# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001788420
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-25-057262

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: POS AMI

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Keystone Private Income Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001788420

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

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** POS AMI
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23482
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251069685

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O UMB FUND SERVICES, INC.
- **STREET 2:** 235 WEST GALENA STREET
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53212
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 414-299-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O UMB FUND SERVICES, INC.
- **STREET 2:** 235 WEST GALENA STREET
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53212

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2025

1940 Act File No.811-23482

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-2**

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940**

**Amendment No. 3**

**KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND**

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc.

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

1-888-332-3320

(Registrant's Telephone Number)

John Earl

Keystone Private Income Fund

c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc.

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Copy to:

Joshua B. Deringer, Esq.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

One Logan Square, Ste. 2000

Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996

215-988-2700

**Check each box that appropriately characterizes the Registrant:**

☒ Registered Closed-End Fund (closed-end company that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Investment Company Act")).

☐ Business Development Company (closed-end company that intends or has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act).

☐ Interval Fund (Registered Closed-End Fund or a Business Development Company that makes periodic repurchase offers under Rule 23c-3 under the Investment Company Act).

☐ A.2 Qualified (qualified to register securities pursuant to General Instruction A.2 of this Form).

☐ Well-Known Seasoned Issuer (as defined by Rule 405 under the Securities Act).

☐ Emerging Growth Company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act").

☐ If an Emerging Growth Company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.

☐ New Registrant (registered or regulated under the Investment Company Act for less than 12 calendar months preceding this filing).

This Registration Statement on Form N-2 has been filed by the Registrant pursuant to Section 8(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"). However, shares of beneficial interest ("Shares") of the Registrant are not being registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") because such Shares will be issued solely in private placement transactions that do not involve any "public offering" within the meaning of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. Investments in the Registrant may only be made by natural persons or entities that are a "qualified client" within the meaning of Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act") and an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 under the Securities Act.

**KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND**

Confidential Private Placement Memorandum

Class A Shares

Class D Shares

Class Y Shares

Class I Shares

Class Z Shares

June 24, 2025

Keystone Private Income Fund (the "Fund") is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund operates under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust ("Declaration of Trust") dated August 26, 2019 (the "Declaration of Trust"). Keystone National Group, LLC serves as the investment adviser (the "Investment Manager") of the Fund. The Investment Manager is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund has elected and intends to continue to qualify each year to be treated as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").

The investment objective of the Fund is to produce current income. The Investment Manager manages the Fund's portfolio with a view toward producing current income, managing liquidity and protecting against downside scenarios. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by opportunistically investing, directly or indirectly, a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a wide range of private credit-oriented or other cash flow producing investments, including corporate loans and credit facilities, equipment leasing transactions, real estate backed loans, corporate and consumer receivables, and other specialty finance opportunities or income-producing assets. The Fund may allocate its assets through a wide range of investment vehicles and structures, including among others as senior debt and also as subordinated debt, preferred equity and common equity investments. The Fund cannot guarantee that its investment objective will be achieved or that its investment strategy will be successful.

**The Fund's investment program is speculative and entails substantial risks. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objective will be achieved or that its investment program will be successful. Investors should consider the Fund as a supplement to an overall investment program and should invest only if they are willing to undertake the risks involved. Investors could lose some or all of their investment. See "*PRINCIPAL RISK FACTORS*" beginning on page 28.**

The Fund is offering shares of beneficial interest in the Fund ("Shares") pursuant to this confidential private placement memorandum ("Memorandum") in a private placement of its securities exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). This Memorandum applies to the offering of five separate classes of Shares of the Fund, designated as Class A Shares ("Class A"), Class D Shares ("Class D"), Class Y Shares ("Class Y"), Class I Shares ("Class I"), and Class Z Shares ("Class Z"). The Fund has obtained an exemptive order from the SEC that permits the Fund to offer more than one class of Shares. The Fund's Shares will generally be offered on the first business day (which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business (a "Business Day")) of each calendar month, at the net asset value per Share on that day, subject to any applicable sales charges or early repurchase fees and other fees, as described herein, except that Shares may be offered less frequently as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. This Memorandum is not an offer to sell Shares and is not soliciting an offer to buy Shares in any state or jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted. Investments in the Fund may be made only by "Eligible Investors" as defined herein. See "*INVESTOR QUALIFICATIONS*."

No person who is admitted as a shareholder of the Fund (each a "Shareholder" and collectively, the "Shareholders") will have the right to require the Fund to redeem its Shares. The Board, from time to time and in its sole discretion, may determine to cause the Fund to offer to repurchase Shares from Shareholders, pursuant to written tenders by Shareholders. If the value of Shares tendered for repurchase exceeds the value the Fund intended to repurchase, the Fund may determine to repurchase less than the full number of Shares tendered. In such event, Shareholders will have their Shares repurchased on a pro rata basis, and tendering Shareholders will not have all of their tendered Shares repurchased by the Fund (See "*REPURCHASES OF SHARES*" beginning on page 65 and *"GENERAL RISKS - CLOSED-END FUND; LIQUIDITY LIMITED TO PERIODIC REPURCHASES OF SHARES"* beginning on page 28).

If you purchase Shares of the Fund, you will become bound by the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Trust.

Shares are speculative and illiquid securities involving substantial risk of loss.

● **Shares are not listed on any securities exchange, and it is not anticipated that a secondary market for Shares will develop.** 

● **You should generally not expect to be able to sell your Shares (other than through the limited repurchase process), regardless of how we perform.** 

● **Shares are subject to substantial restrictions on transferability and resale and may not be transferred or resold except as permitted under the Declaration of Trust.** 

● **Although the Fund may offer to repurchase Shares from time to time, Shares will not be redeemable at a Shareholder's option, nor will they be exchangeable for Shares or shares of any other fund. As a result, an investor may not be able to sell or otherwise liquidate his or her Shares.** 

● **Shares are appropriate only for those investors who can tolerate a high degree of risk and do not require a liquid investment and for whom an investment in the Fund does not constitute a complete investment program.** 

There are risks associated with the Fund's distribution sources.

● **The amount of distributions that the Fund may pay, if any, is uncertain.** 

● **The Fund may pay distributions in significant part from sources that may not be available in the future and that are unrelated to the Fund's performance, such as offering proceeds, borrowings, and amounts from the Fund's affiliates that are subject to repayment by investors.** 

This Memorandum concisely provides information that you should know about the Fund before investing. You are advised to read this Memorandum carefully and to retain it for future reference. Additional information about the Fund, including the Fund's statement of additional information (the "SAI"), dated June 24, 2025, has been filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC"). You can request a copy of the SAI, annual and semi-annual reports, other information of the Fund, and make shareholder inquiries without charge by writing to the Fund, c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-888-332-3320. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Memorandum in its entirety. You can obtain the SAI, material incorporated by reference and other information about the Fund, on the SEC's website (sec.gov). The address of the SEC's internet site is provided solely for the information of prospective investors and is not intended to be an active link.

**The Fund's Shares have not been registered with the SEC under the Securities Act and are being offered and sold solely in private placement transactions in reliance on an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.**

You should not construe the contents of this Memorandum and the SAI as legal, tax or financial advice. You should consult with your own professional advisers as to legal, tax, financial, or other matters relevant to the suitability of an investment in the Fund.

You should rely only on the information contained in this Memorandum and the SAI. The Fund has not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the information provided by this Memorandum is accurate as of any date other than the date shown below. Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this Memorandum is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

THE FUND'S PLACEMENT AGENT IS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC (FORMERLY UMB DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC) (THE "PLACEMENT AGENT").

The date of this Memorandum is June 24, 2025

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| [FUND SUMMARY](#pro_001) | 1 |
| [FUND FEES AND EXPENSES](#pro_002) | 10 |
| [FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS](#pro_003) | 12 |
| [USE OF PROCEEDS](#pro_004) | 18 |
| [INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGIES](#pro_005) | 18 |
| [PRINCIPAL RISK FACTORS](#pro_006) | 28 |
| [MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND](#pro_007) | 52 |
| [INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEES](#pro_008) | 55 |
| [PLACEMENT AGENT](#pro_009) | 56 |
| [DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN](#pro_010) | 57 |
| [ADMINISTRATION](#pro_011) | 58 |
| [CUSTODIAN](#pro_012) | 59 |
| [FUND EXPENSES](#pro_013) | 59 |
| [VOTING](#pro_014) | 62 |
| [CONFLICTS OF INTEREST](#pro_015) | 62 |
| [OUTSTANDING SECURITIES](#pro_016) | 65 |
| [REPURCHASES OF SHARES](#pro_017) | 65 |
| [TENDER/REPURCHASE PROCEDURES](#pro_018) | 67 |
| [TRANSFERS OF SHARES](#pro_019) | 68 |
| [ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING](#pro_020) | 68 |
| [LEVERAGE](#pro_021) | 69 |
| [CREDIT FACILITY](#pro_022) | 70 |
| [CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE](#pro_023) | 71 |
| [DISTRIBUTIONS](#pro_024) | 72 |
| [DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN](#pro_025) | 73 |
| [TAXES](#pro_026) | 74 |
| [OTHER TAX MATTERS](#pro_027) | 79 |
| [ERISA AND CODE CONSIDERATIONS](#pro_028) | 79 |
| [DESCRIPTION OF SHARES](#pro_029) | 80 |
| [INVESTOR QUALIFICATIONS](#pro_030) | 81 |
| [PURCHASING SHARES](#pro_031) | 81 |
| [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#pro_032) | 82 |
| [REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS](#pro_033) | 83 |
| [FISCAL YEAR](#pro_034) | 83 |
| [INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM; LEGAL COUNSEL](#pro_035) | 83 |
| [INQUIRIES](#pro_036) | 83 |

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**FUND SUMMARY**

This is only a summary and does not contain all of the information that investors should consider before investing in the Fund. Investors should review the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Memorandum and SAI, especially the information set forth under the heading "Principal Risk Factors."

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| The Fund and the Shares | Keystone Private Income Fund (the "Fund") is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), and organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 27, 2019. Keystone National Group, LLC serves as the investment adviser (the "Investment Manager") of the Fund. The Investment Manager provides day-to-day investment management services to the Fund. |
|  | The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the "Board" or "Trustees"), from time to time and in its sole discretion, may determine to cause the Fund to offer to repurchase Shares from Shareholders, at per-class net asset value ("NAV"), pursuant to written tenders by Shareholders. The Fund intends to offer to purchase only a small portion of its Shares each quarter, and there is no guarantee that Shareholders will be able to sell all of the Shares that they desire to sell in any particular repurchase offer. If a repurchase offer is oversubscribed, the Fund may repurchase only a pro rata portion of the Shares tendered by each Shareholder. The potential for proration may cause some investors to tender more Shares for repurchase than they wish to have repurchased or result in investors being unable to liquidate all or a given percentage of their investment during the particular repurchase offer. See "*Repurchase Offers*" below. The Fund is an appropriate investment only for those investors who can tolerate a high degree of risk and do not require a liquid investment. |
|  | Shares in the Fund provide limited liquidity since Shareholders will not be able to redeem Shares on a daily basis. A Shareholder may not be able to tender its Shares in the Fund promptly after it has made a decision to do so. In addition, with very limited exceptions, Shares are not transferable, and liquidity will be provided only through repurchase offers made by the Fund. Shares in the Fund are therefore suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the limited liquidity of Shares and should be viewed as a long-term investment. |
|  | The Fund offers five separate classes (each a "Class") of shares of beneficial interest ("Shares") designated as Class A Shares ("Class A"), Class D Shares ("Class D"), Class Y Shares ("Class Y"), Class I Shares ("Class I"), and Class Z Shares ("Class Z"). Each class of Shares are subject to different fees and expenses. The Fund may offer additional classes of Shares in the future. The Fund has obtained an exemptive order from the SEC with respect to the Fund's multi-class structure. |
|  | The Fund intends to satisfy the diversification requirements necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Code, which generally requires that, at the end of each quarter: (1) at least 50% of the Fund's total assets are invested in (i) cash and cash items (including receivables), Federal Government securities and securities of other RICs; and (ii) securities of separate issuers, each of which amounts to no more than 5% of the Fund's total assets (and no more than 10% of the issuer's outstanding voting shares), and (2) no more than 25% of the Fund's total assets are invested in (i) securities (other than Federal Government securities or the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer; (ii) the securities (other than the securities of other RICs) of two or more issuers which the Fund controls and which are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses; or (iii) the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships. |

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| Investment Objective and Strategies | The Fund's primary objective is to produce current income. The Investment Manager manages the Fund's portfolio with a view toward producing current income, managing liquidity and protecting against downside scenarios. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by opportunistically investing, directly or indirectly, a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a wide range of private credit-oriented or other cash flow producing investments. For purposes of the Fund's strategy, such investments may include corporate loans and credit facilities, equipment leasing transactions, real estate backed loans, corporate and consumer receivables, and other specialty finance opportunities or income-producing assets. The Fund may allocate its assets through a wide range of investment vehicles and structures, including among others as senior debt and also as subordinated debt, preferred equity and common equity investments. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. |
|  | The Investment Manager intends to invest in a wide variety of private credit investments intended to reduce the risk associated with the Fund's investment strategy, which may include without limitation: (i) primarily targeting asset-backed investments that are secured by diversified classes of collateral; (ii) further diversifying investments across asset types, collateral protections, geographies, industries, capital structures, and maturity dates; and (iii) monitoring underlying asset valuations, reviewing payment histories and tracking performance of counterparties and their compliance with financial and other covenants. |
|  | To the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act, the Fund is also expected to borrow for investment purposes. To further enhance the Fund's liquidity, particularly in times of possible net outflows through the repurchase of Shares by the Fund from Shareholders, the Investment Manager may sell, realize or otherwise exit certain of the Fund's assets on the Fund's behalf. |
|  | The Fund holds liquid assets and intends to hold such liquid assets to the extent required for purposes of liquidity management and compliance with the Investment Company Act. |
|  | A significant amount of the private credit investments in which the Fund will invest may be rated below investment grade by rating agencies or would be rated below investment grade if they were rated. Below investment grade securities, which are often referred to as "junk," have predominantly speculative characteristics and may carry a greater risk with respect to a borrower's capacity to pay interest and repay principal. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved or that the Fund's portfolio design and risk monitoring strategies will be successful. |
|  | Except as otherwise indicated, the Fund may change its investment objective and any of its investment policies, restrictions, strategies, and techniques without Shareholder approval. The investment objective of the Fund is not a fundamental policy of the Fund and may be changed by the Board without the vote of a majority (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Fund's outstanding Shares. The Fund will notify Shareholders of any changes to its investment objective or any of its investment policies, restrictions or strategies. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Fund will be achieved or that the Fund's portfolio design and risk monitoring strategies will be successful. See *"INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGIES."* |

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| Risk Factors | The Fund is subject to substantial risks — including market risks, liquidity risks and strategy risks. There may also be certain conflicts of interest relevant to the management of the Fund, arising out of, among other things, activities of the Investment Manager, its affiliates and employees with respect to the management of accounts for other clients; the allocation of investment opportunities among clients of the Investment Manager and its affiliates; compensation arrangements and the incentive of the Investment Manager to make more speculative investments and incur leverage on behalf of the Fund and to favor certain client accounts over others; the other relationships and activities of the employees of the Investment Manager and its affiliates; and the Investment Manager's and its affiliates' investment of their own proprietary assets. A discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Fund can be found under "*PRINCIPAL RISK FACTORS.*" |
| Management | The Fund's Board has overall responsibility for the management and supervision of the business operations of the Fund. See "*MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND - The Board of Trustees*." To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Board may delegate any of its rights, powers and authority to, among others, the officers of the Fund, any committee of the Board or the Investment Manager. The Fund's Board also engages, as appropriate, third-party service providers for the Fund, including, among others, the administrator and placement agent. Such third-party service providers may change if deemed suitable and appropriate by the Board. |
| The Investment Manager | As Investment Manager, Keystone National Group, LLC provides day-to-day investment management services to the Fund. Its principal place of business is located at 60 E. South Temple, Suite 2100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. The Investment Manager is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). As of December 31, 2024, approximately $2.3 billion of assets were under the management of the Investment Manager and its affiliates. |
| The Administrator | The Fund has retained UMB Fund Services, Inc. (the "Administrator") to provide it with certain administrative services, including performing all actions related to the issuance and repurchase of Shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates the Administrator for these services and reimburses the Administrator for certain of its out-of-pocket expenses. See "*Fees and Expenses*" below. |

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| Fees and Expenses | On an ongoing basis, the Fund bears its own operating expenses (including, without limitation, its offering expenses not paid by the Investment Manager). A more detailed discussion of the Fund's expenses can be found under "*FUND EXPENSES."* |
|  | *Investment Management and Incentive Fees.* Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the "Investment Management Agreement"), by and between the Fund and the Investment Manager, and in consideration of the advisory services provided by the Investment Manager to the Fund, the Investment Manager is entitled to a fee consisting of two components – a base management fee (the "Investment Management Fee") and an incentive fee (the "Incentive Fee"). |
|  | The Investment Management Fee is calculated and payable monthly in arrears at the annual rate of 1.50% of the month-end value of the Fund's net assets. The Investment Management Fee will be paid out of the Fund's assets. Such fees are paid to the Investment Manager before giving effect to any repurchase of Shares effective as of that date and decrease the net profits or increase the net losses of the Fund that are credited to its Shareholders. |
|  | The Incentive Fee is calculated and payable monthly in arrears based upon the Fund's net profits for the immediately preceding month, and is subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on the Fund's net assets equal to 0.58333333 % per month (or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.00%), subject to a "catch-up" feature. The Incentive Fee will be equal to 15.00% of the excess, if any, of (i) the net profits of the Fund for the relevant period over (ii) the then balance, if any, of the Loss Recovery Account. For the purposes of the Incentive Fee, the term "net profits" means the amount by which the NAV of the Fund on the last day of the relevant period exceeds the NAV of the Fund as of the commencement of the same period, including any net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and realized income and gains or losses and expenses (which, for this purpose shall not include any distribution and/or shareholder servicing fees, litigation, any extraordinary expenses or Incentive Fee). The Fund maintains a memorandum account (the "Loss Recovery Account"), which has an initial balance of zero and will be (i) increased upon the close of each calendar month of the Fund by the amount of the net losses of the Fund for the month, and (ii) decreased (but not below zero) upon the close of each calendar month by the amount of the net profits of the Fund for the month. Shareholders will benefit from the Loss Recovery Account in proportion to their holdings of Shares. For purposes of the Incentive Fee, net assets are calculated for the relevant month as the NAV of the Fund as of the first business day of each month. |
|  | The "catch-up" provision is intended to provide the Investment Manager with an incentive fee of 15.00% on all of the Fund's net profits when the Fund's net profits reach 0.68627451% of net assets in any calendar month (8.24% annualized). See *"INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEE."* |
|  | *Administration Fee.* The Fund pays the Administrator a minimum monthly administration fee of $3,000, or $36,000 on an annualized basis (the "Administration Fees"). The Administration Fees are paid to the Administrator out of the assets of the Fund, and therefore decrease the net profits or increase the net losses of the Fund. The Fund also reimburses the Administrator for certain out-of-pocket expenses and pays the Administrator a fee for transfer agency services. See "*ADMINISTRATION."* |

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| *Distribution and Servicing Fee.* The Fund has obtained exemptive relief from the SEC that allows the Fund, subject to certain conditions, to adopt a Distribution and Service Plan with respect to Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares and Class I Shares in compliance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund is permitted to pay as compensation up to 1.00% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to each of Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares and Class I Shares (the "Distribution and Servicing Fee") to the Fund's Placement Agent or other qualified recipients. The Distribution and Servicing Fee will be paid out of the Fund's assets and decreases the net profits or increases the net losses of the Fund*.* For purposes of determining the Distribution and Servicing Fee, NAV will be calculated prior to any reduction for any fees and expenses, including, without limitation, the Distribution and Servicing Fee payable. Class Z Shares are not subject to the Distribution and Service Plan. See "*DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN*". |
| *Expense Limitation Agreement.* The Investment Manager has entered into an expense limitation and reimbursement agreement (the "Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement") with the Fund, whereby the Investment Manager has agreed to waive fees that it would otherwise have been paid, and/or to assume expenses of the Fund (a "Waiver and/or Reimbursement"), if required to ensure the Total Annual Expenses (including the Investment Management Fee, but excluding taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses of the Fund) does not exceed 3.00% of the Fund's net assets on an annualized basis (the "Expense Limit"). Because taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses of the Fund are excluded from the Expense Limit, Total Annual Expenses (after fee waivers and expense reimbursements) may exceed 3.00% of the Fund's net assets on an annualized basis. For a period not to exceed three years from the date on which a Waiver and/or Reimbursement is made, the Investment Manager may recoup amounts waived or assumed, provided they are able to effect such recoupment without causing the Fund's expense ratio (after recoupment) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limit in effect at the time of the Waiver and/or Reimbursement and (ii) the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment. The Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement will automatically renew for consecutive twelve-month terms, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a majority of the Trustees. Either the Fund or the Investment Manager may terminate the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement upon thirty days' written notice. See "*FUND EXPENSES*." |

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| Investor Qualifications | Each prospective investor in the Fund will be required to certify that it is a "qualified client" within the meaning of Rule 205-3 under the Advisers Act and an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The criteria for qualifying as a "qualified client" and an "accredited investor" are set forth in the investor application that must be completed by each prospective investor. Investors who meet such qualifications are referred to in this Memorandum as "Eligible Investors." Existing Shareholders who request to purchase additional Shares (other than in connection with the DRIP (as defined below)) will be required to qualify as Eligible Investors and to complete an additional investor application prior to the additional purchase. |
|  | Prospective investors that are non-U.S. persons for U.S. federal income tax purposes may request a copy of supplemental offering materials without charge by writing to the Fund, c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc. 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212. See "*TAXES*." |
|  | To the extent the Fund identifies any Shareholder holding Shares that was not an Eligible Investor at the time of acquiring such Shares, the Fund reserves the right to (i) cause a mandatory redemption of all or some of the Shares of such Shareholder, or any person acquiring Shares from or through such Shareholder, (ii) retain any unrealized gains or profits associated with Shares held by such Shareholder and/or (iii) take any other action the Board determines to be appropriate in light of the circumstances. |
| The Offering | The minimum initial investment in the Fund for Class A Shares and Class Y Shares is $50,000, the minimum initial investment for Class D Shares and Class I Shares is $5,000,000, and the minimum initial investment for Class Z Shares is $10,000,000. However, the Fund, in its sole discretion, may accept investments below these minimums. |
|  | The Shares are offered on a private placement basis. Shares will generally be offered for purchase as of the first Business Day (which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business) of each calendar month, except that Shares may be offered more or less frequently as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. |
|  | Class A Shares and Class D Shares in the Fund are offered with a maximum sales charge of 3.50% of the subscription amount which may be reduced, modified or waived by the Fund or Investment Manager for any Shareholder. No sales charge is expected to be charged with respect to investments by the Investment Manager and its respective affiliates, and their respective directors, principals, officers and employees and others in the Investment Manager's sole discretion. The full amount of the sales charge may be reallocated to brokers or dealers participating in the offering. Your financial intermediary may impose additional charges when you purchase Shares of the Fund. |
|  | A prospective investor must submit the completed subscription documents prior to the cut-off times set by the Fund and notified to prospective investors. In general, an investment will be accepted if the completed subscription documents and funds are received in good order in advance of the cut-off times (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the cut-off date) identified in a particular offering. Acceptance of the completed subscription documents is subject to the processing times of the Fund's transfer agent, which may be delayed. The Fund reserves the right to accept or reject, in its sole discretion, any request to purchase Shares at any time. Additional information regarding the subscription process is set forth under "*PURCHASING SHARES*." |

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| Distribution Policy | The Fund plans to make quarterly distributions of substantially all of its net investment income. Distributions cannot be assured, and the amount of each distribution is likely to vary. Distributions will be paid at least annually in amounts representing substantially all of the net investment income not previously distributed in a quarterly distribution and net capital gains, if any, earned each year. The Fund is not a suitable investment for any investor who is dependent upon regular dividend income. |
|  | The Fund intends to have a dividend reinvestment plan for Shareholders. Each Shareholder whose Shares are registered in its own name may affirmatively elect to be registered in the Fund's dividend reinvestment program (the "DRIP") and have all income dividends and distributions and/or capital gains distributions automatically reinvested in Shares priced at the then-current NAV until such Shareholder, at any time, elects to "opt out" of the DRIP so as to receive income dividends and/or capital gains distributions in cash. A Shareholder receiving Shares under the DRIP instead of cash distributions may still owe taxes and, because Fund Shares are generally illiquid, may need other sources of funds to pay any taxes due. |
|  | All correspondence or requests for additional information regarding the DRIP, including inquiries and elections to participate in or opt out of the DRIP should be directed to the Fund's Administrator, UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 1-888-332-3320 or 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Shareholders who hold their Shares in the name of a broker or dealer participating in the offering should contact the broker or dealer to determine whether and how they may participate in, or opt out of, the DRIP. See "*DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN*" and "*TAXES* – Distributions to Shareholders." |
|  | The Board reserves the right to change the distribution policy from time to time. |
| Repurchase Offers | At the discretion of the Board and provided that it is in the best interests of the Fund and Shareholders to do so, the Fund intends to provide a limited degree of liquidity to the Shareholders by conducting repurchase offers generally quarterly with a Valuation Date (as defined below) on or about March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year. In each repurchase offer, the Fund may offer to repurchase its Shares at their NAV as determined as of approximately March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, of each year, as applicable (each, a "Valuation Date"). **Each repurchase offer ordinarily will be limited to the repurchase of approximately 5% of the Shares outstanding, but if the value of Shares tendered for repurchase exceeds the value the Fund intended to repurchase, the Fund may determine to repurchase less than the full number of Shares tendered. In such event, Shareholders will have their Shares repurchased on a pro rata basis, and tendering Shareholders will not have all of their tendered Shares repurchased by the Fund.** Shareholders tendering Shares for repurchase will be asked to give written notice of their intent to do so by the date specified in the notice describing the terms of the applicable repurchase offer, which date will be approximately thirty days prior to the Valuation Date.  |

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|  | A 2.00% early repurchase fee will be charged by the Fund if the interval between the date of purchase of Shares and the Valuation Date with respect to the repurchase of such Shares is less than 365 calendar days. Shares tendered for repurchase will be treated as having been repurchased on a "first in - first out" basis. An early repurchase fee payable by a Shareholder may be waived by the Fund in circumstances where the Board determines that doing so is in the best interests of the Fund and in a manner as will not discriminate unfairly against any Shareholder. Such waivers will be applied uniformly to all Shareholders. See "*REPURCHASES OF SHARES*." |
| Transfer Restrictions | A Shareholder may assign, transfer, sell, encumber, pledge or otherwise dispose of (each, a "transfer") Shares only (i) by operation of law pursuant to the death, divorce, insolvency, bankruptcy, or adjudicated incompetence of the Shareholder; or (ii) under other limited circumstances, with the consent of the Board (which may be withheld in its sole discretion and is expected to be granted, if at all, only under extenuating circumstances). The Board has delegated the authority to approve investment transfers in accordance with the Fund's Agreement and Declaration of Trust and By-Laws, to officers of the Fund, subject to supervision by the Board and certain other requirements. Notice to the Fund of any proposed transfer must include satisfactory evidence that the proposed transferee, at the time of the transfer, meets any requirements imposed by the Fund with respect to investor eligibility and suitability. See "*INVESTOR QUALIFICATIONS*." Such notice of a proposed transfer of Shares must also be accompanied by properly completed subscription documents in respect of the proposed transferee. In connection with any request to transfer Shares, the Fund may require the Shareholder requesting the transfer to obtain, at the Shareholder's expense, an opinion of counsel selected by the Fund as to such matters as the Fund may reasonably request. |
|  | Each transferring Shareholder and transferee may be charged reasonable expenses, including attorneys' and accountants' fees, incurred by the Fund in connection with the transfer. See "*TRANSFERS OF SHARES*." |
| Leverage | The Fund may borrow money in connection with its investment activities — i.e., the Fund may utilize leverage. Specifically, the Fund may borrow money through a credit facility or other arrangements to achieve its investment objective. Subject to prevailing market conditions, the Fund may add leverage if, immediately after such borrowing, it would have asset coverage (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of 300% or more (in the event leverage is obtained solely through debt) or 200% or more (in the event leverage is obtained solely though preferred stock). For example, if the Fund has $100 in Net Assets, it may utilize leverage through obtaining debt of up to $50, resulting in $150 in total assets (or 300% asset coverage). The Fund does not presently intend to obtain leverage through preferred stock. The Fund may use leverage opportunistically and may choose to increase or decrease its leverage, or use different types or combinations of leveraging instruments, at any time based on the Fund's assessment of market conditions and the investment environment. |

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| Taxes | The Fund intends to elect to be treated as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes and to maintain RIC status each year. As a RIC, the Fund generally will not be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax, provided that it distributes all, or virtually all, of its net taxable income and gains each year. It is anticipated that the Fund will principally recognize interest income and therefore distributions paid to the Shareholders that are attributable to such income will, in large part, be taxable to the Shareholders who are individuals at rates of U.S. federal income tax that are applicable for ordinary income. |
|  | For a discussion of certain tax risks and considerations relating to an investment in the Fund. see "*Tax Reports*" below and "*TAXES*." |
|  | Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisers with respect to the specific U.S. federal, state, local, U.S. and non-U.S. tax consequences, including applicable tax reporting requirements. |
| Tax Reports | The Fund will distribute to its Shareholders, after the end of each calendar year, IRS Forms 1099-DIV detailing the amounts includible in such investor's taxable income for such year as ordinary income, qualified dividend income and long-term capital gains. Dividends and other taxable distributions are taxable to the Fund's Shareholders even if they are reinvested in additional Shares pursuant to the DRIP. |
| Reports to Shareholders | Shareholders will receive an unaudited semi-annual and an audited annual report within 60 days after the close of the period for which the report is being made, or as otherwise required by the Investment Company Act. Shareholders will also be sent reports regarding the Fund's operations each quarter. See "*REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS*." |
| Fiscal and Tax Year | The Fund's fiscal year is the 12-month period ending on September 30. The Fund's taxable year is the 12-month period ending on September 30. |
| Term | The Fund's term is perpetual unless the Fund is otherwise terminated under the terms of the Declaration of Trust. |

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**FUND FEES AND EXPENSES**

The following tables describe the aggregate fees and expenses that the Fund expects to incur and that the Shareholders can expect to bear, either directly or indirectly, through the Fund's investments.

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| ***Shareholder Transaction Expenses*** | Class A<br> Shares | Class D<br> Shares | Class Y<br> Shares | Class I<br> Shares | Class Z<br> Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales Charge (as a percentage of subscription amount)<sup>(1)</sup> | 3.50% | 3.50% |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Early repurchase fee (as a percentage of repurchase proceeds)<sup>(2)</sup> | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Annual Expenses*** (as a percentage of net assets attributable to Shares) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management Fees<sup>(3)</sup> | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution and Servicing Fees<sup>(4)</sup> | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.25% | 0.15% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fees and Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds<sup>(5)</sup> | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive Fee<sup>(6)</sup> | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Expenses<sup>(5)</sup> | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| ***Total Annual Expenses*** | 3.96% | 3.86% | 3.21% | 3.11% | 2.96% |
| Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements<sup>(7)</sup> | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.00% |
| ***Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements)*** | 3.96% | 3.86% | 3.21% | 3.11% | 2.96% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Investments in Class A Shares and Class D Shares are subject to a sales charge of 3.50%. No sales charge
will be charged on purchases of Class Y Shares, Class I Shares and Class Z Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) If the interval between the date of purchase of Shares and the valuation
date with respect to the repurchase of such Shares is less than 365 calendar days, then such repurchase will be subject to a 2.00% early
repurchase fee payable to the Fund. In determining whether the repurchase of Shares is subject to an early repurchase fee, the Fund will
repurchase that portion of the Shares held the longest first.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, and in consideration of
the advisory services provided by the Investment Manager to the Fund, the Investment Manager receives an annual Investment Management
Fee, calculated and payable monthly in arrears, equal to 1.50% of the Fund's net assets determined as of month-end. The Investment
Management Fee is paid to the Investment Manager before giving effect to any repurchase of Shares in the Fund effective as of that date
and decreases the net profits or increases the net losses of the Fund that are credited to its Shareholders. The Investment Manager also
receives an Incentive Fee, as described below. See "*INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEES*" for additional information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) The Fund has obtained exemptive relief from the SEC permitting it to offer multiple classes of Shares
and the Board has adopted, on behalf of the Fund, a Distribution and Service Plan for Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares and
Class I Shares. The Fund may charge a Distribution and Servicing Fee up to a maximum of 1.00% per year on Class A Shares, a maximum of
0.90% per year on Class D Shares, a maximum of 0.25% per year on Class Y Shares, and a maximum of 0.15% on Class I Shares on an annualized
basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to each such class. The Fund may use these fees to compensate financial intermediaries
or financial institutions for distribution-related expenses, if applicable, and providing ongoing services in respect of clients with
whom they have distributed Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares or Class I Shares of the Fund. See "*DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN*."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Fees and Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds and "Other Expenses" (as defined below) are
based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) The Incentive Fee is calculated and payable monthly in arrears based upon the Fund's net profits for the immediately preceding
month, and is subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on the Fund's net assets equal to 0.58333333 % per month (or
an annualized hurdle rate of 7.00%), subject to a "catch-up" feature. The Incentive Fee will be equal to 15.00% of the excess,
if any, of (i) the net profits of the Fund for the relevant period over (ii) the then balance, if any, of the Loss Recovery Account (as
defined below). See "*INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEES*" for a full explanation of how the Incentive Fee is calculated.
The Incentive Fee in the table assumes a hypothetical 10.00% gross return to shareholders. The actual amount of the Incentive Fee may
be more or less than the amount in the table above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) The Investment Manager has entered into an expense limitation and reimbursement agreement (the "Expense Limitation and Reimbursement
Agreement") with the Fund, whereby the Investment Manager has agreed to waive fees that it would otherwise have been paid, and/or
to assume expenses of the Fund (a "Waiver and/or Reimbursement"), if required to ensure the Total Annual Expenses (including
the Investment Management Fee, but excluding taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses,
Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses
of the Fund) do not exceed 3.00% of the Fund's
net assets on an annualized basis (the "Expense Limit"). Because taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses,
Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses
of the Fund are
excluded from the Expense Limit, Total Annual Expenses (after fee waivers and expense reimbursements) may exceed 3.00% of the Fund's
net assets on an annualized basis. For a period not to exceed three years from the date on which a Waiver and/or Reimbursement is made,
the Investment Manager may recoup amounts waived or assumed, provided they are able to effect such recoupment without causing the Fund's
expense ratio (after recoupment) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limit in effect at the time of the Waiver and/or Reimbursement
and (ii) the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment. The Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement will automatically
renew for consecutive twelve-month terms, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a majority of the
Trustees. Either the Fund or the Investment Manager may terminate the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement upon thirty days'
written notice.

The purpose of the table above is to assist prospective investors in understanding the various fees and expenses Shareholders will bear directly or indirectly. "Other Expenses," as shown above, is an estimate based on anticipated investments in the Fund and anticipated expenses for the current fiscal year of the Fund's operations, and includes, among other things, professional fees and other expenses that the Fund will bear, including initial and ongoing offering costs and fees and expenses of the Administrator, escrow agent and custodian. For a more complete description of the various fees and expenses of the Fund, see *"INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEES," "ADMINISTRATION," "FUND EXPENSES,"* and *"PURCHASING SHARES."*

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The example assumes that all distributions are reinvested at NAV and that the percentage amounts listed under annual expenses remain the same in the years shown. The assumption in the hypothetical example of a 5% annual return is required by regulation of the SEC applicable to all registered investment companies. The assumed 5% annual return is not a prediction of, and does not represent, the projected or actual performance of the Shares.

**EXAMPLE**

**Class A Shares**

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| **You Would Pay the Following Expenses Based on the Imposition of the 3.50% Sales Charge, a 1.00% Distribution and Servicing Fee and a $1,000 Investment in the Fund, Assuming a 5% Annual Return:** | **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
|  | $75 | $162 | $259 | $561 |

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**Class D Shares**

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| **You Would Pay the Following Expenses Based on the Imposition of the 3.50% Sales Charge, a 0.90% Distribution and Servicing Fee and a $1,000 Investment in the Fund, Assuming a 5% Annual Return:** | **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
|  | $74 | $159 | $254 | $551 |

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**Class Y Shares**

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| **You Would Pay the Following Expenses Based on the Imposition of a 0.25% Distribution and Servicing Fee and a $1,000 Investment in the Fund, Assuming a 5% Annual Return:** | **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
|  | $33 | $107 | $192 | $460 |

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**Class I Shares**

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| **You Would Pay the Following Expenses Based on the Imposition of a 0.15% Distribution and Servicing Fee and a $1,000 Investment in the Fund, Assuming a 5% Annual Return:** | **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
|  | $32 | $104 | $186 | $448 |

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**Class Z Shares**

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| **You Would Pay the Following Expenses Based on a $1,000 Investment in the Fund, Assuming a 5% Annual Return:** | **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
|  | $31 | $99 | $178 | $429 |

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The examples are based on the annual fees and expenses set out in the tables above and should not be considered a representation of future expenses. The examples above exclude the 2.00% Early Repurchase Fee which would apply if your Shares are repurchased within one year of their purchase. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those shown. Moreover, the rate of return of the Fund may be greater or less than the hypothetical 5% return used in the example. A greater rate of return than that used in the example would increase the dollar amount of the asset-based fees paid by the Fund.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS**

The financial highlights in the table below are intended to help investors understand the Fund's historical financial performance. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains distributions.

The Fund's annual financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, included in the annual report to the Fund's Shareholders for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 (the "[Annual Report](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001788420/000121390024106356/ea0220514-01_ncsr.htm)") have been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm. The audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, including Grant Thornton LLP's report, are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus.

The unaudited financial statements and financial highlights, included in the Fund's semi-annual report to the Fund's shareholders for the six months ended March 31, 2025 (the "[Semi-Annual Report](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001788420/000121390025052674/ea0242912-01_ncsrs.htm)"), are also incorporated herein. All adjustments in the Fund's Semi-Annual Report, in the opinion of the Fund's management, are of a normal recurring nature and necessary to a fair statement of the results for the period presented.

The Fund's Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at sec.gov. The Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report are also available from the Fund upon request. The information included below should be read in conjunction with those financial statements and the notes thereto.

**Keystone Private Income Fund**

Financial Highlights

Class A Shares

*Per share operating performance. For a capital share outstanding throughout the year/period.*

 

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|  | **For the<br> Six Months <br> Ended<br> March 31, <br> 2025<br> (Unaudited)** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2024<br> (Unaudited)<sup>12</sup>** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2023<br> (Unaudited)<sup>12</sup>** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2022** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2021** | **For the Period<br> August 1, <br> 2020\*<br> through<br> September 30, <br> 2020** |
| **Net Asset Value, beginning of year/period** | $101.02 | $101.02 | $101.02 | $101.02 | $100.92 | $100.53 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income<sup>1</sup> | 4.59 |  | 1.50 | 9.82 | 8.15 | 1.30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments<sup>2</sup> | (0.71) |  | (0.01) | 0.15 | (0.12) | 0.06 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 3.88 |  | 1.49 | 9.97 | 8.03 | 1.36 |
| **Distributions to investors:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net investment income | (4.57) |  | (1.49) | (9.97) | (7.93) | (0.97) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total distributions to investors | (4.57) |  | (1.49) | (9.97) | (7.93) | (0.97) |
| **Net Asset Value, end of year/period** | $100.33 | $101.02 | $100.33 | $101.02 | $101.02 | $100.92 |
| **Total Return<sup>3</sup>** | 3.90%<sup>4</sup> | 3.90% | 1.49% | 10.33% | 8.24% | 1.35%<sup>4</sup> |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net Assets, end of year/period (in thousands) | $99 | $— | $— | $7445 | $1734 | $1100 |
| Net expenses | 4.17%<sup>5,6</sup> | 0.00% | 3.26%<sup>7</sup> | 4.93%<sup>8</sup> | 4.96%<sup>9</sup> | 4.25%<sup>5,10</sup> |
| Net investment income | 11.91%<sup>5,6</sup> | 0.00% | 10.32%<sup>7</sup> | 9.72%<sup>8</sup> | 8.06%<sup>9</sup> | 8.96%<sup>5,10</sup> |
| **Senior Securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Amount Outstanding exclusive of Treasury Securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement (in thousands) | 171364 | 61964 | 60659 | 64926 | 29433 | 5000 |
| Asset Coverage Per $1,000 of Borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement | 10248 | 23662 | 18106 | 11710 | 12037 | 14265 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate<sup>11</sup> | 22%<sup>4</sup> | 56% | 49% | 63% | 53% | 1%<sup>4</sup> |

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<sup>\*</sup> Commencement of offering of Class A shares.

<sup>1</sup> Per share data is computed using the average shares method.

<sup>2</sup> Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

<sup>3</sup> Total return based on per unit net asset value reflects the change in net asset value based on the effects of the performance of the Fund during the period and assumes distributions, if any, were reinvested. Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges.

<sup>4</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>5</sup> Annualized, except for incentive fees.

<sup>6</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.90%, incentive fees of 0.63%, line of credit expenses of 0.90%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.48%, and income ratios increased by 2.48%, for the six months ended March 31, 2025.

<sup>7</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 1.00%, incentive fees of 0.28%, line of credit expenses of 0.12%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.08% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 1.48%, and income ratios increased by 1.48%, for the year ended September 30, 2023.

<sup>8</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 1.00%, incentive fees of 1.90%, line of credit expenses of 0.16%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 3.11%, and income ratios increased by 3.11%, for the year ended September 30, 2022.

<sup>9</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 1.06%, incentive fees of 1.61%, line of credit expenses of 0.13%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.86%, and the income ratios increased by 2.86%, for the year ended September 30, 2021.

<sup>10</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 1.00%, incentive fees of 0.26%, and line of credit expenses of 0.37% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 1.63%, and the income ratios increased by 1.63%, for the period ended September 30, 2020.

<sup>11</sup> Calculated at Fund level.

<sup>12</sup> For the year ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively, Class A had no net assets and was not included in audited financial statements.

 

*See accompanying notes to financial statements.*

 

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**Keystone Private Income Fund**

Financial Highlights

Class D Shares

*Per share operating performance. For a capital share outstanding throughout the year/period.*

 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the<br> Six Months <br> Ended<br> March 31, <br> 2025<br> (Unaudited)** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2024** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2023** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2022** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2021** | **For the Period <br> September 30, <br> 2020\* <br> through<br> September 30, <br> 2020** |
| **Net Asset Value, beginning of year/period** | $100.18 | $100.38 | $101.13 | $101.13 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income<sup>1</sup> | 5.19 | 11.33 | 9.68 | 9.96 | 9.08 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments<sup>2</sup> | (0.75) | (0.14) | (0.76) | 0.13 | (0.75) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 4.44 | 11.19 | 8.92 | 10.09 | 8.33 |  |
| **Distributions to investors:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net investment income | (5.14) | (11.39) | (9.67) | (10.09) | (7.20) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total distributions to investors | (5.14) | (11.39) | (9.67) | (10.09) | (7.20) |  |
| **Net Asset Value, end of year/period** | $99.48 | $100.18 | $100.38 | $101.13 | $101.13 | $100.00 |
| **Total Return<sup>3</sup>** | 4.52%<sup>11</sup> | 11.76% | 9.22% | 10.44% | 8.57% | 0.00%<sup>4</sup> |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net Assets, end of year/period (in thousands) | $46220 | $34294 | $29926 | $12122 | $2391 | $62 |
| Net expenses | 4.18%<sup>5,12</sup> | 4.87%<sup>6</sup> | 4.53%<sup>7</sup> | 4.82%<sup>8</sup> | 4.36%<sup>9</sup> | 0.00%<sup>4</sup> |
| Net investment income | 11.16%<sup>5,12</sup> | 11.32%<sup>6</sup> | 9.61%<sup>7</sup> | 9.85%<sup>8</sup> | 8.98%<sup>9</sup> | 0.00%<sup>4</sup> |
| **Senior Securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Amount Outstanding exclusive of Treasury Securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement (in thousands) | 171364 | 61964 | 60659 | 64926 | 29433 | 5000 |
| Asset Coverage Per $1,000 of Borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement | 10248 | 23662 | 18106 | 11710 | 12037 | 14265 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate<sup>10</sup> | 22%<sup>11</sup> | 56% | 49% | 63% | 53% | 1%<sup>4</sup> |

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<sup>\*</sup> Commencement of offering of Class D shares.

<sup>1</sup> Per share data is computed using the average shares method.

<sup>2</sup> Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

<sup>3</sup> Total return based on per unit net asset value reflects the change in net asset value based on the effects of the performance of the Fund during the period and assumes distributions, if any, were reinvested. Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges.

<sup>4</sup> Class D Shares commencement occurred after income and expense were allocated as of September 30, 2020.

<sup>5</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.90%, incentive fees of 0.75%, line of credit expenses of 0.80%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.50%, and the income ratios increased by 2.50%, for the six months ended March 31, 2025.

