any, based on contractual netting/set-off provisions in the securities lending agreement are detailed in the following table:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Assets ($)** |  |
| Gross amount of securities loaned, at <br> value, as disclosed in the Statement <br>of Assets and Liabilities<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45711200 |
| Collateral (received)/posted not offset <br>in the Statement of <br>Assets and Liabilities<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (45711200 )<sup>†</sup><br>|
| Net amount | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <sup>†</sup> <br>| The value of the related collateral received by the fund exceeded the value of the securities loaned by the fund pursuant to the securities lending agreement. In addition, <br> the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan. See Statement of Investments for detailed information regarding collateral received for open <br> securities lending.<br>|

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**(d) Affiliated issuers:** Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are considered "affiliated" under the Act.

**(e) Market Risk:** The value of the securities in which the fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic and social developments, and developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries or segments of the market. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed-income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide.

**Interest Rate Risk:** Prices of bonds and other fixed rate fixed-income securities tend to move inversely with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in rates will adversely affect fixed-income securities and, accordingly, will cause the value of the fund's investments in these securities to decline. A wide variety of market factors can cause interest rates to rise, including central bank monetary policy, rising inflation and changes in general economic conditions. It is difficult to predict the pace at which central banks or monetary authorities may increase (or decrease) interest rates or the timing, frequency, or magnitude of such changes. During periods of very low interest rates, which occur from time to time due to market forces or actions of governments and/or their central banks, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in the U.S., the fund may be subject to a greater risk of principal decline from rising interest rates. When interest rates fall, the fund's investments in new securities may be at lower yields and may reduce the fund's income. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on markets, may result in heightened market volatility and may detract from fund performance. The magnitude of these fluctuations in the market price of fixed-income securities is generally greater for securities with longer effective maturities and durations because such instruments do not mature, reset interest rates or become callable for longer periods of time. Unlike investment grade bonds, however, the prices of high yield ("junk") bonds may fluctuate unpredictably and not necessarily inversely with changes in interest rates. Interest rate changes may have different effects on the values of mortgage-related securities because of prepayment and extension risks. In addition, the rates on floating rate instruments adjust periodically with changes in market interest rates. Although these instruments are generally less sensitive to interest rate changes than fixed rate instruments, the value of floating rate loans and other floating rate securities may decline if their interest rates do not rise as quickly, or as much, as general interest rates.

**Foreign Investment Risk**: To the extent the fund invests in foreign securities, the fund's performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting investments in foreign issuers. Special risks associated with investments in foreign issuers include exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political and economic instability and differing auditing and legal standards.

**High Yield Securities Risk:** High yield ("junk") securities involve greater credit risk, including the risk of default, than investment grade securities, and are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. These securities are especially sensitive to adverse changes in general economic conditions, to changes in the financial condition of their issuers and to price fluctuation in response to changes in interest rates. During periods of economic downturn or rising interest rates, issuers of below investment grade securities may experience financial stress that could adversely affect their ability to make payments of principal and interest and increase the possibility of default.

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**Floating Rate Loan Risk**: Unlike publicly-traded common stocks which trade on national exchanges, there is no central market or exchange for loans to trade. Loans trade in an over-the-counter market, and confirmation and settlement, which are effected through standardized procedures and documentation, may take significantly longer than seven days to complete. The lack of an active trading market for certain floating rate loans may impair the ability of the fund to realize full value in the event of the need to sell a floating rate loan and may make it difficult to value such loans. There may be less readily available, reliable information about certain floating rate loans than is the case for many other types of securities, and the fund's portfolio managers may be required to rely primarily on their own evaluation of a borrower's credit quality rather than on any available independent sources. The value of collateral, if any, securing a floating rate loan can decline, and may be insufficient to meet the issuer's obligations in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal or may be difficult to readily liquidate. The floating rate loans in which the fund invests typically will be below investment grade quality and, like other below investment grade securities, are inherently speculative. As a result, the risks associated with such floating rate loans are similar to the risks of below investment grade securities, although senior loans are typically senior and secured in contrast to other below investment grade securities, which are often subordinated and unsecured.

**Fixed-Income Market Risk**: The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Liquidity can decline unpredictably in response to overall economic conditions or credit tightening. Increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity may be caused by a rise in interest rates (or the expectation of a rise in interest rates). An unexpected increase in fund redemption requests, including requests from shareholders who may own a significant percentage of the fund's shares, which may be triggered by market turmoil or an increase in interest rates, could cause the fund to sell its holdings at a loss or at undesirable prices and adversely affect the fund's share price and increase the fund's liquidity risk, fund expenses and/or taxable distributions. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions, including with respect to interest rates, may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of dividend and interest paying securities. Policy and legislative changes worldwide are affecting many aspects of financial regulation. The impact of these changes on the markets and the practical implications for market participants may not be fully known for some time.