<sup>6</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.90%, incentive fees of 2.01%, line of credit expenses of 0.25%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.02% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 3.18%, and the income ratios increased by 3.18%, for the year ended September 30, 2024.

<sup>7</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.90%, incentive fees of 1.64%, line of credit expenses of 0.20%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.80%, and the income ratios increased by 2.80%, for the year ended September 30, 2023.

<sup>8</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.90%, incentive fees of 1.90%, line of credit expenses of 0.16%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 3.01%, and the income ratios increased by 3.01%, for the year ended September 30, 2022.

<sup>9</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.91%, incentive fees of 1.74%, line of credit expenses of 0.13%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.84%, and the income ratios increased by 2.84%, for the year ended September 30, 2021.

<sup>10</sup> Calculated at Fund level.

<sup>11</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>12</sup> Annualized, except for incentive fees.

 

*See accompanying notes to financial statements.*

 

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**Keystone Private Income Fund**

Financial Highlights

Class Y Shares

 

*Per share operating performance. For a capital share outstanding throughout the year/period.*

 

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the<br> Six Months <br> Ended<br> March 31,<br> 2025<br> (Unaudited)** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2024** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2023** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2022** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2021** | **For the Period<br> July 1, <br> 2020\*<br> through<br> September 30, <br> 2020** |
| **Net Asset Value, beginning of year/period** | $100.33 | $100.53 | $101.28 | $101.28 | $100.58 | $100.00 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income<sup>1</sup> | 5.53 | 12.00 | 10.40 | 10.71 | 9.12 | 1.37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments<sup>2</sup> | (0.75) | (0.14) | (0.81) | 0.05 | (0.16) | 0.60 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 4.78 | 11.86 | 9.59 | 10.76 | 8.96 | 1.97 |
| **Distributions to investors:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net investment income | (5.48) | (12.06) | (10.34) | (10.76) | (8.26) | (1.39) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total distributions to investors | (5.48) | (12.06) | (10.34) | (10.76) | (8.26) | (1.39) |
| **Net Asset Value, end of year/period** | $99.63 | $100.33 | $100.53 | $101.28 | $101.28 | $100.58 |
| **Total Return<sup>3</sup>** | 4.86%<sup>4</sup> | 12.48% | 9.93% | 11.16% | 9.21% | 1.97%<sup>4</sup> |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net Assets, end of year/period (in thousands) | $211228 | $174521 | $155996 | $117699 | $70988 | $20726 |
| Net expenses | 3.54%<sup>5,6</sup> | 4.23%<sup>7</sup> | 3.90%<sup>8</sup> | 4.18%<sup>9</sup> | 4.12%<sup>10</sup> | 3.43%<sup>5,11</sup> |
| Net investment income | 11.82%<sup>5,6</sup> | 11.97%<sup>7</sup> | 10.31%<sup>8</sup> | 10.58%<sup>9</sup> | 9.00%<sup>10</sup> | 6.12%<sup>5,11</sup> |
| **Senior Securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Amount Outstanding exclusive of Treasury Securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement (in thousands) | 171364 | 61964 | 60659 | 64926 | 29433 | 5000 |
| Asset Coverage Per $1,000 of Borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement | 10248 | 23662 | 18106 | 11710 | 12037 | 14265 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate<sup>12</sup> | 22%<sup>4</sup> | 56% | 49% | 63% | 53% | 1%<sup>4</sup> |

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\* Commencement of operations.

<sup>1</sup> Per share data is computed using the average shares method.

<sup>2</sup> Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

<sup>3</sup> Total return based on per unit net asset value reflects the change in net asset value based on the effects of the performance of the Fund during the period and assumes distributions, if any, were reinvested. Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges.

<sup>4</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>5</sup> Annualized, except for incentive fees.

<sup>6</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.25%, incentive fees of 0.76%, line of credit expenses of 0.80%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 1.86%, and the income ratios increased by 1.86%, for the six months ended March 31, 2025.

<sup>7</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.25%, incentive fees of 2.02%, line of credit expenses of 0.25%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.02% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.54%, and the income ratios increased by 2.54%, for the year ended September 30, 2024.

<sup>8</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.25%, incentive fees of 1.65%, line of credit expenses of 0.20%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.16%, and the income ratios increased by 2.16%, for the year ended September 30, 2023.

<sup>9</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.25%, incentive fees of 1.92%, line of credit expenses of 0.16%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.38%, and the income ratios increased by 2.38%, for the year ended September 30, 2022.

<sup>10</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.25%, incentive fees of 1.64%, line of credit expenses of 0.13%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.08%, and the income ratios increased by 2.08% for the year ended September 30, 2021.

<sup>11</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.14%, incentive fees of 0.25%, and line of credit expenses of 0.29% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 0.68%, and the income ratios increased by 0.68%, for the period ended September 30, 2020.

<sup>12</sup> Calculated at Fund level.

 

*See accompanying notes to financial statements.*

 

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**Keystone Private Income Fund**

Financial Highlights

Class I Shares

 

*Per share operating performance. For a capital share outstanding throughout the year/period.*

 

 

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the<br> Six Months<br> Ended<br> March 31,<br> 2025<br> (Unaudited)** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2024** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2023** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2022** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2021** | **For the Period<br> August 1,<br> 2020\*<br> through<br> September 30, <br> 2020** |
| **Net Asset Value, beginning of year/period** | $100.02 | $100.21 | $100.96 | $100.96 | $100.76 | $100.53 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income<sup>1</sup> | 5.50 | 12.12 | 10.52 | 10.90 | 9.52 | 1.67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments<sup>2</sup> | (0.70) | (0.19) | (0.86) | (0.07) | (0.55) | (0.19) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 4.80 | 11.93 | 9.66 | 10.83 | 8.97 | 1.48 |
| **Distributions to investors:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net investment income | (5.51) | (12.12) | (10.41) | (10.83) | (8.77) | (1.25) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total distributions to investors | (5.51) | (12.12) | (10.41) | (10.83) | (8.77) | (1.25) |
| **Net Asset Value, end of year/period** | $99.31 | $100.02 | $100.21 | $100.96 | $100.96 | $100.76 |
| **Total Return<sup>3</sup>** | 4.90%<sup>4</sup> | 12.60% | 10.03% | 11.27% | 9.24% | 1.47%<sup>4</sup> |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net Assets, end of year/period (in thousands) | $96002 | $101095 | $79045 | $23003 | $64570 | $11755 |
| Net expenses | 3.44%<sup>5,6</sup> | 4.18%<sup>7</sup> | 3.83%<sup>8</sup> | 4.08%<sup>9</sup> | 3.84%<sup>10</sup> | 3.43%<sup>5,11</sup> |
| Net investment income | 11.82%<sup>5,6</sup> | 12.13%<sup>7</sup> | 10.47%<sup>8</sup> | 10.80%<sup>9</sup> | 9.42%<sup>10</sup> | 11.35%<sup>5,11</sup> |
| **Senior Securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Amount Outstanding exclusive of Treasury Securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement (in thousands) | 171364 | 61964 | 60659 | 64926 | 29433 | 5000 |
| Asset Coverage Per $1,000 of Borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement | 10248 | 23662 | 18106 | 11710 | 12037 | 14265 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate<sup>12</sup> | 22%<sup>4</sup> | 56% | 49% | 63% | 53% | 1%<sup>4</sup> |

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\* Commencement of offering of Class I shares.

<sup>1</sup> Per share data is computed using the average shares method.

<sup>2</sup> Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

<sup>3</sup> Total return based on per unit net asset value reflects the change in net asset value based on the effects of the performance of the Fund during the period and assumes distributions, if any, were reinvested. Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges.

<sup>4</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>5</sup> Annualized, except for incentive fees.

<sup>6</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.15%, incentive fees of 0.76%, line of credit expenses of 0.80%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 1.76%, and the income ratios increased by 1.76%, for the six months ended March 31, 2025.

<sup>7</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.15%, incentive fees of 2.04%, line of credit expenses of 0.26%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.02% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.47%, and the income ratios increased by 2.47%, for the year ended September 30, 2024.

<sup>8</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.15%, incentive fees of 1.68%, line of credit expenses of 0.21%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.10%, and the income ratios increased by 2.10%, for the year ended September 30, 2023.

<sup>9</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.15%, incentive fees of 1.94%, line of credit expenses of 0.16%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.30%, and the income ratios increased by 2.30%, for the year ended September 30, 2022.

<sup>10</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.15%, incentive fees of 1.69%, line of credit expenses of 0.13%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.03%, and the income ratios increased by 2.03%, for the year ended September 30, 2021.

<sup>11</sup> If distribution and servicing fees of 0.15%, incentive fees of 0.30%, and line of credit expenses of 0.37% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 0.82%, and the income ratios increased by 0.82%, for the period ended September 30, 2020.

<sup>12</sup> Calculated at Fund level.

 

*See accompanying notes to financial statements.*

 

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**Keystone Private Income Fund**

Financial Highlights

Class Z Shares

*Per share operating performance. For a capital share outstanding throughout the year/period.*

 

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the<br> Six Months<br> Ended<br> March 31,<br> 2025<br> (Unaudited)** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2024** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2023** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2022** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> September 30,<br> 2021** | **For the Period<br> August 1,<br> 2020\*<br> through<br> September 30, <br> 2020** |
| **Net Asset Value, beginning of year/period** | $100.33 | $100.53 | $101.28 | $101.28 | $100.56 | $100.53 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income<sup>1</sup> | 5.63 | 12.20 | 10.66 | 10.94 | 9.49 | 1.68 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments<sup>2</sup> | (0.73 | (0.09) | (0.81) | 0.07 | (0.27) | (0.21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 4.90 | 12.11 | 9.85 | 11.01 | 9.22 | 1.47 |
| **Distributions to investors:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net investment income | (5.60 | (12.31) | (10.60) | (11.01) | (8.50) | (1.44) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total distributions to investors | (5.60 | (12.31) | (10.60) | (11.01) | (8.50) | (1.44) |
| **Net Asset Value, end of year/period** | $99.63 | $100.33 | $100.53 | $101.28 | $101.28 | $100.56 |
| **Total Return<sup>3</sup>** | 4.99 | 12.76% | 10.20% | 11.43% | 9.49% | 1.46%<sup>4</sup> |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net Assets, end of year/period (in thousands) | $1231293 | $1094295 | $772657 | $535110 | $185090 | $32680 |
| Net expenses | 3.30 | 3.97%<sup>7</sup> | 3.66%<sup>8</sup> | 3.93%<sup>9</sup> | 3.82%<sup>10</sup> | 3.25%<sup>5,11</sup> |
| Net investment income | 12.04 | 12.17%<sup>7</sup> | 10.57%<sup>8</sup> | 10.81%<sup>9</sup> | 9.37%<sup>10</sup> | 11.41%<sup>5,11</sup> |
| **Senior Securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total Amount Outstanding exclusive of Treasury Securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement (in thousands) | 171364 | 61964 | 60659 | 64926 | 29433 | 5000 |
| Asset Coverage Per $1,000 of Borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings-Revolving Loan Agreement | 10248 | 23662 | 18106 | 11710 | 12037 | 14265 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate<sup>12</sup> | 22 | 56% | 49% | 63% | 53% | 1%<sup>4</sup> |

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\* Commencement of offering of Class Z shares.

<sup>1</sup> Per share data is computed using the average shares method.

<sup>2</sup> Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

<sup>3</sup> Total return based on per unit net asset value reflects the change in net asset value based on the effects of the performance of the Fund during the period and assumes distributions, if any, were reinvested. Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales charges.

<sup>4</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>5</sup> Annualized, except for incentive fees.

<sup>6</sup> If incentive fees of 0.76%, line of credit expenses of 0.80%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 1.61%, and the income ratios increased by 1.61% for the six months ended March 31, 2025.

<sup>7</sup> If incentive fees of 2.01%, line of credit expenses of 0.25%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.02% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.28%, and the income ratios increased by 2.28% for the year ended September 30, 2024.

<sup>8</sup> If incentive fees of 1.65%, line of credit expenses of 0.21%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 1.92%, and the income ratios increased by 1.92% for the year ended September 30, 2023.

<sup>9</sup> If incentive fees of 1.91%, line of credit expenses of 0.16%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.05% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 2.12%, and the income ratios increased by 2.12% for the year ended September 30, 2022.

<sup>10</sup> If incentive fees of 1.66%, line of credit expenses of 0.13%, and other transaction related expenses of 0.06% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 1.85%, and the income ratios increased by 1.85% for the year ended September 30, 2021.

<sup>11</sup> If incentive fees of 0.29%, and line of credit expenses of 0.37% had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been decreased by 0.66%, and the income ratios increased by 0.66%, for the period ended September 30, 2020.

<sup>12</sup> Calculated at Fund level.

 

*See accompanying notes to financial statements.*

**USE OF PROCEEDS**

The proceeds from the sale of Shares of the Fund, not including the amount of any sales charges and the Fund's fees and expenses (including, without limitation, offering expenses), will be invested by the Fund in accordance with the Fund's investment objective and strategies as soon as practicable after receipt of such proceeds, consistent with market conditions and the availability of suitable investments. Such proceeds will be invested together with any interest earned in the Fund's account with the custodian prior to the closing of the applicable offering. See *"PURCHASING SHARES."* Delays in investing the Fund's assets may occur (i) because of the time typically required to complete private markets transactions (which may be considerable), (ii) because certain portfolio funds selected by the Investment Manager may provide infrequent opportunities to purchase their securities, and/or (iii) because of the time required for the portfolio fund managers to invest the amounts committed by the Fund.

A portion of the amount of proceeds of the offering of Shares or any other available funds may be invested in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments or money market funds pending investment pursuant to the Fund's investment objective and strategies. In addition, subject to applicable law, the Fund may maintain a portion of its assets in cash or such short-term securities or money market funds to meet operational needs, for temporary defensive purposes, or to maintain liquidity. The Fund may be prevented from achieving its objective during any period in which the Fund's assets are not substantially invested in accordance with its principal investment strategies.

**INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGIES**

**INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE**

The Fund has a primary objective to produce current income. The Investment Manager manages the Fund's portfolio with a view toward producing current income, managing liquidity and protecting against downside scenarios. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by opportunistically investing, directly or indirectly, a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a wide range of private credit-oriented or other cash flow producing investments, including corporate loans and credit facilities, equipment leasing transactions, real estate backed loans, corporate and consumer receivables, and other specialty finance opportunities or income-producing assets. The Fund may allocate its assets through a wide range of investment vehicles and structures, including among others as senior debt and also as subordinated debt, preferred equity and common equity investments. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

The Investment Manager intends to invest in a wide variety of private credit investments intended to reduce the risk associated with the Fund's investment strategy, which may include without limitation:

● Primarily targeting asset-backed investments that are secured by diversified classes of collateral;

● Further diversifying investments across asset types, collateral protections, geographies, industries, capital structures, and maturity dates; and

● Monitoring underlying asset valuations, reviewing payment histories and tracking performance of counterparties and their compliance with financial and other covenants.

The Fund seeks to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of first lien, senior secured credit-related opportunities, but may also include second lien senior secured asset-backed loans, unsecured debt, preferred equity investments, and common equity investments. The Fund may purchase interests in various private credit investments directly from the Fund's target companies, sponsors or other counterparties as primary market investments or through secondary market transactions. In connection with its private credit investments, the Fund may on occasion receive equity interests such as warrants, options, or other equity-related instruments. In addition, the Fund may also invest in credit investments that are secured by various types and classes of real estate assets in an effort to optimize the diversification of the portfolio.

Except as otherwise indicated, the Fund may change its investment objective and any of its investment policies, restrictions, strategies, and techniques without Shareholder approval. The investment objective of the Fund is not a fundamental policy of the Fund and may be changed by the Board without the vote of a majority (as defined by the Investment Company Act) of the Fund's outstanding Shares.

**Investment strategies**

The Investment Manager believes the availability of private credit capital to certain borrowers has decreased as a result of the narrowed focus of the U.S. and global banking sectors due to heavy regulatory restrictions and capital requirements. A larger number of businesses are unable to access the mainstream borrowing markets. As a result, the Investment Manager believes that there exists a compelling opportunity to be a provider of credit capital to businesses that may be just outside the parameters of traditional bank financing. In addition, the Investment Manager believes numerous opportunities exist to provide credit capital in situations where certainty of close, speed in execution or understanding of the borrower's business may be more important decision factors to a borrower than cost of capital.

The principal elements of the Fund's investment strategy include making investments in transactions with one or more of the following characteristics:

● *Contractual Cash Flows*. Investments in assets that primarily generate returns through contractual, current income rather than capital appreciation. Examples of such contractual cash flows may include, without limitation, interest payments received pursuant to corporate loans and credit facilities, receipt of payments generated from equipment leasing transactions, principal and interest payments received from mortgage loans secured by commercial or residential real estate assets, collections from corporate and consumer receivables, and other contractual receipts or dividends from specialty finance opportunities or income-producing assets.

● *Secured by Valuable Collateral*. Investments that are primarily backed or otherwise secured by a wide range of assets of a diversified nature. Examples of such collateral may include, without limitation, mission critical equipment, manufacturing assets, commercial, industrial and residential real estate, commercial and consumer receivables, energy producing assets, cash security deposits, letters of credit or surety bonds issued by reputable financial institutions and other valuable collateral.

● *Realization Over Fixed Period of Time*. Investments that require income and principal repayment, the collection of proceeds or other realization activities are repaid on a fixed, determined schedule.

● *Capitalize on Illiquidity, Inefficiencies or Restraints in the Market*. Investments that are proprietarily sourced, privately negotiated and offer financing alternatives to counterparties in a manner that may not be available through traditional commercial banks due to the size, timing, nature or circumstances of the underlying asset or business.

The Investment Manager may also invest in selected equity investments with predictable cash flow streams via joint ventures, special purpose holding companies, Fund investments and other investments which, in the opinion of the Investment Manager, offer attractive risk-adjusted return opportunities and meet the investment return objectives of the Fund. The Investment Manager believes such investments, if selected prudently, can be less correlated to mainstream markets, offer compelling risk-adjusted returns and provide valuable diversification to investors.

While identifying, reviewing and negotiating the terms of potential investments, the Investment Manager expects to consider the attributes below, without limitation, which it believes will help in selecting investments that can generate compelling rates of return with an acceptable level of risk:

● *Underlying Asset Value.* The Fund intends to consider primarily private credit investments that are secured, collateralized or otherwise backed by valuable assets that can be disposed of, liquidated or otherwise realized as repayment of the Fund's investment in an ordinary and reasonable manner.

● *Stable Operating Businesses.* The Fund intends to consider primarily private credit investments associated with companies, businesses and other operators that have developed strong positions within their respective markets and exhibit the potential to maintain sufficient cash flows to repay the Fund's investment. The Fund intends to seek companies, businesses and other operators that have created and can protect their competitive advantages versus their competitors. The Fund intends generally to seek established, stable and profitable companies with a history of reliable operating cash flow. The Fund does not intend to focus on companies with highly speculative business plans.

● *Proven Management Teams.* The Fund intends to consider primarily private credit investments with companies, businesses and other operators with proven management teams that have demonstrated over a period of time an ability to perform in their respective fields of expertise. The Fund will favor companies, businesses and other operators in which management's incentives appear to be aligned with those of the Fund.

● *Investment Horizon.* The Fund intends to consider primarily private credit investments that can be monetized within a twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) month period of time. The actual hold period for any investment made by the Fund may be shorter or longer than this range, and the hold period of certain investments may be extended as deemed appropriate, but the Fund will favor investments that can be realized within this range of time.

● *Industry*. While the Fund may consider opportunities in any sector, the Fund intends to consider primarily private credit investments that prioritize industries with favorable characteristics.

● *Geography*. The Fund intends to consider private credit investments with companies, businesses and other operators across diverse geographies primarily in the United States of America, but also Canada, the United Kingdom, other countries in Europe and Mexico.

The Fund expects to transact in underlying investments and other assets that it believes present a favorable return profile for the amount of risk taken. Examples of some, but not all of the key characteristics that the Investment Manager may consider and evaluate prior to recommending that the Fund transact in a particular investment may include, but are not limited to and may not include all of the following:

● Type, use, location, transferability and valuation of an asset, cash flow, security or other collateral in which the Fund may invest;

● Predictability, certainty and consistency of the projected yield to be generated by the asset, cash flow, security or other collateral;

● Stability, liquidity and volatility of a particular asset, cash flow, security or other collateral;

● Ease or difficulty with which an asset, cash flow, security or other collateral can be monetized by a counterparty, servicer, operator or the Investment Manager within a fixed period of time;

● Historical achievement of success by a counterparty, servicer or other investment partner and likelihood of continued success in various potential market scenarios;

● Enforceability, collectability and validity of the legal documentation governing the terms of the proposed investment transaction and specifically securing the collateral, if any;

● Legal jurisdiction and applicable laws, rules and regulations in which the proposed investment is to be made;

● Ability of the Investment Manager to properly monitor, review and enforce the terms of the proposed investment; and

● Assessment of other investors who may invest in the same opportunity.

While the Investment Manager believes that the criteria listed above are important in identifying potential private credit investment opportunities, the Investment Manager considers each private credit investment on a case-by-case basis. It is possible that not all, or any, of these characteristics will be met by each investment made by the Fund.

The Fund also intends to maintain a certain level of liquid assets and intends to hold such liquid assets to the extent required for purposes of liquidity management and compliance with the Investment Company Act. To further enhance the Fund's liquidity, particularly in times of possible net outflows through the repurchase of Shares by the Fund from Shareholders, the Investment Manager may sell, realize or otherwise exit certain of the Fund's assets on the Fund's behalf and/or borrow funds under the Fund's credit facility. The Fund may also borrow as market conditions permit and at the discretion of the Investment Manager in order to seek enhancement of the Fund's returns.

**No guarantee or representation is made that the investment program of the Fund will be successful, that the various Fund investments will produce positive returns, or that the Fund will achieve its investment objective**.

**Private credit**

Private credit is a common term for unregistered debt investments made through privately negotiated transactions. Private credit investments may be structured using a range of financial instruments, including without limitation first and second lien senior secured loans, subordinated or unsecured debt and preferred equity arrangements. From time to time these investments might include equity features such as warrants, options, or common stock depending on the strategy of the investor and the financing requirements of the company or asset.

Loans to private companies, businesses and operators can range in credit quality depending on security-specific factors, including total leverage, amount of leverage senior to the collateral that secures the investment, variability in the issuer's cash flows, the size of the issuer, the quality of collateral securing debt and the degree to which such collateral covers the accompanying debt obligations. The businesses in which the Fund invests may be levered, and the investments made by the Fund will generally not be rated by national credit rating agencies. The loans in which the Fund will invest may be rated below investment grade if they were rated. Below investment grade securities, which are often referred to as "junk," have predominantly speculative characteristics and may carry a greater risk with respect to a borrower's capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

**Private credit investment types**

The Fund's investments are expected to consist of investments in the debt of various operating businesses, companies and other ventures that are secured by mission critical equipment, manufacturing assets, commercial, industrial and residential real estate, commercial and consumer receivables, energy producing assets, cash security deposits, letters of credit or surety bonds issued by reputable financial institutions and other valuable collateral and may also consist of unsecured debt or preferred equity of such operating businesses, companies and other ventures, common equity participation in such operating businesses, companies and other ventures through various instruments such as warrants, options, common stock and other forms of equity participation, interests in commercial, industrial and residential real estate and other opportunistic private credit investments.

The Fund expects to make private credit investments primarily in the United States of America, but also Canada, the United Kingdom, other countries in Europe and Mexico in first lien senior secured loans and also in second lien loans, unsecured debt, preferred equity arrangements, public debt and common equity instruments. First and second lien senior secured loans are structured with the highest priority in the capital structure of an enterprise and therefore typically have the first claim on the assets and cash flows of a company. Unsecured debt and preferred equity generally rank junior in priority to any forms of secured debt in the capital structure of an enterprise. Due to this priority of cash flows and claim to assets of a business, an investment's risk typically increases as it is placed further down the capital structure, but not always depending on the amount, nature and terms of the first and second lien senior secured loans. Investors are usually compensated for this risk in the form of higher expected returns. The following summarizes some of the major characteristics of these various investment types:

● *First Lien Senior Secured Loans.* First lien senior secured loans are structured at the top of the capital structure of an enterprise and rely on the assets of the business and/or cash-flow generated by the operations of the business to satisfy interest and principal payments. Within the classes of secured debt, first lien senior secured loans benefit from first priority security rights in the tangible and intangible assets and operating cash flow of the business. First lien senior secured loans are typically the most secure part of a company's capital structure. Moreover, senior secured loans are generally less vulnerable than other junior forms of capital to unfavorable market conditions because losses in enterprise value are first incurred by the equity investors, then by unsecured debt investors and lastly by junior, subordinated debt holders. In addition, the receipt of regular income from senior secured loan investments contributes to the reduction of investment risk over time.

● *Second Lien or Subordinated Secured Loans*. Second lien or subordinated secured loans are junior in payment priority to first lien senior secured loans and typically have similar terms, collateral and covenant structures as first lien senior secured loans. However, second lien or subordinated secured loans are granted a second priority security interest in the assets of the borrower. In return, second lien or subordinated secured loans typically offer higher interest rates. Generally, second lien or subordinated secured loans earn a fixed or floating current yield over a standard benchmark, such as the prime rate or Secured Overnight Funding Rate ("SOFR").

● *Unsecured Debt.* Unsecured debt investments usually rank junior in payment priority to secured loans. Accordingly, unsecured debt may include a heightened level of risk and volatility or a loss of principal. To compensate for their junior ranking (as compared to first and second lien senior secured loans), unsecured debt investments typically offer higher returns through both higher interest rates and possible equity ownership, thus enabling the private credit investor to participate in the capital appreciation of the borrower. Unsecured debt interest payments typically consist of both cash and accrued interest and may also contain equity upside. Such securities typically earn a fixed or a floating current yield over a standard benchmark, such as the prime rate or SOFR, and potentially include sources of return from warrants or other equity-related interests that may be received or acquired in connection with such investments.

● *"Covenant-Lite" Obligations*. The Fund may invest in, or obtain exposure to, obligations that may be "covenant-lite". A covenant lite loan typically contains fewer clauses which allow an investor to proactively enforce financial covenants or prevent undesired actions by the borrower/issuer. Covenant lite loans also generally provide fewer investor protections if certain criteria are breached.

● *Preferred Equity.* Preferred equity is a form of ownership in a company, business or other venture that ranks junior or subordinate to all forms of debt, but typically senior in priority to common equity. A company, business or other venture may have several types, classes and priorities of preferred equity, and the terms of each class of preferred equity are usually heavily negotiated between the company and the investor. Preferred equity may consist of both a current cash pay dividend and/or an accrued dividend. Holders of preferred equity may or may not participate in capital appreciation of the business. Preferred equity may also take the form of guaranteed payments of the company and function much like unsecured or even secured debt.

● *Common Equity.* The Fund may also invest from time to time, directly or indirectly, in various types of equity-related securities obtained in connection with its unsecured debt or other private credit investments. Although the Fund intends to maintain its focus on private credit investments, from time to time, when an investment presents an opportunity for capital appreciation or in connection with securing particularly favorable terms in a private credit investment, the Fund may make investments in the form of preferred or common equity. Moreover, the Fund may also receive the right to make an equity investment in a company, business or other venture whose debt securities it already holds in connection with an equity financing for that company.

● *Real Estate*. The Fund may also from time to time invest, directly or indirectly, in various commercial, industrial, residential real estate assets and other classes of real estate. Such investments may be structured as first lien senior secured loans, subordinated secured loans, preferred equity or common equity.

● *Public Debt.* The Fund may also from time to time invest, directly or indirectly, in publicly registered debt securities, which may be secured or unsecured. Such debt will primarily consist of high yield or other bonds, which may or may not be non-investment grade. Non-investment grade bonds typically offer higher yields, but with limited protective covenants.

● *Cash and Cash Equivalents*. The Fund expects to maintain a certain level of cash or cash equivalent instruments for liquidity management purposes.

**Private credit INVESTMENTS versus PUBLICLY TRADED high yield BONDS**

Unregistered loans can greatly differ from publicly registered securities, such as high yield bonds. Some of the key distinctions include the following:

● *Contractual Protections.* Compared with private credit investments, high yield bonds and covenant-lite obligations tend not to have the same protections, covenants and asset coverage that would typically be found in a private credit arrangement. For example, private credit investments frequently require the borrower to maintain certain levels of financial performance, such as a minimum level of collateral value or borrowing base, maximum advance rate, maximum leverage ratios, minimum interest coverage and debt service coverage ratios and/or minimum operating profits.

● *Access to Information and Management*. High yield bond investors generally receive only public information to monitor the performance of the underlying business. In contrast, investors in private credit transactions often receive more detailed monthly or quarterly performance updates and direct access to the management of the underlying business, which may allow the investor to more effectively monitor the creditworthiness of the investment.

● *Interest Rate Risk*. High yield bonds generally offer a fixed coupon to investors, who may be susceptible to fluctuations in the value of the investment over an extended period of time as interest rates rise. Meanwhile, some private credit investments are structured with rates based off a fixed marginal spread that is often tied to a floating mechanism such as SOFR. To the extent that changes in macroeconomic conditions such as inflation expectations result in higher base interest rates, the returns of privately issued, floating-rate credit may benefit, particularly relative to fixed-rate high-yield bonds.

● *Duration*. High yield bonds may often be issued by companies for a period exceeding sixty (60) months whereas private credit investors can influence more heavily and negotiate the ultimate maximum duration of the investment.

● *Yield.* Private credit investments typically generate a higher yield than public bonds because private credit investors can often offer more flexible capital solutions, private credit investments can often be closed in less time and more efficiently than publicly issued debt, the details of a private deal are not always required to be publicly disclosed, and some transactions are too small to have access to the public debt markets.

● *Less Liquidity*. Private credit investments are typically held by a smaller number of investors and trade less frequently, if at all, due to a lack of market activity and public information about the issuing company. While these factors can limit the ability to sell private credit to secondary purchasers, if at all, private credit investments are potentially less sensitive to day-to-day movements in publicly traded markets and changes in public sentiment.

**Principal protection through COLLATERAL AND financial covenants**

Many private credit instruments may also benefit from the protection of collateral that is pledged as security for the investment as well as various types of covenant obligations. Collateral pledged as security for an investment may be available as a source for repayment of the private credit investment in the event that a counterparty defaults on its payment obligations. Covenants are agreements between the borrower and its investors to operate within certain financial, operational and other limitations. Breach of a covenant, unless cured, often results in a default and acceleration of certain rights and remedies of the investors. Often, pledged collateral and covenants are agreed to between the borrower and its investors in the following forms:

● *Asset Specific Collateral & Covenants*. A private credit investor may require that a borrower pledge certain assets as collateral to secure a private credit investment such that the private credit investor may foreclose upon those assets upon a default under the credit arrangement. Moreover, a private credit investor may require that a borrower maintain certain levels or valuations of its assets in order to remain in compliance with its loan agreements. Examples of asset specific covenants may include, without limitation, maximum loan-to-value ratios, maximum borrowing base or advance rate percentages, and minimum net worth requirements.

● *Financial Covenants.* A private credit investor may require that a borrower meet certain financial performance milestones, typically on a yearly, quarterly or monthly basis. Examples of financial covenants may include, without limitation, minimum operating income, maximum leverage ratios, minimum interest coverage, and minimum debt service coverage ratios.

● *Negative Covenants.* A private credit investor may require that a borrower be prohibited from taking certain actions. Examples of negative covenants may include, without limitation, restrictions on the borrower's ability to incur additional debt, restrictions on liens, payments (including equity dividends), limits on excessive executive compensation, asset sales, the issuance of new securities, transactions with affiliates, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and amendments to governing documents.

● *Affirmative Covenants.* A private credit investor may require that a borrower affirmatively take certain actions to maintain in compliance with its loan agreements. Examples of affirmative covenants may include, without limitation, reporting requirements, delivery of other financial information and compliance certificates, maintenance of adequate property, casualty and other insurance, use of proceeds of the loan, and the payment of taxes.

Covenants may serve as early warning triggers and control mechanisms and therefore allow a private credit investor to take actions aimed at protecting the investment or collateral.

**Sources and types of income and appreciation**

Private credit investments typically generate contractual income in various forms. For instance, senior secured loans and even some forms of preferred equity generally require the borrower to pay either a fixed or floating interest rate on a current basis, usually on a monthly or quarterly basis. Floating rate instruments provide potential upside to the total loan returns if nominal interest rates rise during the holding period of the loan while fixed rate loans do not.

Alternatively, some or all of the interest payments of a loan or preferred equity may be structured in the form of payment in kind ("PIK"), which accrues on a current basis but is generally not paid in cash until maturity or some other determined payment date. PIK interest is included in the Fund's net asset value and also in determining net investment income for purposes of calculating the Incentive Fee. PIK interest may be combined with cash current paid interest or otherwise tailored to address both the specific circumstances of the borrower and the return requirements of the investor. Interest payments structured in the form of PIK are subject to the risk that a borrower could default when actual cash interest or principal payments are due.

Returns from loans or preferred equity can also be generated by up-front fees or original issue discount, which is the difference between the issue price and the stated principal amount of the loan. In addition, some loans may include exit fees paid by a counterparty, which are remitted at the repayment of the loan, or prepayment protection via fees and other penalties paid by a counterparty on early repayments.

Lastly, loans and preferred equity may also provide investors with an additional source of returns through the grant or purchase of common equity or other equity participation arrangements that may be incorporated in certain transactions. The value of such participations is typically realized through the sale of the business or certain assets or dividend payments.

**Investment process overview**

The Fund's underlying investments are sourced directly by the Investment Manager as well as other financial sponsors, banks, brokers, consultants, professionals, service providers, attorneys, accountants and other potential sources of private credit opportunities.

In order to review the available universe of private credit investments and select only those investments that appear best suited to the objectives, risk tolerance and mandates of the Fund and, in the Investment Manager's opinion, most likely to perform in line with expectations, the Investment Manager expects to implement a comprehensive sourcing and preliminary review process to identify targeted investment opportunities, which may include the use of specialty trade or association groups and conferences, co-investment partners, brokers or other intermediaries and servicing relationships.

To ensure that the Fund transacts in underlying investments and other assets that it believes present a favorable return profile for the amount of risk taken, the Investment Manager intends to complete a thorough due diligence process before it completes any investment on behalf of the Fund. Examples of some, but not all of the key due diligence items that the Investment Manager may consider and evaluate prior to recommending that the Fund make an investment may include, but are not limited to and may not include all of the following:

● Analysis of historical vs. expected operating plans, loss/default rates and projected returns;

● Review of financial statements, audit reports and other financial documentation;

● Evaluations of appraisals, valuation opinions and independent third-party reports;

● Analysis of past performance and variability of achieved returns;

● Discussions with borrowers, management teams, operators, servicers, independent professionals, brokers and other related parties to the proposed investment opportunity;

● Confirmation of financial and other commitments by the borrowers, management teams, operators, servicers and other related parties to the proposed investment opportunity;

● Completion of background checks and reference calls, which may include discussions with independent auditors, accountants, attorneys, servicers and other professionals;

● Evaluation of legal protections, security of collateral, and terms of the documentation governing the proposed transaction, which may be completed by or with independent counsel;

● Discussions with existing, prior and/or other investors with familiarity of the potential investment opportunity and applicable market conditions;

● Availability of necessary insurance coverage, if applicable; and

● Review of appropriate checks, controls and fraud protections.

The Investment Manager follows a structured process to source, review, close on and monitor its investments for the Fund. The Investment Manager's investment and other professionals are involved throughout the process. The Investment Manager's investment committee is responsible for final investment decisions.

● *Sourcing*. The Investment Manager typically identifies prospective investments from a wide variety of sources. Built through the investment activities of the Investment Manager over more than a decade, this network has a proven track record of generating high quality deal flow.

● *Preliminary Review*. The preliminary review process for investment opportunities is typically based on information provided by a potential counterparty to a transaction. Examples of such preliminary information may include financial statements, independent, third-party valuations of assets, business plans, market studies and other research. For opportunities that satisfy the Investment Manager's preliminary review, a due diligence deal team is assigned to evaluate the opportunity in greater detail.

● *Financial Due Diligence*. The financial due diligence process involves a detailed analysis of various aspects of each opportunity, including both qualitative and quantitative assessments, and is unique to each opportunity reviewed by the Investment Manager. Various methods are used by professionals of the Investment Manager to better understand potential return scenarios, appreciation or depreciation of underlying assets, valuation of collateral, and both the historical and projected sources of value creation for an investment. Evaluations are generally based on information obtained by investment professionals of the Investment Manager such as financial analysis, comparable analysis, sensitivity analysis, interviews with key personnel, on-site visits, reference calls, third-party reports and track record analysis. The investment committee reviews the conclusions of the due diligence analysis and may decline the opportunity, request additional information, or approve subject to legal due diligence.

● *Legal Due Diligence*. In conjunction with the financial due diligence process, the legal terms, including the accounting and tax treatment, of the investment are reviewed. The Investment Manager's internal legal, accounting and investment teams seek to negotiate the terms and conditions of the investment and are assisted by independent, third-party professional attorneys, accountants and other advisers. After resolving all open issues and negotiating terms, a final investment recommendation is prepared and presented to the investment committee, which finally approves or declines each investment.

● *Monitoring*. After the Fund has closed on its investment in the opportunity, professionals of the Investment Manager seek to monitor the Fund's portfolio through regular interaction with the companies, businesses and other ventures represented in the portfolio. This interaction, including the review of compliance with covenants, facilitates a proactive approach to addressing any new opportunities or issues that may arise.

The process to be completed for each underlying investment is intended to be unique to the facts and circumstances of each potential investment transaction. The actual due diligence components to be completed on any investment may include all, some or none of the aforementioned items.

**Temporary and Defensive Strategies**

The Fund may, from time to time in its sole discretion, for temporary or defensive purposes, deviate from its investment strategy by taking positions in money market mutual funds, cash, cash equivalents, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its instrumentalities or agencies, high quality, short-term money market instruments, short-term debt securities, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances and other bank obligations, commercial paper or other liquid debt securities. The Fund may not achieve its investment objective when it does so. See *"USE OF PROCEEDS."*

**Borrowing by the Fund**

The Fund may borrow money to pay operating expenses, including, without limitation, management fees, or to make investments and accommodate the repurchase of Shares by the Fund. The use of borrowing for investment purposes involves a high degree of risk. Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund is not permitted to borrow for any purposes if, immediately after such borrowing, the Fund would have asset coverage (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of less than 300% with respect to indebtedness or less than 200% with respect to preferred stock. The Investment Company Act also provides that the Fund may not declare distributions or purchase its Shares (including through repurchase offers) if, immediately after doing so, it will have an asset coverage of less than 300% or 200%, as applicable. The Board may modify the borrowing policies of the Fund, including the purposes for which borrowing may be made, and the length of time that the Fund may hold private credit investments purchased with borrowed money. The rights of any lenders to the Fund to receive payments of interest or repayments of principal will be senior to those of the Shareholders and the terms of any borrowing may contain provisions that limit certain activities of the Fund. The Fund has entered into a secured revolving loan agreement, as amended (the "Revolving Loan Agreement"). As of March 31, 2025, the Revolving Loan Agreement has a maximum credit available of $325,000,000 with a maturity date of August 2, 2027. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the average balance outstanding and weighted average interest rate were $33,740,139 and 8.33%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the Fund incurred and paid interest expenses of $3,089,678, and $3,222,839, respectively. As of March 31, 2025, the Fund has an outstanding line of credit balance of $171,363,548 at a SOFR + 3.00% interest rate. The maximum the Fund borrowed during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 was $94,120,000 on December 27, 2023.

**PRINCIPAL RISK FACTORS**

The following are certain risk factors that relate to the operations and terms of the Fund. These considerations, which do not purport to be a complete description of any of the particular risks referred to or a complete list of all risks involved in an investment in the Fund, should be carefully evaluated before determining whether to invest in the Fund.

**The Shares are speculative and illiquid securities involving substantial risk of loss. An investment in the Fund is appropriate only for those investors who do not require a liquid investment, for whom an investment in the Fund does not constitute a complete investment program, and who fully understand and can assume the risks of an investment in the Fund.**

**GENERAL RISKS**

 

*CLOSED-END FUND; LIQUIDITY LIMITED TO PERIODIC REPURCHASES OF SHARES.* The Fund has been organized as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company and designed primarily for long-term investors. An investor should not invest in the Fund if the investor needs a liquid investment. Closed-end funds differ from open-end management investment companies (commonly known as mutual funds) in that investors in a closed-end fund do not have the right to redeem their shares on a daily basis. Unlike most closed-end funds, which typically list their shares on a securities exchange, the Fund does not intend to list the Shares for trading on any securities exchange, and the Fund does not expect any secondary market to develop for the Shares. Although the Board may, in its sole discretion, cause the Fund to offer to repurchase outstanding Shares at their net asset value (after all applicable fees), or, in certain circumstances, at a discount, and the Investment Manager intends to recommend to the Board that, in normal market circumstances, the Fund conduct repurchase offers of no more than 5% of the Fund's net assets generally quarterly on or about each March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Shares are considerably less liquid than Shares of funds that trade on a stock exchange, or Shares of open-end registered investment companies. It is possible that the Fund may be unable to repurchase all of the Shares that an investor tenders due to the illiquidity of the Fund investments or if the Shareholders request the Fund to repurchase more Shares than the Fund is then offering to repurchase. There can be no assurance that the Fund will conduct repurchase offers in any particular period and Shareholders may be unable to tender Shares for repurchase for an indefinite period of time.

There will be a substantial period of time between the date as of which Shareholders must submit a request to have their Shares repurchased and the date they can expect to receive payment for their Shares from the Fund. Shareholders whose Shares are accepted for repurchase bear the risk that the Fund's net asset value may fluctuate significantly between the time that they submit their repurchase requests and the date as of which such Shares are valued for purposes of such repurchase. Shareholders will have to decide whether to request that the Fund repurchase their Shares without the benefit of having current information regarding the value of Shares on a date proximate to the date on which Shares are valued by the Fund for purposes of effecting such repurchases.

In considering whether to repurchase Shares during periods of financial market stress, the Board may offer to repurchase Shares at a discount to their prevailing net asset value that appropriately reflects market conditions, subject to applicable law. Further, repurchases of Shares, if any, may be suspended, postponed or terminated by the Board under certain circumstances. See *"REPURCHASES OF SHARES."* An investment in the Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the limited liquidity of Shares and the underlying investments of the Fund. Also, because Shares are not listed on any securities exchange, the Fund is not required, and does not intend, to hold annual meetings of its Shareholders unless called for under the provisions of the Investment Company Act.

 

*PAYMENT IN-KIND FOR REPURCHASED SHARES.* The Fund generally expects to distribute to the holder of Shares that are repurchased cash consideration in satisfaction of such repurchase. However, there can be no assurance that the Fund will have sufficient cash to pay for Shares that are being repurchased or that it will be able to liquidate investments at favorable prices to pay for repurchased Shares. The Fund has the right to distribute securities as payment for repurchased Shares in unusual circumstances, including if making a cash payment would result in a material adverse effect on the Fund. For example, it is possible that the Fund may receive securities from a Fund investment that are illiquid or difficult to value. In such circumstances, the Investment Manager would seek to dispose of these securities in a manner that is in the best interests of the Fund, which may include a distribution in-kind to the Fund's Shareholders. In the unusual event that the Fund would need to pay all or a portion of the payment for repurchased Shares by an in-kind distribution of securities, the Fund would make such payment on a pro-rata basis to all Shareholders tendering their Shares in a repurchase offer to ensure that such Shareholders have equal rights. An in-kind distribution of securities maybe illiquid or difficult to value and difficult to dispose of. In the event that the Fund makes such a distribution of securities, Shareholders will bear any risks of the distributed securities and may be required to pay a brokerage commission or other costs in order to dispose of such securities.

 

*NON-DIVERSIFIED STATUS*. The Fund is a "non-diversified" management investment company. Thus, there are no percentage limitations imposed by the Investment Company Act on the Fund's assets that may be invested, directly or indirectly, in the securities of any one issuer. Consequently, if one or more securities are allocated a relatively large percentage of the Fund's assets, losses suffered by such securities could result in a higher reduction in the Fund's capital than if such capital had been more proportionately allocated among a larger number of investments. The Fund may also be more susceptible to any single economic or regulatory occurrence than a diversified investment company. However, the Fund will be subject to diversification requirements applicable to RICs under the Code. See *"TAXES."*

 

*Use of Leverage: Risk of Borrowing by the Fund*. The Fund may employ leverage through a secured credit facility to achieve its investment objective. The Fund's willingness to use leverage, and the extent to which leverage is used at any time, will depend on many factors, including the Investment Manager's assessment of the yield curve environment, interest rate trends, market conditions and other factors. Borrowings by the Fund will further diminish returns (or increase losses on capital) to the extent overall returns are less than the Fund's cost of funds. Such debt exposes the Fund to refinancing, recourse and other risks. As a general matter, the presence of leverage can accelerate losses. Subject to prevailing market conditions, the Fund may add financial leverage if, immediately after such borrowing, it would have asset coverage (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of 300% or more (in the event leverage is obtained solely through debt) or 200% or more (in the event leverage is obtained solely though preferred stock). For example, if the Fund has $100 in Net Assets, it may utilize leverage through obtaining debt of up to $50, resulting in $150 in total assets (or 300% asset coverage). The Fund may use leverage opportunistically and may choose to increase or decrease its leverage, or use different types or combinations of leveraging instruments, at any time based on the Fund's assessment of market conditions and the investment environment. The Investment Manager expects that the Fund's borrowings may ultimately be secured with a security interest in its investments. In times of adverse market conditions, the Fund may be required to post additional collateral which could affect the Fund's liquidity.