**(f) Dividends and distributions to shareholders:** It is the policy of the fund to declare dividends daily from net investment income. Such dividends are paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of the fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

**(g) Federal income taxes:** It is the policy of the fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income and net realized capital gain sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.

As of and during the period ended June 30, 2025, the fund did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. The fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2025, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each tax year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

The fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.

The fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $261,488,177 available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to December 31, 2024. The fund has $85,199,701 of short-term capital losses and $176,288,476 of long-term capital losses which can be carried forward for an unlimited period.

The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows: ordinary income $42,923,838. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

**(h) Operating segment reporting:** In this reporting period, the fund adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). Adoption of the new standard impacted financial statement disclosures only and did not affect the fund's financial position or the results of its operations. The ASU 2023-07 is

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effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and requires retrospective application for all prior periods presented within the financial statements.

Since its commencement, the fund operates and is managed as a single reportable segment deriving returns in the form of dividends, interest and/or gains from the investments made in pursuit of its single stated investment objective as outlined in the fund's prospectus. The accounting policies of the fund are consistent with those described in these Notes to Financial Statements. The chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is represented by BNY Investments, the management of the Adviser, comprising Senior Management and Directors. The CODM considers net increase in net assets resulting from operations in deciding whether to purchase additional investments or to make distributions to fund shareholders. Detailed financial information for the fund is disclosed within these financial statements with total assets and liabilities disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, investments held on the Statement of Investments, results of operations and significant segment expenses on the Statement of Operations and other information about the fund's performance, including total return, portfolio turnover and ratios within the Financial Highlights.

**NOTE 2—**

**Bank Lines of Credit:**

The fund participates with other long-term open-end funds managed by the Adviser in a $738 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. (the "Citibank Credit Facility") and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by BNY (the "BNY Credit Facility"), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions (each, a "Facility"). The Citibank Credit Facility is available in two tranches: (i) Tranche A is in an amount equal to $618 million and is available to all long-term open-ended funds, including the fund, and (ii) Tranche B is an amount equal to $120 million and is available only to BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds IV, Inc. In connection therewith, the fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for Tranche A of the Citibank Credit Facility and the BNY Credit Facility. Interest is charged to the fund based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing. During the period ended June 30, 2025, the fund did not borrow under either Facility.

**NOTE 3—**

**Management Fee, Sub-Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:**

**(a)** Pursuant to an investment management agreement with the Adviser, the Adviser provides or arranges for one or more third parties and/or affiliates to provide investment advisory, administrative, custody, fund accounting and transfer agency services the fund. The Adviser also directs the investments of the fund in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. For these services, the fund is contractually obligated to pay the Adviser a fee, calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of .70% of the value of the fund's average daily net assets. The fund's Adviser has agreed in its investment management agreement with the fund to pay all of the fund's expenses, except management fees, Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan fees, Rule 12b-1 Service Plan fees, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings, extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the fund's business, and the fees and expenses of the non-interested board members and their counsel. The Adviser has further agreed to reduce its fees in an amount equal to the fund's allocable portion of the fees and expenses of the non-interested board members and the fees and expenses of counsel to the fund and to the non-interest board members. These provisions in the investment management agreement may not be amended without the approval of the fund's shareholders. During the period ended June 30, 2025, Trustees' fees reimbursed by the Adviser amounted to $30,000.

Pursuant to a sub-investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a monthly fee at an annual rate of .27% of the value of the fund's average daily net assets.

During the period ended June 30, 2025, the Distributor retained $451 from commissions earned on sales of the fund's Class A shares.

**(b)** Under the Distribution Plans adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the "Distribution Plans") under the Act, Class A shares pay annually up to .25% of the value of its average daily net assets to compensate the Distributor and its affiliates for shareholder servicing activities and expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. The Distributor may compensate Service Agents in respect of distribution related services with regard to the fund and/or shareholder services to the Service Agents' clients that hold Class A shares. Class C shares pay the Distributor for distributing its shares at an annual rate of .75% of the value of its average daily net assets of Class C shares. The Distributor may pay one or more Service Agents for distribution related services, and determines the amounts, if any, to be paid to Service Agents and the basis on which such payments are made. Class C shares are also subject to a service plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the "Service Plan"), under which Class C shares pay the Distributor for providing certain services to the holders of their shares, a fee at an annual rate of .25% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. Services include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund, and providing services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Distributor may make payments to certain Service Agents in respect of these services.

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During the period ended June 30, 2025, Class A and Class C shares were charged $109,134 and $8,533, respectively, pursuant to their Distribution Plans. During the period ended June 30, 2025, Class C shares were charged $2,844 pursuant to the Service Plan.

Under its terms, the Distribution Plan and Service Plan shall remain in effect from year to year, provided such continuance is approved annually by a vote of a majority of those Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of or in any agreement related to the Distribution Plan or Service Plan.

**(c)** The components of "Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: Management fee of $289,895, Distribution Plan fees of $19,799, Services Plan fees of $494, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $6,000.

**(d)** Each board member of the fund also serves as a board member of other funds in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

**NOTE 4—**

**Securities Transactions:**

The aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and derivatives, during the period ended June 30, 2025, amounted to $317,376,978 and $378,551,839, respectively.

**Floating Rate Loan Interests:** Floating rate instruments are loans and other securities with interest rates that adjust or "float" periodically. Floating rate loans are made by banks and other financial institutions to their corporate clients. The rates of interest on the loans adjust periodically by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium or credit spread. Floating rate loans reset on periodic set dates, typically 30 to 90 days, but not to exceed one year. The fund may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan. A different series or tranche may have varying terms and carry different associated risks.

**Derivatives**: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The fund enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements or similar agreements (collectively, "Master Agreements") with its over-the counter ("OTC") derivative contract counterparties in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under a Master Agreement, the fund may offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments' payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment in the event of default or termination. Rule 18f-4 under the Act regulates the use of derivatives transactions for certain funds registered under the Act. The fund is deemed a "limited" derivatives user under the rule and is required to limit its derivatives exposure so that the total notional value of applicable derivatives does not exceed 10% of the fund's net assets, and is subject to certain reporting requirements.

Each type of derivative instrument that was held by the fund during the period ended June 30, 2025 is discussed below.

**Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts**: The fund enters into forward contracts in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings, to settle foreign currency transactions or as a part of its investment strategy. When executing forward contracts, the fund is obligated to buy or sell a foreign currency at a specified rate on a certain date in the future. With respect to sales of forward contracts, the fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract increases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. The fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract decreases between those dates. With respect to purchases of forward contracts, the fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract decreases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. The fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract increases between those dates. Any realized or unrealized gains or losses which occurred during the period are reflected in the Statement of Operations. The fund is exposed to foreign currency risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. The fund is also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance on these forward contracts, which is generally limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract. This risk may be mitigated by Master Agreements, if any, between the fund and the counterparty and the posting of collateral, if any, by the counterparty to the fund to cover the fund's exposure to the counterparty. Forward contracts open at June 30, 2025 are set forth in the Statement of Investments.

The following tables show the fund's exposure to different types of market risk as it relates to the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Operations, respectively.

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Fair value of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2025 is shown below:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Derivative <br>Assets ($)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Derivative <br>Liabilities ($)<br>|
| Foreign Exchange Risk | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (321214 )<sup>(1)</sup><br>|
| **Gross fair value of derivative contracts** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **-** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(321214)**<br>|

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: <br> <sup>(1)</sup> Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations during the period ended June 30, 2025 is shown below:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income ($) | Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income ($) | Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income ($) |
| Underlying risk | Forward Contracts<sup>(1)</sup> <br>| Total |
| Foreign Exchange | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1012262) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(1012262)** |
| **Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(1012262)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(1012262)** |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income ($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income ($) |
| Underlying risk | Forward Contracts<sup>(2)</sup> <br>| Total |
| Foreign Exchange | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (545572) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(545572)** |
| **Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(545572)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(545572)** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Statement of Operations location: <br> <sup>(1)</sup> Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. <br> <sup>(2)</sup> Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The provisions of ASC Topic 210 "Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" require disclosure on the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities. These disclosures are required for certain investments, including derivative financial instruments subject to Master Agreements which are eligible for offsetting in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and require the fund to disclose both gross and net information with respect to such investments. For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

At June 30, 2025, derivative assets and liabilities (by type) on a gross basis are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Derivative Financial Instruments: | Assets ($) | Liabilities ($) |
| Forward contracts | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (321214)<br>|
| Total gross amount of derivative assets <br> and liabilities in the Statement of <br> Assets and Liabilities<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (321214)<br>|
| Derivatives not subject to Master <br> Agreements<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - |
| Total gross amount of assets and <br> liabilities subject to Master <br> Agreements<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (321214)<br>|