Incurrence of indebtedness at the level of the Fund (or entity through which it invests) may, among others, have the following consequences to Shareholders, including, but not limited to: (i) greater fluctuations in the NAV of the Fund's assets; (ii) use of cash flow for debt service, distributions, or other purposes (and prospective investors should specifically note in this regard that, for the avoidance of doubt, in connection with one or more credit facilities entered into by the Fund, distributions to Shareholders may be subordinated to payments required in connection with any indebtedness contemplated thereby); (iii) to the extent that Fund revenues are required to meet principal payments, Shareholders may be allocated income (and therefore tax liability) in excess of cash distributed; and (iv) in certain circumstances, the Fund may be required to dispose of investments at a loss or otherwise on unattractive terms in order to service its debt obligations or meet its debt covenants. There can be no assurance that the Fund will have sufficient cash flow to meet its debt service obligations. As a result, the Fund's exposure to foreclosure and other losses may be increased due to the illiquidity of its investments.

The use of leverage by Fund investments may also increase exposure to adverse economic factors such as a significant rise in interest rates, a severe downturn in the economy, or deterioration in the condition of investments or their industries. Properties, ventures, companies, and other assets in which the Fund may invest may be subject to restrictive financial and operating covenants in connection with debt financing. These covenants may impair the ability of the borrower to finance future operations and capital needs and therefore limit its flexibility to respond to changing market conditions and economic conditions and to business opportunities may be limited.

 

*LEGAL, TAX AND REGULATORY.* Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur during the term of the Fund which may materially adversely affect the Fund. For example, the regulatory and tax environment for leveraged investors and for private markets funds generally is evolving, and changes in the direct or indirect regulation or taxation of leveraged investors or private markets funds may materially adversely affect the ability of the Fund to pursue its investment strategies or achieve its investment objective.

In addition, it is possible that government regulation of various types of derivative instruments and/or regulation of certain market participants' use of the same, may limit or prevent the Fund from using such instruments as a part of its investment strategy, and could ultimately prevent the Fund from being able to achieve its investment objective. It is impossible to fully predict the effects of past, present or future legislation and regulation by multiple regulators in this area, but the effects could be substantial and adverse. It is possible that legislative and regulatory activity could limit or restrict the ability of the Fund to use certain instruments as a part of its investment strategy.

Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act prescribes specific value-at-risk leverage limits for certain derivatives users. In addition, Rule 18f-4 requires certain derivatives users to adopt and implement a derivatives risk management program (including the appointment of a derivatives risk manager and the implementation of certain testing requirements), and prescribes reporting requirements in respect of derivatives. Subject to certain conditions, if a fund qualifies as a "limited derivatives user," as defined in Rule 18f-4, it is not subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. In connection with the adoption of Rule 18f-4, the SEC rescinded certain of its prior guidance regarding asset segregation and coverage requirements in respect of derivatives transactions and related instruments. With respect to reverse repurchase agreements or other similar financing transactions in particular, Rule 18f-4 permits a fund to enter into such transactions if the fund either (i) complies with the asset coverage requirements of Section 18 of the Investment Company Act, and combines the aggregate amount of indebtedness associated with all reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions with the aggregate amount of any other senior securities representing indebtedness when calculating the relevant asset coverage ratio, or (ii) treats all reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions as derivatives transactions for all purposes under Rule 18f-4. The Fund has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4. The Fund intends to be a limited derivatives user under Rule 18f-4 of the Investment Company Act. As a limited derivatives user, the Fund's derivatives exposure, excluding certain currency and interest rate hedging transactions, may not exceed 10% of its net assets. This restriction is not fundamental and may be changed by the Fund without a shareholder vote. Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act may require the Fund to observe more stringent asset coverage and related requirements than were previously imposed by the Investment Company Act, which could adversely affect the value or performance of the Fund. Limits or restrictions applicable to the counterparties or issuers, as applicable, with which the Fund may engage in derivative transactions could also limit or prevent the Fund from using certain instruments.

In addition, there is uncertainty with respect to legislation, regulation and government policy at the federal, state and local levels, notably as respect to U.S. trade, tax, healthcare, immigration, foreign and government regulatory policy. To the extent the U.S. Congress or presidential administration implements additional changes to U.S. policy, those changes may impact, among other things, the U.S. and global economy, international trade and relations, unemployment, immigration, healthcare, tax rates, the U.S. regulatory environment and inflation, among other areas. Until any additional policy changes are finalized, it cannot be known whether the Fund and its investments or future investments may be positively or negatively affected, or the impact of continuing uncertainty. Each prospective investor should also be aware that developments in the tax laws of the United States or other jurisdictions where the Fund or its underlying investments invest could have a material effect on the tax consequences to the Shareholders. In the event of any such change in law, each Shareholder is urged to consult its own tax advisers.

Certain tax risks associated with an investment in the Fund are discussed in *"TAXES."*

 

*SUBSTANTIAL REPURCHASES.* Substantial requests for the Fund to repurchase Shares could require the Fund to liquidate certain of its investments more rapidly than otherwise desirable in order to raise cash to fund the repurchases and achieve a market position appropriately reflecting a smaller asset base. This could have a material adverse effect on the value of the Shares. See *"GENERAL RISKS – Closed-End Fund; Liquidity Limited to Periodic Repurchases of Shares."*

 

*TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS.* Delays in investing the proceeds of the offering of Shares may impair the Fund's performance. The Fund cannot assure you it will be able to identify any investments that meet its investment objective or that any investment that the Fund makes will produce a positive return. The Fund may be unable to invest proceeds on acceptable terms within the time period that the Fund anticipates or at all, which could harm the Fund's financial condition and operating results.

Before making investments, the Fund may invest proceeds to the Fund in cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities, money market funds, repurchase agreements, and other high-quality debt instruments maturing in one year or less from the time of investment ("Temporary Investments"). This will produce returns that are significantly lower than the returns which the Fund expects to achieve when the Fund's portfolio is fully invested in securities meeting the Fund's investment objective. As a result, any distributions that the Fund pays while the Fund's portfolio is not fully invested in securities meeting its investment objective may be lower than the distributions that the Fund may be able to pay when the Fund portfolio is fully invested in securities meeting the Fund's investment objective.

 

*LACK OF AVAILABLE CAPITAL*. The Fund may identify attractive investment opportunities exceeding its available capital. Despite finding potential investments meeting its underwriting criteria, capital constraints may prevent the Fund from pursuing all such opportunities. This limitation could adversely impact the Fund's ability to build a diversified portfolio and capitalize on favorable market conditions. The inability to fully capitalize on attractive opportunities could materially and adversely affect the Fund's performance. There can be no assurance that the Fund will have sufficient capital or otherwise expand its capacity to take advantage of these opportunities.

 

*DILUTION FROM SUBSEQUENT OFFERINGS OF SHARES.* The Fund may accept additional subscriptions for Shares as determined by the Board, in its sole discretion. Additional purchases will dilute the indirect interests of existing Shareholders in the Fund investments prior to such purchases, which could have an adverse impact on the existing Shareholders' interests in the Fund if subsequent Fund investments underperform the prior investments. Further, in certain cases investment managers for the Fund's underlying investments may structure performance-based compensation, with such compensation being paid only if gains exceed prior losses. The value attributable to the fact that no performance-based compensation is being paid to an investment manager for the Fund's underlying investments until its gains exceed prior losses is not taken into account when determining the net asset value of the Fund. New purchases of Shares will dilute the benefit of such compensation structures to existing Shareholders.

 

*VALUATION OF FUND INVESTMENTS*. Unlike publicly traded common stock which trades on national exchanges, there is no central place or exchange for most of the Fund's investments to trade. Due to the lack of centralized information and trading, the valuation of Fund holdings may result in more risk than that of common stock. Uncertainties in the conditions of the financial market, unreliable reference data, lack of transparency and inconsistency of valuation models and processes may lead to inaccurate asset pricing. In addition, other market participants may value securities differently than the Fund. As a result, the Fund may be subject to the risk that when an instrument is sold in the market, the amount received by the Fund is less than the value of such instrument carried on the Fund's books.

Shareholders should recognize that valuations of illiquid assets involve various judgments and consideration of factors that may be subjective. As a result, the NAV of the Fund, as determined based on the fair value of its investments, may vary from the amount ultimately received by the Fund from its investments. This could adversely affect Shareholders whose Shares are repurchased as well as new Shareholders and remaining Shareholders. For example, in certain cases, the Fund might receive less than the fair value of its investment, resulting in a dilution of the value of the Shares of Shareholders who do not tender their Shares in any coincident repurchase offer and a windfall to tendering Shareholders; in other cases, the Fund might receive more than the fair value of its investment, resulting in a windfall to Shareholders remaining in the Fund, but a shortfall to tendering Shareholders.

Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund is required to value its assets at market value or, if there is no readily available market value, at fair value. The Board has approved valuation procedures for the Fund and has approved the delegation of the day-to-day valuation and pricing responsibility for the Fund to the Fund's investment adviser, Keystone National Group, LLC (in this capacity, the "Valuation Designee"), subject to the oversight of the Board. Because there is not a public market or active secondary market for many of the securities in which the Fund intends to invest, the Fund will value these securities at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Designee. The valuation of the Fund's investments is performed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification 820 - Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"). The Valuation Designee may utilize the services of a third-party vendor in monitoring and validating the pricing of Fund investments.

The determination of fair value, and thus the amount of unrealized losses the Fund may incur in any year, is to a degree subjective, and the Valuation Designee has a conflict of interest in making the determination. Because such valuations are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate over short periods of time and may be based on estimates, the Fund's determinations of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if a ready market for these non-traded securities existed. Due to this uncertainty, the Fund's fair value determinations may cause the Fund's net asset value on a given date to understate or overstate materially the value that the Fund may ultimately realize upon the sale of one or more Fund investments. See *"CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE."*

 

*CYBERSECURITY RISK.* Cybersecurity refers to the combination of technologies, processes and procedures established to protect information technology systems and data from unauthorized access, attack or damage. The Fund and its affiliates, the Fund's third-party service providers, underlying investments, and underlying investments' managers are subject to cybersecurity risks. Cybersecurity risks have significantly increased in recent years and the Fund could suffer such losses in the future. The Fund's and its affiliates', the Fund's third-party service providers', underlying investments' managers' computer systems, software and networks may be vulnerable to unauthorized access, computer viruses or other malicious code and other events that could have a security impact. The Investment Manager has procedures and systems in place that they believe are reasonably designed to protect confidential information and prevent data loss and security breaches. However, such measures cannot provide absolute security. In addition, the Fund and the Investment Manager have limited ability to prevent or mitigate cybersecurity incidents affecting third-party service providers, underlying investments or underlying investments' managers. If one or more of such events occur, this potentially could jeopardize confidential and other information, including nonpublic personal information and sensitive business data, processed and stored in, and transmitted through, computer systems and networks, or otherwise cause interruptions or malfunctions in the Fund's operations or the operations of its respective affiliates and third-party service providers, the underlying investments and underlying investments' managers. This could result in significant losses, reputational damage, litigation, regulatory fines or penalties, or otherwise adversely affect the Fund's business, financial condition or results of operations. Privacy and information security laws and regulation changes, and compliance with those changes, may result in cost increases due to system changes and the development of new administrative processes. In addition, the Fund may be required to expend significant additional resources to modify the Fund's protective measures, to investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposure, and to remain compliant with changing legal and regulatory obligations.

 

*OPERATIONAL RISK*. An investment in the Fund, like any fund, can involve operational risks arising from factors such as processing errors, human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, failures in systems and technology, changes in personnel and errors caused by third-party service providers. The occurrence of any of these failures, errors or breaches could result in a loss of information, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage or other events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Fund. While the Fund seeks to minimize such events through controls and oversight, there may still be failures that could cause losses to the Fund.

 

*RELIANCE ON TECHNOLOGY.* The Fund's business is highly dependent on the communications and information systems of the Investment Manager. In addition, certain of these systems are provided to the Investment Manager by third-party service providers. Any failure or interruption of such systems, including as a result of the termination of an agreement with any such third-party service provider, could cause delays or other problems in the Fund's activities. This, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the Fund's operating results.

 

 

*NON-QUALIFICATION AS A REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY.* If for any taxable year the Fund were to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of Subtitle A, Chapter 1, of the Code, all of its taxable income would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions. To qualify as a regulated investment company, the Fund must meet three numerical requirements each year regarding (i) the diversification of the assets it holds, (ii) the income it earns, and (iii) the amount of taxable income that it distributes to Shareholders. These requirements and certain additional tax risks associated with investments in the Fund are discussed in "TAXES" in this Memorandum.

 

*INVESTMENT MANAGER INCENTIVE FEE RISK.* Any Incentive Fee payable by the Fund that relates to its net investment income may be computed and paid on income that may include interest or gains that have been accrued or are unrealized, but not yet received or realized. The Investment Manager is not under any obligation to reimburse the Fund for any part of the Incentive Fee it received that was based on accrued income or unrealized gains that the Fund never received or realized, and such circumstances would result in the Fund's paying an Incentive Fee on income it never received or gains it never realized. The Incentive Fee payable by the Fund to the Investment Manager may create an incentive for it to make investments on the Fund's behalf that are risky or more speculative than would be the case in the absence of such compensation arrangement. The way in which the Incentive Fee payable to the Investment Manager is determined may encourage it to use leverage to increase the return on the Fund's investments. Under certain circumstances, the use of leverage may increase the likelihood of default, which would disfavor Shareholders. Such a practice could result in the Fund's investing in more speculative securities than would otherwise be in its best interests, which could result in higher investment losses, particularly during cyclical economic downturns.

**INVESTMENT-RELATED RISKS**

 

*GENERAL ECONOMIC AND MARKET CONDITIONS.* The success of the Fund's investment program may be affected by general economic, political, or financial events, and market conditions, such as war, act of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness (including epidemics and pandemics) or other public health issues, financial institution instability, trade disruption, interest rates, availability of credit, inflation rates, economic uncertainty, changes in laws, and national and international political circumstances. These factors may affect the level and volatility of securities prices and the liquidity of investments held by the Fund. Unexpected volatility or illiquidity could impair the Fund's profitability or result in losses.

Armed conflicts between Russia and Ukraine in Europe and Hamas and Israel in the Middle East could adversely affect global energy and financial markets and, therefore, could affect the value of Fund investments, including beyond the Fund's direct exposure to issuers operating in the applicable geographic regions. The extent and duration of these conflicts, related sanctions and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict and could be substantial. These events as well as other changes in non-U.S. and domestic economic and political conditions also could adversely affect individual issuers or related groups of issuers, global energy and financial markets, interest rates, credit ratings, inflation, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of the Fund's investments. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of these conflicts and related events. Any such disruptions caused by these conflicts or resulting sanctions may magnify the impact of other risks described in this Memorandum.

Interest rates in the United States and many other countries have risen in recent periods and may rise in the future. See *"INTEREST RATE RISK"* below for more information. Additionally, reserves held by banks and other financial institutions in bonds and other debt securities could face a significant decline in value relative to deposits and liabilities, which coupled with general economic headwinds resulting from a changing interest rate environment, creates liquidity pressures at such institutions, as evidenced by the bank run on the Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group ("SVB") causing it to be placed into receivership. As a result, certain sectors of the credit markets could experience significant declines in liquidity, and it is possible that the Fund will not be able to manage this risk effectively. It is yet to be determined how the bank run on SVB will fully impact the overall performance of the Fund or one or more of its portfolio investments and how similar events may affect the ability of the Fund to execute its investment strategy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, the financial health of individual companies and the market in general in significant and unforeseen ways. On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of the global emergency status for COVID-19. The United States subsequently ended the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration effective May 11, 2023. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are widely available, it is unknown how long certain circumstances related to the pandemic will persist, whether they will reoccur in the future, and what additional implications may follow from the pandemic. The impact of these events and other epidemics or pandemics in the future could adversely affect the Fund's performance.

The United Kingdom ("UK") left the European Union ("EU") on January 31, 2020, and a transition period during which the UK and EU negotiated terms of departure ended on December 31, 2020. The departure is commonly referred to as "Brexit". The UK and EU reached an agreement, effective January 1, 2021, on the terms of their future trading relationship, which principally relates to the trading of goods. Further discussions are expected to be held between the UK and the EU in relation to matters not covered by the trade agreement, such as financial services. Brexit may have significant political and financial consequences for the Eurozone markets and broader global economy, including greater volatility in the global stock markets and illiquidity, fluctuations in currency and exchange rates, and an increased likelihood of a recession in the UK. Securities issued by companies domiciled in the UK could be subject to changing regulatory and tax regimes. Banking and financial services companies that operate in the UK or EU could be disproportionately impacted by these actions. Further insecurity in EU membership or the abandonment of the euro could exacerbate market and currency volatility and negatively impact investments in securities issued by companies located in EU countries. Brexit also may cause additional member states to contemplate departing the EU, which would likely perpetuate political and economic instability in the region and cause additional market disruption in global financial markets. As a result, markets in the UK, Europe and globally could experience increased volatility and illiquidity, and potentially lower economic growth which in return could potentially have an adverse effect on the value of the Fund's investments. Market disruption in the EU and globally may have a negative effect on the value of the Fund's investments. Additionally, there could be additional risks if one or more additional EU member states seek to leave the EU.

Recently, the United States has enacted or proposed to enact significant new tariffs, and various federal agencies have been directed to further evaluate key aspects of U.S. trade policy, which could potentially lead to significant changes to current policies, treaties, and tariffs. There continues to exist significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the U.S. and other countries with respect to such trade policies, treaties and tariffs. These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, may have a material adverse effect on global trade, in particular, trade between the impacted nations and the U.S.; global financial markets' stability; and global economic conditions. These events could, in turn, adversely affect the Fund's overall performance.

Additionally, a variety of factors could lead to a recession in the economy that would impact businesses in the United States, including factors both global and domestic. Internationally, geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and economic slowdowns in major economies such as China, Canada, and the European Union could negatively impact U.S. exports and financial markets and thus adversely impact businesses in which the Fund invests. Domestically, political polarization and uncertainty regarding fiscal policies could lead to decreased consumer spending and delayed economic reforms, similarly negatively impacting the Fund's investments. Additionally, fluctuations in consumer sentiment and spending, driven by changes in employment rates and inflation, could contribute to the potential for an economic downturn. While the Investment Manager attempts to capitalize on such economic uncertainty for the benefit of the Fund and its Shareholders, a recession could negatively impact the Fund's investment performance.

 

*REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.* Shareholders who beneficially own Shares that constitute more than 5% or 10% of the Fund's Shares are subject to certain requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules promulgated thereunder. These include requirements to file certain reports with the SEC. The Fund has no obligation to file such reports on behalf of such Shareholders or to notify Shareholders that such reports are required to be made. Shareholders who may be subject to such requirements should consult with their legal advisers.

 

*HIGHLY VOLATILE MARKETS.* The valuation of the underlying investments in which the Fund's assets may be invested are influenced by, among other things, interest rates, changing supply and demand relationships, trade, fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs and policies of governments, and national and international political and economic events and policies. In addition, governments from time to time intervene, directly and by regulation, in certain markets, particularly those in currencies, financial instruments, futures and options. Such intervention often is intended directly to influence prices and may, together with other factors, cause all of such markets to move rapidly in the same direction because of, among other things, interest rate fluctuations.

 

*DEPENDENCE ON OTHERS.* The Fund may from time to time participate in investments that involve, depend upon or require the services of other investment managers, partners or service providers. Each such investment depends upon a variety of risks, including the risk of loss of capital as a result of the actions of such persons or entities. While the Investment Manager will attempt to moderate these risks, there can be no assurance that the Fund's investment activities will be successful or that the Shareholders will not suffer losses.

**INVESTMENT STRATEGY-SPECIFIC INVESTMENT-RELATED RISKS**

In addition to the risks generally described in this Memorandum and the SAI, the following are some of the specific risks of the investment strategies:

 

*Investment Strategies*. The Fund has a very broad mandate with respect to the type and nature of investments in which it invests. While some of the investments in which the Fund will invest may be secured loans, the Fund may also invest in debt or equity securities that are either unsecured and subordinated to substantial amounts of senior indebtedness, or a significant portion of which may be unsecured. As a result, the Fund may not be able to take the steps necessary to protect its investments in a timely manner or at all. In addition, the securities in which the Fund will invest may not be protected by financial covenants or limitations upon additional indebtedness and may have limited liquidity. The borrowers of loans in which the Fund invests may seek the protections afforded by bankruptcy, insolvency and other debtor relief laws. Bankruptcy proceedings are unpredictable and create a potential risk of loss by the Fund of its entire investment in any particular investment. Debt securities are also subject to other risks, including (i) the possible invalidation of an investment transaction as a fraudulent conveyance, (ii) the recovery of liens perfected or payments made on account of a debt in the period before an insolvency filing as a preference, (iii) equitable subordination claims by other creditors, (iv) lender liability claims by the issuer of the obligations and (v) environmental liabilities that may arise with respect to collateral securing the obligations. Adverse credit events, such as missed or delayed payment of interest and/or principal, bankruptcy, receivership, or distressed exchange, can significantly diminish the value of the Fund's investments. The Fund's investments may be subject to early redemption features, refinancing options, prepayment options or similar provisions which could result an investment made by the Fund being realized earlier than anticipated. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objective will be achieved.

 

*CREDIT Investments*. The Fund may invest in a wide range of credit investments, including primary issuances of secondary transactions involving loans, debt instruments, credit facilities, participation arrangements or other similar investments. The portfolio may include first lien senior secured, second and third lien loans and any other credit investments. The value of the Fund's credit investments may be detrimentally affected to the extent a borrower defaults on its obligations. There can also be no assurance that the value assigned by the Investment Manager to collateralize a credit investment can be realized upon liquidation, nor can there be any assurance that any such collateral will retain its value. Furthermore, circumstances could arise (such as in the bankruptcy of a borrower) that could cause the Fund's security interest in any particular collateral to be invalidated. Also, much of the collateral is expected to be illiquid assets, which will limit the number of potential purchasers if the Fund intends to liquidate such collateral. The amount realizable with respect to a credit investment may be detrimentally affected if a guarantor, if any, fails to meet its obligations under a guarantee. Credit investments may become non-performing for a variety of reasons. Non-performing credit obligations may require substantial workout negotiations, restructuring or bankruptcy filings that may entail a substantial reduction in the interest rate, deferral of payments and/or a substantial write-down of the principal of an investment or conversion of some or all of the debt to equity. Additional costs associated with these activities may reduce returns. Finally, there may also be time cost involved in collecting on defaulted credit investments and, if applicable, taking possession of various types of collateral.

 

*First Lien Senior Secured Loans*. The collateral securing the Fund's first lien credit investments may decrease in value over time, may be difficult to sell in a timely manner, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value based upon the success of the business and market conditions, including as a result of the inability of the issuer to raise additional capital, and, in some circumstances, the Fund's lien could be subordinated to claims of other creditors. In addition, deterioration in a counterparty's financial condition, including its inability to raise additional capital, may be accompanied by deterioration in the value of the collateral for the credit investment. Consequently, the fact that a credit investment is secured does not guarantee that the Fund will receive principal and interest payments according to the terms of the agreement, or at all, or that it will be able to collect on the credit investment should it be forced to enforce its remedies.

 

*Second Lien Senior Secured Loans and Junior Debt investments*. The collateral securing the fund's subordinated credit investments are subject to the same investment risks generally applicable to senior loans described above. The Fund's investments in junior secured loans will be subordinated to other creditors or may be unsecured. As such, to the extent the Fund holds subordinated secured loans and junior debt investments, the holders of first lien loans may be repaid before the Fund in the event of a bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding. Therefore, subordinated loans are subject to additional risk that the cash flow and the property securing the junior loan may be insufficient to repay the Fund after giving effect to any senior secured obligations of the borrower. This may result in an above average amount of risk and loss of principal. Junior loans are also expected to be more illiquid than senior loans.

 

*Unsecured Loans*. Unsecured credit investments are subject to the same investment risks described above, but are also subject to additional risk that the cash flow and the property may be insufficient to repay the Fund after giving effect to any secured obligations. Unsecured credit investments will be subject to certain additional risks to the extent that such credit investments may not be protected and such investments are not secured by collateral, financial covenants or limitations upon additional indebtedness. Unsecured credit investments are also expected to be a more illiquid investment than secured investments for this reason.

 

*COVENANT-LITE LOANS RISK*. Covenant lite loans contain fewer maintenance covenants than traditional loans, or no maintenance covenants at all, and may not include terms that allow the lender to monitor the financial performance of the borrower and declare a default if certain criteria are breached. This may hinder the Fund's ability to reprice credit risk associated with the borrower and reduce the Fund's ability to restructure a problematic loan and mitigate potential loss. As a result, the Fund's exposure to losses on such investments may be increased, especially during a downturn in the credit cycle.

 

*Other Risks Related to CREDIT INVESTMENTS*. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in participation interests or special purpose vehicles holding various credit investments. The special risks associated with these obligations include adverse consequences resulting from participating in such instruments with other institutions with lower credit quality and limitations on the ability of the Fund to directly enforce its rights with respect to participations. The Fund may acquire interests in such credit investments either directly (by way of sale or assignment) or indirectly (by way of participation). The purchaser of an assignment typically succeeds to all the rights and obligations of the assigning institution and becomes a contracting party under the credit arrangement with respect to the obligation; however, its rights can be more restricted than those of the assigning institution. Participation interests in a portion of a credit arrangement typically results in a contractual relationship only with the institution participating out the interest and not directly with the counterparty. In purchasing participations, the Fund may have no right to enforce compliance by the counterparty with the terms of the credit agreement, and the Fund may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the credit obligation in which it has purchased the participation. As a result, if the Fund were to hold a participation, it would assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the institution selling the participation to the Fund.

 

*Investments in Middle-Market Companies*. Investments in middle-market companies such as those that the Fund may invest in, while often presenting greater opportunities for growth, may also entail larger risks than are customarily associated with investments in large companies. Middle-market companies may have more limited operations and financial resources and may be dependent on a smaller management group. As a result, such companies may be more vulnerable to general economic trends, greater operating risks and to specific changes in markets and technology. In addition, future growth may be dependent on additional financing, which may not be available on acceptable terms when required. Furthermore, there is ordinarily a more limited marketplace for the sale of interests in smaller, private companies, which may make realizations of gains more difficult, by requiring sales to other private investors. In addition, the relative illiquidity of investments held by closed-end funds generally, and the somewhat greater illiquidity of closed-end fund investments in middle-market companies, could make it difficult for the Fund to react quickly to negative economic or political developments.

 

*High Yield Debt*. The Fund may invest in debt securities that may be classified as higher-yielding (and, therefore, higher-risk) credit investments. In most cases, such investments will be rated below investment grade (which are often referred to as "junk") or will be unrated and will face both ongoing uncertainties and exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions and the company's failure to make timely interest and principal payments. The market for high yield securities has experienced periods of volatility and reduced liquidity. High yield securities may or may not be subordinated to certain other outstanding securities and obligations of the issuer, which may be secured by all or substantially all of the issuer's assets. High yield securities may also not be protected by financial covenants or limitations on additional indebtedness. General economic recession or a major decline in the demand for products and services in the industry in which the borrower operates would likely have a materially adverse impact on the value of such securities or could adversely affect the ability of the issuers of such securities to repay principal and pay interest thereon and increase the incidence of default of such securities. In addition, adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may also decrease the value and liquidity of these high yield debt securities.

PIK INTEREST RISK. Some or all of the interest payments of a loan or preferred equity may be structured in the form of payment in kind ("PIK"), which accrues on a current basis but is generally not paid in cash until maturity or some other determined payment date. PIK interest is included in the Fund's net asset value and also in determining net investment income for purposes of calculating the Incentive Fee. PIK interest may be combined with cash current paid interest or otherwise tailored to address both the specific circumstances of the borrower and the return requirements of the investor. Interest payments structured in the form of PIK are subject to the risk that a borrower could default when actual cash interest or principal payments are due.

 

*Distressed Credit Investments*. The Fund's distressed credit investments (e.g., investments in defaulted, out-of-favor or distressed credit and equity securities) are inherently speculative and are subject to a high degree of risk. Companies experiencing financial distress are often those operating at a loss. Companies experiencing financial distress may be involved in insolvency proceedings and have the need for substantial additional capital to support continued operations or to improve their financial condition and may have very high amounts of leverage. Distressed companies typically are in default under their debt obligations, may not have access to more traditional methods of financing and may be unable to repay debt by refinancing. The value of distressed instruments tends to be more volatile and may have an increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and adverse economic and business developments than other securities or instruments. Distressed credit investments are often more sensitive to company-specific developments and changes in economic conditions than other securities. Furthermore, distressed debt instruments are often unsecured and may be subordinated to senior debt.

 

*Mezzanine Investments*. The Fund's mezzanine investments (if any) are expected to be unsecured and made in companies whose capital structures have significant indebtedness in priority ahead of the Fund's investments. Mezzanine investments generally are subject to various risks, including, without limitation the recovery as a preference of liens perfected or payments made on account of a debt in the 90 days before a bankruptcy filing, equitable subordination claims by other creditors, lender liability claims, and environmental liabilities that may arise with respect to collateral securing the obligations.

 

*Investments in Publicly Traded Companies*. The Fund's investment portfolio may contain securities or instruments issued by publicly-held companies. Such investments may subject the Fund to risks that differ in type or degree from those involved with investments in privately-held companies. Such risks include, without limitation, greater volatility in the valuation of such companies, increased obligations to disclose information regarding such companies, limitations on the ability of the Fund to dispose of such securities or instruments at certain times, increased likelihood of shareholder litigation against such companies' board members and increased costs associated with each of the aforementioned risks. In addition, in respect of the Fund's publicly traded debt investments, the Fund may not obtain financial covenants or other contractual rights, including management rights, that it might otherwise be able to obtain in making privately negotiated investments. Moreover, the Fund may not have the same access to information in connection with investments in public securities, either when investing a potential investment or after making an investment, as compared to privately-negotiated investments. Furthermore, the Fund may be limited in its ability to make investments, and to sell existing investments, in public securities because the Investment Manager may be deemed to have material, nonpublic information regarding the issuers of those securities or as a result of other internal policies.

 

*Investments in Less Established Companies*. The Fund may invest in companies, businesses or other ventures that: (i) have little or no operating history, (ii) offer services or products that are not yet ready to be marketed, (iii) are operating at a loss or have significant fluctuations in operating results, (iv) are engaged in a rapidly changing business or (v) need substantial additional capital to set up internal infrastructure, hire management and personnel, support expansion or achieve or maintain a competitive position. Such issuers may face intense competition, including competition from companies with greater financial resources, more extensive capabilities and a larger number of qualified managerial and technical personnel. Investments in such early-stage companies may involve greater risks than are generally associated with investments in more established companies. Less established companies tend to have lower capitalizations and fewer resources and are, therefore, often more vulnerable to financial failure. Such companies also may have shorter operating histories on which to judge future performance and in many cases, if operating, will have negative cash flow. There can be no assurance that any such losses will be offset by gains (if any) realized on the Fund's other investments. In addition, less mature companies could be deemed to be more susceptible to irregular accounting or other fraudulent practices. In the event of fraud by any company in which the Fund invests, the Fund may suffer a partial or total loss of capital invested in that company.

 

*Preferred EQUITY*. Preferred equity generally has a preference as to dividends or other distributions and upon the event of liquidation over a company's common equity, but it is junior in priority to debt securities. Preferred equity generally pays dividends in cash (or additional interests of preferred equity) at a defined rate, but unlike interest payments on debt securities, preferred equity distributions or dividends may not be made on a current basis and may accrue in kind. Dividends on preferred equity may be cumulative, meaning that, in the event the issuer fails to make one or more dividend payments on the preferred equity, no dividends may be paid on the issuer's common equity until all unpaid preferred equity dividends have been paid. Preferred equity may also be subject to optional or mandatory redemption provisions.

 

*COMMON EQUITY INVESTMENTS*. Common equity generally has a 'no priority' or preference over any other debt or equity security and may not pay any dividends or distributions, unless sufficient cash flow is available. The Fund's investments in any common equity are inherently speculative and are subject to a high degree of risk. The Fund may experience a partial or total loss of any investments made in the common equity of any company, business, property, special purpose vehicle or other venture. Also, the Fund may invest in both debt and equity securities of the same company. Equity interests received may not appreciate in value and, in fact, may decline in value. Accordingly, the Fund may not be able to realize gains from its equity interests, and any gains that it does realize on the disposition of any equity interests may not be sufficient to offset any other losses experienced.

 

*Convertible Securities*. Convertible securities are notes, preferred equity or other securities that may be converted into or exchanged for a specified amount of common equity within a particular period of time at a specified price. A convertible security generally entitles its holder to receive interest or a dividend until the convertible security matures or is redeemed or converted. Convertible securities generally have higher yields than the dividends on the underlying common equity, but lower yields than nonconvertible securities of a comparable duration, are less volatile in price than the underlying common stock due to their fixed-income characteristics, have a significant option component to their value which is directly impacted by the prevailing market volatility and interest rates, and provide the potential for capital appreciation if the market price of the underlying common equity increases.

 

*Credit Risk*. One of the fundamental risks associated with the Fund's investments is credit risk, which is the risk that an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments on its outstanding debt obligations when due. The Fund's return to investors would be adversely impacted if an issuer of debt in which the Fund invests becomes unable to make such payments when due. Although the Fund may make investments that the Investment Manager believes are secured by specific collateral, the value of which may initially exceed the principal amount of such investments or the Fund's fair value of such investments, there can be no assurance that the liquidation of any such collateral would satisfy the borrower's obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments with respect to such investment, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. The Fund may also invest in leveraged loans, high yield securities, marketable and non-marketable common and preferred equity securities and other unsecured investments, each of which involves a higher degree of risk than senior secured loans. Furthermore, the Fund's right to payment and its security interest, if any, may be subordinated to the payment rights and security interests of a senior lender, to the extent applicable. Certain of these investments may have an interest-only payment schedule, with the principal amount remaining outstanding and at risk until the maturity of the investment. In addition, loans may provide for payments-in-kind, which have a similar effect of deferring current cash payments. In such cases, an issuer's ability to repay the principal of an investment may depend on a liquidity event or the long-term success of the company, the occurrence of which is uncertain.

With respect to the Fund's investments in any number of credit products, if the borrower or issuer breaches any of the covenants or restrictions under the credit agreement that governs loans of such issuer or borrower, it could result in a default under the applicable indebtedness as well as the indebtedness held by the Fund. Such default may allow the creditors to accelerate the related debt and may result in the acceleration of any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies. This could result in an impairment or loss of the Fund's investment or a pre-payment (in whole or in part) of the Fund's investment. Similarly, while the Fund will generally target investing in companies it believes are of high quality, these companies could still present a high degree of business and credit risk. Companies in which the Fund invests could deteriorate as a result of, among other factors, an adverse development in their business, a change in the competitive environment or the continuation or worsening of the current (or any future) economic and financial market downturns and dislocations. As a result, companies that the Fund expected to be stable or improve may operate, or expect to operate, at a loss or have significant variations in operating results, may require substantial additional capital to support their operations or maintain their competitive position, or may otherwise have a weak financial condition or experience financial distress. In addition, exogenous factors such as fluctuations of the equity markets also could result in warrants and other equity securities or instruments owned by the Fund becoming worthless.

 

*Prepayment Risk*. Credit investments may generally be repaid without penalty at any time. The Investment Manager is generally unable to predict the rate and frequency of such repayments. Whether a loan is repaid will depend both on the continued positive performance of the issuer and the existence of favorable financing market conditions that allow such issuer the ability to replace existing financing with less expensive capital. As market conditions change frequently, the Investment Manager will often be unable to predict when, and if, this may be possible for each of the Fund's borrowers. In the case of some of these credit investments, having the loan repaid early may have the effect of reducing the Fund's actual investment income below its expected investment income if the capital returned cannot be invested in transactions with equal or greater yields.

 

*Interest Rate Risk*. General interest rate fluctuations may have a substantial negative impact on the Fund's investments and investment opportunities and, accordingly, may have a material adverse effect on the Fund's rate of return on invested capital, the Fund's net investment income and the Fund's NAV. Certain of the Fund's debt investments will have variable interest rates that reset periodically based on benchmarks such as the prime rate or SOFR, so an increase in interest rates may make it more difficult for issuers to service their obligations under the debt investments that the Fund will hold. In addition, to the extent the Fund borrows money to make investments, its returns will depend, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which it borrows funds and the rate at which it invests those funds. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on the Fund's net investment income to the extent it uses debt to finance its investments. In periods of rising interest rates, the Fund's cost of funds would increase, which could reduce its net investment income. In general, rising interest rates will negatively impact the price of a fixed rate debt instrument and falling interest rates will have a positive effect on price.

*LIBOR DISCONTINUATION RISK.* The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), announced plans to phase out the use of LIBOR at the end of 2021. As a result of benchmark reforms, publication of all LIBOR settings ceased as of June 30, 2023 and all synthetic U.S. dollar LIBOR settings were discontinued at the end of September 2024. Neither the ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process nor its success can yet be known. Although the transition away from LIBOR has become increasingly well-defined, any potential effects of the transition away from LIBOR and other benchmark rates on financial markets, a fund or the financial instruments in which a fund invests can be difficult to ascertain. Not all existing LIBOR-based instruments may have alternative rate-setting provisions and there remains uncertainty regarding the willingness and ability of issuers to add alternative rate-setting provisions in certain existing instruments. Global regulators have advised market participants to cease entering into new contracts using LIBOR as a reference rate, and it is possible that investments in LIBOR-based instruments could invite regulatory scrutiny. In addition, a liquid market for newly-issued instruments that use a reference rate other than LIBOR still may be developing. All of the aforementioned may adversely affect the Fund's performance or NAV.

Specifically, the transition to one or more alternate Benchmark Rate(s), and the implementation of such new Benchmark Rate(s) may impact a number of factors, which, either alone or in the aggregate, may cause a material adverse effect on the Fund's performance and ability to achieve its investment objective. Such factors include, without limitation: (i) the administration and/or management of portfolio of investments, including (a) cost of funding or other operational or administrative costs, (b) costs incurred to transition to and implement a substitute index or Benchmark Rate(s) for purposes of calculating interest, (c) costs of negotiating with counterparties with respect to an acceptable replacement calculation and potential amendments to existing debt instruments or credit facilities currently utilizing LIBOR to determine interest rates, and/or (d) costs of potential disputes and/or litigation regarding interest calculation, loan value, appropriateness or comparability of any new Benchmark Rate(s) or any other dispute over terms relating to or arising from any of the foregoing; (ii) the availability (or lack thereof) of potential investments in the market during the transition period; (iii) the time periods necessary to make investments and deploy capital during the transition period; (iv) the calculation and value of investments and overall cash flows, profitability and performance; (v) the liquidity of investments in the secondary market or otherwise, and the asset-liability management strategies available; (vi) basis risks between investments and hedges and basis risks within investments (e.g., securitizations); or (vii) any mismatch, during a transition period or otherwise, between a Benchmark Rate used for leverage facilities and another used for one or more of the Fund's investments.

 

*SOFR RISK.* SOFR is a broad measure of the cost of borrowing funds overnight in transactions that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities. SOFR is calculated based on transaction-level repo data collected from various sources. For each trading day, SOFR is calculated as a volume-weighted median rate derived from such data. SOFR is calculated and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ("FRBNY"). If data from a given source required by the FRBNY to calculate SOFR is unavailable for any day, then the most recently available data for that segment will be used, with certain adjustments. If errors are discovered in the transaction data or the calculations underlying SOFR after its initial publication on a given day, SOFR may be republished at a later time that day. Rate revisions will be effected only on the day of initial publication and will be republished only if the change in the rate exceeds one basis point.

Because SOFR is a financing rate based on overnight secured funding transactions, it differs fundamentally from LIBOR. LIBOR is intended to be an unsecured rate that represents interbank funding costs for different short-term maturities or tenors. It is a forward-looking rate reflecting expectations regarding interest rates for the applicable tenor. Thus, LIBOR is intended to be sensitive, in certain respects, to bank credit risk and to term interest rate risk. In contrast, SOFR is a secured overnight rate reflecting the credit of U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Thus, it is largely insensitive to credit-risk considerations and to short-term interest rate risks. SOFR is a transaction-based rate, and it has been more volatile than other benchmark or market rates, such as three-month LIBOR, during certain periods. For these reasons, among others, there is no assurance that SOFR, or rates derived from SOFR, will perform in the same or similar way as LIBOR would have performed at any time, and there is no assurance that SOFR-based rates will be a suitable substitute for LIBOR. SOFR has a limited history, having been first published in April 2018. The future performance of SOFR, and SOFR-based reference rates, cannot be predicted based on SOFR's history or otherwise. Levels of SOFR in the future, including following the discontinuation of LIBOR, may bear little or no relation to historical levels of SOFR, LIBOR or other rates.

 

*INFLATION RISK.* If a Fund investment is unable to increase its revenue in times of higher inflation, its profitability may be adversely affected. Many of the Fund investments may have revenues linked to some extent to inflation, including, without limitation, by government regulations and contractual arrangement. As inflation rises, a Fund investment may earn more revenue but may incur higher expenses. As inflation declines, a Fund investment may not be able to reduce expenses commensurate with any resulting reduction in revenue. There is a risk of a rise in real interest rates, which is likely to create higher financing costs and may reduce the amount of levered, after-tax cash flow generated by a Fund investment.

 

*Limited Amortization Requirements*. The Fund may invest in credit investments that have limited mandatory amortization requirements. While these investments may obligate an issuer to repay the loan out of asset sale proceeds, with annual excess cash flow or by refinancing upon maturity, repayment requirements may be subject to substantial limitations that would allow an issuer to retain such asset sale proceeds or cash flow, thereby extending the expected weighted average life of the investment. In addition, a low level of amortization of any debt over the life of the investment may increase the risk that an issuer will not be able to repay or refinance the loans held by the Fund when it matures.

 

*Investments in Highly Leveraged Issuers*. The Fund's investments are expected to include investments in companies whose capital structures have significant leverage (including substantial leverage senior to the Fund's investments). The leveraged capital structure of such issuers will increase their exposure to adverse economic factors such as rising interest rates, downturns in the economy or further deteriorations in the financial condition of the issuer or its industry. This leverage may result in more serious adverse consequences to such companies in the event these factors or events occur than would be the case for less leveraged issuers. In using leverage, these issuers may be subject to terms and conditions that include restrictive financial and operating covenants, which may impair their ability to finance or otherwise pursue their future operations or otherwise satisfy additional capital needs. Moreover, rising interest rates may significantly increase the issuers or project's interest expense, or a significant industry downturn may affect a company's ability to generate positive cash flow, in either case causing an inability to service outstanding debt. The Fund's investments may be among the most junior financing in an issuer's capital structure. In the event such issuer cannot generate adequate cash flow to meet debt obligations, the company may default on its loan agreements or be forced into bankruptcy resulting in a restructuring or liquidation of the company, and the Fund, particularly in light of the subordinated and/or unsecured position of the Fund's investments, may suffer a partial or total loss of capital invested in the company, which could adversely affect the return of the Fund.

*Non-Performing Investments*. The Fund's portfolio may include investments whose underlying collateral are "nonperforming" and that are typically highly leveraged, with significant burdens on cash flow and, therefore, involve a high degree of financial risk. During an economic downturn or recession, securities of financially troubled or operationally troubled issuers are more likely to go into default than securities or instruments of other issuers. Securities or instruments of financially troubled issuers and operationally troubled issuers are less liquid and more volatile than securities or instruments of companies not experiencing financial difficulties. Investment, directly or indirectly in the financially and/or operationally troubled issuers involves a high degree of credit and market risk. These difficulties may never be overcome and may cause borrowers to become subject to foreclosure, bankruptcy, or other similar administrative proceedings. There is a possibility that the Fund may incur substantial or total losses on its investments and in certain circumstances, subject the Fund to certain additional potential liabilities that may exceed the value of the Fund's original investment therein.

 

*Environmental Matters*. Environmental laws, regulations and regulatory initiatives play a significant role in real estate and can have a substantial impact on investments in this industry. The Fund may invest in credit investments secured by various classes of real estate assets that are subject to changing and increasingly stringent environmental and health and safety laws, regulations and permit requirements. There can be no guarantee that all costs and risks regarding compliance with environmental laws and regulations can be identified. New and more stringent environmental and health and safety laws, regulations and permit requirements or stricter interpretations of current laws or regulations could impose substantial additional costs on potential investments. Compliance with such current or future environmental requirements does not ensure that underlying assets will not cause injury to the environment or people under all circumstances or that counterparties will not be required to incur additional unforeseen environmental expenditures. In addition, the oil and gas industry, for example, is subject to environmental hazards, such as oil spills, natural gas leaks and ruptures, discharges of petroleum products and hazardous substances and historic disposal activities. These environmental hazards could expose the Fund's investments to material liabilities for property damages, personal injuries or other environmental harm, including costs of investigating and remediating contaminated properties. Moreover, failure to comply with any regulatory or legal requirements could have a material adverse effect on a portfolio company, and there can be no assurance that portfolio companies will at all times comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and permit requirements. Past practices or future operations of portfolio companies could also result in material personal injury or property damage claims. Any noncompliance with these laws and regulations could subject the Fund and its properties to material administrative, civil or criminal penalties or other liabilities. Certain environmental laws and regulations may require that an owner or operator of an asset address prior environmental contamination, which could involve substantial cost. Such laws and regulations often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the release or presence of environmental contamination. The Fund may therefore be exposed to substantial risk of loss as a result of environmental claims against portfolio companies.