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The following table presents derivative liabilities net of amounts available for offsetting under Master Agreements and net of related collateral received or pledged, if any, as of June 30, 2025:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Counterparty | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gross Amount <br>of Liabilities($)<sup>(1)</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financial <br>Instruments <br>and Derivatives <br>Available <br>for Offset ($)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collateral <br>Pledged ($)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Amount <br>of Liabilities ($)<br>|
| Barclays Capital, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11988)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (11988)<br>|
| Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (271414)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (271414)<br>|
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (37812)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (37812)<br>|
| **Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(321214)**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **-** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **-** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(321214)**<br>|

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<sup>(1)</sup> Absent a default event or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented at gross amounts and are not offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. 

The following table summarizes the monthly average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended June 30, 2025:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Average Market Value ($) |
| **Forward Contracts:** |  |
| Forward Contracts Purchased in USD | &nbsp;&nbsp; 506908 |
| Forward Contracts Sold in USD | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14608552 |

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At June 30, 2025, accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments inclusive of derivative contracts was $13,723,457, consisting of $16,184,339 gross unrealized appreciation and $2,460,882 gross unrealized depreciation.

At June 30, 2025, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).

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Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies (Unaudited)

N/A

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Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies (Unaudited)

N/A

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Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies (Unaudited)

Each board member also serves as a board member of other funds in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds complex, and annual retainer fees and meeting attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets. The Adviser reimburses the fund for the fees and expenses of the non-interested board members. Compensation paid by the fund to the board members and board member fees reimbursed by the Adviser during the period are within Item 7. Statement of Operations as Trustees' and Trustees' fees reimbursed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., respectively.

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Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts (Unaudited)

At a meeting of the fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") held on February 26-27, 2025, the Board considered the renewal of the fund's Investment Management Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services, and the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement (together with the Investment Management Agreement, the "Agreements"), pursuant to which Alcentra NY, LLC (the "Sub-Adviser") provides day-to-day management of the fund's investments. The Board members, none of whom are "interested persons" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the fund, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. In considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board considered several factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.

<u>Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund.</u> The Board considered information provided to it at the meeting and in previous presentations from representatives of the Adviser regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to funds in the BNY fund complex, including the fund. The Adviser provided the number of open accounts in the fund, the fund's asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. The Adviser also had previously provided information regarding the diverse intermediary relationships and distribution channels of funds in the BNY fund complex (such as retail direct or intermediary, in which intermediaries typically are paid by the fund and/or the Adviser) and the Adviser's corresponding need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each intermediary or distribution channel, as applicable to the fund.

The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, the fund's portfolio management personnel and that the Adviser also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board also considered the Adviser's extensive administrative, accounting and compliance infrastructures, as well as the Adviser's supervisory activities over the Sub-Adviser.

<u>Comparative Analysis of the Fund's Performance and Management Fee and Expense Ratio.</u> The Board reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge"), an independent provider of investment company data based on classifications provided by Thomson Reuters Lipper ("Lipper"), which included information comparing (1) the performance of the fund's Class I shares with the performance of a group of institutional high yield funds selected by Broadridge as comparable to the fund (the "Performance Group") and with a broader group of funds consisting of all retail and institutional high yield funds (the "Performance Universe"), all for various periods ended December 31, 2024, and (2) the fund's actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of the same group of funds in the Performance Group (the "Expense Group") and with a broader group of funds consisting of all institutional high yield funds, excluding outliers (the "Expense Universe"), the information for which was derived in part from fund financial statements available to Broadridge as of the date of its analysis. The Adviser previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Broadridge used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

Performance Comparisons. Representatives of the Adviser stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations and policies that may be applicable to the fund and comparison funds and the end date selected. The Board also considered the fund's performance in light of overall financial market conditions. The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser the results of the comparisons and considered that the fund's total return performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, except for the five- and ten-year periods when the fund's total return performance was below the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians. The Board also considered that the fund's yield performance was above the Performance Group median for seven of the ten one-year periods and above the Performance Universe median for ten of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund's performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe medians in certain periods when performance was below median. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund's calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund's benchmark indices.

Management Fee and Expense Ratio Comparisons. The Board reviewed and considered the contractual management fee rate payable by the fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services and the sub-advisory services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, respectively. In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the actual management fee rate paid by

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Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts (Unaudited) (continued)

the fund over the fund's last fiscal year. The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses as a percentage of average net assets of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons.

The Board noted that the Adviser pays all fund expenses, other than the actual management fee and certain other expenses. Because of the fund's "unitary" fee structure, the Board recognized that the fund's fees and expenses will vary within a much smaller range and the Adviser will bear the risk that fund expenses may increase over time. On the other hand, the Board noted that it is possible that the Adviser could earn a profit on the fees charged under the Agreement and would benefit from any price decreases in third party services covered by the Agreement. Taking into account the fund's "unitary" fee structure, the Board considered that the fund's contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund's actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median actual management fee, and the fund's total expenses were approximately equivalent to the Expense Group median and were approximately equivalent to the Expense Universe median total expenses.

Representatives of the Adviser reviewed with the Board the management or investment advisory fees paid to the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser for advising any separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund (the "Similar Clients"), and explained the nature of the Similar Clients. They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors, noting the fund's "unitary" fee structure. The Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Clients to evaluate the appropriateness of the fund's management fee. Representatives of the Adviser noted that there were no other funds advised by the Adviser that are in the same Lipper category as the fund.

The Board considered the fee payable to the Sub-Adviser in relation to the fee payable to the Adviser by the fund and the respective services provided by the Sub-Adviser and the Adviser. The Board also took into consideration that the Sub-Adviser's fee is paid by the Adviser, out of its fee from the fund, and not the fund.

<u>Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale.</u> Representatives of the Adviser reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by the Adviser and its affiliates and the resulting profitability percentage for managing the fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to the Adviser and its affiliates for managing the funds in the BNY fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not excessive, given the services rendered and service levels provided by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Adviser's approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire BNY fund complex. The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.

The Board considered, on the advice of its counsel, the profitability analysis (1) as part of its evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreements, considered in relation to the mix of services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, supported the renewal of the Agreements and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Representatives of the Adviser stated that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on a fund having achieved a substantial size with increasing assets and that, if a fund's assets had been stable or decreasing, the possibility that the Adviser may have realized any economies of scale would be less. Representatives of the Adviser also stated that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the BNY fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund's asset level. The Board also considered potential benefits to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser from acting as investment adviser and sub-investment adviser, respectively, and took into consideration that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the fund's investments.

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At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreements. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are satisfactory and appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board was satisfied with the fund's performance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board concluded that the fees paid to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser continued to be appropriate under the circumstances and in light of the factors and the totality of the services provided as discussed above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by the Adviser in connection with the fee rate charged to the fund pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.

In evaluating the Agreements, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with the Adviser and its affiliates and the Sub-Adviser, of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser and the services provided to the fund by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the fund and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreements, including information on the investment performance of the fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to the fund; and compliance reports. In addition, the Board's consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for the fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of the Agreements for the fund, or substantially similar agreements for other BNY funds that the Board oversees, during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and representatives of the Adviser. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board's conclusions may be based, in part, on its consideration of the fund's arrangements, or substantially similar arrangements for other BNY funds that the Board oversees, in prior years. The Board determined to renew the Agreements.

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**Item 12.** **Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 13.** **Portfolio Managers for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 14.** **Purchases of Equity Securities By Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.** 

Not applicable.

**Item 15.** **Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.** 

There have been no materials changes to the procedures applicable to Item 15.

**Item 16.** **Controls and Procedures.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their
evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that
the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the
Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required
to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's
management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) There were no changes to the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's
internal control over financial reporting.

**Item 17.** **Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 18.** **Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.** 

Not applicable.

**Item 19.** **Exhibits.**

(a)(1) Not applicable.

(a)(2) [Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940](bnymifiii_exhibit-302.htm).

(a)(3) Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) [Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940](bnymifiii_exhibit-906.htm).

**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BNY Mellon Investment Funds III

By: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 20, 2025

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 20, 2025

By: <u>/s/ James Windels</u>

James Windels

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: August 21, 2025

**EXHIBIT INDEX**

(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.CERT)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.906CERT)

## Ex-99.Cert

[EX-99.CERT]—Exhibit (a)(2)

**SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION**

I, David J. DiPetrillo, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of BNY Mellon Investment Funds III;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

By: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 20, 2025

**SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION**

I, James Windels, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of BNY Mellon Investment Funds III;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

By: <u>/s/ James Windels</u>

James Windels

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: August 21, 2025

## Exhibit 99.906

[EX-99.906CERT]

Exhibit (b)

**SECTION 906 CERTIFICATIONS**

In connection with this report on Form N-CSR for the Registrant as furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

By: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)<br>

Date: August 20, 2025

By: <u>/s/ James Windels</u>

James Windels

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: August 21, 2025

*This certificate is furnished pursuant to the requirements of Form N-CSR and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*