 

*Counterparty Risk*. The Fund is exposed to the risk that third parties that may owe the Fund or its issuers money, securities or other assets will not perform their obligations. These parties may default on their obligations to the Fund or its issuers, due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, operational failure or other reasons. The inability to recover the Fund's assets could have a material impact on the performance of the Fund.

 

*INSUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITIES*. The business of investing in private market opportunities by the Fund is highly competitive and involves a high degree of uncertainty. The Fund may rely on service partners, investment sponsors or other investment managers to identify attractive investment opportunities. The Fund may never be fully invested if enough sufficiently attractive investments are not identified. Even if an attractive investment opportunity is identified, there is no certainty that the Fund will be permitted to invest in such opportunity (or invest in such opportunity to the fullest extent desired). Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to identify and complete attractive investments in the future or that it will be able to invest fully all of its capital.

 

 

*DELAYED REPORTING AND VALUATION.* The Fund may be reliant upon the receipt of financial reports of third parties for the determination of the value of the Fund's assets and completion of its reports to Fund investors. Such financial reports from third parties may be delayed and cause a delay in the financial reporting for the Fund.

 

*INCREASED COMPETITION IN INVESTMENTS.* In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of, and flow of capital into, investment funds and accounts established to purchase investments similar to those to be purchased by the Fund. While the precise effect cannot be determined, such increase may result in greater competition for investment opportunities or may result under certain circumstances in increased price volatility or decreased liquidity with respect to certain positions. Prospective investors should understand that the Fund may compete with such investment funds and accounts, as well as investment and commercial banking firms, which have substantially greater resources, in terms of financial wherewithal and research staff, than may be available to the Fund. The Fund competes for investments with other investment funds as well as traditional financial services companies such as commercial banks and other sources of funding. Moreover, alternative investment vehicles, such as hedge funds, have begun to invest in areas in which they have not traditionally invested. As a result of these new entrants, competition for investment opportunities may intensify. Many of the Fund's competitors are substantially larger and may have considerably greater financial, technical and marketing resources than the Fund. For example, some competitors may have a lower cost of capital and access to funding sources that are not available to the Fund. In addition, some of the Fund's competitors may have higher risk tolerances or different risk assessments than it has. These characteristics could allow the Fund's competitors to consider a wider variety of investments, establish more relationships and pay more competitive prices for investments than it is able to do. The Fund may lose investment opportunities if it does not match its competitors' pricing. If the Fund is forced to match its competitors' pricing, it may not be able to achieve acceptable returns on its investments or may bear substantial risk of capital loss. A significant increase in the number and/or the size of the Fund's competitors could force it to accept less attractive investment terms. Furthermore, many of the Fund's competitors have greater experience operating under, or are not subject to, the regulatory restrictions that the Investment Company Act imposes on it as an investment company.

 

*Distribution Payment Risk*. The Fund cannot assure investors that the Fund will achieve investment results that will allow the Fund to make a specified level of cash distributions or year-to-year increases in cash distributions. All distributions will be paid at the discretion of the Board and may depend on the Fund's net investment income, the Fund's financial condition, maintenance of the Fund's RIC status, compliance with applicable regulations and such other factors as the Board may deem relevant from time to time. In the event that the Fund encounters delays in locating suitable investment opportunities, all or a substantial portion of the Fund's distributions may constitute a return of capital to Shareholders. To the extent that the Fund pays distributions that constitute a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it will lower an investor's tax basis in his or her Shares. A return of capital generally is a return of an investor's investment, rather than a return of earnings or gains derived from the Fund's investment activities, and generally results in a reduction of the tax basis in the Shares. As a result from such reduction in tax basis, Shareholders may be subject to tax in connection with the sale of Fund Shares, even if such Shares are sold at a loss relative to the Shareholder's original investment.

 

*Anti-Takeover Risk*. The Declaration of Trust and Bylaws of the Fund, as well as certain statutory and regulatory requirements, contain certain provisions that may have the effect of discouraging a third party from attempting to acquire it. These anti-takeover provisions may inhibit a change of control in circumstances that could give Shareholders the opportunity to realize a premium over the value of the Shares.

 

 

*Conflicts of Interest Risk*. The Investment Manager currently provides investment advisory and administration services and may provide in the future similar services to other entities (collectively, "Advised Funds"). Certain existing Advised Funds have, and future Advised Funds may have, investment objective similar to those of the Fund, and such Advised Funds will invest in asset classes similar to those targeted by the Fund. Certain other existing Advised Funds do not, and future Advised Funds may not, have similar investment objective, but such funds may from time to time invest in asset classes similar to those targeted by the Fund. The Investment Manager will endeavor to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner, and in any event consistent with any fiduciary duties owed to the Fund and other clients and in an effort to avoid favoring one client over another and taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances, including (without limitation): (i) differences with respect to available capital, size of client, and remaining life of a client; (ii) differences with respect to investment objective or current investment strategies, including regarding: (a) current and total return requirements, (b) emphasizing or limiting exposure to the security or type of security in question, (c) diversification, including industry or company exposure, currency and jurisdiction, or (d) rating agency ratings; (iii) differences in risk profile at the time an opportunity becomes available; (iv) the potential transaction and other costs of allocating an opportunity among various clients; (v) potential conflicts of interest, including whether a client has an existing investment in the security in question or the issuer of such security; (vi) the nature of the security or the transaction, including minimum investment amounts and the source of the opportunity; (vii) current and anticipated market and general economic conditions; (viii) existing positions in a credit investment; and (ix) prior positions in a credit investment. Nevertheless, it is possible that the Fund may not be given the opportunity to participate in certain investments made by investment funds managed by investment managers affiliated with the Investment Manager. In the event investment opportunities are allocated among the Fund and the other Advised Funds, the Fund may not be able to structure its investment portfolio in the manner desired. Other Advised Funds may make investments in the same or similar securities at different times and on different terms than the Fund. The Fund and the other Advised Funds may make investments at different levels of a borrower's capital structure or otherwise in different classes of a borrower's securities, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Such investments may inherently give rise to conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest between or among the various classes of securities that may be held by such entities. Conflicts may also arise because portfolio decisions regarding the Fund may benefit the other Advised Funds. Applicable law, including the Investment Company Act, may at times prevent the Fund from being able to participate in investments that it otherwise would participate in, and may require the Fund to dispose of investments at a time when it otherwise would not dispose of such investment, in each case, in order to comply with applicable law. The Investment Company Act contains prohibitions and restrictions relating to certain transactions between registered investment companies and certain affiliates (including any investment advisers or sub-advisers), principal underwriters and certain affiliates of those affiliates or underwriters. Because the Fund is a registered investment company, the Fund is not generally permitted to make loans to companies controlled by the Investment Manager or other funds managed by the Investment Manager or their affiliates. The Fund is also not permitted to make any co-investments with the Investment Manager or its affiliates (including any fund managed by Investment Manager or its affiliates) without exemptive relief from the SEC, subject to certain exceptions. The Fund may file an application seeking exemptive relief from the SEC to engage in privately negotiated co-investment transactions with certain affiliates of the Investment Manager. However, if filed, there can be no assurance that the Fund will obtain such exemptive relief.

The Investment Manager may have a conflict of interest in deciding whether to cause the Fund to incur leverage or to invest in more speculative investments or financial instruments, thereby potentially increasing the management and incentive fee payable by the Fund and, accordingly, the fees received by the Investment Manager. Certain other Advised Funds pay the Investment Manager or their affiliates greater management fee and performance-based compensation, which could create an incentive for the Investment Manager or an affiliate to favor such investment fund or account over the Fund.

 

*RISKS RELATED TO Investment Strategy Limitations; Floating-Rate Loans*. The Fund primarily seeks to invest in fixed-rate loans but may, in certain instances and often at the borrower's election, invest in floating-rate loans. However, the Fund's ability to originate or participate in floating-rate loans may be limited due to certain factors. First, in certain cases, another fund or entity affiliated with the Investment Manager may offer a floating-rate loan option to a prospective borrower either concurrently with or prior to an offer by the Fund. If the borrower elects the floating-rate option received from another fund or entity affiliated with the Investment Manager, the Fund would not participate in the transaction, and any associated benefits of such financing would accrue to the affiliated fund or entity rather than the Fund.

Additionally, an affiliated third party has a right of first refusal on loan opportunities that are exclusively floating-rate and involve existing, non-construction, commercial and/or multifamily real estate loans secured by first mortgages. Certain principals of the Investment Manager have economic interests in this affiliated third party. As a result, before the Fund may participate in such floating-rate loan opportunities, the affiliated third party must first decline to pursue the opportunity. This arrangement could restrict the Fund's access to certain floating-rate loan investments that may otherwise be attractive.

Due to these limitations, the Fund may have reduced flexibility in structuring its loan portfolio, which could impact its ability to respond to changing interest rate environments or borrower preferences. Additionally, the Fund's overall investment opportunities may be constrained, and there can be no assurance that the absence of certain floating-rate loans in its portfolio will not adversely affect its financial performance.

 

*Loan Extension and early repayment Risks.* The Fund may, in its discretion, extend the maturity date of loans made to existing borrowers. While such extensions may help borrowers manage their liquidity needs and avoid default, they also present additional risks to the Fund and its investors. Market conditions, property performance, or borrower creditworthiness may have deteriorated since the original loan was made, even if the loan still technically meets the Fund's lending criteria. The decision to extend rather than require repayment at maturity could result in the Fund holding an investment longer than anticipated, which may tie up capital that could otherwise be reinvested at potentially higher rates of return. Additionally, even though extended loans must meet the Fund's lending criteria, the existence of the prior lending relationship could potentially influence the Fund's re-underwriting analysis or decision-making process. If multiple loans in the portfolio receive extensions during periods of market stress, it could impact the Fund's overall liquidity and cash flow. While loan extensions can be an effective tool for managing borrower relationships and avoiding defaults, there can be no assurance that extended loans will perform as well as new loans made to different borrowers under then-current market conditions.

Additionally, the Investment Manager may arrange for other funds it manages to provide new financing to existing Fund borrowers or to third-parties who may acquire an existing borrower's assets or loan, which would typically result in the repayment of all or a portion of the Fund's existing loan. While the Investment Manager will only pursue such transactions when it believes they are beneficial to the Fund, these transactions may result in the Fund receiving less proceeds than anticipated because the refinancing may trigger early repayment of the Fund's loan, thereby reducing the total interest payments the Fund would have otherwise received over the full term of the loan, assuming, a full-repayment is made by the borrower.

 

*Geographic Risks and Tenant Rights Foreclosure Laws*. The Fund may limit its exposure to certain jurisdictions based on various factors, including local tenant rights and foreclosure laws and related considerations that could impact the Fund's ability to exercise remedies in the event of default. While the Fund may invest in jurisdictions generally considered to have strong tenant or owner protections (such as California), it typically focuses on specific localities within such jurisdictions where tenant and owner protections are less extensive. These geographic limitations could restrict the Fund's investment opportunities and result in concentration in certain regions or localities. If the Fund were to pass on an opportunity in a jurisdiction with strong tenant protections or difficult foreclosure processes, such opportunity may be presented to another fund or affiliated third-party which, if the transaction is consummated, would benefit such other financing provider and not the Fund. There can be no assurance that such geographic investment considerations will not adversely impact the Fund's performance.

 

 

*Potential Conflicts of Interest Risk—Allocation of Personnel*. The Fund's executive officers and members of the Board, and the employees of the Investment Manager, serve or may serve as officers, directors or principals of entities that operate in the same or a related line of business as the Fund or of investment funds or accounts managed by the Investment Manager or their affiliates. As a result, they may have obligations to investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which might not be in the best interests of the Fund or its Shareholders. Additionally, certain personnel of the Investment Manager and their management may face conflicts in their time management and commitments.

 

*Potential Conflicts of Interest Risk—Lack of Information Barriers*. By reason of the various activities of the Investment Manager and their affiliates, the Investment Manager and such affiliates may acquire confidential or material non-public information or otherwise be restricted from purchasing certain potential Fund investments that otherwise might have been purchased or be restricted from selling certain Fund investments that might otherwise have been sold at the time.

 

*Risks Relating to Fund's RIC Status*. Although the Fund has elected to be treated as, and intends to continue to qualify as, a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, no assurance can be given that the Fund will be able to qualify for and maintain RIC status. If the Fund qualifies as a RIC under the Code, the Fund generally will not be subject to corporate-level federal income taxes on its income and capital gains that are timely distributed (or deemed distributed) as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to its Shareholders. To qualify as a RIC under the Code and to be relieved of federal taxes on income and gains distributed as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the Fund's Shareholders, the Fund must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income, asset diversification and distribution requirements. The distribution requirement for a RIC is satisfied if the Fund distributes dividends each tax year for U.S. federal income tax purposes of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of the sum of its net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any, to the Fund's Shareholders.

 

*RIC-Related Risks of Investments Generating Non-Cash Taxable Income*. Certain of the Fund's investments will require the Fund to recognize taxable income in a tax year in excess of the cash generated on those investments during that year. Because the Fund may be required to recognize income in respect of these investments before, or without receiving, cash representing such income, the Fund may have difficulty satisfying the annual distribution requirements applicable to RICs and avoiding Fund-level U.S. federal income and/or excise taxes. Accordingly, the Fund may be required to sell assets, including at potentially disadvantageous times or prices, raise additional debt or equity capital, make taxable distributions of Shares or debt securities, or reduce new investments, to obtain the cash needed to make these income distributions. If the Fund liquidates assets to raise cash, the Fund may realize additional gain or loss on such liquidations. In the event the Fund realizes additional net capital gains from such liquidation transactions, Shareholders may receive larger capital gain distributions than it or they would in the absence of such transactions. Accruals on such instruments may create uncertainty about the source of Fund distributions to Shareholders. In addition, the deferral of payment-in-kind interest also reduces a loan's loan-to-value ratio at a compounding rate.

 

*Uncertain Tax Treatment*. The Fund may invest a portion of its Net Assets in below investment grade instruments. Investments in these types of instruments may present special tax issues for the Fund. U.S. federal income tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as when the Fund may cease to accrue interest, when and to what extent deductions may be taken for bad debts or worthless instruments, how payments received on obligations in default should be allocated between principal and income and whether exchanges of debt obligations in a bankruptcy or workout context are taxable. These and other issues will be addressed by the Fund to the extent necessary in connection with the Fund's intention to distribute sufficient income each tax year to minimize the risk that it becomes subject to U.S. federal income or excise tax.

 

*TARGETED RETURNS.* Estimates of certain targeted returns of the Fund provided herein are the result of the comprehensive internal projections, assumptions and experience of the Investment Manager in related private markets. Actual results may materially and adversely vary. No guarantee is made that any such targeted returns will be achieved. In fact, investors may lose some or all of their investment. Prospective investors are encouraged to consult with their own financial, tax and legal advisors regarding the use of targeted returns and to ask questions of the Fund or Investment Manager regarding the derivation of such projections.

 

*LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS; RISKS RELATING TO REALIZATION OF INVESTMENTS.* The investments made by the Fund are likely to be held, and have little or no liquidity, for long periods of time. Factors such as overall economic conditions, the competitive environment and the availability of potential acquirers may shorten or lengthen the holding periods of such investments. In some cases, the Fund may be prohibited from selling certain securities for a period of time or otherwise be restricted from disposing of certain securities. Furthermore, the types of investments made may require a substantial length of time to liquidate. The Fund may be unable to realize their investment objective by sale or other disposition at attractive prices or may be otherwise unable to complete any exit strategy. *BANKRUPTCY.* Various federal and state laws enacted for the protection of creditors may operate to the detriment of the Fund if it is a creditor of a person or entity that experiences financial difficulty. For example, if a person or entity becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy protection, there is a risk that a court may subordinate the Fund's investment to other creditors or require the Fund to return amounts previously paid to it by the person or entity. If the Fund has management rights or holds equity securities in any company that becomes insolvent or bankrupt, the risk of subordination of the Fund's claim increases. In addition, any preferential transfers to the Fund during the one-year period before the bankruptcy proceedings may be recovered from the Fund since the Fund may be deemed an insider of the company. The Fund's exercise of management rights may also lead creditors of the company or other parties to assert claims against the Fund.

 

*RISK ASSOCIATED WITH PORTFOLIO COMPANIES.* The investments by the Fund in portfolio companies involve a high degree of business and financial risk that can result in substantial losses. Some of these risks include, without limitation, the following: A portfolio company may be in an early stage of development, may not have a proven operating history, may have products that are not yet developed or ready to be marketed or that have no established market, may be reliant on developing unproven technology, may be operating at a loss or have significant fluctuations in operating results, may be engaged in a rapidly changing business with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence, may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, to finance expansion or to maintain their competitive position, or may otherwise have a weak financial condition. A portfolio company may be highly leveraged and, as a consequence, subject to restrictive financial and operating covenants. The leverage may impair the ability of a portfolio company to finance its future operations and capital needs. As a result, a portfolio company may lack the flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions, or to take advantage of business opportunities. A portfolio company may face intense competitive positioning, including competition from companies with greater financial resources, more extensive development, manufacturing, marketing and other capabilities, and a large number of qualified managerial and technical personnel. A portfolio company may also incur leverage that may have important adverse consequences. For example, a portfolio company may be subject to restrictive financial and operating covenants. As a result, a portfolio company may lack the flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions or to take advantage of business opportunities. In addition, the Fund may compete with one another and other private market funds for investment opportunities with respect to portfolio companies.

 

*CONTROL POSITIONS*. The Fund may take control positions in companies. The exercise of control over a company imposes additional risks of liability for environmental damage, product defects, failure to supervise, violation of government regulations (including securities laws) or other types of liability in which the limited liability generally characteristic of business ownership may be ignored. If such liabilities were to occur, the Fund might suffer a significant loss.

 

*HEDGING*. The Fund may engage in hedging transactions, such as hedging for currency and interest rate risks, as well as other risks. Hedging techniques could involve a variety of derivative transactions, including transactions in forward contracts and swaps (collectively "Hedging Instruments"). While these transactions may attempt to reduce certain risks, these transactions themselves entail other risks. Unanticipated changes in securities or currency prices or other rates may result in a poorer overall performance for a party than if it had not entered into any transactions involving Hedging Instruments. In the event of an imperfect correlation between a position in a Hedging Instrument and a portfolio position that it is intended to protect, the desired protection may not be obtained, and a party may be exposed to risk of loss. In addition, it is not possible to hedge fully or perfectly against any particular risk. Moreover, Hedging Instruments may not be available or may not be available at a reasonable cost to the Fund.

 

*NON-U.S. INVESTMENTS*. Although it is anticipated that a majority of the investments made by the Fund will be in the United States of America, the Fund may invest a portion of its assets outside of the United States of America. Non-U.S. securities or instruments involve certain factors not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities or instruments, including risks relating to (i) currency exchange matters, including fluctuations in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the various non-U.S. currencies in which the Fund's non-U.S. investments are denominated, and costs associated with conversion of investment principal and income from one currency into another; (ii) differences in conventions relating to documentation, settlement, corporate actions, stakeholder rights and other matters; (iii) differences between the U.S. and non-U.S. securities markets, including higher rates of inflations, higher transaction costs and potential price volatility in, and relative illiquidity of, some non-U.S. securities markets; (iv) the absence of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and disclosure requirements and less governmental supervision and regulation in some countries; (v) certain economic, social and political risks, including potential exchange control regulations and restrictions on non-U.S. investment and repatriation of capital, the risks of political, economic or social instability, including the risk of sovereign defaults, and the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation and adverse economic and political development; (vi) the possible imposition of non-U.S. taxes on income and gains recognized with respect to such securities or instruments; (vii) differing, and potentially less well developed or well-tested laws regarding creditor's rights (including the rights of secured parties), corporate governance, fiduciary duties and the protection of investors; (viii) difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations; (ix) differences in the legal and regulatory environment or enhanced legal and regulatory compliance; (x) reliance on a more limited number of commodity inputs, service providers and/or distribution mechanisms; (xi) political hostility to investments by foreign or private investment fund investors; and (xii) less publicly available information.

 

 

*RISKS RELATING TO ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING.* The legal, regulatory, disclosure, accounting, auditing and reporting standards in certain of the countries in which the Fund investments may be made may be less stringent and may not provide the same degree of protection or information to investors as would generally apply in the United States. The accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices applicable to foreign companies may be less rigorous, and there may be significant differences between financial statements prepared in accordance with those accounting standards as compared to financial statements prepared in accordance with international accounting standards. Consequently, the quality of certain foreign audits may be unreliable, which may require enhanced procedures, and the Fund may not be provided with the same level of protection or information as would generally apply in developed countries, potentially exposing the Fund to significant losses. Although the Fund will be using U.S. GAAP, the assets, liabilities, profits and losses appearing in published financial statements of the Fund investments may not reflect their financial position or operating results as they would be reflected under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the net asset value of the Fund published from time to time may not accurately reflect a realistic value for any or all of the investments. In addition, privately held companies may not have third-party debt ratings or audited financial statements. As a result, the Fund must rely on the ability of the Investment Manager to obtain adequate information through due diligence to evaluate the creditworthiness and potential returns from investing in a privately held company. These companies and their financial information will generally not be subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act") and other rules and regulations that govern public companies. If the Fund is unable to uncover all material information about these companies, it may not make a fully informed investment decision, and the Fund may lose money on Fund investments. Finally, certain Fund investments may not maintain internal management accounts or adopt financial budgeting, internal audit or internal control procedures to standards normally expected of companies in the United States. Accordingly, information supplied to the Fund may be incomplete, inaccurate and/or significantly delayed. The Fund may therefore be unable to take or influence timely actions necessary to rectify management deficiencies in such investments, which may ultimately have an adverse impact on the net asset value of the Fund

 

*CURRENCY RISK*. The Fund's investments that are denominated in a foreign currency are subject to the risk that the value of a particular currency will change in relation to one or more other currencies. Among the factors that may affect currency values are trade balances, the level of short-term interest rates, differences in relative values of similar assets in different currencies, long-term opportunities for investment and capital appreciation and political developments. The Investment Manager may (if permitted) try to hedge these risks by investing directly in foreign currencies, buying and selling forward foreign currency exchange contracts and buying and selling options on foreign currencies, but there can be no assurance such strategies will be effective.

 

*Adviser Risk*. There can be no assurance that any such investment professionals will remain employed by the Investment Manager. Since the Fund has no employees, it depends on the investment expertise, skill and network of business contacts of the Investment Manager. The Investment Manager evaluates, negotiates, structures, executes, monitors and services the Fund's investments. The Fund's future success depends to a significant extent on the continued service and coordination of the Investment Manager and its management team. The departure of any members of the Investment Manager's management team could have a material adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective. The Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective depends on the Investment Manager's ability to identify, analyze, invest in, finance and monitor companies that meet the Fund's investment criteria. The Investment Manager's capabilities in managing the investment process, providing competent, attentive and efficient services to the Fund, and facilitating access to financing on acceptable terms depend on the employment of investment professionals in an adequate number and of adequate sophistication to match the corresponding flow of transactions. To achieve the Fund's investment objective, the Investment Manager may need to hire, train, supervise and manage new investment professionals to participate in the Fund's investment selection and monitoring process. The Investment Manager may not be able to find investment professionals in a timely manner or at all. Failure to support the Fund's investment process could have a material adverse effect on the Fund's business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, there is no assurance that the Investment Manager will remain the Fund's investment adviser. The Investment Management Agreement between the Fund and the Investment Manager has termination provisions that allow the parties to terminate the agreements without penalty. The Investment Management Agreement may be terminated at any time, without penalty, upon 60 days' notice. If the agreement is terminated, it may adversely affect the quality of the Fund's investment opportunities. In addition, in the event such agreement is terminated, it may be difficult for the Fund to replace the Investment Manager. Furthermore, the termination of the Investment Management Agreement may adversely impact the terms of the Fund's financing facilities or any financing facility into which the Fund may enter in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on the Fund's business and financial condition.

 

*Key Personnel Risk*. The Investment Manager depends on the diligence, skill and network of business contacts of certain professionals. The Investment Manager also depends, to a significant extent, on access to other investment professionals and the information and deal flow generated by these investment professionals in the course of their investment and portfolio management activities. The Fund's success depends on the continued service of such personnel. The investment professionals associated with the Investment Manager are actively involved in other investment activities not concerning the Fund and will not be able to devote all of their time to the Fund's business and affairs. The departure of any of the senior managers of the Investment Manager, or of a significant number of the investment professionals or partners of the Investment Manager's affiliates, could have a material adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

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*LIMITS OF RISK DISCLOSURES.* The above discussions of the various principal risks, and the related discussion of risks in the SAI, that are associated with the Fund and its Shares are not, and are not intended to be, a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks involved in an investment in the Fund. Prospective investors should read this entire Memorandum and the SAI and consult with their own advisers before deciding whether to invest in the Fund. In addition, as the Fund's investment program changes or develops over time, an investment in the Fund may be subject to risk factors not currently contemplated or described in this Memorandum.

**In view of the risks noted above, the Fund should be considered a speculative investment and prospective investors should invest in the Fund only if they can sustain a complete loss of their investment.**

**No guarantee or representation is made that the investment program of the Fund will be successful or that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.**

**MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND**

 

*THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.* The Board has overall responsibility for the management and supervision of the business operations of the Fund on behalf of the Shareholders. A majority of the Board is and will be persons who are not "interested persons," as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (the "Independent Trustees"). To the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act and other applicable law, the Board may delegate any of its rights, powers and authority to, among others, the officers of the applicable fund, any committee of the Board, or service providers. See "BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS" in the Fund's SAI for the identities of the Trustees and executive officers of the Fund, brief biographical information regarding each of them, and other information regarding the election and membership of the Board.

*THE INVESTMENT MANAGER.* Keystone National Group, LLC, with its principal place of business located at 60 East South Temple, Suite 2100, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, serves as the Investment Manager of the Fund and will be responsible for determining and implementing the Fund's overall investment strategy, including direct investments. The Investment Manager, formed in 2006, is a privately-owned firm by its managing partners and certain officers, and is an investment adviser registered with the SEC under the Advisers Act. Brandon Nielson and John Earl each own a controlling interest in the Investment Manager. The Investment Manager is a private markets investment asset manager that primarily focuses on helping clients obtain high quality, highly diversified private markets investment portfolios. As of December 31, 2024, the Investment Manager and its affiliates had assets under management of approximately $2.3 billion.

The Investment Manager and its affiliates may serve as investment managers to other funds that have investment programs that are similar to the investment program of the Fund, and the Investment Manager or one of its affiliates may in the future serve as the investment manager or otherwise manage or direct the investment activities of other registered and/or private investment companies with investment programs similar to the investment program of the Fund. See *"CONFLICTS OF INTEREST."*

 

*PORTFOLIO MANAGERS.* The personnel of the Investment Manager who currently have primary responsibility for management of the Fund (the "Portfolio Managers") are as follows:

 

*John Earl.* Mr. Earl is a Managing Partner and co-founder of the Investment Manager and is active in investment selection, due diligence and the general management of the Investment Manager since Keystone's inception in 2006. Mr. Earl was previously a Senior Vice President in the investment banking department of Lehman Brothers. While at Lehman Brothers, Mr. Earl was active in evaluating and executing a broad variety of direct investment opportunities and monetization strategies, including acquisitions, mergers, buyouts, initial public offerings, secondary equity offerings, recapitalizations and company sale transactions. Prior to joining Lehman Brothers, Mr. Earl was a Vice President of investment banking at Shattuck Hammond Partners. In addition, Mr. Earl held previous positions at Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. and Credit Suisse. Mr. Earl holds a Juris Doctor degree from the J. Reuben Clark School of Law and an M.B.A. from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.

 

*Brandon Nielson.* Mr. Nielson is a Managing Partner and co-founder of the Investment Manager and is active in investment selection, due diligence and the general management of the Investment Manager since Keystone's inception in 2006. Mr. Nielson served as a Vice President at Partners Group, a global alternative investments firm. Based in the firm's New York office, Mr. Nielson played a key role in building Partners Group's U.S. presence and in identifying and performing due diligence on U.S. investment opportunities, including buyout fund investments, secondaries and co-investments. He later worked at Partners Group's headquarters in Switzerland where he helped launch the firm's Transaction Services business and was active in private equity structuring and fund formation. Prior to his time at Partners Group, Mr. Nielson worked for the accounting firm KPMG. He earned his Certified Public Accountant license (no longer active) and holds a B.S. degree in Accounting and M.B.A. from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.

 

*Brad Allen*. Mr. Allen is a Managing Partner of the Investment Manager and is responsible for Keystone's accounting and legal affairs and oversees the firm's financial reporting and regulatory compliance since joining Keystone in 2010. Prior to joining Keystone, Mr. Allen was a corporate securities attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, California, where he represented public and private companies on corporate governance initiatives and in a broad range of corporate transactions, including venture capital and private equity investments, secured lending, mergers, acquisitions and public offerings. Mr. Allen previously managed the financial reporting and accounting affairs of an elite language technology and localization service provider. He is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in California and is a member of the State Bar of California and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Allen and holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from the Marriott School of Management and graduated *Magna Cum Laude* with a Juris Doctor degree from the J. Reuben Clark School of Law.

 

 

*Taylor Jackson*. Mr. Jackson is a Managing Partner of the Investment Manager and is focused on creating value for investors within Keystone's real estate focused transactions since joining Keystone in 2017. Mr. Jackson previously served as Vice President with Nearon Enterprises, a private real estate investment firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was responsible for all aspects of real estate investment including acquisition and debt sourcing, investment due diligence, leasing, asset management and asset disposition. Mr. Jackson was directly responsible for the investment and development of over 1.5 million square feet of Industrial, Office, Retail and Multifamily assets in the San Francisco Bay Area and Salt Lake City markets. Mr. Jackson holds a B.S. degree in Accounting and Information Systems from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

 

*Grant Calder*. Mr. Calder is a Partner of and Head of Origination and Business Development at the Investment Manager and is active in investment sourcing, identification, selection, and due diligence of investment opportunities for the Fund since joining Keystone in 2018. Prior to joining Keystone, Mr. Calder led various operation and business development initiatives for consumer products and technology businesses. Mr. Calder was previously an Associate at a private equity firm and an Investment Banking Analyst with Deutsche Bank. Mr. Calder holds a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Utah and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.

Additional information regarding Portfolio Manager compensation, other accounts managed by the Portfolio Managers, and Portfolio Manager ownership of the Fund (if any) can be found in the SAI.

 

*THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT.* The Investment Management Agreement between the Investment Manager and the Fund became effective as of March 4, 2020, and continued in effect for an initial two-year term. The Investment Management Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, or a majority of the Board, and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees of the Fund, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. See "*VOTING.*" The Investment Management Agreement will terminate automatically if assigned (as defined in the Investment Company Act) and is terminable at any time without penalty upon sixty (60) days' written notice to the Fund by either the Board or the Investment Manager. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's most-recent approval of the Investment Management Agreement is available in the Fund's semi-annual report to Shareholders for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2024.

The Investment Management Agreement provides that, in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations to the Fund, the Investment Manager and any partner, director, officer or employee of the Investment Manager, or any of their affiliates, executors, heirs, assigns, successors or other legal representatives, will not be liable to the Fund for any default, failure or defect in any of the securities comprising the Fund's portfolio if it has satisfied the duties and standard of care, diligence and skill set forth in the Investment Management Agreement. The Agreement also provides for indemnification, to the fullest extent permitted by law, by the Fund, of the Investment Manager, or any partner, director, officer or employee of the Investment Manager, and any of its affiliates, executors, heirs, assigns, successors or other legal representatives, against any liability or expense to which the person may be liable that arises in connection with the performance of services to the Fund, so long as the liability or expense is not incurred by reason of the person's willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations to the Fund.

**INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEES**

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, and in consideration of the advisory services provided by the Investment Manager to the Fund, the Investment Manager is entitled to a fee consisting of two components—the Investment Management Fee and the Incentive Fee.

**Investment Management Fee**

The Fund pays the Investment Management Fee in consideration of the advisory and other services provided by the Investment Manager to the Fund. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, the Fund pays the Investment Manager an Investment Management Fee that is calculated and payable monthly in arrears at the annual rate of 1.50% of the month-end value of the Fund's net assets. Net assets means the total value of all assets of the Fund, less an amount equal to all accrued debts, liabilities and obligations of the Fund; provided that for purposes of determining the Investment Management Fee payable to the Investment Manager for any month, net assets will be calculated prior to any reduction for any fees and expenses of the Fund for that month, including, without limitation, the Investment Management Fee payable to the Investment Manager for that month.

**Incentive Fee**

The Incentive Fee is calculated and payable monthly in arrears based upon the Fund's net profits for the immediately preceding month, and is subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on the Fund's net assets equal to 0.58333333% per month (or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.00%), subject to a "catch-up" feature. The Incentive Fee will be equal to 15.00% of the excess, if any, of (i) the net profits of the Fund for the relevant period over (ii) the then balance, if any, of the Loss Recovery Account. For the purposes of the Incentive Fee, the term "net profits" means the amount by which the NAV of the Fund on the last day of the relevant period exceeds the NAV of the Fund as of the commencement of the same period, including any net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and realized income and gains or losses and expenses (which, for this purpose shall not include any Distribution and Service Fees, litigation, any extraordinary expenses or Incentive Fee). The Fund maintains a memorandum account (the "Loss Recovery Account"), which has an initial balance of zero and will be (i) increased upon the close of each calendar month of the Fund by the amount of the net losses of the Fund for the month, and (ii) decreased (but not below zero) upon the close of each calendar month by the amount of the net profits of the Fund for the month. Shareholders will benefit from the Loss Recovery Account in proportion to their holdings of Shares. For purposes of the Incentive Fee, net assets are calculated for the relevant month as the NAV of the Fund as of the first business day of each month.

The calculation of the Incentive Fee for each calendar month is as follows:

● No Incentive Fee is payable to the Investment Manager if the Fund's net profits, expressed as a percentage of the Fund's net assets in respect of the relevant calendar month, does not exceed the monthly hurdle rate of 0.58333333% (7.00% annualized);

● 100.00% of the portion of the Fund's net profits that exceed the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 0.68627451% (the "catch-up") is payable to the Investment Manager if the Fund's net profits, expressed as a percentage of the Fund's net assets in respect of the relevant calendar month, exceed the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 0.68627451% (8.24% annualized). The "catch-up" provision is intended to provide the Investment Manager with an incentive fee of 15.00% on all of the Fund's net profits when the Fund's net profits reach 0.68627451% of net assets in any calendar month; and

● 15.00% of the portion of the Fund's net profits that exceed the "catch-up" is payable to the Investment Manager if the Fund's net profits, expressed as a percentage of the Fund's net assets in respect of the relevant calendar month, exceed 0.68627451% (8.24% annualized). As a result, once the hurdle rate is reached and the catch-up is achieved, 15.00% of all the Fund's net profits thereafter is allocated to the Investment Manager.

**PLACEMENT AGENT**

Distribution Services, LLC (formerly UMB Distribution Services, LLC) (the "Placement Agent") is the placement agent of the Shares of the Fund and is located at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, ME 04101. The Placement Agent is a registered broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

Under a Placement Agent Agreement with the Fund, the Placement Agent acts as the agent of the Trust in connection with the continuous offering of Shares of the Fund. The Placement Agent continually distributes Shares of the Fund on a reasonable efforts basis. The Placement Agent has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Shares. The Placement Agent and its officers have no role in determining the investment policies of or which securities are to be purchased or sold by the Fund.

The Placement Agent may enter into agreements with selected broker-dealers, banks or other financial intermediaries for distribution of Shares of the Fund. With respect to certain financial intermediaries and related fund "supermarket" platform arrangements, the Fund and/or the Investment Manager, rather than the Placement Agent, typically enter into such agreements.

These financial intermediaries may charge a fee for their services and may receive Shareholder service or other fees from parties other than the Placement Agent. These financial intermediaries may otherwise act as processing agents and are responsible for promptly transmitting purchase, repurchase and other requests to the Fund.

Investors who purchase shares through financial intermediaries will be subject to the procedures of those intermediaries through which they purchase shares, which may include charges, investment minimums, cutoff times and other restrictions in addition to, or different from, those listed herein. Information concerning any charges or services will be provided to customers by the financial intermediary through which they purchase shares. Investors purchasing shares of the Fund through financial intermediaries should acquaint themselves with their financial intermediary's procedures and should read the Memorandum in conjunction with any materials and information provided by their financial intermediary. The financial intermediary, and not its customers, will be the shareholder of record, although customers may have the right to vote shares depending upon their arrangement with the intermediary. The Placement Agent does not receive compensation from the Fund for its distribution services. The Investment Manager pays the Placement Agent a fee for certain placement agent-related services. The Board, on behalf of the Fund, has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan with respect to Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares and Class I Shares in compliance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. The Distribution and Service Plan allows the Fund to pay Distribution and Servicing Fees for the sale and servicing of its Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares and Class I Shares to the Fund's Placement Agent and/or other qualified recipients.

Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, the Placement Agent is solely responsible for its costs and expenses incurred in connection with its qualification as a broker-dealer under state or federal laws. The Placement Agent Agreement also provides that the Fund will indemnify the Placement Agent and its affiliates and certain other persons against certain liabilities. Specifically, the Placement Agent Agreement provides that the Fund and the Investment Manager will indemnify, defend and hold the Placement Agent, its employees, agents, directors and officers and any person who controls the Placement Agent free and harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of or based upon (i) any material action (or omission to act) of the Placement Agent or its agents taken in connection with the Placement Agent Agreement; provided that such action (or omission to act) is taken without willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard by the Placement Agent of its duties and obligations under the Placement Agent Agreement; (ii) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Memorandum or related offering materials or any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated in the Memorandum or related offering materials or necessary to make the statements in any Memorandum or related offering materials not misleading, unless such statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished in writing to the Fund or the Investment Manager in connection with the preparation of the Memorandum or related offering materials by or on behalf of the Placement Agent; (iii) any material breach of the agreements, representations, warranties and covenants by the Fund and the Investment Manager in the Placement Agent Agreement; or (iv) the reliance on or use by the Placement Agent or its agents or subcontractors of information, records, documents or services which have been prepared, maintained or performed by the Fund or the Investment Manager.

Class A Shares and Class D Shares in the Fund are offered with a maximum sales charge of 3.50% of the subscription amount. The Fund or Investment Manager may elect to reduce, otherwise modify or waive the sales charge with respect to any Shareholder. No sales charge is expected to be charged with respect to Class Y Shares, Class I Shares or Class Z Shares or investments by the Investment Manager and its respective affiliates, directors, principals, officers and employees and others in the Fund's sole discretion. However, shareholders purchasing Shares of the Fund are subject to the following minimum investment requirements: the minimum initial investment in the Fund for Class A Shares and Class Y Shares is $50,000, the minimum initial investment for Class D Shares and Class I Shares is $5,000,000, and the minimum initial investment for Class Z Shares is $10,000,000.

The Investment Manager and/or its affiliates may make payments to selected affiliated or unaffiliated third parties (including the parties who have entered into selling agreements with the Placement Agent) from time to time in connection with the distribution of Shares and/or the servicing of Shareholders and/or the Fund. These payments will be made out of the Investment Manager's and/or affiliates' own assets and will not represent an additional charge to the Fund. The amount of such payments may be significant in amount and the prospect of receiving any such payments may provide such third parties or their employees with an incentive to favor sales of Shares of the Fund over other investment options. Contact your financial intermediary for details about revenue sharing payments it receives or may receive.

**DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN**

The Board, on behalf of the Fund, has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan with respect to Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares and Class I Shares in compliance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Fund may pay as compensation up to 1.00% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class A Shares, up to 0.90% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class D Shares, up to 0.25% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class Y Shares, and up to 0.15% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class I Shares (the "Distribution and Servicing Fee") to the Fund's Placement Agent or other qualified recipients under the Distribution and Service Plan. Such services may include electronic processing of client orders, electronic fund transfers between clients and the Fund, account reconciliations with the Fund's sub-transfer agent, facilitation of electronic delivery to clients of Fund documentation, monitoring client accounts for back-up withholding and any other special tax reporting obligations, maintenance of books and records with respect to the foregoing, and such other information and liaison services as the Fund or the Placement Agent may reasonably request. Because these fees are paid out of the Fund's assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. For purposes of determining the Distribution and Servicing Fee, NAV will be calculated prior to any reduction for any fees and expenses, including, without limitation, the Distribution and Servicing Fee payable. Class Z Shares are not subject to the Distribution and Service Plan.

The Distribution and Servicing Fee to be paid to the Placement Agent for distribution of each class of Shares under the Distribution and Service Plan is as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| **Class** | **Distribution and<br> Servicing Fee** |
| Class A | 1.00% |
| Class D | 0.90% |
| Class Y | 0.25% |
| Class I | 0.15% |
| Class Z |  |

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**ADMINISTRATION**

The Fund has retained UMB Fund Services, Inc. ("the Administrator"), whose principal business address is 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212, to provide administrative services, and to assist with operational needs. The Administrator provides such services to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between the Fund and the Administrator (the "Administration Agreement"). The Administrator is responsible directly or through its agents for, among other things, providing the following services to the Fund; (1) maintaining a list of Shareholders and generally performing all actions related to the issuance and repurchase of Shares of the Fund, if any, including delivery of trade confirmations and capital statements; (2) providing certain administrative, clerical and bookkeeping services; (3) providing transfer agency services, services related to the payment of distributions, and accounting services; (4) computing the NAV of the Fund in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and procedures defined in consultation with the Investment Manager; (5) overseeing the preparation of semi-annual and annual financial statements of the Fund in accordance with GAAP, quarterly reports of the operations of the Fund and information required for tax returns; (6) supervising regulatory compliance matters and preparing certain regulatory filings; and (7) performing additional services, as agreed upon, in connection with the administration of the Fund. The Administrator may from time to time delegate its responsibilities under the Administration Agreement to one or more parties selected by the Administrator, including its affiliates or affiliates of the Investment Manager.

In consideration for these services, the Fund pays the Administrator a minimum monthly administration fee of $3,000, or $36,000 on an annualized basis (the "Administration Fee"). The Administration Fee is paid to the Administrator out of the assets of the Fund and therefore decreases the net profits or increases the net losses of the Fund. The Administrator is also reimbursed by the Fund for out-of-pocket expenses relating to services provided to the Fund, and receives a fee for transfer agency services. The Administration Fee and the other terms of the Administration Agreement may change from time to time as may be agreed to by the Fund and the Administrator.

The Administration Agreement provides that, in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations to the Fund, the Administrator and any partner, director, officer or employee of the Administrator, or any of their affiliates, executors, heirs, assigns, successors or other legal representatives, will not be liable to the Fund for any error of judgment, for any mistake of law or for any act or omission by the person in connection with the performance of administration services for the Fund. The Administration Agreement also provides for indemnification, to the fullest extent permitted by law, by the Fund or the Administrator, or any partner, director, officer or employee of the Administrator, and any of their affiliates, executors, heirs, assigns, successors or other legal representatives, against any liability or expense to which the person may be liable that arises in connection with the performance of services to such fund, so long as the liability or expense is not incurred by reason of the person's willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations to such fund.

**CUSTODIAN**

UMB Bank, n.a. (the "Custodian"), an affiliate of the Administrator, serves as the primary custodian of the assets of the Fund, and may maintain custody of such assets with U.S. subcustodians (which may be banks and trust companies), securities depositories and clearing agencies in accordance with the requirements of Section 17(f) of the Investment Company Act and the rules thereunder. Assets of the Fund are not held by the Investment Manager or commingled with the assets of other accounts other than to the extent that securities are held in the name of the Custodian or U.S subcustodians in a securities depository, clearing agency or omnibus customer account of such custodian. The Custodian's principal business address is 1010 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106.

**FUND EXPENSES**

Subject to the Fund's Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement, the Fund will pay all of its expenses or reimburse the Investment Manager or its affiliates to the extent they have previously paid such expenses on behalf of the Fund. Expenses associated with the promotion and distribution of Fund shares are only paid out of Fund assets to the extent permitted by the Fund's Distribution and Service Plan adopted in compliance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. The expenses of the Fund include, but are not limited to:

● any fees and expenses in connection with the offering and issuance of Shares;

● all fees and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the operation of the Fund;

● all fees and expenses directly or indirectly related to investments, portfolio transactions and actual or prospective positions for the Fund's account, whether such transactions are completed or not, such as direct and indirect expenses associated with the Fund's investments and other costs incurred in connection with the sourcing, marketing, business development (including customary entertainment activities involving meals, drinks, snacks, admission or activity fees, etc.), identification (including costs associated with attendance at conferences and industry membership dues), networking, review, investigation, underwriting, due diligence, research, management, monitoring, workout, restructuring, reinvestment, sale, and closing (including consultants engaged by the Investment Manager providing input and views with respect to prospective and actual investments) of each prospective or actual investment (whether consummated or not), and enforcing the Fund's rights in respect of such investments, including without limitation, all expenses associated with travel, tolls, parking, meals, snacks, entertainment, lodging, conferences, registrations, marketing, networking, events, industry affiliations, software and data subscriptions, electronic communication and other technology use, appraisals, background checks, legal services, licensing, financial and field audit services, processors, consultants, advisors, expert networks, subscriptions, postage, printing, insurance, administration and all other expenses associated therewith or incidental thereto, whether or not specifically enumerated herein;

● all costs incurred to effectuate sales of Shares and other securities;

● all costs incurred to calculate the NAV of Shares, including the cost of any third-party pricing or valuation services;

● the Investment Management and Incentive Fees;

● the Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Fees, which reflect the maximum amount of Fund assets that can be used to cover expenses associated with the promotion of and distribution of Fund shares;

● the Administration Fee;

● brokerage fees, commissions and expenses;

● interest, expenses and fees on any borrowings by the Fund;

● professional fees for custodians, tax professionals, sub-administrators, auditors, legal counsel, reporting and data providers, valuation experts, placement agents, consultants, brokers, agents, advisors, professionals and other service providers ;

● fees and expenses associated with marketing efforts and Shareholder reporting;

● research expenses (including, without limitation, expenses of consultants who perform Investment Manager due diligence research);

● fees and expenses of outside legal counsel (including fees and expenses associated with the review of documentation for prospective investments by the Fund), including foreign legal counsel;

● accounting, auditing and tax preparation expenses;

● fees, costs and expenses associated with any third-party examinations, audits or reviews of the Fund or the Investment Manager that are attributable to the operation of the Fund, by government, private or any other agency, regulator, person or entity;

● fees and expenses in connection with repurchase offers and any repurchases or redemptions of Shares;

● federal, state and local taxes and governmental fees (including tax preparation fees);

● fees and expenses of Trustees who are not employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates or not also serving in an executive officer capacity for the Fund or the Investment Manager, including without limitation, their travel, meals, lodging, insurance, indemnification and all other expenses, obligations and liabilities related thereto;

● fees and expenses of any custodian, sub-custodian, transfer agent, and registrar, and any other agent of the Fund;

● all costs and charges for equipment or services used in communicating information regarding the Fund's transactions with any custodian or other agent engaged by the Fund;

● bank services fees;

● costs and expenses relating to any amendment of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust or other organizational documents of the Fund;

● expenses of preparing, amending, printing, and distributing the Memorandum and any other sales material (and any supplements or amendments thereto), reports, notices, other communications to Shareholders, and proxy materials;

● expenses of preparing, printing, and filing reports and other documents with government agencies;

● expenses of corporate data processing and related services;

● expenses relating to investor and public relations including without limitation all fees, costs and expenses related to communicating, reporting, meeting with or providing information to actual Shareholders, prospective Shareholders and all other persons and entities with respect to the Fund, whether or not in connection with formal in-person or virtual Shareholder meetings (including without limitation the costs associated with a venue, guest speaker, meals, entertainment, travel, supplies, shipping costs, printing, activities, telecommunication, preparation and all other costs incidental thereto), conferences, webinars or other methods;

● fidelity bond, Trustees and officers errors and omissions liability insurance and other insurance premiums;

● Extraordinary Expenses (as defined below); and

● all costs and expenses incurred as a result of dissolution, winding-up and termination of the Fund.

The Fund may need to sell portfolio securities to pay fees and expenses, which could cause the Fund to realize taxable gains.

"Extraordinary Expenses" means all expenses incurred by the Fund outside of the ordinary course of its business, including, without limitation, costs incurred in connection with any claim, litigation, arbitration, mediation, government investigation or dispute and the amount of any judgment or settlement paid in connection therewith, or the enforcement of the rights against any person or entity; costs and expenses for indemnification or contribution payable to any person or entity; expenses of a reorganization, restructuring or merger, as applicable; expenses of holding, or soliciting proxies for, a meeting of shareholders (except to the extent relating to items customarily addressed at an annual meeting of a registered closed-end management investment company); and the expenses of engaging a new administrator, custodian, transfer agent or escrow agent.

The Investment Manager will bear all of its own expenses and costs incurred in providing investment advisory services to the Fund, but will be reimbursed by the Fund for qualified Fund expenses. For example, the Investment Manager is responsible for the payment of the employee compensation, rent and other operating expenses of those officers of the Fund affiliated with the Investment Manager, and making available, without expense to the Fund, the services of such individuals, subject to their individual consent to serve and to any limitations imposed by law.

The Fund will bear directly certain ongoing offering costs associated with any periodic offers of Shares which will be expensed as they are incurred. Offering costs cannot be deducted by the Fund or the Shareholders.

The Investment Manager has entered into an Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement with the Fund, whereby the Investment Manager has agreed to waive fees that it would otherwise have been paid, and/or to assume expenses of the Fund (a "Waiver and/or Reimbursement"), if required to ensure the Total Annual Expenses (including the Investment Management Fee, but excluding taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses of the Fund) do not exceed 3.00% of the Fund's net assets on an annualized basis (the "Expense Limit"). Because taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses of the Fund are excluded from the Expense Limit, Total Annual Expenses (after fee waivers and expense reimbursements) are expected to 3.00% of the Fund's net assets on an annualized basis. For a period not to exceed three years from the date on which a Waiver and/or Reimbursement is made, the Investment Manager may recoup amounts waived or assumed, provided they are able to effect such recoupment without causing the Fund's expense ratio (after recoupment) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limit in effect at the time of the Waiver and/or Reimbursement and (ii) the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment. The Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement will automatically renew for consecutive twelve-month terms, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a majority of the Trustees. Either the Fund or the Investment Manager may terminate the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement upon thirty days' written notice.

The Fund's fees and expenses decrease the net profits or increase the net losses of the Fund that are credited to Shareholders.

**VOTING**

Each Shareholder will have the right to cast a number of votes, based on the number of such Shareholder's Shares, at any meeting of Shareholders called by the Board. Except for the exercise of such voting privileges, Shareholders will not be entitled to participate in the management or control of the Fund's business and may not act for or bind the Fund.

**CONFLICTS OF INTEREST**

The Fund is subject to a number of actual and potential conflicts of interest.

The Investment Manager and its affiliates engage in financial advisory activities that are independent from, and may from time to time conflict with, those of the Fund. In the future, there might arise instances where the interests of such affiliates conflict with the interests of the Fund. The Investment Manager and its affiliates may provide services to, invest in, advise, sponsor and/or act as investment manager to investment vehicles and other persons or entities (including prospective investors in the Fund) which may have structures, investment objectives and/or policies that are similar to (or different than) those of the Fund; which may compete with the Fund for investment opportunities; and which may, subject to applicable law, co-invest with the Fund in certain transactions. In addition, the Investment Manager, its affiliates and their respective clients may themselves invest in securities that would be appropriate for the Fund. By acquiring Shares, each Shareholder will be deemed to have acknowledged the existence of any such actual and potential conflicts of interest and to have waived any claim with respect to any liability arising from the existence of any such conflict of interest, except as may otherwise be provided under the provisions of applicable state law or Federal securities law which cannot be waived or modified.

If any Supervised Person of the Investment Manager ("Supervised Person" means any officer, director, managing director or employee of the Investment Manager, or other person who provides investment advice on behalf of the Investment Manager and is subject to the supervision and control of the Investment Manager, including interns, temporary workers or particular persons designated by the compliance officer) is aware of a personal interest that is, or might be, in conflict with the interest of any client, that Supervised Person should disclose the situation or transaction and the nature of the conflict to the Investment Manager's compliance officer for appropriate consideration. In addition, no Supervised Person of the Investment Manager may use knowledge about pending or currently considered securities transactions for clients to directly or indirectly profit personally. Without limiting the foregoing, Supervised Persons of the Investment Manager who are planning to invest in or make a recommendation to invest in a Contemplated Security ("Contemplated Security" shall mean any security that the Investment Manager may recommend to its clients for purchase or sale, and any security related to or connected with such security), and who have a material interest in the security or a related security, must first disclose such interest to his or her manager and the Investment Manager's compliance officer. Such manager or compliance officer shall conduct an independent review of the recommendation to purchase the security for clients and written evidence of such review shall be maintained by the compliance officer. Supervised Persons may not fail to timely recommend a suitable security to, or purchase or sell a suitable security for, a client in order to avoid an actual or apparent conflict with a personal transaction in a security.

Although the Investment Manager and its affiliates will seek to allocate investment opportunities among the Fund and their other clients in a fair and reasonable manner, there can be no assurance that an investment opportunity which comes to the attention of the Investment Manager or its affiliates will be appropriate for the Fund or will be referred to the Fund. The Investment Manager and its affiliates are not obligated to refer any investment opportunity to the Fund. The Investment Manager has established policies and procedures designed to mitigate conflicts of interest and to allocate investment opportunities in a manner that it deems fair and equitable under the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that conflicts of interest will not arise or that such conflicts will not adversely affect the Fund.

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***Employee Investment Opportunities***. From time to time, employees of the Investment Manager may become aware of private investment opportunities due to their relationships with existing Fund borrowers, customers, sponsors, brokers, or other individuals or entities with which the Investment Manager or its employees have a separate, unrelated business relationship. In such instances, the opportunity would first be offered to the Fund in accordance with the Investment Manager's Investment Allocation Policy. If the opportunity is deemed inappropriate for the Fund, the employee may then be permitted to invest.

At times, some of these private investments involve entities owned, controlled, or managed by the same individuals who own, control, or manage an existing Fund borrower or are with individuals or entities with which the Investment Manager or its employees have a separate, unrelated business relationship. This situation may create a conflict of interest, as the Investment Manager may be less willing to take adverse action against a Fund borrower due to unrelated, personal financial interests of its employees. To protect the Fund against such possible conflict, the Investment Manager has adopted a number of measures, such as requiring disclosure to the Fund's investment committee prior to the investment by the employee (as decisions related to the Fund's borrowers are made by the Investment Manager's investment committee rather than any individual employee) and recusal, as appropriate, in formal decisions by any investment committee member in matters relating to an associated borrower in instances of direct conflict. There is no guarantee, however, that such measures will fully mitigate any conflict.

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***Related Party Transactions***. From time to time, the Investment Manager may recommend investments, joint ventures, or other private market real estate opportunities involving Investment Managers, partners, or other principals who may be considered related parties or family members of certain principals of the Investment Manager. Neither the Investment Manager nor such principals receive direct remuneration in connection with such transactions. To mitigate potential conflicts of interest, the Investment Manager conducts extensive due diligence review and engages in discussions among the unaffiliated members of its investment committee to ensure that the terms of any transactions involving related parties are in the best interests of the Fund, are on terms no less favorable than those available in transactions with unrelated parties. Any decision to invest would be made by the Fund's investment committee, and not by any individual employee. However, because the Investment Manager and its affiliates may derive other benefits from such investments, joint ventures, or private market real estate opportunities, affected principals will recuse themselves from voting on any investment committee decisions related to transactions involving their related parties.

The directors, partners, trustees, managers, members, officers and employees of the Investment Manager and its affiliates may buy and sell securities or other investments for their own accounts (including through funds managed by the Investment Manager or its affiliates). As a result of differing trading and investment strategies or constraints, investments may be made by directors, partners, trustees, managers, members, officers and employees that are the same, different from or made at different times than investments made for the Fund. To reduce the possibility that the Fund will be materially adversely affected by the personal trading described above, each of the Fund, the Investment Manager and the Placement Agent individually adopted codes of ethics (collectively, the "Codes of Ethics") in compliance with Section 17(j) of the Investment Company Act that restrict securities trading in the personal accounts of investment professionals and others who normally come into possession of information regarding the portfolio transactions of the Fund.

The Codes of Ethics are included as exhibits to the Fund's registration statement filed with the SEC and are available on the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov, and may also be obtained after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following E-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov.

 

*Sourcing Expenses, including Conference and Membership Fees*. The Fund will bear expenses related to conferences and membership fees for industry organizations and customary entertainment incurred in connection therewith. The Investment Manager will charge the Fund for conference expenses, including travel, meals and entertainment, and membership fees in industry organizations whose work in the Investment Manager's view in good faith relates to potential investments by the Fund. However, there can be no assurance that any transaction will ultimately result from such participation. If a transaction resulting from such participation is completed by another fund or account managed by the Investment Manager rather than by the Fund, the portion of expense related to such participation will be borne by the other fund or account managed by the Investment Manager.

The Investment Manager has adopted expense allocation policies designed to ensure, in good faith, that such expenses are allocated appropriately between the Fund and any other investing vehicle that the Investment Manager believes may benefit from attendance at the conference or membership in the industry organization. While the Investment Manager makes good faith efforts to allocate these expenses appropriately, it cannot guarantee that the expenses of any conference or membership fees will result in new investment opportunities for the Fund.

 

*Gifts and Entertainment*. The Investment Manager maintains ethics and compliance policies regarding the receipt of gifts and entertainment from borrowers and other business partners to avoid potential conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof. However, distinguishing between appropriate business entertainment and inappropriate gifts can be subjective. While the Investment Manager seeks to ensure that any entertainment or gifts received does not influence investment decisions, there can be no assurance that the receipt of such entertainment or gifts will not create actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

**OUTSTANDING SECURITIES\***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(1)<br> Title of Class** | **(2)<br> Amount Authorized** | **(3)<br> Amount Held by Fund<br> or for its Account** | **(4)<br> Amount Outstanding<br> Exclusive of Amount <br> Shown Under** |
| Class A | Unlimited | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - | $99069 |
| Class D | Unlimited | $- | $46475484 |
| Class Y | Unlimited | $- | $210249167 |
| Class I | Unlimited | $- | $103688678 |
| Class Z | Unlimited | $- | $1270926731 |

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\* As of May 31, 2025.

**REPURCHASES OF SHARES**

A substantial portion of the Fund's investments are illiquid. For this reason, the Fund is structured as a closed-end fund, which means that the Shareholders will not have the right to redeem their Shares on a daily basis. In addition, the Fund does not expect any trading market to develop for the Shares. As a result, if investors decide to invest in the Fund, they will have very limited opportunity to sell their Shares.

At the discretion of the Board and provided that it is in the best interests of the Fund and the Shareholders to do so, the Fund intends to provide a limited degree of liquidity to the Shareholders by conducting repurchase offers quarterly with a Valuation Date (as defined below) on or about March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year.

The Board will consider the following factors, among others, in making its determination for the Fund to make each repurchase offer:

● the recommendation of the Investment Manager;

● whether any Shareholders have requested to tender Shares or portions thereof to the Fund;

● the liquidity of the Fund's assets (including fees and costs associated with withdrawing from investments);

● the investment plans and working capital requirements of the Fund;

● the relative economies of scale with respect to the size of the Fund;

● the history of the Fund in repurchasing Shares or portions thereof;

● the availability of information as to the value of the Fund's assets;

● the economic condition of the securities markets and the economy generally as well as political, national or international developments or current affairs; and

● the anticipated tax consequences to the Fund of any proposed repurchases of Shares or portions thereof.

Each repurchase offer will generally be limited to the repurchase of approximately 5% of the Fund's Shares, but the Board will set an amount based on relevant factors, including the liquidity of the Fund's positions and the Shareholders' desire for liquidity. A Shareholder whose Shares (or a portion thereof) are repurchased by the Fund will not be entitled to a return of any sales charge that was charged in connection with the Shareholder's purchase of the Shares.

Shares will be repurchased at their NAV determined as of approximately March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, as applicable (each such date, a "Valuation Date"). Shareholders tendering Shares for repurchase will be asked to give written notice of their intent to do so by the date specified in the notice describing the terms of the applicable repurchase offer, which date will be approximately thirty days prior to the Valuation Date. Shareholders who tender may not have all of the tendered Shares repurchased by the Fund. If over-subscriptions occur, the Fund may elect to repurchase less than the full amount that a Shareholder requests to be repurchased. In such an event, the Fund may repurchase only a pro rata portion of the amount tendered by each Shareholder.

The decision to offer to repurchase Shares is in the complete and absolute discretion of the Board, which may, under certain circumstances, elect not to offer to repurchase Shares. In certain circumstances, the Board may require a Shareholder to tender its Shares.

A Shareholder who tenders for repurchase only a portion of their Shares in the Fund will be required to maintain a minimum account balance of $50,000 for Class A Shares and Class Y Shares, $5,000,000 for Class D Shares and Class I Shares, and $10,000,000 for Class Z Shares. If a Shareholder tenders a portion of his Shares and the repurchase of that portion would cause the Shareholder's account balance to fall below this required minimum of $50,000 for Class A Shares and Class Y Shares, $5,000,000 for Class D Shares and Class I Shares or $10,000,000 for Class Z Shares, then the Fund reserves the right to repurchase all of such Shareholder's outstanding Shares or reduce the portion of the Shares to be purchased from the Shareholder so that the required minimum balance is maintained. Such minimum account balance requirement may also be waived by the Board or by the Investment Manager in its sole discretion, subject to applicable federal securities laws.

In addition, a 2.00% early repurchase fee will be charged by the Fund if the interval between the date of purchase of Shares and the Valuation Date with respect to the repurchase of such Shares is less than 365 calendar days. Shares tendered for repurchase will be treated as having been repurchased on a "first in - first out" basis. An early repurchase fee payable by a Shareholder may be waived by the Fund in circumstances where the Board determines that doing so is in the best interests of the Fund.

**TENDER/REPURCHASE PROCEDURES**

It is presently expected that, under the procedures applicable to the repurchase of Shares, Shares will be valued as of the applicable Valuation Date. The Fund will generally pay the value of the Shares repurchased within approximately thirty days after the Valuation Date. This amount will be subject to adjustment within thirty days after completion of the annual audit of the Fund's financial statements for the fiscal year in which the repurchase is effected. Shares may be repurchased prior to the Fund's audit. To mitigate any effects of this, if all Shares owned by a Shareholder are repurchased, the Fund reserves the right to withhold up to 10% of the estimated payment until after the completion of the annual audit of the Fund's financial statements for the fiscal year in which the repurchase is effected, when it will be promptly paid. If this occurs, a Shareholder could wait as long as approximately 14 months to receive the second payment installment of this final 10% of the estimated payment. However, the Fund does not currently intend to withhold any amount of the payment beyond the payment date.

Under these procedures, Shareholders will have to decide whether to tender their Shares for repurchase without the benefit of having current information regarding the value of the Shares as of the Valuation Date. The Shareholder may inquire of the Fund, at the telephone number indicated within this Memorandum, as to the value of the Shares last determined. In addition, there will be a period of approximately thirty days between the date as of which the Shareholders must tender the Shares and the date they can expect to receive payment for their Shares from the Fund. However, promptly after the expiration of a repurchase offer, Shareholders whose Shares are accepted for repurchase may at the discretion of the Board if in the best interests of the Fund be given non-interest bearing, non-transferable promissory notes by the Fund representing the Fund's obligation to pay for repurchased Shares. Any promissory notes will be held by the Administrator and can be provided upon request by calling UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 1-888-332-3320. Payments for repurchased Shares may be delayed under circumstances where the Fund has determined to realize its interests in various underlying investments to make such payments but has experienced delays in receiving payments therefrom.

Repurchase of Shares by the Fund are subject to certain regulatory requirements imposed by SEC rules. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund may postpone payment of the repurchase price and may suspend repurchases during any period or at any time.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, the Fund may cause a mandatory repurchase or redemption of all or some of the Shares of a Shareholder, or any person acquiring Shares from or through a Shareholder, in the event that the Board determines or has reason to believe, in its sole discretion, that: (i) Shares have been transferred to, or have vested in, any person by operation of law in connection with the death, divorce, bankruptcy, insolvency, or adjudicated incompetence of a Shareholder; (ii) ownership of the Shares by such Shareholder or other person will cause the Fund to be in violation of, or subject the Fund or the Investment Manager to additional registration or regulation under the securities, commodities, or other laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction; (iii) continued ownership of the Shares by such Shareholders may be harmful or injurious to the business or reputation of the Fund or the Investment Manager, or may subject the Fund or any Shareholders to an undue risk of adverse tax or other fiscal consequences; (iv) any representation or warranty made by a Shareholder in connection with the acquisition of Shares was not true when made or has ceased to be true, or the Shareholder has breached any covenant made by it in connection with the acquisition of Shares; or (v) it would be in the best interests of the Fund for the Fund to cause a mandatory redemption of such Shares in circumstances where the Board determines that doing so is in the best interests of the Fund in a manner as will not discriminate unfairly against any Shareholder.

**TRANSFERS OF SHARES**

No person shall become a substituted Shareholder of the Fund without the consent of the Fund, which consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. Shares held by Shareholders may be transferred only: (i) by operation of law in connection with the death, divorce, bankruptcy, insolvency, or adjudicated incompetence of the Shareholder; or (ii) under other limited circumstances, with the consent of the Board (which may be withheld in its sole discretion and is expected to be granted, if at all, only under extenuating circumstances). The Board has delegated the authority to approve investment transfers to any officer of the Fund.

Notice to the Fund of any proposed transfer must include evidence satisfactory to the Board that the proposed transferee, at the time of transfer, meets any requirements imposed by the Fund with respect to investor eligibility and suitability. See "*INVESTOR QUALIFICATIONS."* Notice of a proposed transfer of Shares must also be accompanied by a properly completed investor application in respect of the proposed transferee. In connection with any request to transfer Shares, the Fund may require the Shareholder requesting the transfer to obtain, at the Shareholder's expense, an opinion of counsel selected by the Fund as to such matters as the Fund may reasonably request. The Board generally will not consent to a transfer of Shares by a Shareholder (i) unless such transfer is to a single transferee, or (ii) if, after the transfer of the Shares, the balance of the account of each of the transferee and transferor is less than $50,000. Each transferring Shareholder and transferee may be charged reasonable expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys' and accountants' fees, incurred by the Fund in connection with the transfer.

Any transferee acquiring Shares by operation of law in connection with the death, divorce, bankruptcy, insolvency, or adjudicated incompetence of the Shareholder, will be entitled to the distributions allocable to the Shares so acquired, to transfer the Shares in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust and to tender the Shares for repurchase by the Fund, but will not be entitled to the other rights of a Shareholder unless and until the transferee becomes a substituted Shareholder as specified in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust. If a Shareholder transfers Shares with the approval of the Board, the Fund shall as promptly as practicable take all necessary actions so that each transferee or successor to whom the Shares are transferred is admitted to the Fund as a Shareholder.

By subscribing for Shares, each Shareholder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Fund, the Board, the Investment Manager, and each other Shareholder, and any affiliate of the foregoing against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal or other expenses incurred in investigating or defending against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses or any judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement), joint or several, to which such persons may become subject by reason of or arising from any transfer made by that Shareholder in violation of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust or any misrepresentation made by that Shareholder in connection with any such transfer.

**ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING**

If the Fund, the Investment Manager or any governmental agency believes that the Fund has sold Shares to, or is otherwise holding assets of, any person or entity that is acting, directly or indirectly, in violation of U.S., international or other anti-money laundering laws, rules, regulations, treaties or other restrictions, or on behalf of any suspected terrorist or terrorist organization, suspected drug trafficker, or senior foreign political figure(s) suspected of engaging in corruption, the Fund, the Investment Manager or such governmental agency may freeze the assets of such person or entity invested in the Fund or suspend the repurchase of Shares. The Fund may also be required to, or deem it necessary or advisable to, remit or transfer those assets to a governmental agency, in some cases without prior notice to the investor.

**LEVERAGE**

The borrowing of money, the issuance of preferred stock and debt securities and other similar transactions represent the leveraging of the Fund's common stock. The issuance of additional common stock may enable the Fund to increase the aggregate amount of its leverage or to maintain any existing leverage.

The Fund may be subject to certain restrictions on investments imposed by lenders or by one or more rating agencies that may issue ratings for any senior securities issued by the Fund. Borrowing covenants or rating agency guidelines may impose asset coverage or Fund composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed on the Fund by the Investment Company Act.

The Fund reserves the right at any time to use financial leverage to the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act (50% of total assets for preferred stock and 33 1/3% of total assets for senior debt securities) or the Fund may elect to reduce the use of leverage or use no leverage at all. The Fund considers market conditions at the time leverage is incurred and monitors for asset coverage ratios relative to Investment Company Act requirements and the Fund's financial covenants on an ongoing basis. Leverage as a percentage of the Fund's total assets will vary depending on market conditions, but will normally range between 0% and 25%. The timing and terms of any leverage transactions will be determined by the Board. Additionally, the percentage of the Fund's assets attributable to leverage may vary significantly during periods of extreme market volatility and will increase during periods of declining market prices of the Fund's portfolio holdings. The Fund generally will not use leverage unless the Fund believes that leverage will serve the best interests of the Fund's shareholders. Key factors used in making this determination are the volatility of the investments made by the Fund, the additional risks of pledging the assets of the Fund as collateral for any leverage, particularly in the event of any economic or other downturn, and the terms, covenants, rate and other provisions of the leverage. The Fund will not issue additional leverage where the estimated costs of issuing such leverage and the on-going cost of servicing the payment obligations on such leverage exceed the estimated return on the proceeds of such leverage. In making the determination of whether to issue leverage, the Fund must rely on estimates of leverage costs and expected returns. Actual costs of leverage vary over time depending on interest rates and other factors. In addition, the percentage of the Fund's assets attributable to leverage may vary significantly during periods of extreme market volatility and will increase during periods of declining market prices of the Fund's portfolio holdings. Actual returns vary depending on many factors. The Board also will consider other factors, including whether the current investment opportunities will help the Fund achieve its investment objective and strategies.

Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund is not permitted to issue preferred stock unless immediately after such issuance, the value of the Fund's total assets (including the proceeds of such issuance) less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities is at least equal to 200% of the total of the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness plus the aggregate liquidation value of any outstanding preferred stock. Stated another way, the Fund may not issue preferred stock that, together with outstanding preferred stock and debt securities, has a total aggregate liquidation value and outstanding principal amount of more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets, including the proceeds of such issuance, less liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities. In addition, the Fund is not permitted to declare any distribution on its common stock, or purchase any of the Fund's shares of common stock (through tender offers or otherwise) unless the Fund would satisfy this 200% asset coverage requirement test after deducting the amount of such distribution or share price, as the case may be. The Fund may, as a result of market conditions or otherwise, be required to purchase or redeem preferred stock, or sell a portion of its investments when it may be disadvantageous to do so, in order to maintain the required asset coverage. Common stockholders would bear the costs of issuing additional preferred stock, which may include offering expenses and the ongoing payment of distributions. Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund may only issue one class of preferred stock.

Under the Investment Company Act, the Fund is not permitted to incur indebtedness unless immediately after doing so the Fund has an asset coverage of at least 300% of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of indebtedness. Additionally, under the Investment Company Act, the Fund may not declare any dividend or other distribution upon any class of its Shares, or repurchase any such Shares, unless the aggregate indebtedness of the Fund has, at the time of the declaration of any such dividend or distribution or at the time of any such repurchase, asset coverage of at least 300% after deducting the amount of such dividend, distribution, or repurchase price, as the case may be.

*Effects of Leverage*

Assuming the use of leverage in the amount of 7.5% of the Fund's total assets and an annual interest rate on leverage of 6% payable on such leverage based on estimated market interest rates as of the date of this Memorandum, the additional income that the Fund must earn (net of estimated expenses related to leverage) in order to cover such interest payments is 0.45%. The Fund's actual cost of leverage will be based on market interest rates at the time the Fund undertakes a leveraging strategy, and such actual cost of leverage may be higher or lower than that assumed in the previous example.

The following table is furnished in response to requirements of the SEC. It is designed to illustrate the effect of leverage on total return on Shares, assuming investment portfolio total returns (comprised of income, net expenses and changes in the value of investments held in the Fund's portfolio) of -10%, -5%, 0%, 5% and 10%. These assumed investment portfolio returns are hypothetical figures and are not necessarily indicative of what the Fund's investment portfolio returns will be. In other words, the Fund's actual returns may be greater or less than those appearing in the table below. The table further reflects the use of leverage representing approximately 7.5% of the Fund's assets after such issuance and the Fund's currently projected annual interest rate of 6%. See "*PRINCIPAL RISK FACTORS—GENERAL RISKS—BORROWING, USE OF LEVERAGE*." The table does not reflect any offering costs of Shares or leverage.

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| Assumed Portfolio Return (Net of Expenses) | -10.0% | -5.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Corresponding Return to Shareholder | -11.2% | -5.83% | -0.45% | 4.93% | 10.3% |

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Total return is composed of two elements—the dividends on Shares paid by the Fund (the amount of which is largely determined by the Fund's net investment income after paying the cost of leverage) and realized and unrealized gains or losses on the value of the securities the Fund owns. As the table shows, leverage generally increases the return to Shareholders when portfolio return is positive or greater than the costs of leverage and decreases return when the portfolio return is negative or less than the costs of leverage.

**CREDIT FACILITY**

The Fund may enter into one or more credit agreements or other similar agreements negotiated on market terms (each, a "Borrowing Transaction") with one or more banks or other financial institutions which may or may not be affiliated with the Investment Manager (each, a "Financial Institution") as chosen by the Investment Manager and approved by the Board. The Fund may borrow under a credit facility for a number of reasons, including without limitation, to make investments on behalf of the Fund, to pay fees and expenses, to make annual income distributions and to satisfy certain repurchase offers in a timely manner to ensure liquidity for the investors. To facilitate such Borrowing Transactions, the Fund may pledge its assets to the Financial Institution.

The Fund has entered into a secured revolving loan agreement, as amended (the "Revolving Loan Agreement"). As of March 31, 2025, the Revolving Loan Agreement has a maximum credit available of $325,000,000 with a maturity date of August 2, 2027. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the average balance outstanding and weighted average interest rate were $33,740,139 and 8.33%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the Fund incurred and paid interest expense of $3,089,678, and $3,222,839, respectively. As of March 31, 2025, the Fund has an outstanding line of credit balance of $171,363,548 at a SOFR + 3.00% interest rate. The maximum the Fund borrowed during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 was $94,120,000 on December 27, 2023.

**CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE**

The Fund calculates its net asset value as of the close of business on the last business day of each calendar month, each date that a Share is offered or repurchased, as of the date of any distribution and at such other times as the Board shall determine (each, a "Determination Date"). In determining its net asset value, the Fund values its investments as of the relevant Determination Date. The net asset value of the Fund equals, unless otherwise noted, the value of the total assets of the Fund, less all of its liabilities, including accrued fees and expenses, each determined as of the relevant Determination Date. The NAVs of Class A Shares, of Class D Shares, of Class Y Shares, of Class I Shares and of Class Z Shares are calculated separately based on the fees and expenses applicable to each class. It is expected that the NAVs of Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, Class I Shares and Class Z Shares will vary over time as a result of the differing fees and expenses applicable to each class.

The Board has approved valuation procedures for the Fund (the "Valuation Policy") and has approved the delegation of the day-to-day valuation and pricing responsibility for the Fund to the Investment Manager, as the Fund's valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee"), subject to the oversight of the Board. The valuation of the Fund's investments is performed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification 820 - Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

Securities traded on one of the U.S. national securities exchanges, the Nasdaq Stock Market or any foreign stock exchange will be valued based on their respective market price. Securities traded on more than one U.S. national securities exchange will be valued using the price from the exchange that is considered to be a security's principal exchange.

Short-term securities (*e.g.* bonds, notes, debentures and money market instruments with maturities of 60 days or less), for which reliable market quotations are readily available, will each be valued at current market quotations as provided by an independent pricing service or principal market maker.

Fixed income securities (other than the short-term securities as described above) will be valued by (a) using readily available market quotations based upon the last updated sale price or a market value from an approved pricing service or (b) by obtaining a direct written broker-dealer quotation from a dealer who has made a market in the security.

For debt and equity securities which are not publicly traded or for which market prices are not readily available (unquoted investments) the fair value is determined in good faith. In determining the fair values of these investments, the Valuation Designee will apply generally accepted valuation approaches and methods for fair value measurement. In order to determine a fair value, these methods are applied to the latest information provided by the underlying portfolio companies, investment sponsors or other business counterparties.

Assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies will be converted into U.S. dollars using foreign exchange rates provided by a recognized pricing service.

In general, fair value represents a good faith approximation of the current value of an asset and will be used when there is no public market or possibly no market at all for the asset. As a result, the fair values of one or more assets may not be the prices at which those assets are ultimately sold. Prospective investors should be aware that situations involving uncertainties as to the value of investments could have an adverse effect on the Fund's NAV if the judgments of the Valuation Designee regarding appropriate valuations should prove incorrect.

The Fund expects that it will hold a high proportion of illiquid investments relative to its total investments, which is directly related to the Fund's investment objective and strategy. The valuation approach will likely vary by investment, but may include comparable public market valuations, comparable transaction valuations and discounted cash flow analyses. All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment (i.e., underlying collateral, operating results, financial condition, achievement of milestones, and economic and/or market events) may be considered. In certain circumstances the Investment Manager may determine that cost best approximates the fair value of the particular investment.

As noted above, the Fund calculates its NAV as of the close of business on the last day of each month. However, there may be circumstances where it may not be practicable to determine an NAV, including, but not limited to during any period when the principal stock exchanges for securities in which the Fund has invested its assets are closed other than for weekends and customary holidays (or when trading on such exchanges is restricted or suspended), or an emergency exists as determined by the SEC, making securities sales or determinations of NAV not practicable, or the SEC permits a delay for the protection of shareholders. In such circumstances, the Board (after consultation with the Investment Manager) may suspend the calculation of NAV. The Fund will not accept subscriptions for Shares if the calculation of NAV is suspended, and the suspension may require the termination of a pending repurchase offer by the Fund (or the postponement of the Valuation Date for a repurchase offer). Notwithstanding a suspension of the calculation of NAV, the Fund will be required to determine the value of its assets and report NAV in its semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders and in its reports on Form N-PORT filed with the SEC after the end of the first and third quarters of the Fund's fiscal year. The Administrator will resume calculation of the Fund's NAV after the Board (in consultation with the Investment Manager) determines that conditions no longer require suspension of the calculation of NAV.

**DISTRIBUTIONS**

The Fund intends to make a distribution each quarter to its Shareholders of the net investment income of the Fund after payment of Fund operating expenses. The dividend rate may be modified by the Board from time to time. The Fund's final distribution for each tax year is expected to include any remaining investment company taxable income and net tax-exempt income undistributed during the tax year, as well as any undistributed net capital gain realized during the tax year. If the total distributions made in any tax year exceed investment company taxable income, net tax-exempt income and net capital gain, such excess distributed amount would be treated as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits. To the extent that any portion of the Fund's quarterly distributions are considered a return of capital to Shareholders, such portion would not be considered dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes and would represent a return of the amounts that such Shareholders invested. Although such return of capital distributions are not currently taxable to Shareholders, such distributions will have the effect of lowering a Shareholder's tax basis in such Shares and could result in a higher tax liability when the Shares are sold, even if they have not increased in value, or in fact, have lost value. This distribution policy, may, under certain circumstances, have adverse consequences to the Fund and its Shareholders because it may result in a return of capital resulting in less of a Shareholder's assets being invested in the Fund and, over time, increase the Fund's expense ratio. The distribution policy also may cause the Fund to sell securities at a time it would not otherwise do so to manage the distribution of income and gain.

Each year, a statement on Form 1099-DIV identifying the sources of the distributions (i.e., paid from ordinary income, paid from net capital gains on the sale of securities, and/or a return of capital, which is a nontaxable distribution) will be furnished to Shareholders subject to IRS reporting. Fund ordinary distributions may exceed the Fund's earnings, especially during the period before the Fund has substantially invested the proceeds from this offering. To the extent that the Fund pays distributions that constitute a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it will lower an investor's tax basis in his or her Shares. A return of capital generally is a return of an investor's investment rather than a return of earnings or gains derived from the Fund's investment activities. There can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to pay distributions at a specific rate or at all. The Fund can offer no assurance that it will achieve results that will permit the payment of any cash distributions.

The Fund intends to qualify annually, as a RIC under the Code. To qualify for and maintain RIC tax treatment, the Fund must, among other things, annually distribute at least 90% of its net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any. A RIC may satisfy the 90% distribution requirement by distributing dividends (other than capital gain dividends) during the taxable year (including dividends declared in October, November or December of a taxable year that, if paid in the following January, are treated as paid by a RIC and received by its shareholders in the prior taxable year). In addition, a RIC may, in certain cases, satisfy the 90% distribution requirement by distributing dividends relating to a taxable year after the close of such taxable year under the "spillover dividend" provisions of the Code. If a RIC makes a spillover dividend the amounts will be included in IRS Form 1099-DIV for the year the spillover distribution is paid.

**DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN**

The Fund has a dividend reinvestment plan (the "DRIP"). If a Shareholder affirmatively elects to participate in the DRIP by contacting the Fund's Administrator, UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 1-888-332-3320 or 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212, all dividends and/or capital gains distributions declared on Shares will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares at the Fund's then current NAV. Shareholders who do not affirmatively elect to participate in the DRIP will receive all dividends and capital gains distributions in cash paid via wire transfer or by check mailed directly to the shareholder of record (or, if the Shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to such nominee) by the Administrator as dividend disbursing agent. Participation in the DRIP is completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by notice if received and processed by the Administrator prior to the dividend record date; otherwise such termination or resumption will be effective with respect to any subsequently declared dividend or other distribution. Such notice will be effective with respect to a particular dividend or other distribution (together, a "Dividend"). Some brokers or dealers may automatically elect to receive cash on behalf of Shareholders who hold their Shares in the broker or dealer's name and may re-invest that cash in additional Shares. Reinvested Dividends will increase the Fund's assets on which the Investment Management Fee is payable to the Investment Manager.

Whenever the Fund declares a dividend and/or capital gain payable in cash, non-participants in the DRIP will receive cash and participants in the DRIP will receive the equivalent in Shares. The Shares will be acquired by the Administrator for the DRIP participants' accounts through receipt of additional unissued but authorized Shares from the Fund ("Newly Issued Shares").

The Administrator maintains all Shareholders' accounts in the DRIP and furnishes written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information needed by Shareholders for tax records. Shares in the account of each DRIP participant will be held by the Administrator on behalf of the DRIP participant, and each Shareholder proxy will include those Shares purchased or received pursuant to the DRIP. The Administrator will forward all proxy solicitation materials to participants and vote proxies for Shares held under the DRIP in accordance with the instructions of the participants.

Beneficial owners of Shares who hold their Shares in the name of a broker or dealer should contact the broker or nominee to determine whether and how they may participate in, or opt out of, the DRIP. In the case of Shareholders such as banks, brokers or dealers that hold shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Administrator will administer the DRIP on the basis of the number of Shares certified from time to time by the record shareholder's name and held for the account of beneficial owners who participate in the DRIP.

There will be no brokerage charges with respect to Shares issued directly by the Fund. The automatic reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains in Shares under the DRIP will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such dividends and/or capital gains, even though such participants have not received any cash with which to pay the resulting tax. See "*Taxes – Distributions to Shareholders*" below.

The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the DRIP. There is no direct service charge to participants with regard to purchases in the DRIP; however, the Fund reserves the right to amend the DRIP to include a service charge payable by the participants.

All correspondence or questions concerning the DRIP should be directed to the Fund's Administrator, UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 1-888-332-3320 or 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.

**TAXES**

The following is a summary of certain material federal income tax consequences of acquiring, holding and disposing of Shares. Because the federal income tax consequences of investing in the Fund may vary from Shareholder to Shareholder depending on each Shareholder's unique federal income tax circumstances, this summary does not attempt to discuss all of the federal income tax consequences of such an investment. Among other things, except in certain limited cases, this summary does not purport to deal with persons in special situations (such as financial institutions, non U.S. persons, including certain former citizens or residents of the United States, insurance companies, entities exempt from federal income tax, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, brokers or dealers in commodities and securities, persons holding Shares as part of a hedging, integrated, straddle, conversion or similar transaction, governmental entities, and pass through entities). Further, to the limited extent this summary discusses possible foreign, state and local income tax consequences, it does so in a very general manner. Finally, this summary does not purport to discuss federal tax consequences (such as estate and gift tax consequences) other than those arising under the federal income tax laws. ***You are therefore urged to consult your tax advisers to determine the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of acquiring, holding and disposing of Shares.***

The following summary is based upon the Code as well as administrative regulations and rulings and judicial decisions thereunder, as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to change at any time (possibly on a retroactive basis). Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the tax consequences to the Fund or its Shareholders will continue to be as described herein.

The Fund has not sought or obtained a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") (or any other federal, state, local or foreign governmental agency) or an opinion of legal counsel as to any specific federal, state, local or foreign tax matter that may affect it. Accordingly, although this summary is considered to be a correct interpretation of applicable law, no assurance can be given that a court or taxing authority will agree with such interpretation or with the tax positions taken by the Fund.

Except where specifically noted, this summary relates solely to U.S. Shareholders. A U.S. Shareholder for purposes of this discussion is a person who is a citizen or a resident alien of the U.S., a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) organized under the laws of the U.S. or any political subdivision thereof, an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source or a trust if: (i) a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust's administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (ii) the trust has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury Regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

The below is a summary of certain U.S. federal income tax considerations relevant under current law, which is subject to change. Except where otherwise specifically indicated, the discussion relates to investors who are individual U.S. citizens or residents. You should consult your own tax adviser regarding tax considerations relevant to your specific situation, including federal, state, local and non-U.S. taxes.

**Taxation of the Fund**. The Fund intends to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of Subtitle A, Chapter 1 of the Code. As a RIC, the Fund generally is exempt from U.S. federal income tax on its net investment income and realized capital gains that it distributes to Shareholders. To qualify for treatment as a RIC, the Fund must meet three important tests each year.

First, the Fund must derive with respect to each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, other income derived with respect to its business of investing in stock, securities or currencies, or net income derived from interests in qualified publicly traded partnerships.

Second, generally, at the close of each quarter of its taxable year, at least 50% of the value of the Fund's assets must consist of cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs, and securities of other issuers (as to which the Fund has not invested more than 5% of the value of its total assets in securities of the issuer and as to which the Fund does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer), and no more than 25% of the value of the Fund's total assets may be invested in the securities of (1) any one issuer (other than U.S. government securities and securities of other regulated investment companies), (2) two or more issuers that the Fund controls and which are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses, or (3) one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships.

Third, the Fund must distribute an amount equal to at least the sum of 90% of its investment company taxable income (net investment income and the excess of net short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss) before taking into account any deductions for dividends paid and 90% of its tax-exempt income, if any, for the year.

The Fund intends to comply with these requirements. If for any taxable year the Fund were not to qualify as a RIC, all its taxable income would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to Shareholders. In that event, taxable Shareholders would recognize dividend income on distributions to the extent of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits, and corporate Shareholders could be eligible for the dividends-received deduction. If the Fund were to fail to make sufficient distributions, it could be liable for corporate income tax and for excise tax in respect of the shortfall or, if the shortfall is large enough, the Fund could be disqualified as a RIC.

The Code imposes a nondeductible 4% excise tax on RICs that fail to distribute each year an amount equal to specified percentages of their ordinary taxable income and capital gain net income (excess of capital gains over capital losses). The Fund intends to make sufficient distributions or deemed distributions each year to avoid liability for this excise tax.

**Distributions To Shareholders.** The Fund contemplates declaring as distributions each year all or substantially all of its taxable income, including its net capital gain (the excess of any net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss). In general, distributions will be taxable to you for federal, state and local income tax purposes unless you are a tax-exempt entity, including qualified retirement plans or individual retirement accounts. Distributions are taxable whether they are received in cash or reinvested in Fund Shares under the DRIP. A Shareholder may thus recognize income and gains taxable for federal, state and local income tax purposes and not receive any cash distributions to pay any resulting taxes. Fund distributions attributable to short-term capital gains and net investment income will generally be taxable to you as ordinary income, except as discussed below.

Fund distributions, if any, that are attributable to "qualified dividend income" or "long-term capital gains" earned by the Fund would be taxable to non-corporate Shareholders at reduced rates. Shareholders must have owned the Fund Shares for at least sixty-one (61) days during the one hundred twenty-one (121) day period beginning sixty (60) days before the ex-dividend date (and the Fund will need to have a similar holding period requirement with respect to the shares of the corporation paying the qualifying dividend) to benefit from the lower rates on qualified dividend income. However, U.S. individuals with modified adjusted gross income exceeding $200,000 ($250,000 for married couples filing jointly) and trusts and estates with income above specified levels are subject to a 3.8% tax on their net investment income, which includes interest, dividends and capital gains.

Shareholders are generally taxed on any dividends from the Fund in the year they are actually distributed. Dividends declared in October, November or December of a year, and paid in January of the following year, will generally be treated for federal income tax purposes as having been paid to Shareholders on December 31<sup>st</sup> of the year in which the dividend was declared.

If you purchase shares just before a distribution, the purchase price will reflect the amount of the upcoming distribution, but you will be taxed on the entire amount of the distribution received, even though, as an economic matter, the distribution simply constitutes a return of capital. This is known as "buying into a dividend."

**Expenses**. As long as the Fund is not continuously offered pursuant to a public offering, regularly traded on an established securities market or does not have at least five hundred (500) shareholders at all times during the taxable year, certain expenses incurred by the Fund that if paid by an individual would be deductible only as "miscellaneous itemized deductions" are generally not deductible by the Fund. Instead, each Shareholder will be treated as if it received a dividend in an amount equal to its allocable share of the Fund's expenses and then having paid such expenses itself. For non-corporate taxpayers, such expenses will generally be "miscellaneous itemized deductions" and, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026, the ability for non-corporate taxpayers to deduct miscellaneous itemized deductions has been suspended.

**Certain Withholding Taxes.** The Fund may be subject to taxes, including foreign withholding taxes, attributable to investments of the Fund. If at the close of the Fund's taxable year more than 50% of the value of its assets consists of foreign stock or securities, the Fund will be eligible to elect, for federal income tax purposes, to treat certain foreign taxes paid by it, including generally any withholding and other foreign income taxes, as paid by its Shareholders. If eligible and the Fund so elects, the pro rata amount of such foreign taxes paid by the Fund will be included in its Shareholders' income and each such Shareholder will be entitled either (1) to credit that proportional amount of taxes against U.S. federal income tax liability as a foreign tax credit or (2) to take that amount as an itemized deduction. The Fund does not expect to be able to make such election.

**Sales, Exchanges and Redemptions.** You will recognize taxable gain or loss on a sale, exchange or redemption of your Shares in an amount equal to the difference between your tax basis in the Shares and the amount you receive for them. Generally, this gain or loss will be long-term or short-term depending on whether your holding period exceeds twelve (12) months. Certain special tax rules may apply to losses realized in some cases. Any loss realized on shares held for six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any capital gain dividends that were received on the Fund Shares. Additionally, any loss realized on a disposition of Shares of the Fund may be disallowed under "wash sale" rules to the extent the Shares disposed of are replaced with other Shares of the Fund within a period of sixty-one (61) days beginning thirty (30) days before and ending thirty (30) days after the Shares are disposed of, such as pursuant to a dividend reinvestment in Shares of the Fund. If disallowed, the loss will be reflected in an upward adjustment to the basis of the Shares acquired.

The Fund is required to compute and report to the IRS and furnish to Shareholders the cost basis of Shares sold or exchanged. The Fund has elected to use the First In, First Out ("FIFO") method, unless you instruct the Fund to select a different IRS-accepted method or choose to specifically identify your Shares at the time of each sale or exchange. If your account is held by your broker or other advisor, they may select a different method. In these cases, please contact the holder of your Shares to obtain information with respect to the available methods and elections for your account. You should carefully review the cost basis information provided by the Fund and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required when reporting these amounts on your federal and state income tax returns. Shareholders should consult with their tax advisers to determine the best IRS-accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about how the cost basis reporting requirements apply to them.

**IRAs and Other Tax Qualified Plans.** In general, dividends received and gain or loss realized with respect to shares held in an IRA or other tax qualified plan are not currently taxable unless the Fund Shares were acquired with borrowed funds.

**Reportable Transactions.** Pursuant to the Regulations directed at tax shelter activity, taxpayers are required to disclose to the IRS certain information on Form 8886 if they participate in a "reportable transaction." A transaction may be a "reportable transaction" based upon any of several indicia with respect to a shareholder, including the recognition of a loss in excess of certain thresholds (for individuals, $2 million in one year or $4 million in any combination of years). Investors should consult their own tax advisers concerning any possible disclosure obligation with respect to their investment in Fund Shares.

**U.S. Tax Treatment of Foreign Shareholders.** Nonresident aliens, foreign corporations and other foreign investors in the Fund will generally be exempt from U.S. federal income tax on Fund distributions attributable to net capital gains. However, the Fund does not expect to make significant distributions that will be designated as net capital gains. The exemption may not apply, however, if the investment in the Fund is connected to a trade or business of the foreign investor in the United States or if the foreign investor is present in the United States for one hundred eighty-three (183) days or more in a year and certain other conditions are met.

Fund distributions attributable to other categories of Fund income, such as interest, and dividends from companies whose securities are held by the Fund, will generally be subject to a 30% withholding tax when paid to foreign Shareholders. However, the Fund may be able to designate a portion of the distributions made as interest related dividends or short-term capital gain dividends, which are generally exempt from this withholding tax. The withholding tax may, however, be reduced (and, in some cases, eliminated) under an applicable tax treaty between the United States and a Shareholder's country of residence or incorporation, provided that the Shareholder furnishes the Fund with a properly completed Form W-8BEN or Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable, to establish entitlement for these treaty benefits.

A foreign investor will generally not be subject to U.S. tax on gains realized on sales or exchanges of Fund Shares unless the investment in the Fund is connected to a trade or business of the investor in the United States or if the investor is present in the United States for one hundred eighty-three (183) days or more in a year and certain other conditions are met.

In addition, the Fund will also generally be required to withhold 30% tax on certain payments to foreign entities that do not provide a Form W-8BEN-E that evidences their compliance with, or exemption from, specified information reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

All foreign investors should consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of an investment in the Fund in their country of residence.

**Taxation of Certain Investments.** The tax principles applicable to transactions in financial instruments, such as futures contracts and options, that may be engaged in by the Fund, and investments in passive foreign investment companies ("PFICs"), are complex and, in some cases, uncertain. Such transactions and investments may cause the Fund to recognize taxable income prior to the receipt of cash, thereby requiring the Fund to liquidate other positions, or to borrow money, so as to make sufficient distributions to Shareholders to avoid corporate-level tax. Moreover, some or all of the taxable income recognized may be ordinary income or short-term capital gain, so that the distributions may be taxable to Shareholders as ordinary income.

In addition, in the case of any shares of a PFIC in which the Fund invests, the Fund may be liable for corporate-level tax on any ultimate gain or distributions on the shares if the Fund fails to make an election to recognize income annually during the period of its ownership of the shares.

**State and Local Taxes**. In addition to the U.S. federal income tax consequences summarized above, you may be subject to state and local taxes on distributions and redemptions. State income taxes may not apply, however, to the portions of the Fund's distributions, if any, that are attributable to interest on U.S. government securities. Although the Fund expects to qualify as a RIC and to be relieved of all or substantially all federal income taxes, depending upon the extent of its activities in states and localities in which its offices are maintained, in which its agents or independent contractors are located or in which it is otherwise deemed to be conducting business, the Fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states or localities.

**Information Reporting and Backup Withholding.** Under applicable "backup withholding" requirements, the Fund may be required in certain cases to withhold and remit to the IRS a percentage of taxable dividends or gross proceeds realized upon sale payable to Shareholders who have failed to provide a correct tax identification number in the manner required, or who are subject to withholding by the IRS for failure to properly include on their return payments of taxable interest or dividends, or who have failed to certify to the Fund that they are not subject to backup withholding when required to do so or that they are "exempt recipients." The current backup withholding rate is 24%. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a Shareholder will be allowed as a credit against the Shareholder's U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such a Shareholder to a refund, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

**OTHER TAX MATTERS**

The preceding is a summary of some of the tax rules and considerations affecting Shareholders and the Fund's operations and does not purport to be a complete analysis of all relevant tax rules and considerations, nor does it purport to be a complete listing of all potential tax risks inherent in making an investment in the Fund. A Shareholder may be subject to other taxes, including but not limited to, state and local taxes, estate and inheritance taxes, and intangible taxes that may be imposed by various jurisdictions. The Fund also may be subject to state, local, and foreign taxes that could reduce cash distributions to Shareholders. It is the responsibility of each Shareholder to file all appropriate tax returns that may be required. Each prospective Shareholder is urged to consult with his or her tax adviser with respect to any investment in the Fund.

**ERISA AND CODE CONSIDERATIONS**

Persons who are fiduciaries with respect to one or more employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") (such plans being "ERISA Plans"), as well as owners or other fiduciaries with respect to individual retirement accounts and annuities ("IRAs"), Keogh plans and similar arrangements, should consider, among other things, the matters described below before determining whether to invest in the Fund.

Without limitation, ERISA Plans generally include pension, profit sharing, 401(k), 403(b) and welfare benefit plans, which are established or maintained by private employers, including plans maintained jointly by private employers and unions, as well as SEP-IRA and SIMPLE IRA arrangements. ERISA imposes certain general and specific responsibilities on persons who are fiduciaries with respect to an ERISA Plan, including prudence, loyalty, diversification, adherence to governing documents, the avoidance of ERISA prohibited transactions (unless exempted), and other standards. In determining whether a particular investment is appropriate for an ERISA Plan, U.S. Department of Labor regulations provide that a fiduciary of the ERISA Plan must, within the scope of its responsibilities, give appropriate consideration to, among other things, the role that the investment plays in the ERISA Plan's portfolio, whether the investment is designed reasonably to further the ERISA Plan's purposes, the risk and return factors, the portfolio's composition with regard to diversification, the liquidity and current total return of the portfolio relative to the anticipated cash flow needs of the ERISA Plan and the proposed investment, the income taxes (if any) attributable to the investment, and the projected return of the investment relative to the ERISA Plan's funding objectives. Before investing the assets of an ERISA Plan in the Fund, an ERISA Plan fiduciary should determine whether such an investment is consistent with ERISA's fiduciary responsibilities and the foregoing considerations. If a fiduciary with respect to any such ERISA Plan breaches such responsibilities with regard to selecting an investment or an investment course of action for such ERISA Plan, the fiduciary may be held personally liable for losses incurred by the ERISA Plan as a result of such breach. Likewise, many ERISA Plans are also subject to the prohibited transaction rules of section 4975 of the Code, as discussed in the next paragraph.

IRAs (other than SEPs and SIMPLEs), Keogh plans, individual 401(k) plans and certain other plans that cover only owner-employees, partners of a partnership, and their respective spouses, as well as certain other tax-advantaged accounts, are generally not subject to ERISA, but are subject to the prohibited transaction rules of section 4975 of the Code ("Code Plans"), and thus their owners or other fiduciaries should determine whether an investment in the Fund will violate those rules.

In addition, depending on the particular circumstances, certain other accounts and entities in which one or more ERISA Plans and/or Code Plans directly or indirectly hold equity interests may be subject to some or all of the above rules. Specifically, where the underlying assets of such accounts or entities are deemed to constitute "plan assets" of ERISA Plans and/or Code Plans, persons who have or exercise certain discretionary powers, and persons who render investment advice for compensation with respect to their assets, will be considered fiduciaries to the respective ERISA Plans and/or Code Plans. In these cases, such fiduciaries may be subject to ERISA's fiduciary responsibility rules and ERISA and/or the Code's prohibited transaction rules, as applicable. Examples of such accounts and entities which may in some cases be deemed to hold "plan assets" include certain funds-of-funds, insurance company accounts and collective trust vehicles. For brevity, we refer to such accounts and entities whose underlying assets are deemed to constitute "plan assets," together with ERISA Plans and Code Plans, as "Plan Investors."

Investments by ERISA Plans and Code Plans in investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act, publicly-offered securities and operating companies should not result in such entities' underlying assets being deemed to constitute "plan assets."

Because the Fund will be registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act, the underlying assets of the Fund will not be considered "plan assets" of the Plan Investors investing in the Fund for purposes of ERISA's fiduciary responsibility rules and ERISA and the Code's prohibited transaction rules. Thus, the Investment Manager will not be a fiduciary within the meaning of ERISA and the Code with respect to the assets of any Plan Investor that becomes a Shareholder of the Fund, solely as a result of the Plan Investor's investment in the Fund.

Certain prospective Plan Investors may currently maintain relationships with the Investment Manager or with other entities that are affiliated with the Investment Manager. Each of such persons may be deemed to be a party in interest to, a disqualified person of, and/or a fiduciary of any Plan Investor to which it provides investment management, investment advisory, or other services. Among other things, ERISA and the Code prohibit Plan assets from being used for the benefit of a party in interest or disqualified person and also prohibit a fiduciary from using its position to cause the Plan to make an investment from which it or certain third parties in which such fiduciary has an interest would receive a fee or other consideration, unless an exemption to such prohibited transaction applies. Plan Investors should consult with legal counsel to determine if participation in the Fund is a transaction that is prohibited by ERISA or the Code. Fiduciaries of Plan Investors, including IRA owners, will be required to represent that the decision to invest in the Fund was made by them as fiduciaries that are independent of such affiliated persons, that they are duly authorized to make such investment decisions, and that they have not relied on any individualized advice or recommendation of such affiliated persons as a primary basis for the decision to invest in the Fund.

The provisions of ERISA and the Code are subject to extensive and continuing administrative and judicial interpretation and review. The discussion of ERISA and the Code contained herein is, of necessity, general and may be affected by the future publication or the future applicability of final regulations and rulings. Potential investors should consult with their legal advisers regarding the consequences under ERISA and the Code of the acquisition and ownership of Shares. In addition, certain other plans, including for example governmental plans, ERISA-exempt church plans and bona fide "top-hat" deferred compensation plans, while not subject to ERISA or the prohibited transaction rules under section 4975 of the Code, may nonetheless be subject to similar rules and restrictions arising under other sources of law, and should consider the application of such other laws before investing in the Fund.

**DESCRIPTION OF SHARES**

The Fund is authorized to offer five separate classes of Shares designated as Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, Class I Shares and Class Z Shares. While the Fund presently intends to offer five classes of Shares, it may offer other classes of Shares as well in the future. The Fund may also vary the characteristics of the classes of Shares described herein, including without limitation, in the following respects: (1) the amount of fees permitted by a distribution and/or service plan as to such class; (2) voting rights with respect to a distribution and/or service plan as to such class; (3) different class designations; (4) the impact of any class expenses directly attributable to a particular class of Shares; (5) differences in any dividends and net asset values resulting from differences in fees under a distribution and/or service plan or in class expenses; (6) the addition of sales charges; (7) any conversion features, as permitted under the Investment Company Act.

**INVESTOR QUALIFICATIONS**

Each prospective investor in the Fund will be required to certify that it is a "qualified client" within the meaning of Rule 205-3 under the Advisers Act and an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 under the Securities Act. The criteria for qualifying as a "qualified client" and an "accredited investor" are set forth in the investor application that must be completed by each prospective investor. Investors who meet such qualifications are referred to in this Memorandum as "Eligible Investors." Existing Shareholders who request to purchase additional Shares (other than in connection with the DRIP) will be required to qualify as "Eligible Investors" and to complete an additional investor application prior to the additional purchase. Prospective investors that are non-U.S. persons under the Securities Act or for U.S. federal income tax purposes may request a copy of supplemental offering materials without charge by writing to Keystone Private Income Fund, c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc., 235 West Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212, or by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-888-332-3320.

**PURCHASING SHARES**

The minimum initial investment in Class A Shares and Class Y Shares by any investor is $50,000, the minimum initial investment in Class D Shares and Class I Shares by any investor is $5,000,000, and the minimum initial investment by any investor in Class Z Shares is $10,000,000. However, the Fund, in its sole discretion, may accept investments in any Class of Shares below these minimums. Shares may be purchased by principals and employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and their immediate family members without being subject to the minimum investment requirements. The Shares will initially be issued at $100 per share and thereafter the purchase price for each class of Shares will be based on the NAV per Share of that Class as of the date such Shares are purchased.

Class A Shares and Class D Shares are subject to a sales charge up to 3.50%. No sales charge is expected to be charged with respect to investments by the Investment Manager or its affiliates, and their respective directors, principals, officers and employees and others in the Investment Manager's sole discretion. The full amount of the sales charge may be reallowed to brokers or dealers participating in the offering. Your financial intermediary may impose additional charges when you purchase Shares of the Fund.

Neither Class I, Class Y nor Class Z Shares are subject to any sales charge. However, investors purchasing Shares through a financial intermediary could be required to pay transaction or other fees on purchases and sales of Shares to their financial intermediary in such amounts as their financial intermediary may determine. Any such fees will be in addition to an investor's investment in the Fund and not deducted therefrom. Investors should consult with their financial intermediary about the sales charge and any additional fees or charges their financial intermediary might impose on each class of Shares.

Shares will generally be offered for purchase as of the first day of each calendar month, except that Shares may be offered more or less frequently as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. The Board may also suspend or terminate offerings of Shares at any time. Except as otherwise permitted by the Board, initial and subsequent purchases of Shares will be payable in cash. Each initial or subsequent purchase of Shares will be payable in one installment which will generally be due (i) four business days prior to the date of the proposed acceptance of the purchase set by the Fund, which is expected to be the last day of each calendar month (the "Acceptance Date"), where funds are remitted by wire transfer, or (ii) ten business days prior to the Acceptance Date, where funds are remitted by check. A prospective investor must also submit a completed investor application at least five business days before the Acceptance Date. The Fund reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or reject any subscription to purchase Shares in the Fund at any time. Although the Fund may, in its sole discretion, elect to accept a subscription prior to receipt of cleared funds, an investor will not become a Shareholder until cleared funds have been received. In the event that cleared funds and/or a properly completed investor application are not received from a prospective investor prior to the cut-off dates pertaining to a particular offering, the Fund may hold the relevant funds and investor application for processing in the next offering.

Pending any offering, funds received from prospective investors will be placed in an escrow account with UMB Bank, n.a., the Fund's escrow agent. On the date of any closing, the balance in the escrow account with respect to each investor whose investment is accepted will be invested in the Fund on behalf of such investor. In general, an investment will be accepted if the investor meets the Fund's eligibility requirement and a completed investor application and funds are received in good order on or prior to the Acceptance Date set by the Fund. The Fund reserves the right to reject, in its sole discretion, any request to purchase Shares in the Fund at any time. For any investor whose investment is not accepted, the balance in the escrow account with respect to such investor will be returned to the investor. Any interest earned with respect to escrow accounts will be paid to the Fund and allocated *pro rata* among Shareholders.

The Investment Manager, or its affiliates, may pay additional compensation out of its own resources (i.e., not Fund assets) to certain selling agents or financial intermediaries in connection with the sale of Shares. The additional compensation may differ among selling agents or financial intermediaries in amount or in the amount of calculation. Payments of additional compensation may be fixed dollar amounts or, based on the aggregate value of outstanding Shares held by common shareholders introduced by the broker or dealer, or determined in some other manner. Payments may be one-time payments or may be ongoing payments. As a result of the various payments that financial intermediaries may receive from the Investment Manager or its affiliates, the amount of compensation that a Financial Intermediary may receive in connection with the sale of Shares may be greater than the compensation it may receive for the distribution of other investment products. The receipt of the additional compensation by a selling broker or dealer may create potential conflicts of interest between an investor and its broker or dealer who is recommending the Fund over other potential investments.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

The Investment Manager with respect to the Fund has filed a notice of exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodity Exchange Act of 1974, as amended (the "CEA"), and, therefore, the Fund is not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool under the CEA. In February 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") adopted certain regulatory changes that subject the adviser of an investment company to registration as a Commodity Pool Operator ("CPO") if the investment company is unable to comply with certain trading and marketing limitations.

With respect to investments in swap transactions, commodity futures, commodity options or certain other derivatives used for purposes other than bona fide hedging purposes, an investment company must meet one of the following tests under the amended regulations in order to claim an exemption from being considered a "commodity pool" or a CPO. First, the aggregate initial margin and premiums required to establish an investment company's position in such investments may not exceed 5% of the liquidation value of the investment company's portfolio (after accounting for unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such investments). Alternatively, the aggregate net notional value of those positions, as determined at the time the most recent position was established, may not exceed 100% of the net asset value of the investment company's portfolio (after accounting for unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such positions). In addition to meeting one of the foregoing trading limitations, the investment company may not market itself as a commodity pool or otherwise as a vehicle for trading in the commodity futures, commodity options or swaps and derivatives markets. In the event that the Investment Manager was required to register as a CPO, the disclosure and operations of the Fund would need to comply with all applicable CFTC regulations. Compliance with these additional registration and regulatory requirements would increase operational expenses. Other potentially adverse regulatory initiatives could also develop. A related CFTC proposal to harmonize applicable CFTC and SEC regulations could, if adopted, mitigate certain disclosure and operational burdens if CPO registration were required.

Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act prescribes specific value-at-risk leverage limits for certain derivatives users. In addition, Rule 18f-4 requires certain derivatives users to adopt and implement a derivatives risk management program (including the appointment of a derivatives risk manager and the implementation of certain testing requirements), and prescribes reporting requirements in respect of derivatives. Subject to certain conditions, if a fund qualifies as a "limited derivatives user," as defined in Rule 18f-4, it is not subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. In connection with the adoption of Rule 18f-4, the SEC rescinded certain of its prior guidance regarding asset segregation and coverage requirements in respect of derivatives transactions and related instruments. With respect to reverse repurchase agreements or other similar financing transactions in particular, Rule 18f-4 permits a fund to enter into such transactions if the fund either (i) complies with the asset coverage requirements of Section 18 of the Investment Company Act, and combines the aggregate amount of indebtedness associated with all reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions with the aggregate amount of any other senior securities representing indebtedness when calculating the relevant asset coverage ratio, or (ii) treats all reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions as derivatives transactions for all purposes under Rule 18f-4. The Fund has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4. The Fund intends to be a limited derivatives user under Rule 18f-4 of the Investment Company Act. As a limited derivatives user, the Fund's derivatives exposure, excluding certain currency and interest rate hedging transactions, may not exceed 10% of its net assets. This restriction is not fundamental and may be changed by the Fund without a shareholder vote. Rule 18f-4 under the Investment Company Act may require the Fund to observe more stringent asset coverage and related requirements than were previously imposed by the Investment Company Act, which could adversely affect the value or performance of the Fund. Limits or restrictions applicable to the counterparties or issuers, as applicable, with which the Fund may engage in derivative transactions could also limit or prevent the Fund from using certain instruments.

**REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS**

The Fund will furnish to Shareholders as soon as practicable after the end of each of its taxable years such information as is necessary for them to complete U.S. federal and state income tax or information returns, along with any other tax information required by law. The Fund anticipates sending Shareholders an unaudited semi-annual and an audited annual report within 60 days after the close of the period for which the report is being made, or as otherwise required by the Investment Company Act. Shareholders will also be sent reports regarding the Fund's operations each quarter.

**FISCAL YEAR**

The Fund's fiscal year-end is September 30. The Fund's tax year-end is September 30.

**INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM; LEGAL COUNSEL**

Grant Thornton LLP, with principal business address located at 171 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, serves as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm providing audit services.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, One Logan Square, Suite 2000, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996, serves as legal counsel to the Fund and the Independent Trustees.

**INQUIRIES**

Inquiries concerning the Fund and Shares (including procedures for purchasing Shares) should be directed to the Fund's Administrator, UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212 or by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-888-332-3320.

**KEYSTONE PRIVATE income fund**

c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc.

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

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| **Investment Manager**<br> Keystone National Group, LLC<br> 60 East South Temple, Suite 2100<br> Salt Lake City, UT 84111<br>| **Transfer Agent / Administrator**<br> UMB Fund Services, Inc.<br> 235 West Galena Street<br> Milwaukee, WI 53212 |
| **Custodian Bank**<br> UMB Bank, N.A.<br> 1010 Grand Boulevard<br> Kansas City, MO 64106<br>| **Placement Agent**<br> Distribution Services, LLC<br> Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100<br> Portland, ME 04101 |
| **Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**<br> Grant Thornton LLP<br> 171 N. Clark Street, Suite 200<br> Chicago, IL 60601 | **Fund Counsel**<br> Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP<br> One Logan Square, Suite 2000<br> Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996<br>|

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**STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND**

**Class A Shares**

**Class D Shares**

**Class Y Shares**

**Class I Shares**

**Class Z Shares**

June 24, 2025

c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc.

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

1-888-332-3320

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is not a prospectus. This SAI relates to and should be read in conjunction with the Confidential Private Placement Memorandum (the "Memorandum") of the Keystone Private Income Fund (the "Fund") dated June 24, 2025 and as it may be further amended or supplemented from time to time. A copy of the Memorandum may be obtained without charge by contacting the Fund at the telephone number or address set forth above.

This SAI is not an offer to sell Shares of beneficial interest ("Shares") of the Fund and is not soliciting an offer to buy Shares in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the same meaning set forth in the Memorandum.

Shares are distributed by Distribution Services, LLC (formerly, UMB Distribution Services, LLC) (the "Placement Agent") to institutions and financial intermediaries who may distribute Shares to clients and customers (including affiliates and correspondents) of the Fund's investment adviser, and to clients and customers of other organizations. The Fund's Memorandum, which is dated June 24, 2025, provides basic information investors should know before investing. This SAI is intended to provide additional information regarding the activities and operations of the Fund and should be read in conjunction with the Memorandum.

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| [INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES](#sai_001) | 1 |
| [FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES](#sai_002) | 1 |
| [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES AND RELATED RISKS](#sai_003) | 2 |
| [OTHER POTENTIAL RISKS AND ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION](#sai_004) | 5 |
| [BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE FUND](#sai_005) | 6 |
| [CODES OF ETHICS](#sai_006) | 11 |
| [INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES](#sai_007) | 11 |
| [BROKERAGE](#sai_008) | 15 |
| [TAX MATTERS](#sai_009) | 16 |
| [INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM; LEGAL COUNSEL](#sai_010) | 24 |
| [CUSTODIAN](#sai_011) | 24 |
| [PLACEMENT AGENT](#sai_012) | 24 |
| [PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES](#sai_013) | 24 |
| [CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS](#sai_014) | 25 |
| [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#sai_015) | 25 |
| [APPENDIX A - PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES](#sai_016) | A-1 |
| [APPENDIX B - RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS](#sai_017) | B-1 |

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**INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES**

The investment objective of the Fund, as well as the principal investment strategies of the Fund and the principal risks associated with such investment strategies, are set forth in the Memorandum. Certain additional information regarding the investment program of the Fund is set forth below.

**FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES**

The Fund's fundamental policies, which are listed below, may only be changed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. At the present time, the Shares are the only outstanding voting securities of the Fund. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), the vote of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund" means the vote, at an annual or special meeting of the Shareholders of the Fund, duly called, (i) of 67% or more of the Shares represented at such meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding Shares are present in person or represented by proxy or (ii) of more than 50% of the outstanding Shares, whichever is less. No other policy is a fundamental policy of the Fund, except as expressly stated. Within the limits of the fundamental policies of the Fund, the management of the Fund has reserved freedom of action. The Fund may not:

(1) Issue any senior security, except to the extent permitted by Section 18 of the Investment Company Act,
as interpreted, modified, or otherwise permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or any other applicable
authority.

(2) Borrow money, except to the extent permitted by Section 18 of the Investment Company Act, as interpreted,
modified, or otherwise permitted by the SEC or any other applicable authority. This investment restriction does not apply to borrowings
from affiliated investment companies or other affiliated persons of the Fund to the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act, the
SEC or any other applicable authority. The Fund may borrow for investment and other purposes, such as for satisfying repurchase offers
or to otherwise provide the Fund with liquidity.

(3) Underwrite securities of other issuers, except insofar as the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the disposition of its portfolio securities.

(4) Make loans, except as permitted under the Investment Company Act, and as interpreted, modified, or otherwise
permitted by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. This investment restriction does not apply to the extent that
the Fund makes debt investments in accordance with its stated investment strategies or if the Fund lends its portfolio securities in an
amount not in excess of 33<sup>1</sup>/3% of its total assets, taken at market value, provided that such loans shall be made in accordance
with applicable law.

(5) Purchase or sell real estate except as permitted under the Investment Company Act, and as interpreted,
modified, or otherwise permitted by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. This investment restriction does not
apply to the extent that the Fund makes, directly or indirectly, a real estate investment in accordance with its stated investment strategies,
including without limitation (i) investments in securities directly or indirectly secured by real estate or interests therein or issued
by entities that invest in real estate or interests therein; and (ii) the acquisition, holding or selling of real estate acquired directly
or indirectly by the Fund through default, liquidation, or other distributions of an interest in real estate as a result of the Fund's
ownership of other assets.

(6) Invest in commodities and commodity contracts, except that the Fund (i) may purchase and sell non-U.S.
currencies, options, swaps, futures and forward contracts, including those related to indexes, options and options on indexes, as well
as other financial instruments and contracts that are commodities or commodity contracts, (ii) may also purchase or sell commodities if
acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments, (iii) may invest in commodity pools and other entities that purchase
and sell commodities and commodity contracts, and (iv) may make such investments as otherwise permitted by the Investment Company Act.

(7) Invest 25% or more of the value of its total assets in the securities of issuers that the Fund's
investment manager determines are engaged in any single industry, except that U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements collateralized
by U.S. government securities may be purchased without limitation.

With respect to these investment restrictions and other policies described in this SAI or the Memorandum, if a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of an investment or transaction, a later change in percentage resulting from a change in the values of investments or the value of the Fund's total assets, unless otherwise stated, will not constitute a violation of such restriction or policy.

The investment objective of the Fund is not a fundamental policy of the Fund and may be changed by the Board of Trustees of the Fund (the "Board") without the vote of a majority (as defined by the Investment Company Act) of the Fund's outstanding Shares.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INVESTMENT TECHNIQUES AND RELATED RISKS**

As discussed in the Memorandum, the Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, directly or indirectly, a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a wide range of private credit-oriented or other cash flow producing investments, including corporate loans and credit facilities, equipment leasing transactions, real estate backed loans, corporate and consumer receivables, and other specialty finance opportunities or income-producing assets. The Fund may allocate its assets through a wide range of investment vehicles and structures, including among others as senior debt, subordinated debt, preferred equity and common equity investments. Such investments are typically domestic and foreign privately-held investments that are outside of traditional public equity and bond markets. These positions typically generate an interest payment, pay dividends or have other forms of distributions that generally accrue value or appreciate in value over time. The Fund may also invest in public securities, including public debt, master limited partnerships, business development companies, and preferred stock. The Fund will allocate its investments across multiple strategies in both developed and emerging markets with varying levels of liquidity and credit quality, including distressed and defaulted investments. The Fund may allocate its assets through direct investments and investments in a wide range of investment vehicles. This section provides additional information about various types of investments and investment techniques that may be employed by the Fund, both directly and indirectly, and their related risks. Any decision to invest in the Fund should take into account that the Fund's investments will be subject to related risks, which can be substantial.

**PRINCIPAL INVESTMENTS**

The principal elements of the Fund's investment strategy include making investments in transactions with one or more of the following characteristics:

● *Contractual Cash Flows*. Investments in assets that primarily generate returns through contractual, current income rather than capital appreciation. Examples of such contractual cash flows may include, without limitation, interest payments received pursuant to corporate loans and credit facilities, receipt of payments generated from equipment leasing transactions, principal and interest payments received from mortgage loans secured by commercial or residential real estate assets, collections from corporate and consumer receivables, and other contractual receipts from specialty finance opportunities or income-producing assets.

● *Secured by Valuable Collateral*. Investments that are primarily backed or otherwise secured by a wide range of assets of a diversified nature. Examples of such collateral may include, without limitation, mission critical equipment, manufacturing assets, commercial, industrial and residential real estate, commercial and consumer receivables, energy producing assets, cash security deposits, letters of credit or surety bonds issued by reputable financial institutions and other valuable collateral.

● *Realized, Liquidated or Amortized over a Fixed Period of Time*. Investments that require income and principal repayment, the collection of proceeds or other realization activities on behalf of the Fund and its Shareholders to be made on a fixed, determined schedule rather than subject to the discretion, timing or action of a counterparty or general market conditions.

● *Capitalize on Illiquidity, Inefficiencies or Restraints in the Market*. Investments that are proprietarily sourced, privately negotiated and offer financing alternatives to counterparties in a manner that may not be available through traditional commercial banks due to the size, timing, nature or circumstances of the underlying asset or business.

In addition, the Investment Manager may also invest in selected equity investments with predictable cash flow streams, joint venture, special purpose holding company, fund investments and other investments which, in the opinion of the Investment Manager, offer attractive risk-adjusted return opportunities and meet the investment return objectives of the Fund. The Investment Manager believes such investments, if selected prudently, can be less correlated to mainstream markets, offer compelling risk-adjusted returns and provide valuable diversification to investors.

The Fund's investments are expected to consist primarily of (i) investments in the debt of various operating businesses, companies and other ventures that are secured by mission critical equipment, manufacturing assets, commercial, industrial and residential real estate, commercial and consumer receivables, energy producing assets, cash security deposits, letters of credit or surety bonds issued by reputable financial institutions and other valuable collateral, (ii) unsecured debt or preferred equity of such operating businesses, companies and other ventures, (iii) common equity participation in such operating businesses, companies and other ventures through various instruments such as warrants, options, common stock and other forms of equity participation, (iv) interests in commercial, industrial and residential real estate and (v) other opportunistic private credit investments.

The Fund expects to make private credit investments primarily in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including without limitation, first and second lien senior secured loans, unsecured debt, preferred equity arrangements and to a lesser extent public debt and common equity instruments. First and second lien senior secured loans are structured with the highest priority in the capital structure of an enterprise and therefore typically have the first claim on the assets and cash flows of a company. Unsecured debt and preferred equity generally rank junior in priority to any forms of secured debt in the capital structure of an enterprise. Due to this priority of cash flows and claim to assets of a business, an investment's risk typically increases as it is placed further down the capital structure, but not always depending on the amount, nature and terms of the first and second lien senior secured loans. Investors are usually compensated for this risk in the form of higher expected returns. The following summarizes some of the major characteristics of these various investment types:

● *First Lien Senior Secured Loans.* First lien senior secured loans are structured at the top of the capital structure of an enterprise and rely on the assets of the business and/or cash-flow generated by the operations of the business to satisfy interest and principal payments. Within the classes of secured debt, first lien senior secured loans benefit from first priority security rights in the tangible and intangible assets and operating cash flow of the business. First lien senior secured loans are typically the most secure part of a company's capital structure. Moreover, senior secured loans are generally less vulnerable than other junior forms of capital to unfavorable market conditions because losses in enterprise value are first incurred by the equity investors, then by unsecured debt investors and lastly by junior, subordinated debt holders. In addition, the receipt of regular income from senior secured loan investments contributes to the reduction of investment risk over time.

● *Second Lien or Subordinated Secured Loans*. Second lien or subordinated secured loans are junior in payment priority to first lien senior secured loans and typically have similar terms, collateral and covenant structures as first lien senior secured loans. However, second lien or subordinated secured loans are granted a second priority security interest in the assets of the borrower. In return, second lien or subordinated secured loans typically offer higher interest rates. Generally, second lien or subordinated secured loans earn a fixed or floating current yield over a standard benchmark, such as the prime rate or LIBOR.

● *Unsecured Debt.* Unsecured debt investments usually rank junior in payment priority to secured loans. Accordingly, unsecured debt may include a heightened level of risk and volatility or a loss of principal. To compensate for their junior ranking (as compared to first and second lien senior secured loans), unsecured debt investments typically offer higher returns through both higher interest rates and possible equity ownership, thus enabling the private credit investor to participate in the capital appreciation of the borrower. Unsecured debt interest payments typically consist of both cash and accrued interest and may also contain equity upside. Such securities typically earn a fixed or a floating current yield over a standard benchmark, such as the prime rate or LIBOR, and potentially include sources of return from warrants or other equity-related interests that may be received or acquired in connection with such investments.

● *"Covenant-Lite" Obligations*. The Fund may invest in, or obtain exposure to, obligations that may be "covenant-lite". A covenant lite loan typically contains fewer clauses which allow an investor to proactively enforce financial covenants or prevent undesired actions by the borrower/issuer. Covenant lite loans also generally provide fewer investor protections if certain criteria are breached.

● *Preferred Equity.* Preferred equity is a form of ownership in a company, business or other venture that ranks junior or subordinate to all forms of debt, but typically senior in priority to common equity. A company, business or other venture may have several types, classes and priorities of preferred equity, and the terms of each class of preferred equity are usually heavily negotiated between the company and the investor. Preferred equity may consist of both a current cash pay dividend and/or an accrued dividend. Holders of preferred equity may or may not participate in capital appreciation of the business. Preferred equity may also take the form of guaranteed payments of the company and function much like unsecured or even secured debt.

● *Common Equity.* The Fund may also invest from time to time, directly or indirectly, in various types of equity-related securities obtained in connection with its unsecured debt or other private credit investments. Although the Fund intends to maintain its focus on private credit investments, from time to time, when an investment presents an opportunity for capital appreciation or in connection with securing particularly favorable terms in a private credit investment, the Fund may make investments in the form of preferred or common equity. Moreover, the Fund may also receive the right to make an equity investment in a company, business or other venture whose debt securities it already holds in connection with an equity financing for that company.

● *Real Estate*. The Fund may also from time to time invest, directly or indirectly, in various commercial, industrial, residential real estate assets and other classes of real estate. Such investments may be structured as first lien senior secured loans, subordinated secured loans, preferred equity or common equity.

● *Public Debt.* The Fund may also from time to time invest, directly or indirectly, in publicly registered debt securities, which may be secured or unsecured. Such debt will primarily consist of high yield or other bonds, which may or may not be non-investment grade. Non-investment grade bonds typically offer higher yields, but with limited protective covenants.

● *Cash and Cash Equivalents*. The Fund expects to maintain a certain level of cash or cash equivalent instruments for liquidity management purposes.

THE FUND MAY CHANGE ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, POLICIES, RESTRICTIONS, STRATEGIES, AND TECHNIQUES.

Except as otherwise indicated, the Fund may change its investment objective and any of its policies, restrictions, strategies, and techniques without Shareholder approval. The Fund's investment objective is not a fundamental policy and it may be changed by the Board without Shareholder approval.

**OTHER POTENTIAL RISKS AND ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION**

**Dependence on the Investment Manager**

The success of the Fund depends upon the ability of the Investment Manager to develop and implement investment strategies that achieve the investment objective of the Fund. Shareholders will have no right or power to participate in the management or control of the Fund.

**Business and Regulatory Risks**

Legal, tax and regulatory developments that may adversely affect the Fund or the Investment Manager could occur during the term of the Fund. Securities and other investment markets are subject to comprehensive statutes, regulations and margin requirements enforced by the SEC, other regulators and self-regulatory organizations and exchanges authorized to take extraordinary actions in the event of market emergencies. The regulation of investment transactions and funds that engage in such transactions is an evolving area of law and is subject to modification by government and judicial actions. It is impossible to predict what, if any, changes in regulations may occur, but any regulations which restrict the ability of the Fund to complete investments or the ability of the Fund to employ, or brokers and other counterparties to extend credit in its investments (as well as other regulatory changes that result) could have a material adverse impact on the Fund's portfolio.

**Reliance on Key Personnel**

The Fund's ability to identify and invest in attractive opportunities is dependent upon the Investment Manager. If one or more key individuals leaves the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager may not be able to hire qualified replacements or may require an extended time to do so. This could prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective.

**Financial Failure of Intermediaries**

There is always the possibility that the institutions, including brokerage firms and banks, with which the Fund does business, or to which securities have been entrusted for custodial purposes, will encounter financial difficulties that may impair their operational capabilities or result in losses to the Fund.

**Cyber Security Risk**

The Fund and its service providers may be prone to operational and information security risks resulting from breaches in cyber security. A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional events that may cause the Fund to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption, or lose operational capacity. Breaches in cyber security include, among other behaviors, stealing or corrupting data maintained online or digitally, denial of service attacks on websites, the unauthorized release of confidential information or various other forms of cyber-attacks. Cyber security breaches affecting the Fund, the Investment Manager, financial intermediaries and other third-party service providers may adversely impact the Fund. For instance, cyber security breaches may interfere with the processing of Shareholder transactions, impact the Fund's ability to calculate its NAV, cause the release of private Shareholder information or confidential business information, impede investment activities, subject the Fund to regulatory fines or financial losses and/or cause reputational damage. The Fund may also incur additional costs for cyber security risk management purposes.

**Payment in Kind for Repurchased Shares**

The Fund does not expect to distribute securities as payment for repurchased Shares except in unusual circumstances, such as in the unlikely event that making a cash payment would result in a material adverse effect on the Fund or on Shareholders not requesting that their Shares be repurchased. In the event that the Fund makes such a distribution of securities as payment for Shares, Shareholders will bear any risks of the distributed securities and may be required to pay a brokerage commission or other costs to dispose of such securities.

**BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE FUND**

The business operations of the Fund are managed and supervised under the direction of the Board, subject to the laws of the State of Delaware and the Fund's Agreement and Declaration of Trust. The Board has overall responsibility for the management and supervision of the business affairs of the Fund on behalf of its Shareholders, including the authority to establish policies regarding the management, conduct and operation of its business. The Board exercises the same powers, authority and responsibilities on behalf of the Fund as are customarily exercised by the board of directors of a registered investment company organized as a corporation. The officers of the Fund conduct and supervise the daily business operations of the Fund.

The members of the Board (each, a "Trustee") are not required to contribute to the capital of the Fund or to hold Shares. A majority of Trustees of the Board are not "interested persons" (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Fund (collectively, the "Independent Trustees"). Any Trustee who is not an Independent Trustee is an interested trustee ("Interested Trustee").

The identity of Trustees of the Board and officers of the Fund, and their brief biographical information, including their addresses, their year of birth and descriptions of their principal occupations during the past five years is set forth below.

The Trustees serve on the Board for terms of indefinite duration. A Trustee's position in that capacity will terminate if the Trustee is removed or resigns or, among other events, upon the Trustee's death, incapacity, retirement or bankruptcy. A Trustee may resign upon written notice to the other Trustees of the Fund, and may be removed either by (i) the vote of at least a majority of the Trustees of the Fund not subject to the removal vote or (ii) the vote of Shareholders of the Fund holding not less than two-thirds of the total number of votes eligible to be cast by all Shareholders of the Fund. In the event of any vacancy in the position of a Trustee, the remaining Trustees of the Fund may appoint an individual to serve as a Trustee so long as immediately after the appointment at least two-thirds of the Trustees of the Fund then serving have been elected by the Shareholders of the Fund. The Board may call a meeting of the Fund's Shareholders to fill any vacancy in the position of a Trustee of the Fund, and must do so if the Trustees who were elected by the Shareholders of the Fund cease to constitute a majority of the Trustees then serving on the Board.

**INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES**

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| <br> **Name,<br> Address\*<br> and Age** | **Position(s) <br> Held with <br> the Funds** | **Term of <br> Office/Length <br> of Time <br> Served** | **Principal <br> Occupation(s) <br> and Held <br> Past 5 Years** | **Number of <br> Portfolios <br> in Fund <br> Complex <br> Overseen <br> by Trustee <br> Nominee** | **Other <br> Directorships <br> held by the <br> Trustee Nominee <br> during the past <br> 5 years\*\*\*** |
| Kent Misener <br> Year of Birth: 1952 | Trustee | Since 2025 | Chief Investment Officer (since 2015) at Able & Strong Advisors, Inc (f/k/a VeraPath Global Investing LLC) (investment advisory firm). | 1 | Longleaf Partners Funds Trust (4 portfolios) (registered investment company) |
| Daren Shaw <br> Year of Birth: 1957 | Trustee | Since 2025 | Managing Director, (1997-2019) D.A. Davidson & Co. (investment banking company). | 1 | The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG), Profire Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PFIE) |
| Herbert E. "Bud" Scruggs <br> Year of Birth: 1957 | Trustee | Since 2025 | Co-Founder and Managing Director (since 2023), Cynosure Partners (investment advisory firm). | 1 | Crystal Peak Mineral Inc. (OTCQB: CPMMF) |

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**INTERESTED TRUSTEE AND OFFICERS**

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| <br> **Name,<br> Address\*<br> and Age** | **Position(s) <br> Held with <br> the Funds** | **Term of <br> Office/Length <br> of Time <br> Served** | **Principal <br> Occupation(s) <br> and Held <br> Past 5 Years** | **Number of <br> Portfolios <br> in Fund <br> Complex <br> Overseen <br> by Trustee <br> Nominee** | **Other <br> Directorships <br> held by the <br> Trustee Nominee <br> during the past <br> 5 years\*\*\*** |
| Brandon Nielson\*\* <br> Year of Birth: 1972 | Trustee | Since 2025 | Managing Partner, Keystone National Group, LLC (investment advisory firm), (2006-Present). | 1 | None. |
| John Earl <br> Year of Birth: 1966 | President | Since Inception<br> (2020) | Managing Partner, Keystone National Group (2006 – present). | N/A | N/A |
| Brad Allen <br> Year of Birth: 1980 | Treasurer | Since Inception<br> (2020) | Managing Partner, Keystone National Group (2010 – present). | N/A | N/A |
| Michelle Mattson <br> Year of Birth: 1990 | Secretary | Since 2025 | Vice President, Investor Relations (2024 - Present), Operations Manager (2013 - 2024), Keystone National Group, LLC | N/A | N/A |
| Randi Jean Roessler <br> Year of Birth: 1981 | Chief Compliance Officer | Since 2025 | Director, PINE Advisor Solutions (March 2023-present); Chief Compliance Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., Davis Funds, Selected Funds, the Clipper Fund Trust, the Davis Fundamental ETF Trust, and Davis Distributors, LLC (2018-2023). | N/A | N/A |

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\* Address for Trustees and officers: c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc., 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212.

\*\* Mr. Neilson is deemed to be an interested person of the Fund because he is affiliated with Keystone National Group, LLC, the Fund's Investment Manager.

\*\*\* Includes any company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act or any company registered under the Investment Company Act..

The Board believes that each of the Trustees' experience, qualifications, attributes and skills on an individual basis and in combination with those of the other Trustees lead to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve in such capacity. Among the attributes common to all Trustees is the ability to review critically, evaluate, question and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the other Trustees, the Investment Manager, the Fund's other service providers, counsel and the independent registered public accounting firm, and to exercise effective business judgment in the performance of their duties as Trustees. A Trustee's ability to perform his or her duties effectively may have been attained through the Trustee's business, consulting, and public service; experience as a board member of non-profit entities or other organizations; education or professional training; and/or other life experiences. In addition to these shared characteristics, set forth below is a brief discussion of the specific experience, qualifications, attributes or skills of each Trustee.

 

*Brandon Nielson.* Mr. Nielson has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.

 

*Kent Misener.* Mr. Misener has more than 40 years of experience in the financial services industry.

 

*Daren Shaw.* Mr. Shaw has more than 40 years of experience in the financial services industry.

 

*Herbert E. "Bud" Scruggs.* Mr. Scruggs has more than 34 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Specific details regarding each Trustee's principal occupations during the past five years are included in the table above.

**Leadership Structure and Oversight Responsibilities**

Overall responsibility for oversight of the Fund rests with the Board. The Fund has engaged the Investment Manager to manage the Fund on a day-to-day basis. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Investment Manager, and other service providers in the operations of the Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Investment Company Act, applicable provisions of state and other laws and the Fund's Agreement and Declaration of Trust. The Board is currently composed of four members, three of whom are Independent Trustees. The Board will meet in-person at regularly scheduled meetings four times each year. In addition, the Board may hold special in-person or telephonic meetings or informal conference calls to discuss specific matters that may arise or require action between regular meetings. The Independent Trustees have also engaged independent legal counsel to assist them in performing their oversight responsibility. The Independent Trustees will meet with their independent legal counsel in person prior to and during each quarterly board meeting. As described below, the Board has established an Audit Committee and a Nominating Committee and may establish ad hoc committees or working groups from time to time to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities.

The Board has appointed Kent Misener, an Independent Trustee, to serve in the role of Chair of the Board. The Chair's role is to preside at all meetings of the Board and to act as liaison with the Investment Manager, other service providers, counsel and other Trustees generally between meetings. The Chair serves as a key point person for dealings between management and the Trustees. The Chair may also perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Board from time to time. The Board has not appointed a lead independent trustee. The Board has determined that the Board's leadership structure is appropriate because it allows the Board to exercise informed and independent judgment over matters under its purview and it allocates areas of responsibility among committees of Trustees and the full Board in a manner that enhances effective oversight.

The Fund is subject to a number of risks, including investment, compliance, operational and valuation risks, among others. Risk oversight forms part of the Board's general oversight of the Fund and will be addressed as part of various Board and committee activities. Day-to-day risk management functions are subsumed within the responsibilities of the Investment Manager and other service providers (depending on the nature of the risk), which carry out the Fund's investment management and business affairs. The Investment Manager and other service providers employ a variety of processes, procedures and controls to identify various events or circumstances that give rise to risks, to lessen the probability of their occurrence and/or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur. Each of the Investment Manager and other service providers has its own independent interests in risk management, and their policies and methods of risk management will depend on their functions and business models. The Board recognizes that it is not possible to identify all of the risks that may affect the Fund or to develop processes and controls to eliminate or mitigate their occurrence or effects. The Board will require senior officers of the Fund, including the President, Treasurer and Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") and the Investment Manager, to report to the full Board on a variety of matters at regular and special meetings of the Board, including matters relating to risk management. The Board and the Audit Committee will also receive regular reports from the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm on internal control and financial reporting matters. The Board will also receive reports from certain of the Fund's other primary service providers on a periodic or regular basis, including the Fund's custodian, placement agent and administrator. The Board may, at any time and in its discretion, change the manner in which it conducts risk oversight.

**Committees of the Board of Trustees**

 

*Audit Committee*

The Board has formed an Audit Committee that is responsible for overseeing the Fund's accounting and financial reporting policies and practices, its internal controls, and, as appropriate, the internal controls of certain service providers; overseeing the quality and objectivity of the Fund's financial statements and the independent audit of those financial statements; and acting as a liaison between the Fund's independent auditors and the full Board. In performing its responsibilities, the Audit Committee will select and recommend annually to the entire Board a firm of independent certified public accountants to audit the books and records of the Fund for the ensuing year and will review with the firm the scope and results of each audit. The Audit Committee currently consists of each of the Fund's Independent Trustees. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the Audit Committee held two meetings.

 

*Nominating Committee*

The Board has formed a Nominating Committee that is responsible for selecting and nominating persons to serve as Trustees of the Fund. The Nominating Committee is responsible for both nominating candidates to be appointed by the Board to fill vacancies and for nominating candidates to be presented to Shareholders for election. In performing its responsibilities, the Nominating Committee will consider candidates recommended by management of the Fund and by Shareholders and evaluate them both in a similar manner, as long as the recommendation submitted by a Shareholder includes at a minimum: the name, address and telephone number of the recommending Shareholder and information concerning the Shareholder's interests in the Fund in sufficient detail to establish that the Shareholder held Shares on the relevant record date; and the name, address and telephone number of the recommended nominee and information concerning the recommended nominee's education, professional experience, and other information that might assist the Nominating Committee in evaluating the recommended nominee's qualifications to serve as a trustee. The Nominating Committee may solicit candidates to serve as trustees from any source it deems appropriate. With the Board's prior approval, the Nominating Committee may employ and compensate counsel, consultants or advisers to assist it in discharging its responsibilities. The Nominating Committee currently consists of each of the Fund's Independent Trustees. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the Nominating Committee did not hold any meetings.

**Trustee Ownership of Securities**

For each Trustee, the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by the Trustee in the Fund and in the family of investment companies (including all of the registered investment companies advised by the Investment Manager) as of December 31, 2024, is set forth in the table below.

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| <br> **NAME OF TRUSTEE** | **DOLLAR RANGE <br> OF EQUITY <br> SECURITIES IN <br> THE FUND** | **AGGREGATE DOLLAR <br> RANGE\* OF EQUITY <br> SECURITIES IN ALL <br> REGISTERED INVESTMENT <br> COMPANIES OVERSEEN BY <br> MANAGER IN FAMILY OF <br> INVESTMENT COMPANIES** |
| **Independent** |  |  |
| Kent Misener |  |  |
| Daren Shaw | Over $100,000 | Over $100,000 |
| Herbert E. "Bud" Scruggs |  |  |
| **Interested** |  |  |
| Brandon Nielson | Over $100,000 | Over $100,000 |

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\* The dollar ranges of equity securities beneficially owned by a Trustee are the following: none, $1–$10,000, $10,001–$50,000, $50,001-$100,000, or over $100,000.

**Independent Trustee Ownership of Securities**

As of December 31, 2024, none of the Independent Trustees (or their immediate family members) owned beneficially or of record securities of the Investment Manager or the Placement Agent, or of an entity (other than a registered investment company) controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Investment Manager or the Placement Agent.

**Trustee Compensation**

In consideration of the services rendered by the Independent Trustees, the Fund will pay each Independent Trustee a retainer of $60,000 per year. Trustees that are interested persons will not be separately compensated by the Fund. The Trustees do not receive any pension or retirement benefits.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the Fund paid each Independent Trustee $28,000. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, each Independent Trustee did not receive any compensation from other registered investment companies for which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as investment adviser.

**CODES OF ETHICS**

The Fund and the Investment Manager have each adopted a code of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 of the Investment Company Act, which is designed to prevent affiliated persons of the Fund and the Investment Manager from engaging in deceptive, manipulative, or fraudulent activities in connection with securities held or to be acquired by the Fund. The codes of ethics permit persons subject to them to invest in securities, including securities that may be held or purchased by the Fund, subject to a number of restrictions and controls. Compliance with the codes of ethics is carefully monitored and enforced.

The codes of ethics of the Fund and the Investment Manager are included as exhibits to the Fund's registration statement filed with the SEC. The codes of ethics are available on the EDGAR database on the SEC's internet site at sec.gov, and may be obtained after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following E-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov.

**INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES**

**The Investment Manager**

Keystone National Group, LLC (the "Investment Manager"), serves as the investment advisor to the Fund. The Investment Manager is an investment adviser registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Subject to the general supervision of the Board, and in accordance with the investment objective, policies, and restrictions of the Fund, the Investment Manager is responsible for the management and operation of the Fund and the investment of the Fund's assets. The Investment Manager provides such services to the Fund pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement. Founded in 2006, the Investment Manager and its affiliates have approximately $2.3 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. Brandon Nielson, John Earl, Brad Allen and Taylor Jackson serve as Managing Partners of the Investment Manager.

The Investment Management Agreement became effective as of March 4, 2020, and continued in effect for an initial two-year term. Thereafter, the Investment Management Agreement continues in effect from year to year provided such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund or a majority of the Board, and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees of the Fund, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the Investment Management Agreement is available in the Fund's most recent semi-annual report to Shareholders for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2024.

**Investment Management Fee**

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, the Fund pays the Investment Manager an Investment Management Fee equal to 1.50% on an annualized basis of the average monthly net assets of the Fund. The Investment Management Fee will be calculated and accrued daily and paid monthly in arrears. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2024, the Investment Management Fee paid by the Fund to the Investment Manager was $7,508,322, $13,394,508, and $18,956,795, respectively.

**Incentive Fee**

The Incentive Fee is calculated and payable monthly in arrears based upon the Fund's net profits for the immediately preceding month, and is subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on the Fund's net assets equal to 0.58333333% per month (or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.00%), subject to a "catch-up" feature. The Incentive Fee will be equal to 15.00% of the excess, if any, of (i) the net profits of the Fund for the relevant period over (ii) the then balance, if any, of the Loss Recovery Account. For the purposes of the Incentive Fee, the term "net profits" means the amount by which the NAV of the Fund on the last day of the relevant period exceeds the NAV of the Fund as of the commencement of the same period, including any net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and realized income and gains or losses and expenses (which, for this purpose shall not include any distribution and/or shareholder servicing fees, litigation, any extraordinary expenses or Incentive Fee). For purposes of the Incentive Fee, net assets are calculated for the relevant month as the NAV of the Fund as of the first business day of each month.

The calculation of the Incentive Fee for each calendar month is as follows:

● No Incentive Fee is payable to the Investment Manager if the Fund's net profits, expressed as a percentage of the Fund's net assets in respect of the relevant calendar month, does not exceed the monthly hurdle rate of 0.58333333% (7.00% annualized);

● 100.00% of the portion of the Fund's net profits that exceed the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 0.68627451% (8.24% annualized) (the "catch-up") is payable to the Investment Manager if the Fund's net profits, expressed as a percentage of the Fund's net assets in respect of the relevant calendar month, exceed the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 0.68627451% (8.24% annualized). The "catch-up" provision is intended to provide the Investment Manager with an incentive fee of 15.00% on all of the Fund's net profits when the Fund's net profits reach 0.68627451% of net assets in any calendar month (8.24% annualized); and

● 15.00% of the portion of the Fund's net profits that exceed the "catch-up" is payable to the Investment Manager if the Fund's net profits, expressed as a percentage of the Fund's net assets in respect of the relevant calendar month, exceed 0.68627451% (8.24% annualized). As a result, once the hurdle rate is reached and the catch-up is achieved, 15.00% of all the Fund's net profits thereafter is allocated to the Investment Manager.

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2024, the Incentive Fee paid by the Fund to the Investment Manager was $9,432,580, $14,590,909, and $25,021,973, respectively.

The Investment Manager has entered into an expense limitation and reimbursement agreement (the "Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement") with the Fund, whereby the Investment Manager has agreed to waive fees that it would otherwise have been paid, and/or to assume expenses of the Fund (a "Waiver and/or Reimbursement"), if required to ensure the Total Annual Expenses (including the Investment Management Fee, but excluding taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses of the Fund) do not exceed 3.00% of the Fund's net assets on an annualized basis (the "Expense Limit"). Because taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses of the Fund are excluded from the Expense Limit, Total Annual Expenses (after fee waivers and expense reimbursements) may exceed 3.00% of the Fund's net assets on an annualized basis. For a period not to exceed three years from the date on which a Waiver and/or Reimbursement is made, the Investment Manager may recoup amounts waived or assumed, provided they are able to effect such recoupment without causing the Fund's expense ratio (after recoupment) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limit in effect at the time of the Waiver and/or Reimbursement and (ii) the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment. The Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement will automatically renew for consecutive twelve-month terms, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a majority of the Trustees. Either the Fund or the Investment Manager may terminate the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement upon thirty days' written notice.

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2024, the Investment Manager did not recoup any fees.

**The Portfolio Managers**

The personnel of the Investment Manager who have primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio (the "Portfolio Managers") are John Earl, Brandon Nielson, Brad Allen Taylor Jackson, and Grant Calder of the Investment Manager.

**Other Accounts Managed by the Portfolio Managers<sup>(1)</sup>**

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|  | **Type of Accounts** | **Total # of <br> Accounts <br> Managed** | **Total <br> Assets <br> ($mm)** | **# of Accounts Managed that Advisory Fee Based on Performance** | **Total Assets that Advisory Fee Based on Performance ($mm)** |
| 1. John Earl | Registered Investment Companies: |  | $- |  | $- |
|  | Other Pooled Investment Vehicles: | 11 | $578 | 10 | $203 |
|  | Other Accounts: |  | $- |  | $- |
| 2. Brandon Nielson | Registered Investment Companies: |  | $- |  | $- |
|  | Other Pooled Investment Vehicles: | 11 | $578 | 10 | $203 |
|  | Other Accounts: |  | $- |  | $- |
| 3. Brad Allen | Registered Investment Companies: |  | $- |  | $- |
|  | Other Pooled Investment Vehicles: | 11 | $578 | 10 | $203 |
|  | Other Accounts: |  | $- |  | $- |
| 4. Taylor Jackson | Registered Investment Companies: |  | $- |  | $- |
|  | Other Pooled Investment Vehicles: | 11 | $578 | 10 | $203 |
|  | Other Accounts: |  | $- |  | $- |
| 5. Grant Calder | Registered Investment Companies: |  | $- |  | $- |
|  | Other Pooled Investment Vehicles: | 11 | $578 | 10 | $203 |
|  | Other Accounts: |  | $- |  | $- |

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<sup>(1)</sup> As of September 30, 2024.

**Conflicts of Interest**

Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to more than one fund or other account. More specifically, portfolio managers who manage multiple funds and/or other accounts may be presented with one or more of the following potential conflicts:

The management of multiple funds and/or other accounts may result in a Portfolio Manager devoting unequal time and attention to the management of each fund and/or other account. The Investment Manager seeks to manage such competing interests for the time and attention of the Portfolio Managers by having the Portfolio Managers focus on a particular investment discipline. Most other accounts managed by the Portfolio Managers are managed using the same investment models that are used in connection with the management of the Fund.

If a Portfolio Manager identifies a limited investment opportunity which may be suitable for more than one fund or other account, a fund may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to an allocation of filled purchase or sale orders across all eligible funds and other accounts. To deal with these situations, the Investment Manager has adopted procedures for allocating portfolio transactions across multiple accounts.

The Investment Manager has adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address these types of conflicts. However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.

**Compensation of the Portfolio Managers**

Total compensation paid to each Portfolio Manager includes a base salary fixed from year to year, a discretionary performance bonus and eligibility for a share of carried interest/performance fees in closed-end funds managed by the Investment Manager. The amounts paid to the Portfolio Managers are based on a percentage of the fees earned by the Investment Manager from managing the Fund and other investment accounts. The performance bonus reflects individual performance and the performance of the Investment Manager's business as a whole. The discretionary performance bonus is determined by senior management of the Investment Manager and is based on a wide variety of factors, including without limitation investment performance, quality of work, contributions to non-investment related efforts and organizational development. Certain of the Portfolio Managers are also owners of the Investment Manager and may be entitled to distributions of firm profit, including profit earned by the Investment Manager for managing the Fund.

The compensation structure of key investment professionals is structured to incent long-term client retention and client service, to attract and retain highly qualified investment management professionals and to reward individual and team contributions toward creating shareholder value.

**Portfolio Managers' Ownership of Shares**

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| Name of Portfolio Manager: | Dollar Range of Shares Beneficially Owned by Portfolio Manager <sup>(1)</sup>: |
| John Earl | Over $100,000 |
| Brandon Nielson | Over $100,000 |
| Brad Allen | Over $100,000 |
| Taylor Jackson |  |
| Grant Calder | Over $100,000 |

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(1) As of September 30, 2024.

**BROKERAGE**

Since the Fund generally acquires and disposes of its investments in privately negotiated transactions, it infrequently uses brokers in the normal course of business.

However, it is the Fund's policy to obtain the best results in connection with effecting its portfolio transactions, taking into account factors such as price, size of order, difficulty of execution and operational facilities of a brokerage firm and the firm's risk in positioning a block of securities. Purchases from underwriters will include the underwriting commission or concession, and purchases from dealers serving as market makers will include a dealer's mark-up or reflect a dealer's mark-down. When a debt security is bought from an underwriter, the purchase price will usually include an underwriting commission or concession. The purchase price for securities bought from dealers serving as market makers will similarly include the dealer's mark up or reflect a dealer's mark down. When the Fund executes transactions in the over-the-counter market, it will generally deal with primary market makers unless prices that are more favorable are otherwise obtainable.

The Investment Manager may pay a higher commission than otherwise obtainable from other brokers in return for brokerage or research services only if a good faith determination is made that the commission is reasonable in relation to the services provided.

While it is the Fund's general policy to seek to obtain the most favorable price and execution available in selecting a broker-dealer to execute portfolio transactions for the Fund, weight is also given to the ability of a broker-dealer to furnish brokerage and research services as defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to the Fund or to the Investment Manager, even if the specific services are not directly useful to the Fund and may be useful to the Investment Manager in advising other clients. When one or more brokers is believed capable of providing the best combination of price and execution, the Investment Manager may select a broker based upon brokerage or research services provided to the Investment Manager. In negotiating commissions with a broker or evaluating the spread to be paid to a dealer, the Fund may therefore pay a higher commission or spread than would be the case if no weight were given to the furnishing of these supplemental services, provided that the amount of such commission or spread has been determined in good faith by the Investment Manager to be reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and/or research services provided by such broker-dealer. The standard of reasonableness is to be measured in light of the Investment Manager's overall responsibilities to the Fund. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2024, the Fund paid no brokerage commissions.

As of September 30, 2024, the Fund held no securities of its regular brokers or dealers (or their parents).

**TAX MATTERS**

The following is intended to be a general summary of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences of investing, holding and disposing of Shares of the Fund. It is not intended to be a complete discussion of all such federal income tax consequences, nor does it purport to deal with all categories of investors. INVESTORS ARE THEREFORE ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH THEIR TAX ADVISORS BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND.

Set forth below is a discussion of certain U.S. federal income tax issues concerning the Fund and the purchase, ownership and disposition of Shares. This discussion does not purport to be complete or to deal with all aspects of federal income taxation that may be relevant to Shareholders in light of their particular circumstances. Unless otherwise noted, this discussion assumes you are a U.S. Shareholder and that you hold your Shares as a capital asset. This discussion is based upon present provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the regulations promulgated thereunder, and judicial and administrative ruling authorities, all of which are subject to change, which change may be retroactive. Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisers with regard to the federal tax consequences of the purchase, ownership, or disposition of Shares, as well as the tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, foreign country, or other taxing jurisdiction.

The Fund intends to qualify annually as a regulated investment company (a "RIC") under the Code. To qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment generally accorded to regulated investment companies, the Fund must, among other things, (a) derive in each taxable year at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies or other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies and net income derived from interests in qualified publicly traded partnerships; (b) diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of its taxable year, (i) at least 50% of the market value of the Fund's assets is represented by cash and cash items (including receivables), U.S. Government securities, the securities of other regulated investment companies and other securities, with such other securities of any one issuer limited for the purposes of this calculation to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of the Fund's total assets and not greater than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its total assets is invested in the securities (other than U.S. Government securities or the securities of other regulated investment companies) of a single issuer, in the securities (other than securities of other regulated investment companies) of two or more issuers which the Fund controls and are engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses, or in the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships; and (c) distribute for each taxable year an amount at least equal to the sum of 90% of its investment company taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid) and 90% of its net tax exempt interest income.

The Fund might not distribute all of its net investment income, and the Fund is not required to distribute any portion of its net capital gain. If the Fund qualifies for treatment as a regulated investment company but does not distribute all of its net capital gain and net investment income, it will be subject to tax at regular corporate rates on the amount retained. If the Fund retains any net capital gain, it may designate the retained amount of capital gain as undistributed capital gain in a notice to its Shareholders who, if subject to federal income tax on long-term capital gains, (i) will be required to include in income for federal income tax purposes, as long-term capital gain, their share of such undistributed amount; (ii) will be deemed to have paid their proportionate share of the tax paid by the Fund on such undistributed amount and will be entitled to credit that amount of tax against their federal income tax liabilities, if any; and (iii) will be entitled to claim refunds to the extent the credit exceeds such liabilities. For federal income tax purposes, the tax basis of Shares owned by a Shareholder of the Fund will be increased by an amount equal to the difference between the amount of undistributed capital gains included in the Shareholder's gross income and the tax deemed paid by the Shareholder.

As a regulated investment company, the Fund generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its investment company taxable income (as that term is defined in the Code, but without regard to the deduction for dividends paid) and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss), if any, that it distributes to Shareholders. The Fund intends to distribute to its Shareholders, at least annually, substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gain. Amounts not distributed on a timely basis in accordance with a calendar year distribution requirement are subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax. To prevent imposition of the excise tax, the Fund must distribute during each calendar year an amount equal to the sum of (1) at least 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gains or losses) for the calendar year, (2) at least 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of its capital losses (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one-year period ending October 31 of the calendar year, and (3) any ordinary income and capital gains for previous years that were not distributed during those years. To prevent application of the excise tax, the Fund intends to make its distributions in accordance with the calendar year distribution requirement.

Although dividends generally will be treated as distributed when paid, any dividend declared by the Fund in October, November or December and payable to Shareholders of record in such a month that is paid during the following January will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as received by Shareholders on December 31 of the calendar year in which it was declared. In addition, certain other distributions made after the close of a taxable year of the Fund may be "spilled back" and treated for certain purposes as paid by the Fund during such taxable year. In such case, Shareholders generally will be treated as having received such dividends in the taxable year in which the distributions were actually made. For purposes of calculating the amount of a regulated investment company's undistributed income and gain subject to the 4% excise tax described above, such "spilled back" dividends are treated as paid by the regulated investment company when they are actually paid.

If the Fund fails to satisfy the qualifying income or diversification requirements in any taxable year, the Fund may be eligible for certain relief provisions if the failures are due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and if a penalty tax is paid with respect to each failure to satisfy the applicable requirements. Additionally, relief is provided for certain de minimis failures of the diversification requirements where the Fund corrects the failure within a specified period. In order to be eligible for the relief provisions with respect to a failure to meet the diversification requirements, the Fund may be required to dispose of certain assets and may be subject to penalties. If these relief provisions are not available to the Fund and it fails to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company for a taxable year, the Fund will be taxable at regular corporate tax rates (and, to the extent applicable, at corporate alternative minimum tax rates). In such an event, all distributions (including capital gain distributions) will be taxable as ordinary dividends to the extent of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits, subject to the dividends-received deduction for corporate Shareholders and to the tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income distributed to noncorporate Shareholders. In such an event, distributions in excess of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated first as a return of capital to the extent of the holder's adjusted tax basis in the Shares (reducing that basis accordingly), and any remaining distributions will be treated as a capital gain. To requalify for treatment as a RIC in a subsequent taxable year, the Fund would be required to satisfy the RIC qualification requirements for that year and to distribute any earnings and profits from any year in which the Fund failed to qualify for tax treatment as a RIC. In addition, if the Fund were to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company for a period greater than two taxable years, it would generally be required to pay a Fund-level tax on certain net built-in gains recognized with respect to certain of its assets upon a disposition of such assets within ten years of qualifying as a regulated investment company in a subsequent year.

The Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of the Fund for treatment as a RIC if it determines such course of action to be beneficial to Shareholders.

**Distributions**

Dividends paid out of the Fund's net investment income generally will be taxable to a Shareholder as ordinary income to the extent of the Fund's earnings and profits, whether paid in cash or reinvested in additional Shares under the DRIP. The Fund may be able to report a portion of its income as "qualified dividend income," however, which is taxable to noncorporate Shareholders at rates of up to 20%, or Section 199A dividends from REITs, which may be taxed at a reduced effective federal income tax rate through 2025.

In general, dividends may be reported by the Fund as qualified dividend income if they are attributable to qualified dividend income received by the Fund. Qualified dividend income generally means dividend income received from investments in common and preferred stock of U.S. companies and stock of certain qualified foreign corporations, provided that certain holding period and other requirements are met by both the Fund and the Shareholders.

A foreign corporation is treated as a qualified foreign corporation for this purpose if it is incorporated in a possession of the United States or it is eligible for the benefits of certain income tax treaties with the United States and meets certain additional requirements. Certain foreign corporations that are not otherwise qualified foreign corporations will be treated as qualified foreign corporations with respect to dividend paid by them if the stock with respect to which the dividends are paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. Passive foreign investment companies are not qualified foreign investment companies for this purpose. Dividends received by the Fund from REITs generally are not expected to qualify for treatment as qualified dividend income.

A dividend that is attributable to qualified dividend income of the Fund that is paid by the Fund to a Shareholder will not be taxable as qualified dividend income to such Shareholder (1) if the dividend is received with respect to any share of the Fund held for fewer than 61 days during the 121-day period beginning on the date which is 60 days before the date on which such share became ex-dividend with respect to such dividend, (2) to the extent that the Shareholder is under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property, or (3) if the Shareholder elects to have the dividend treated as investment income for purposes of the limitation on deductibility of investment interest. The ex-dividend date is the date on which the owner of the share at the commencement of such date is entitled to receive the next issued dividend payment for such share even if the share is sold by the owner on that date or thereafter.

The Fund may make distributions of "section 199A dividends" with respect to qualified dividends that it receives with respect to its investments in REITs. A section 199A dividend is any dividend or part of such dividend that the Fund pays to its shareholders and reports as a section 199A dividend in written statements furnished to its shareholders. Distributions paid by the Fund that are eligible to be treated as section 199A dividends for a taxable year may not exceed the "qualified REIT dividends" received by the Fund from REITs reduced by the Fund's allocable expenses. Section 199A dividends are afforded a special deduction that may allow them to be taxed to individuals and other non-corporate shareholders at a reduced effective federal income tax rate, provided the shareholder receiving the dividends has satisfied a holding period requirement for the Fund's shares and satisfied certain other conditions. For the lower rates to apply, Fund shares must have been owned for at least 46 days during the 91-day period beginning on the date that is 45 days before the Fund's ex-dividend date, but only to the extent that the Shareholder is not under an obligation (under a short-sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property. Unless legislatively extended, section 199A will expire, and no deduction for section 199A dividends will be available, after 2025.

Distributions of net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss), if any, reported as capital gain dividends are generally taxable to a Shareholder as long-term capital gains regardless of how long the Shareholder has held Shares, at rates of up to 20% for noncorporate taxpayers. Certain capital gain dividends attributable to dividends the Fund receives from REITs may be taxed to noncorporate taxpayers at a rate of 25%. Distributions of short-term capital gain are taxable to Shareholders as ordinary income. Shareholders receiving distributions in the form of additional Shares, rather than cash, generally will have a cost basis in each such share equal to the greater of the net asset value or fair market value of a share of the Fund on the reinvestment date. A distribution of an amount in excess of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits will first be treated by a Shareholder as a return of capital which is applied against and reduces the Shareholder's basis in his or her Shares. To the extent that the amount of any such distribution exceeds the Shareholder's basis in his or her Shares, the excess will be treated by the Shareholder as gain from a sale or exchange of Shares.

Shareholders will be notified annually as to the U.S. federal tax status of distributions, and Shareholders receiving distributions in the form of additional Shares will receive a report as to the net asset value of those Shares.

A dividend or distribution received shortly after the purchase of Shares reduces the net asset value of the Shares by the amount of the dividend or distribution and, although in effect a return of capital, will be taxable to the Shareholder. If the net asset value of Shares were reduced below the Shareholder's cost by dividends and distributions representing gains realized on sales of securities, such dividends and distributions, although also in effect returns of capital, would be taxable to the Shareholder in the same manner as other dividends or distributions.

Capital losses in excess of capital gains ("net capital losses") are not permitted to be deducted against a RIC's net investment income. Instead, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, potentially subject to certain limitations, the Fund may carry net capital losses from any taxable year forward to offset capital gains in future years. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Fund is permitted to carry forward indefinitely a net capital loss from any taxable year to offset its capital gains, if any, in years following the year of the loss. To the extent subsequent capital gains are offset by such losses, they will not result in U.S. federal income tax liability to the Fund and may not be distributed as capital gains to Shareholders. Generally, the Fund may not carry forward any losses other than net capital losses. Under certain circumstances, the Fund may elect to treat certain losses as though they were incurred on the first day of the taxable year immediately following the taxable year in which they were actually incurred.

**Sale or Exchange of Fund Shares**

Sales and repurchases generally are taxable events for Shareholders that are subject to tax. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisers with reference to their individual circumstances to determine whether any particular transaction in Shares is properly treated as a sale for tax purposes, as the following discussion assumes, and to ascertain the tax treatment of any gains or losses recognized in such transactions. In general, if Shares are sold, the Shareholder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized on the sale and the Shareholder's adjusted tax basis in the Shares. Such gain or loss generally will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the Shares were held for more than one year and otherwise generally will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. Any loss recognized by a Shareholder upon the sale, repurchase or other disposition of Shares with a tax holding period of six months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any amounts treated as distributions to the Shareholder of long-term capital gain with respect to such Shares (including any amounts credited to the Shareholder as undistributed capital gains).

Losses on sales, repurchases or other dispositions of Shares may be disallowed under "wash sale" rules in the event of other investments in the Fund (including investments made pursuant to reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gain distributions) within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the sale or other disposition of Shares or in the event the Shareholder enters into a contract or option to repurchase Shares within such period. In such a case, the disallowed portion of any loss generally would increase the tax basis of the Shares acquired in the other investments.

**Nature of Fund's Investments**

Certain of the Fund's investment practices are subject to special and complex federal income tax provisions that may, among other things, (i) disallow, suspend or otherwise limit the allowance of certain losses or deductions, (ii) convert long-term capital gain into short-term capital gain or ordinary income, (iii) convert an ordinary loss or a deduction into a capital loss (the deductibility of which is more limited), (iv) cause the Fund to recognize income or gain without a corresponding receipt of cash, (v) change the time at which a purchase or sale of stock or securities is deemed to occur and (vi) adversely alter the characterization of certain complex financial transactions. The Fund may make certain tax elections in order to mitigate the effect of these provisions.

The Code imposes constructive sale treatment for federal income tax purposes on certain hedging strategies with respect to appreciated financial positions. Under these rules, taxpayers will recognize gain, but not loss, with respect to securities if they enter into short sales or "offsetting notional principal contracts" (as defined by the Code) with respect to, or futures or forward contracts to deliver, the same or substantially identical property, or if they enter into such transactions and then acquire the same or substantially identical property.

As a result of entering into swap contracts, the Fund may make or receive periodic net payments. The Fund may also make or receive a payment when a swap is terminated prior to maturity through an assignment of the swap or other closing transaction. Periodic net payments will generally constitute ordinary income or expense, while termination of a swap will generally result in capital gain or loss (which will be long-term capital gain or loss if the Fund has been a party to the swap for more than one year).

**Original Issue Discount Securities**

Investments by the Fund in zero coupon or other discount securities will result in income to the Fund equal to a portion of the excess of the face value of the securities over their issue price ("original issue discount") each year that the securities are held, even though the Fund may receive no cash interest payments or may receive cash interest payments that are less than the income recognized for tax purposes. This income is included in determining the amount of income which the Fund must distribute to avoid the payment of federal income tax and the 4% excise tax. Because such income may not be matched by a corresponding cash payment to the Fund, the Fund may be required to borrow money or dispose of securities to be able to make distributions to its Shareholders.

**Investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts**

The Fund may invest in REITs that hold residual interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits ("REMICs"). Under Treasury regulations that have not yet been issued, but may apply retroactively, a portion of the Fund's income from a REIT that is attributable to the REIT's residual interest in a REMIC (referred to in the Code as an "excess inclusion") will be subject to federal income tax in all events. These regulations are also expected to provide that excess inclusion income of a regulated investment company, such as the Fund, will be allocated to Shareholders of the regulated investment company in proportion to the dividends received by such Shareholders, with the same consequences as if the Shareholders held the related REMIC residual interest directly. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") in Notice 2006-97 set forth some basic principles for the application of these rules until such regulations are issued. In general, the applicable rules under the Code and expected rules under the regulations will provide that the excess inclusion income allocated to Shareholders (i) cannot be offset by net operating losses (subject to a limited exception for certain thrift institutions), (ii) will constitute unrelated business taxable income to entities (including a qualified pension plan, an individual retirement account, a 401(k) plan, a Keogh plan or other tax-exempt entity) subject to tax on unrelated business income, thereby potentially requiring such an entity that is allocated excess inclusion income, and otherwise might not be required to file a tax return, to file a tax return and pay tax on such income, and (iii) in the case of a foreign Shareholder, will not qualify for any reduction in U.S. federal withholding tax. In addition, if at any time during any taxable year a "disqualified organization" (as defined in the Code to include governmental Shares, tax-exempt entities and certain cooperatives) is a record holder of a share in a regulated investment company, then the regulated investment company will be subject to a tax equal to that portion of its excess inclusion income for the taxable year that is allocable to the disqualified organization, multiplied by the highest federal income tax rate imposed on corporations.

**Investments in Non-U.S. Securities**

The Fund may invest in non-U.S. securities, which investments could subject the Fund to complex provisions of the Code applicable to equity interests in passive foreign investment companies (each, a "PFIC"). A PFIC is an equity interest (under Treasury regulations that may be promulgated in the future, generally including not only stock but also an option to acquire stock such as is inherent in a convertible bond) in certain foreign corporations (i) that receive at least 75% of their annual gross income from passive sources (such as interest, dividends, certain rents and royalties, or capital gains) or (ii) where at least 50% of the corporation's assets (computed based on average fair market value) either produce or are held for the production of passive income. If the Fund invests in PFICs, the Fund could be subject to U.S. federal income tax and nondeductible interest charges on "excess distributions" received from such companies or on gain from the sale of stock in such companies, even if all income or gain actually received by the Fund is timely distributed to its Shareholders. The Fund would not be able to pass through to its Shareholders any credit or deduction for such a tax. A "qualified electing fund" election or a "mark-to-market" election may be available that would ameliorate these adverse tax consequences, but such elections could require the Fund to recognize taxable income or gain (subject to the distribution requirements applicable to RICs, as described above) without the concurrent receipt of cash. In order to satisfy the distribution requirements and avoid a tax at the Fund level, the Fund may be required to liquidate portfolio securities that it might otherwise have continued to hold, potentially resulting in additional taxable gain or loss to the Fund. Gains from the sale of stock of PFICs may also be treated as ordinary income. In order for the Fund to make a qualified electing fund election with respect to a PFIC, the PFIC would have to agree to provide certain tax information to the Fund on an annual basis, which it might not agree to do. The Fund may limit and/or manage its holdings in PFICs to limit its tax liability or maximize its returns from these investments.

Dividends received by the Fund on foreign securities may give rise to withholding and other taxes imposed by foreign countries. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes. Shareholders of the Fund generally will not be entitled to a credit or deduction with respect to any such taxes paid by the Fund.

Gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates between the time the Fund accrues income or receivables or expenses or other liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and the time the Fund actually collects such income or receivables or pays such liabilities are generally treated as ordinary income or loss. Similarly, gains or losses on foreign currency forward contracts and the disposition of debt securities denominated in foreign currency, to the extent attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates between the acquisition and disposition dates, are also treated as ordinary income or loss.

**Backup Withholding**

The Fund is required to withhold (as "backup withholding") a portion of dividends and certain other payments paid to certain holders of Shares who do not to provide the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number (or, in the case of individuals, their social security numbers) or to make required certifications, or who are otherwise subject to backup withholding. The withholding rate is 24%. Corporate Shareholders and certain other Shareholders specified in the Code generally are exempt from such backup withholding. This withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld from payments made to a Shareholder may be refunded or credited against the Shareholder's U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information and forms are timely furnished to the IRS.

**Foreign Shareholders**

U.S. taxation of a Shareholder who, as to the United States, is a nonresident alien individual, a foreign trust or estate, a foreign corporation or foreign partnership ("Foreign Shareholder") generally depends on whether the income received from the Fund is "effectively connected" with a U.S. trade or business carried on by the Shareholder. In addition, unless certain foreign entities that hold Shares comply with IRS requirements that will generally require them to report information regarding U.S. persons investing in, or holding accounts with, such entities, a 30% withholding tax may apply to Fund distributions payable to such entities. A Foreign Shareholder may be exempt from the withholding described in this paragraph under an applicable intergovernmental agreement between the U.S. and a foreign government, provided that the Shareholder and the applicable foreign government comply with the terms of such agreement.

**Income not Effectively Connected with a U.S. Trade or Business**

If the income received from the Fund is not "effectively connected" with a U.S. trade or business carried on by the Foreign Shareholder, distributions of net investment income (including distributions of short-term capital gain) will generally be subject to a U.S. withholding tax of 30% (or lower treaty rate, except in the case of any excess inclusion income allocated to the Shareholder (see "Investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts" above)), which tax is generally withheld from such distributions. Dividends reported by the Fund as (i) interest-related dividends, to the extent such dividends are derived from the Fund's "qualified net interest income," or (ii) short-term capital gain dividends, to the extent such dividends are derived from the Fund's "qualified short-term gain," are generally exempt from this 30% withholding tax. "Qualified net interest income" is the Fund's net income derived from U.S.-source interest and original issue discount, subject to certain exceptions and limitations. "Qualified short-term gain" generally means the excess of the Fund's net short-term capital gain for the taxable year over its net long-term capital loss, if any.

Distributions of net capital gain and any amounts retained by the Fund which are designated as undistributed capital gains generally will not be subject to U.S. tax at the rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate). In the case of a Foreign Shareholder who is a nonresident alien individual, the Fund may be required to withhold U.S. income tax from distributions of net capital gain unless the Foreign Shareholder certifies his or her non-U.S. status under penalties of perjury or otherwise establishes an exemption.

**Income Effectively Connected with a U.S. Trade or Business**

If the income from the Fund is "effectively connected" with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a Foreign Shareholder, then distributions of net investment income and capital gain dividends, any amounts retained by the Fund which are designated as undistributed capital gains and any gains realized upon the sale or exchange of Shares will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the graduated rates applicable to U.S. citizens, residents and domestic corporations. Foreign corporate Shareholders may also be subject to the branch profits tax imposed by the Code. Certain certification and disclosure requirements, including delivery of a properly executed IRS Form W-8ECI, must be satisfied for income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business to be exempt from the 30% withholding described above under "Income not Effectively Connected with a U.S. Trade or Business."

The Fund may be required to apply special withholding rules to distributions to certain non-U.S. persons to the extent such distributions are attributable to gain from sales of "United States real property interests" held directly or indirectly by the Fund. Those rules, if applicable, require withholding at the rate of 21% of such a distribution payable with respect to a class of Shares. A distribution that is subject to 21% withholding will not also be subject to the 30% withholding tax described in "Income not Effectively Connected with a U.S. Trade or Business," above. Distributions subject to 21% withholding will be treated as income effectively connected with a trade or business within the United States, and a non-U.S. person receiving such a distribution generally will be required to file a U.S. federal income tax return for the period in which such distribution is received. Under certain circumstances, a sale of Shares may be treated as a disposition of "United States real property interests," requiring non-U.S. Shareholders to file U.S. federal income tax returns and pay tax on the sale. Prospective non-U.S. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers regarding these rules before purchasing Shares.

The tax consequences to a Foreign Shareholder entitled to claim the benefits of an applicable tax treaty may differ from those described herein. Foreign Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund.

**Other Tax Considerations**

A 3.8% Medicare contribution tax generally applies to all or a portion of the net investment income of a Shareholder who is an individual and not a nonresident alien for federal income tax purposes and who has adjusted gross income (subject to certain adjustments) that exceeds a threshold amount ($250,000 if married filing jointly or if considered a "surviving spouse" for federal income tax purposes, $125,000 if married filing separately, and $200,000 in other cases). This 3.8% tax also applies to all or a portion of the undistributed net investment income of certain Shareholders that are estates and trusts. For these purposes, interest, dividends, and certain capital gains (among other categories of income) are generally taken into account in computing a Shareholder's net investment income.

Fund Shareholders may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes on their Fund distributions. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the particular tax consequences to them of an investment in the Fund.

If a Shareholder recognizes a loss on a disposition of Shares of $2 million or more for an individual Shareholder, or $10 million or more for a corporate Shareholder, in any single taxable year (or certain greater amounts over a combination of years), the Shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886. Direct Shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, Shareholder of a RIC are not excepted. In addition, significant penalties may be imposed for the failure to comply with the reporting requirements. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer's treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

The foregoing discussion is a summary only and is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. Purchasers of Shares should consult their own tax advisers as to the tax consequences of investing in such Shares, including under state, local and other tax laws.

**INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM; LEGAL COUNSEL**

Grant Thornton LLP, with principal business address located at 171 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, serves as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm providing audit services.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, One Logan Square, Suite 2000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-6996, serves as legal counsel to the Fund and the Independent Trustees.

**CUSTODIAN**

UMB Bank, n.a. (the "Custodian"), serves as the primary custodian of the assets of the Fund, and may maintain custody of such assets with U.S. subcustodians (which may be banks, trust companies, securities depositories and clearing agencies) in accordance with the requirements of Section 17(f) of the Investment Company Act. Assets of the Fund are not held by the Investment Manager or commingled with the assets of other accounts other than to the extent that securities are held in the name of the Custodian or U.S. subcustodians in a securities depository, clearing agency or omnibus customer account of such custodian. The Custodian's principal business address is 1010 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106. The Custodian is an affiliate of UMB Fund Services, Inc., which serves as the Fund's administrator.

**PLACEMENT AGENT**

Distribution Services, LLC is the Placement Agent of Shares and is located at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, ME 04101. The Placement Agent is a registered broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement, the Placement Agent acts as the agent of the Fund in connection with the continuous offering of Shares of the Fund on a reasonable efforts basis. The Placement Agent has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Shares. The Placement Agent and its officers have no role in determining the investment policies of the Fund.

**PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

The Board has delegated responsibility for decisions regarding proxy voting for securities held by the Fund to the Investment Manager. The Investment Manager will vote such proxies in accordance with its proxy policies and procedures. Copies of the Investment Manager's proxy policies and procedures are included as Appendix A to this SAI. The Board will periodically review the Fund's proxy voting record.

The Fund will be required to file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the twelve months ended June 30, no later than August 31 of each year. The Fund's Form N-PX filing will be available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund at 1-888-332-3320 or (ii) by visiting the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

**CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS**

A control person generally is a person who beneficially owns more than 25% of the voting securities of a company or has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such company. As of May 31, 2025, no entity or person owned of record or beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding Shares of the Fund.

As of May 31, 2025, the Fund's Trustees and officers as a group owned beneficially less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund.

**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

The audited financial statements and financial highlights included in the annual report to the Fund's Shareholders for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 (the "[Annual Report](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000121390024106356/ea0220514-01_ncsr.htm)"), together with the report of Grant Thornton LLP, the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm, on the financial statements and financial highlights included in the Fund's Annual Report are incorporated herein. The unaudited financial statements and financial highlights, included in the Fund's semi-annual report to the Fund's shareholders for the six months ended March 31, 2025 (the "[Semi-Annual Report](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001788420/000121390025052674/ea0242912-01_ncsrs.htm)"), are also incorporated herein.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

A registration statement on Form N-2, including amendments thereto, relating to the Shares offered hereby, has been filed by the Fund with the SEC. The Memorandum and this Statement of Additional Information do not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement, including any exhibits and schedules thereto. For further information with respect to the Fund and the Shares offered hereby, reference is made to the registration statement. A copy of the registration statement may be reviewed and copied on the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at *http://www.sec.gov*. Prospective investors can also request copies of these materials, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the SEC's e-mail address (publicinfo@sec.gov).

**APPENDIX A – PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

The Investment Manager primarily invests in assets other than publicly listed equities, so the technical requirements of Rule 206(4)-6, which governs proxy voting, will most likely be inapplicable to the Investment Manager's investments. Nonetheless, the Investment Manager will always seek to uphold its fiduciary duties to its clients. The Investment Manager will seek to exercise voting opportunities in its clients' best interests and will carefully consider any conflicts of interest that may arise.

The Managing Partner responsible for a particular portfolio company is responsible for the voting of all securities held by its clients. Such Managing Partner will ensure that the Investment Manager receives all relevant information, disclosure materials and such proxies or consents to be able to cast votes in a timely manner.

When considering whether to retain or continue retaining any proxy advisory firm to provide proxy voting recommendations, the Chief Compliance Officer of the Investment Manager will ascertain, at a minimum: whether the proxy advisory firm has the capacity and competency to adequately analyze proxy issues. In this regard, the Investment Manager will include, among other things: the adequacy and quality of the proxy advisory firm's staffing and personnel; the robustness of its policies and procedures regarding its ability to (i) ensure that its proxy voting recommendations are based on current and accurate information and (ii) identify and address any conflicts of interest and any other considerations that the investment adviser believes would be appropriate in considering the nature and quality of the services provided by the proxy advisory firm.

This proxy policy will be re-visited in the future (and at least annually) if the Investment Manager should have a need to vote proxies for public companies. The Investment Manager understands that if it votes proxies in the future this policy should be revised to address additional areas of concern such as material conflicts of interest, compliance and recordkeeping.

**APPENDIX B – RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS**

**DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES RATINGS**

**<u>Short-Term Credit Ratings</u>**

An ***S&P Global Ratings*** short-term issue credit rating is generally assigned to those obligations considered short-term in the relevant market. The following summarizes the rating categories used by S&P Global Ratings for short-term issues:

"A-1" - A short-term obligation rated "A-1" is rated in the highest category by S&P Global Ratings. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

"A-2" - A short-term obligation rated "A-2" is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is satisfactory.

"A-3" - A short-term obligation rated "A-3" exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to weaken an obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.

"B" - A short-term obligation rated "B" is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties that could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

"C" - A short-term obligation rated "C" is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.

"D" - A short-term obligation rated "D" is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the "D" rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P Global Ratings believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The "D" rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. A rating on an obligation is lowered to "D" if it is subject to a distressed debt restructuring.

Local Currency and Foreign Currency Ratings - S&P Global Ratings' issuer credit ratings make a distinction between foreign currency ratings and local currency ratings. A foreign currency rating on an issuer can differ from the local currency rating on it when the obligor has a different capacity to meet its obligations denominated in its local currency, versus obligations denominated in a foreign currency.

"NR" - This indicates that a rating has not been assigned or is no longer assigned.

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***Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's")*** short-term ratings are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect both on the likelihood of a default or impairment on contractual financial obligations and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default or impairment.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

"P-1" - Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 reflect a superior ability to repay short-term obligations.

"P-2" - Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 reflect a strong ability to repay short-term obligations.

"P-3" - Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 reflect an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations. "NP" - Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories. "NR" - Is assigned to an unrated issuer, obligation and/or program.

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***Fitch, Inc. / Fitch Ratings Ltd. ("Fitch")*** short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-term deposit ratings may be adjusted for loss severity. Short-term ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short-term" based on market convention.<sup>1</sup> Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign, and structured obligations and up to 36 months for obligations in U.S. public finance markets. The following summarizes the rating categories used by Fitch for short-term obligations:

"F1" - Securities possess the highest short-term credit quality. This designation indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

"F2" - Securities possess good short-term credit quality. This designation indicates good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

"F3" - Securities possess fair short-term credit quality. This designation indicates that the intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

"B" - Securities possess speculative short-term credit quality. This designation indicates minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

"C" - Securities possess high short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

"RD" - Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Typically applicable to entity ratings only.

"D" - Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation. "NR" - Is assigned to an issue of a rated issuer that are not and have not been rated.

The ***DBRS Morningstar® Ratings Limited ("DBRS Morningstar")*** short-term obligation ratings provide DBRS Morningstar's opinion on the risk that an issuer will not meet its short-term financial obligations in a timely manner. The obligations rated in this category typically have a term of shorter than one year. The R-1 and R-2 rating categories are further denoted by the subcategories "(high)", "(middle)", and "(low)".

The following summarizes the ratings used by DBRS Morningstar for commercial paper and short-term debt:

"R-1 (high)" - Short-term debt rated "R-1 (high)" is of the highest credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is exceptionally high. Unlikely to be adversely affected by future events.

"R-1 (middle)" - Short-term debt rated "R-1 (middle)" is of superior credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is very high. Differs from "R-1 (high)" by a relatively modest degree. Unlikely to be significantly vulnerable to future events.

"R-1 (low)" - Short-term debt rated "R-1 (low)" is of good credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is substantial. Overall strength is not as favorable as higher rating categories. May be vulnerable to future events, but qualifying negative factors are considered manageable.

"R-2 (high)" - Short-term debt rated "R-2 (high)" is considered to be at the upper end of adequate credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is acceptable. May be vulnerable to future events.

"R-2 (middle)" - Short-term debt rated "R-2 (middle)" is considered to be of adequate credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is acceptable. May be vulnerable to future events or may be exposed to other factors that could reduce credit quality.

"R-2 (low)" - Short-term debt rated "R-2 (low)" is considered to be at the lower end of adequate credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is acceptable. May be vulnerable to future events. A number of challenges are present that could affect the issuer's ability to meet such obligations.

"R-3" - Short-term debt rated "R-3" is considered to be at the lowest end of adequate credit quality. There is a capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due. May be vulnerable to future events, and the certainty of meeting such obligations could be impacted by a variety of developments.

<sup>1</sup> A long-term rating can also be used to rate an issue with short maturity.

"R-4" - Short-term debt rated "R-4" is considered to be of speculative credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is uncertain.

"R-5" - Short-term debt rated "R-5" is considered to be of highly speculative credit quality. There is a high level of uncertainty as to the capacity to meet short-term financial obligations as they fall due.

"D" - A downgrade to "D" may occur when the issuer has filed under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or winding-up statute, or there is a failure to satisfy an obligation after the exhaustion of grace periods. DBRS Morningstar may also use "SD" (Selective Default) in cases where only some securities are impacted, such as the case of a "distressed exchange".

**<u>Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings</u>**

The following summarizes the ratings used by ***S&P Global Ratings*** for long-term issues:

"AAA" - An obligation rated "AAA" has the highest rating assigned by S&P Global Ratings. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is extremely strong.

"AA" - An obligation rated "AA" differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is very strong.

"A" - An obligation rated "A" is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is still strong.

"BBB" - An obligation rated "BBB" exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to weaken the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.

"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" - Obligations rated "BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. "BB" indicates the least degree of speculation and "C" the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposure to adverse conditions.

"BB" - An obligation rated "BB" is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions that could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.

"B" - An obligation rated "B" is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated "BB", but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.

"CCC" - An obligation rated "CCC" is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitments on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.

"CC" - An obligation rated "CC" is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The "CC" rating is used when a default has not yet occurred but S&P Global Ratings expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the anticipated time to default.

"C" - An obligation rated "C" is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared with obligations that are rated higher.

"D" - An obligation rated "D" is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the "D" rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P Global Ratings believes that such payments will be made within the next five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or the next 30 calendar days. The "D" rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. A rating on an obligation is lowered to "D" if it is subject to a distressed debt restructuring

Plus (+) or minus (-) - Ratings from "AA" to "CCC" may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the rating categories.

"NR" - This indicates that a rating has not been assigned, or is no longer assigned.

Local Currency and Foreign Currency Ratings - S&P Global Ratings' issuer credit ratings make a distinction between foreign currency ratings and local currency ratings. A foreign currency rating on an issuer can differ from the local currency rating on it when the obligor has a different capacity to meet its obligations denominated in its local currency, versus obligations denominated in a foreign currency.

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***Moody's*** long-term ratings are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations with an original maturity of eleven months or more. Such ratings reflect both on the likelihood of default or impairment on contractual financial obligations and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default or impairment. The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for long-term debt:

"Aaa" - Obligations rated "Aaa" are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk. "Aa" - Obligations rated "Aa" are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

"A" - Obligations rated "A" are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

"Baa" - Obligations rated "Baa" are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

"Ba" - Obligations rated "Ba" are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.

"B" - Obligations rated "B" are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk. "Caa" - Obligations rated "Caa" are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

"Ca" - Obligations rated "Ca" are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

"C" - Obligations rated "C" are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Note: Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from "Aa" through "Caa." The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

"NR" - Is assigned to unrated obligations, obligation and/or program.

The following summarizes long-term ratings used by ***Fitch***:

"AAA" - Securities considered to be of the highest credit quality. "AAA" ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

"AA" - Securities considered to be of very high credit quality. "AA" ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

"A" - Securities considered to be of high credit quality. "A" ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

"BBB" - Securities considered to be of good credit quality. "BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

"BB" - Securities considered to be speculative. "BB" ratings indicates an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

"B" - Securities considered to be highly speculative. "B" ratings indicate that material credit risk is present

"CCC" - A "CCC" rating indicates that substantial credit risk is present.

"CC" - A "CC" rating indicates very high levels of credit risk.

"C" - A "C" rating indicates exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned "RD" or "D" ratings but are instead rated in the "CCC" to "C" rating categories, depending on their recovery prospects and other relevant characteristics. Fitch believes that this approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

Plus (+) or minus (-) may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the "AAA" obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below "CCC".

"NR" - Is assigned to an unrated issue of a rated issuer.

The ***DBRS*** Morningstar long-term obligation ratings provide DBRS Morningstar's opinion on the risk that investors may not be repaid in accordance with the terms under which the long-term obligation was issued. The obligations rated in this category typically have a term of one year or longer. All rating categories from AA to CCC contain subcategories "(high)" and "(low)". The absence of either a "(high)" or "(low)" designation indicates the rating is in the middle of the category. The following summarizes the ratings used by DBRS Morningstar for long-term debt:

"AAA" - Long-term debt rated "AAA" is of the highest credit quality. The capacity for the payment of financial obligations is exceptionally high and unlikely to be adversely affected by future events.

"AA" - Long-term debt rated "AA" is of superior credit quality. The capacity for the payment of financial obligations is considered high. Credit quality differs from "AAA" only to a small degree. Unlikely to be significantly vulnerable to future events.

"A" - Long-term debt rated "A" is of good credit quality. The capacity for the payment of financial obligations is substantial, but of lesser credit quality than "AA." May be vulnerable to future events, but qualifying negative factors are considered manageable.

"BBB" - Long-term debt rated "BBB" is of adequate credit quality. The capacity for the payment of financial obligations is considered acceptable. May be vulnerable to future events.

"BB" - Long-term debt rated "BB" is of speculative, non-investment grade credit quality. The capacity for the payment of financial obligations is uncertain. Vulnerable to future events.

"B" - Long-term debt rated "B" is of highly speculative credit quality. There is a high level of uncertainty as to the capacity to meet financial obligations.

"CCC", "CC" and "C" - Long-term debt rated in any of these categories is of very highly speculative credit quality. In danger of defaulting on financial obligations. There is little difference between these three categories, although "CC" and "C" ratings are normally applied to obligations that are seen as highly likely to default or subordinated to obligations rated in the "CCC" to "B" range. Obligations in respect of which default has not technically taken place but is considered inevitable may be rated in the "C" category.

"D" - A downgrade to "D" may occur when the issuer has filed under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or winding up statute or there is a failure to satisfy an obligation after the exhaustion of grace periods. DBRS Morningstar may also use "SD" (Selective Default) in cases where only some securities are impacted, such as the case of a "distressed exchange".

**<u>Municipal Note Ratings</u>**

An ***S&P Global Ratings*** U.S. municipal note rating reflects S&P Global Ratings' opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes. Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, S&P Global Ratings' analysis will review the following considerations:

l&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amortization schedule - the larger the final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will be treated as a note; and

l&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Source of payment - the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it will be treated as a note.

Municipal Short-Term Note rating symbols are as follows:

"SP-1" - A municipal note rated "SP-1" exhibits a strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.

"SP-2" - A municipal note rated "SP-2" exhibits a satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.

"SP-3" - A municipal note rated "SP-3" exhibits a speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.

"D" - This rating is assigned upon failure to pay the note when due, completion of a distressed debt restructuring, or the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions.

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***Moody's*** uses the global short-term Prime rating scale (listed above under Short-Term Credit Ratings) for commercial paper issued by U.S. municipalities and nonprofits. These commercial paper programs may be backed by external letters of credit or liquidity facilities, or by an issuer's self-liquidity.

For other short-term municipal obligations, Moody's uses one of two other short-term rating scales, the Municipal Investment Grade ("MIG") and Variable Municipal Investment Grade ("VMIG") scales provided below.

Moody's uses the MIG scale for U.S. municipal cash flow notes, bond anticipation notes and certain other short-term obligations, which typically mature in three years or less.

MIG Scale

"MIG-1" - This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

"MIG-2" - This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

"MIG-3" - This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

"SG" - This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

"NR" - Is assigned to an unrated obligation, obligation and/or program.

In the case of variable rate demand obligations ("VRDOs"), Moody's assigns both a long-term rating and a short-term payment obligation rating. The long-term rating addresses the issuer's ability to meet scheduled principal and interest payments. The short-term payment obligation rating addresses the ability of the issuer or the liquidity provider to meet any purchase price payment obligation resulting from optional tenders ("on demand") and/or mandatory tenders of the VRDO. The short-term payment obligation rating uses the VMIG scale. Transitions of VMIG ratings with conditional liquidity support differ from transitions of Prime ratings reflecting the risk that external liquidity support will terminate if the issuer's long-term rating drops below investment grade.

Moody's typically assigns the VMIG rating if the frequency of the payment obligation is less than every three years. If the frequency of the payment obligation is less than three years but the obligation is payable only with remarketing proceeds, the VMIG short-term rating is not assigned and it is denoted as "NR".

"VMIG-1" - This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections.

"VMIG-2" - This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections.

"VMIG-3" - This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections.

"SG" - This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have a sufficiently strong short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections.

"NR" - Is assigned to an unrated obligation, obligation and/or program.

**<u>About Credit Ratings</u>**

An ***S&P Global Ratings*** issue credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific financial obligation, a specific class of financial obligations, or a specific financial program (including ratings on medium-term note programs and commercial paper programs). It takes into consideration the creditworthiness of guarantors, insurers, or other forms of credit enhancement on the obligation and takes into account the currency in which the obligation is denominated. The opinion reflects S&P Global Ratings' view of the obligor's capacity and willingness to meet its financial commitments as they come due, and this opinion may assess terms, such as collateral security and subordination, which could affect ultimate payment in the event of default.

Ratings assigned on ***Moody's*** global long-term and short-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations issued by non-financial corporates, financial institutions, structured finance vehicles, project finance vehicles, and public sector entities.

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***Fitch's*** credit ratings are forward-looking opinions on the relative ability of an entity or obligation to meet financial commitments. Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) are assigned to corporations, sovereign entities, financial institutions such as banks, leasing companies and insurers, and public finance entities (local and regional governments). Issue-level ratings are also assigned and often include an expectation of recovery, which may be notched above or below the issuer-level rating. Issue ratings are assigned to secured and unsecured debt securities, loans, preferred stock and other instruments. Credit ratings are indications of the likelihood of repayment in accordance with the terms of the issuance. In limited cases, Fitch may include additional considerations (i.e., rate to a higher or lower standard than that implied in the obligation's documentation).

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***DBRS Morningstar*** offers independent, transparent, and innovative credit analysis to the market. Credit ratings are forward-looking opinions about credit risk that reflect the creditworthiness of an issuer, rated entity, security and/or obligation based on DBRS Morningstar's quantitative and qualitative analysis in accordance with applicable methodologies and criteria. They are meant to provide opinions on relative measures of risk and are not based on expectations of, or meant to predict, any specific default probability. Credit ratings are not statements of fact. DBRS Morningstar issues credit ratings using one or more categories, such as public, private, provisional, final(ized), solicited, or unsolicited. From time to time, credit ratings may also be subject to trends, placed under review, or discontinued. DBRS Morningstar credit ratings are determined by credit rating committees

**PART C:**

**OTHER INFORMATION**

**Keystone Private Income Fund (the "<u>Registrant</u>")**

**Item 25. Financial Statements and Exhibits**

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| (1) | Financial Statements: |
|  | [Audited financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 and related Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001788420/000121390024106356/ea0220514-01_ncsr.htm) |
| (2) | Exhibits |

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| (a)(1) | [Agreement and Declaration of Trust is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1) to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on October 7, 2019.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834419017620/fp0046437_ex99252a1.htm) |
| (a)(2) | [Certificate of Trust is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on October 7, 2019.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834419017620/fp0046437_ex99252a2.htm) |
| (b) | [Amended and Restated By-Laws are filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99b.htm) |
| (c) | Not applicable. |
| (d) | Refer to Exhibit (a)(1), (b). |
| (e) | [Terms and Conditions of Dividend Reinvestment Plan are filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99e.htm) |
| (f) | Not applicable. |
| (g) | [Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99g.htm) |
| (h)(1) | [Wholesaling and Placement Agent Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h) from Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on February 7, 2020.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834420002473/fp0050233_ex99252h.htm) |
| (h)(2) | [Novation of the Wholesaling and Placement Agent Agreement is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99h2.htm) |
| (h)(3) | [Distribution and Service Plan is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99h3.htm) |
| (i) | Not applicable. |

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| (j) | [Custody Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (j) from Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on February 7, 2020.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834420002473/fp0050233_ex99252j.htm) |
| (k)(1) | [Administration, Fund Accounting and Recordkeeping Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(1) from Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on February 7, 2020.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834420002473/fp0050233_ex99252k1.htm) |
| (k)(2) | [Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99k2.htm) |
| (k)(3) | [Platform Management Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(3) from Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on February 7, 2020.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834420002473/fp0050233_ex99252k3.htm) |
| (k)(6) | [Escrow Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(6) from Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on February 7, 2020.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834420002473/fp0050233_ex99252k6.htm) |
| (k)(7) | [Multiple Class Plan is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99k7.htm) |
| (l) | Not applicable. |
| (m) | Not applicable. |
| (n) | [Consent of Grant Thornton LLP is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99n.htm) |
| (o) | Not applicable. |
| (p) | [Form of Subscription Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p) from Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Reg. 811-23482) as previously filed on February 7, 2020.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1788420/000139834420002473/fp0050233_ex99252p.htm) |
| (q) | Not applicable. |
| (r)(1) | [Code of Ethics of Registrant is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99r1.htm) |
| (r)(2) | [Code of Ethics of Keystone National Group, LLC is filed herewith.](ea0242641-01_ex99r2.htm) |
| (s) | Not applicable. |

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**Item 26. Marketing Arrangements**

Not applicable.

**Item 27. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution of Securities Being Registered**

All figures are estimates:

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| Registration fees | $0 |
| Legal fees | $153459 |
| Printing fees | $10969 |
| Blue Sky fees | $4800 |
| Transfer Agent fees | $489165 |
| Total | $658393 |

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**Item 28. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control With Registrant**

Not applicable.

**Item 29. Number of Holders of Securities**

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| Title of Class | Number of Shareholders<sup>\*</sup> |
| Class A Shares | 1 |
| Class D Shares | 89 |
| Class Y Shares | 537 |
| Class I Shares | 237 |
| Class Z Shares | 4094 |

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\* As of May 31, 2025

**Item 30. Indemnification**

Sections 8.1-8.5 of Article VIII of the Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust states:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Limitation of Liability. Neither a Trustee nor an officer of the Trust, when acting in such capacity, shall be personally liable to any person other than the Trust or a beneficial owner for any act, omission or obligation of the Trust, any Trustee or any officer of the Trust. Neither a Trustee nor an officer of the Trust shall be liable for any act or omission in his capacity as Trustee or as an officer of the Trust, or for any act or omission of any other officer or any employee of the Trust or of any other person or party, provided that nothing contained herein or in the Act shall protect any Trustee or officer against any liability to the Trust or to Shareholders to which he would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of the office of Trustee or the duties of such officer hereunder. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Indemnification. The Trust shall indemnify each of its Trustees, officers and persons who serve at the Trust's request as directors, officers or trustees of another organization in which the Trust has any interest as a shareholder, creditor, or otherwise, and may indemnify any trustee, director or officer of a predecessor organization (each a "Covered Person"), against all liabilities and expenses (including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise, as fines and penalties, and expenses including reasonable accountants' and counsel fees) reasonably incurred in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative, regulatory, or legislative body, in which he may be involved or with which he may be threatened, while as a Covered Person or thereafter, by reason of being or having been such a Covered Person, except that no Covered Person shall be indemnified against any liability to the Trust or its Shareholders to which such Covered Person would otherwise be subject by reason of bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of his duties involved in the conduct of such Covered Person's office (such willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard being referred to herein as "Disabling Conduct"). Expenses, including accountants' and counsel fees so incurred by any such Covered Person (but excluding amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines or penalties), may be paid from time to time by the Trust in advance of the final disposition of any such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of (a) an undertaking by or on behalf of such Covered Person to repay amounts so paid to the Trust if it is ultimately determined that indemnification of such expenses is not authorized under this Article VIII and (b) any of (i) such Covered Person provides security for such undertaking, (ii) the Trust is insured against losses arising by reason of such payment, or (iii) a majority of a quorum of disinterested, non-party Trustees, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, determines, based on a review of readily available facts, that there is reason to believe that such Covered Person ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Indemnification Determinations. Indemnification of a Covered Person pursuant to Section 8.2 shall be made if (a) the court or body before whom the proceeding is brought determines, in a final decision on the merits, that such Covered Person was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct or (b) in the absence of such a determination, a majority of a quorum of disinterested, non-party Trustees or independent legal counsel in a written opinion make a reasonable determination, based upon a review of the facts, that such Covered Person was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Indemnification Not Exclusive. The right of indemnification provided by this Article VIII shall not be exclusive of or affect any other rights to which any such Covered Person may be entitled. As used in this Article VIII, "Covered Person" shall include such person's heirs, executors and administrators, and a "disinterested, non-party Trustee" is a Trustee who is neither an Interested Person of the Trust nor a party to the proceeding in question. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Shareholders. Each Shareholder of the Trust and each Class shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred by, contracted for, or otherwise existing with respect to, the Trust or by or on behalf of any Class. The Trustees shall have no power to bind any Shareholder personally or to call upon any Shareholder for the payment of any sum of money or assessment whatsoever other than such as the Shareholder may at any time personally agree to pay pursuant to terms hereof or by way of subscription for any Shares or otherwise.<br> In case any Shareholder or former Shareholder of any Class shall be held to be personally liable solely by reason of his being or having been a Shareholder of such Class and not because of his acts or omissions or for some other reason, the Shareholder or former Shareholder (or his heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives, or, in the case of a corporation or other entity, its corporate or other general successor) shall be entitled out of the assets belonging to the applicable Class to be held harmless from and indemnified against all loss and expense arising from such liability. The Trust, on behalf of the affected Class, shall, upon request by the Shareholder, assume the defense of any claim made against the Shareholder for any act or obligation of the Class and satisfy any judgment thereon from the assets of the Class. The indemnification and reimbursement required by the preceding sentence shall be made only out of assets of the one or more Classes whose Shares were held by said Shareholder at the time the act or event occurred that gave rise to the claim against or liability of said Shareholder. The rights accruing to a Shareholder under this Section shall not impair any other right to which such Shareholder may be lawfully entitled, nor shall anything herein contained restrict the right of the Trust or any Class thereof to indemnify or reimburse a Shareholder in any appropriate situation even though not specifically provided herein. |

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Additionally, the Registrant's various agreements with its service providers contain indemnification provisions.

**Item 31. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser**

Information as to the directors and officers of the Registrant's investment adviser, Keystone National Group, LLC (the "Investment Manager"), together with information as to any other business, profession, vocation, or employment of a substantial nature in which the Investment Manager, and each director, executive officer, managing member or partner of the Investment Manager, is or has been, at any time during the past two fiscal years, engaged in for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, managing member, partner or trustee, is included in its Form ADV as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 801-67537), and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 32. Location of Accounts and Records**

All accounts, books, and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules promulgated thereunder are maintained at the offices of (1) the Registrant's Administrator, (2) the Investment Manager, and/or (3) the Registrant's counsel. The address of each is as follows:

1. UMB Fund Services, Inc. 235 West Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212

2. Keystone National Group, LLC 60 E. South Temple, Suite 2100 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

3. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP One Logan Square, Ste. 2000 Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996

**Item 33. Management Services**

Not applicable.

**Item 34. Undertakings**

Not applicable.

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Salt Lake in the State of Utah on the 24<sup>th</sup> day of June, 2025.

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| Keystone Private Income Fund | Keystone Private Income Fund |
| By: | /s/ Brad Allen |
| Name: | Brad Allen |
| Title: | Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) |

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**Exhibit Index**

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| (b) | [Amended and Restated By-Law](ea0242641-01_ex99b.htm) |
| (e) | [Terms and Conditions of Dividend Reinvestment Plan](ea0242641-01_ex99e.htm) |
| (g) | [Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement](ea0242641-01_ex99g.htm) |
| (h)(2) | [Novation of the Wholesaling and Placement Agent Agreement](ea0242641-01_ex99h2.htm) |
| (h)(3) | [Distribution and Service Plan](ea0242641-01_ex99h3.htm) |
| (k)(2) | [Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement](ea0242641-01_ex99k2.htm) |
| (k)(7) | [Multiple Class Plan](ea0242641-01_ex99k7.htm) |
| (n) | [Consent of Grant Thornton LLP](ea0242641-01_ex99n.htm) |
| (r)(1) | [Code of Ethics of Registrant](ea0242641-01_ex99r1.htm) |
| (r)(2) | [Code of Ethics of Keystone National Group, LLC](ea0242641-01_ex99r2.htm) |

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## Ex-99.(B)

**Exhibit (b)**

**Keystone Private Income Fund**

**Amended and Restated**

**BY-LAWS**

These Amended and Restated By-laws (the "By-laws") of the Keystone Private Income Fund (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, are subject to the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated August 26, 2019, as from time to time amended, supplemented or restated (the "Trust Instrument"). Capitalized terms used herein which are defined in the Trust Instrument are used as therein defined.

**<u>ARTICLE I</u>** **<br><u>OFFICES</u>**

**Section 1.1 <u>Delaware Office</u>.** The registered office of the Trust in Delaware and the name and address of its resident agent for service of process shall be as set forth in the Certificate of Trust of the Trust, as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on August 26, 2019, and as may be amended and restated from time to time.

**Section 1.2 <u>Principal Office</u>.** The principal office of the Trust shall be located in such location as the Trustees may from time to time determine. The Trust may establish and maintain such other offices and places of business as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

**<u>ARTICLE II</u>** **<br><u>OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION</u>**

**Section 2.1 <u>Officers</u>.** The officers of the Trust shall be a President, a Treasurer, a Secretary, a Chief Compliance Officer and such other officers as the Trustees may from time to time elect. It shall not be necessary for any Trustee or other officer to be a holder of Shares in the Trust.

**Section 2.2 <u>Election of Officers</u>.** Two or more offices may be held by a single person. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.3 hereof, the officers shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualified and serve at the pleasure of the Trustees.

**Section 2.3 <u>Resignations</u>.** Any officer of the Trust may resign by filing a written resignation with the President, the Secretary or the Trustees, which resignation shall take effect on being so filed or at such later time as may be therein specified.

**<u>ARTICLE III</u>** **<br><u>POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES</u>**

**Section 3.1 <u>Chief Executive Officer</u>.** Unless the Trustees have designated the Chairman as the chief executive officer of the Trust, the President shall be the chief executive officer of the Trust.

**Section 3.2 <u>Treasurer</u>.** The Treasurer shall be the principal financial and accounting officer of the Trust. He shall deliver all funds and securities of the Trust which may come into his hands to such company as the Trustees shall employ as Custodian in accordance with the Trust Instrument and applicable provisions of law. He shall make annual reports regarding the business and condition of the Trust, which reports shall be preserved in Trust records, and he shall furnish such other reports regarding the business and condition of the Trust as the Trustees may from time to time require. The Treasurer shall perform such additional duties as the Trustees or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.

**Section 3.3 <u>Secretary</u>.** The Secretary shall record in books kept for the purpose all votes and proceedings of the Trustees and the Shareholders at their respective meetings. He shall have the custody of the seal of the Trust. The Secretary shall perform such additional duties as the Trustees or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.

**Section 3.4 <u>Chief Compliance Officer.</u>** The Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") of the Trust shall be responsible for administering the Trust's policies and procedures adopted pursuant to Rule 38a-1(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, or any successor provision thereto. The CCO shall have such other powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned to him or her by the Trustees.

**Section 3.5 <u>Additional Officers</u>.** The Trustees from time to time may appoint such other officers or agents as they may deem advisable, each of whom shall have such title, hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as the Trustees may determine.

**Section 3.6 <u>Removal</u>.** Any officer may be removed from office at any time by the Trustees.

**Section 3.7 <u>Remuneration</u>.** The salaries or other compensation, if any, of the officers of the Trust shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Trustees.

**<u>ARTICLE IV</u>** **<br><u>SHAREHOLDERS' MEETINGS</u>**

**Section 4.1 <u>Notices</u>.** Notices of any meeting of the Shareholders shall be given by the Secretary by delivering or mailing, postage prepaid, to each Shareholder entitled to vote at said meeting, written or printed notification of such meeting at least seven (7) days before the meeting, to such address as may be registered with the Trust by the Shareholder. Notice of any Shareholder meeting need not be given to any Shareholder if a written waiver of notice, executed before or after such meeting, is filed with the record of such meeting, or to any Shareholder who shall attend such meeting in person or by proxy. Notice of adjournment of a Shareholders' meeting to another time or place need not be given, if such time and place are announced at the meeting or reasonable notice is given to persons present at the meeting.

**Section 4.2 <u>Voting-Proxies</u>.** Subject to the provisions of the Trust Instrument, Shareholders entitled to vote may vote either in person or by proxy, provided that either (i) an instrument authorizing such proxy to act is executed by the Shareholder in writing and dated not more than eleven (11) months before the meeting, unless the instrument specifically provides for a longer period or (ii) an electronic, telephonic, computerized or other alternative to execution of a written instrument authorizing the proxy to act, which authorization is received not more than eleven (11) months before the meeting. Proxies shall be delivered to the Secretary of the Trust or other person responsible for recording the proceedings before being voted. A proxy with respect to Shares held in the name of two or more persons shall be valid if executed by one of them unless at or prior to exercise of such proxy the Trust receives a specific written notice to the contrary from any one of them. If any Shareholder is a minor or a person of unsound mind, and subject to guardianship or to the legal control of another person as regards the control or management of such Shareholder's shares, such Shareholder's shares may be voted by such guardian or such other person appointed or having control, and such vote may be given in person or by proxy. Unless otherwise specifically limited by their terms, proxies shall entitle the holder thereof to vote at any adjournment of a meeting. A proxy purporting to be exercised by or on behalf of a Shareholder shall be deemed valid unless challenged at or prior to its exercise and the burden of proving invalidity shall rest on the challenger. At all meetings of the Shareholders, unless the voting is conducted by inspectors, all questions relating to the qualifications of voters, the validity of proxies, and the acceptance or rejection of votes shall be decided by the Chairman of the meeting. Except as otherwise provided herein or in the Trust Instrument, all matters relating to the giving, voting or validity of proxies shall be governed by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware relating to proxies, and judicial interpretations thereunder, as if the Trust were a Delaware corporation and the Shareholders were shareholders of a Delaware corporation.

**Section 4.3 <u>Broker Non-Votes.</u>** At any meeting of Shareholders, the Trust will consider broker non-votes as present for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the meeting. Broker non-votes will not count as votes cast.

**Section 4.4 <u>Place of Meeting</u>.** All meetings of the Shareholders shall be held at such places as the Trustees may designate. In the absence of any such designation, Shareholders' meetings shall be held at the principal office of the Trust at the time of such meetings. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if either the President or Secretary of the Trust, or in the absence or unavailability of the President and the Secretary, any officer of the Trust, determines that the date, time or place designated for a meeting or adjourned meeting of Shareholders is not reasonably practicable or available as a result of (a) fire, flood, elements of nature, or other acts of god, (b) acts of terrorism, (c) outbreak or escalation of hostilities, war, riots or civil disorders or (d) other similar events, such officer may, without further notice to Shareholders, designate such other date, time or place for such meeting or adjourned meeting as such officer shall, in his or her sole discretion, determine.

**Section 4.5 <u>Conduct of Meetings of Shareholders</u>**. The meetings of Shareholders shall be presided over by the President, or if he or she is not present, by the Chairman, or if he or she is not present, by any Vice President, unless there is a Senior Vice President, or if none of them is present, then any officer of the Trust appointed by the President to act on his or her behalf shall preside over such meetings. The Secretary, if present, shall act as a Secretary of such meetings, or if he or she is not present or is otherwise presiding over the meeting in another capacity, an Assistant Secretary, if any, shall so act. If neither the Secretary nor the Assistant Secretary is present or, if present, the Secretary is otherwise presiding over the meeting in another capacity, then any such person appointed by the Secretary to act on his or her behalf shall act as Secretary of such meetings.

**<u>ARTICLE V</u>** **<br><u>SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST</u>**

**Section 5.1 <u>Share Certificate</u>.** No certificates certifying the ownership of Shares shall be issued except as the Trustees may otherwise authorize. The Trustees may issue certificates to a Shareholder for any purpose and the issuance of a certificate to one or more Shareholders shall not require the issuance of certificates generally. In the event that the Trustees authorize the issuance of Share certificates, such certificate shall be in the form prescribed from time to time by the Trustees and shall be signed by the President and by the Treasurer or Secretary. Such signatures may be facsimiles if the certificate is signed by a transfer or shareholder services agent or by a registrar, other than a Trustee, officer or employee of the Trust. In case any officer who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed on such certificate shall have ceased to be such officer before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Trust with the same effect as if he or she were such officer at the time of its issue.

**Section 5.2 <u>Loss of Certificate</u>.** In case of the alleged loss or destruction or the mutilation of a Share certificate, a duplicate certificate may be issued in place thereof, upon such terms as the Trustees may prescribe.

**Section 5.3 <u>Discontinuance of Issuance of Certificates</u>.** The Trustees may at any time discontinue the issuance of Share certificates and may, by written notice to each Shareholder, require the surrender of Share certificates to the Trust for cancellation. Such surrender and cancellation shall not affect the ownership of Shares in the Trust.

**<u>ARTICLE VI</u>** **<br><u>INSPECTION OF BOOKS</u>**

The Trustees shall from time to time determine whether and to what extent, and at what times and places, and under what conditions and regulations the accounts and books of the Trust or any of them shall be open to the inspection of the Shareholders; and no Shareholder shall have any right to inspect any account or book or document of the Trust except as conferred by law or otherwise by the Trustees.

**<u>ARTICLE VII</u>**

**<u>JURISDICTION AND FORUM</u>**

Each Trustee, each officer, each Shareholder and each person beneficially owning an interest in a Share of the Trust (whether through a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or clearing corporation or an agent of any of the foregoing or otherwise), to the fullest extent permitted by law, including Section 3804(e) of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (12 Del. C. § 3801 et seq.) (the "Act"), (i) irrevocably agrees that any claims, suits, actions or proceedings arising out of or relating in any way to the Trust, the Act, the Trust Instrument or these By-Laws or asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs (or similar) doctrine (including, without limitation, any claims, suits, actions or proceedings to interpret, apply or enforce (A) the provisions of the Trust Instrument or these By-Laws, or (B) the duties (including fiduciary duties), obligations or liabilities of the Trust to the Shareholders or the Trustees, or of officers or the Trustees to the Trust, to the Shareholders or each other, or (C) the rights or powers of, or restrictions on, the Trust, the officers, the Trustees or the Shareholders, or (D) any provision of the Act or other laws of the State of Delaware pertaining to trusts made applicable to the Trust pursuant to Section 3809 of the Act, or (E) any other instrument, document, agreement or certificate contemplated by any provision of the Act, the Trust Instrument or the By-Laws relating in any way to the Trust (regardless, in each case, of whether such claims, suits, actions or proceedings (x) sound in contract, tort, fraud or otherwise, (y) are based on common law, statutory, equitable, legal or other grounds, or (z) are derivative or direct claims)), shall be exclusively brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction thereof, any other court in the State of Delaware with subject matter jurisdiction, (ii) irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in connection with any such claim, suit, action or proceeding, (iii) irrevocably agrees not to, and waives any right to, assert in any such claim, suit, action or proceeding that (A) it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of such courts or any other court to which proceedings in such courts may be appealed, (B) such claim, suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum, or (C) the venue of such claim, suit, action or proceeding is improper, (iv) expressly waives any requirement for the posting of a bond by a party bringing such claim, suit, action or proceeding, (v) consents to process being served in any such claim, suit, action or proceeding by mailing, certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy thereof to such party at the address in effect for notices hereunder, and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof; provided, nothing in clause (v) hereof shall affect or limit any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law, and (vi) irrevocably waives any and all right to trial by jury in any such claim, suit, action or proceeding. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any Shares of any Class shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this provision.

If any provision or provisions of this Article VII shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as applied to any person or entity or circumstance for any reason whatsoever, then, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the validity, legality and enforceability of such provisions in any other circumstance and of the remaining provisions of this Article VII (including, without limitation, each portion of any sentence of this Article VII containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable), and the application of such provision to other persons or entities and circumstances, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

**<u>ARTICLE VIII</u>**

**<u>AMENDMENTS</u>**

These By-laws may be amended from time to time by the Trustees.

**<u>ARTICLE IX</u><br><u>HEADINGS</u>**

Headings are placed in these By-laws for convenience of reference only and, in case of any conflict, the text of these By-laws rather than the headings shall control.

Adopted: September 16, 2019

Amended and Restated: March 6-7, 2024

## Ex-99.(E)

**Exhibit (e)**

**Keystone Private Income Fund**

**(the "Fund")**

**Dividend Reinvestment Plan**

The Fund has a dividend reinvestment plan (the "DRIP"). If a Shareholder affirmatively elects to participate in the DRIP by contacting the Fund's Administrator, UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 1-888-332-3320 or 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212, all dividends and/or capital gains distributions declared on Shares will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares at the Fund's then current NAV. Shareholders who do not affirmatively elect to participate in the DRIP will receive all dividends and capital gains distributions in cash paid via wire transfer or by check mailed directly to the shareholder of record (or, if the Shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to such nominee) by the Administrator as dividend disbursing agent. Participation in the DRIP is completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by notice if received and processed by the Administrator prior to the dividend record date; otherwise such termination or resumption will be effective with respect to any subsequently declared dividend or other distribution. Such notice will be effective with respect to a particular dividend or other distribution (together, a "Dividend"). Some brokers or dealers may automatically elect to receive cash on behalf of Shareholders who hold their Shares in the broker or dealer's name and may re-invest that cash in additional Shares. Reinvested Dividends will increase the Fund's assets on which the Investment Management Fee is payable to the Investment Manager.

Whenever the Fund declares a dividend and/or capital gain payable in cash, non-participants in the DRIP will receive cash and participants in the DRIP will receive the equivalent in Shares. The Shares will be acquired by the Administrator for the DRIP participants' accounts through receipt of additional unissued but authorized Shares from the Fund ("Newly Issued Shares").

The Administrator maintains all Shareholders' accounts in the DRIP and furnishes written confirmation of all transactions in the accounts, including information needed by Shareholders for tax records. Shares in the account of each DRIP participant will be held by the Administrator on behalf of the DRIP participant, and each Shareholder proxy will include those Shares purchased or received pursuant to the DRIP. The Administrator will forward all proxy solicitation materials to participants and vote proxies for Shares held under the DRIP in accordance with the instructions of the participants.

Beneficial owners of Shares who hold their Shares in the name of a broker or dealer should contact the broker or nominee to determine whether and how they may participate in, or opt out of, the DRIP. In the case of Shareholders such as banks, brokers or dealers that hold shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Administrator will administer the DRIP on the basis of the number of Shares certified from time to time by the record shareholder's name and held for the account of beneficial owners who participate in the DRIP.

There will be no brokerage charges with respect to Shares issued directly by the Fund. The automatic reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains in Shares under the DRIP will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such dividends and/or capital gains, even though such participants have not received any cash with which to pay the resulting tax.

The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the DRIP. There is no direct service charge to participants with regard to purchases in the DRIP; however, the Fund reserves the right to amend the DRIP to include a service charge payable by the participants.

All correspondence or questions concerning the DRIP should be directed to the Fund's Administrator, UMB Fund Services, Inc. at 1-888-332-3320 or 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.

## Ex-99.(G)

**Exhibit (g)**

AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Keystone Private Income Fund

AGREEMENT made this 29<sup>th</sup> day of December, 2020, by and between Keystone Private Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Fund"), and Keystone National Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Advisor").

WHEREAS, the Fund and the Advisor entered into an investment management agreement dated as of the 4th day of March, 2020 (the "Original Agreement");

WHEREAS, the Fund is a closed-end, management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"); and

WHEREAS, the Advisor is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act") and is engaged in the business of supplying investment advice as an independent contractor; and

WHEREAS, the Fund and the Advisor desire to amend and restate the Original Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Fund desires to continue to retain the Advisor to render investment management services with respect to the Fund and the Advisor is willing to render such services;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE. The Fund hereby appoints the Advisor to act as Advisor to the Fund for the period and on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Advisor accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish the services herein set forth for the compensation herein provided.

The Advisor will, at its own expense, render the services and provide the office space, furnishings and equipment, and personnel (including any sub-advisers) required by it to perform the services on the terms and for the compensation provided herein. The Advisor will not, however, pay for Fund expenses (as described in the Confidential Private Placement Memorandum and Statement of Additional Information of the Fund, as the same may be amended, supplemented or restated from time to time), including without limitation, any fees and expenses directly related to portfolio transactions and positions for the Fund's account such as direct and indirect expenses associated with the Fund's investments, due diligence and other costs incurred in connection with the identification, review, underwriting of each investment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. DUTIES OF ADVISOR. The Fund employs the Advisor to furnish and manage a continuous investment program for the Fund. The Advisor will continuously review, supervise and (where appropriate) administer the investment program of the Fund, to determine in its discretion (where appropriate) the securities to be purchased, held, sold or exchanged, to provide the Fund with records concerning the Advisor's activities which the Fund is required to maintain and to render regular reports to the Fund's officers and Trustees concerning the Advisor's discharge of the foregoing responsibilities. The Advisor may hire (subject to the approval of the Fund's Board of Trustees ("Board") and, except as otherwise permitted under the terms of any applicable exemptive relief obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission, or by rule or regulation, a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund) and thereafter supervise the investment activities of one or more sub-advisers deemed necessary to carry out the investment program of the Fund. The retention of a sub-adviser by the Advisor shall not relieve the Advisor of its responsibilities under this Agreement.

The Advisor shall discharge the foregoing responsibilities subject to the control of the Fund's Board and in compliance with such policies as the Board may from time to time establish, with the objectives, policies, and limitations for the Fund set forth in the Fund's registration statement as amended from time to time, and with applicable laws and regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. FUND TRANSACTIONS. The Advisor is authorized to select the brokers or dealers and other professional advisors and consultants that will execute the purchases and sales of portfolio securities and other investments for the Fund and is directed to use its best efforts to obtain "best execution," considering the Fund's investment objectives, policies, and restrictions as stated in the Fund's Confidential Private Placement Memorandum and Statement of Additional Information, as the same may be amended, supplemented or restated from time to time, and resolutions of the Fund's Board. The Advisor will promptly communicate to the officers and the Board such information relating to portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

It is understood that the Advisor will not be deemed to have acted unlawfully, or to have breached a fiduciary duty to the Fund or be in breach of any obligation owing to the Fund under this Agreement, or otherwise, by reason of its having directed a securities transaction on behalf of the Fund to a broker-dealer in compliance with the provisions of Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or as described from time to time by the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. COMPENSATION OF THE ADVISOR.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Investment Management Fee</u>. For the services provided and the expenses assumed pursuant to this Agreement, the Fund shall pay to the Advisor compensation at an annual rate of 1.50%, payable monthly in arrears, based upon the Fund's net assets as of month-end before management fees for the current month. Net assets means the total value of all assets of the Fund, less an amount equal to all accrued debts, liabilities and obligations of the Fund. In the case of a partial month, compensation will be based on the number of days during the month in which the Advisor invested Fund assets. Compensation will be paid to the Advisor before giving effect to any repurchase of beneficial interests in the Fund effective as of that date. The Advisor may, in its discretion and from time to time, waive all or a portion of its fee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Fund will also pay the Adviser an incentive fee calculated and payable monthly in arrears based upon the Fund's net profits for the immediately preceding month (the "Incentive Fee"). The Incentive Fee will be equal to 15% of the excess, if any, of (i) the net profits of the Fund for the relevant period over (ii) the then balance, if any, of the Loss Recovery Account (as defined below). For purposes of the Incentive Fee, the term "net profits" shall mean the amount by which the net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund on the last day of the relevant period exceeds the NAV of the Fund as of the commencement of the same period, including any net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and realized income and gains or losses and expenses (which, for this purpose shall not include any distribution and/or shareholder servicing fees, litigation, any extraordinary expenses or Incentive Fee). The Fund shall maintain a memorandum account (the "Loss Recovery Account"), which will have an initial balance of zero and will be (i) increased upon the close of each calendar month of the Fund by the amount of the net losses of the Fund for the month, and (ii) decreased (but not below zero) upon the close of each calendar month by the amount of the net profits of the Fund for the month.

Payment of the Incentive Fee shall be subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on the Fund's net assets equal to 0.58333333% per month (or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.00%), subject to a "catch-up" feature. The "catch-up" feature is intended to provide the Adviser with an incentive fee of 15% on all of the Fund's net profits when the Fund's net profits reach 0.68627451% of net assets in any calendar month (8.24% annualized). For purposes of the Incentive Fee, net assets shall be calculated for the relevant month as the NAV of the Fund as of the first business day of each month.

All rights of compensation under this Agreement for services performed as of the termination date shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. BOOKS AND RECORDS. The Advisor will maintain all books and records with respect to the securities transactions of the Fund and will furnish to the Fund's Board such periodic and special reports as the Board may reasonably request. The Fund and the Advisor agree to furnish to each other, if applicable, current registration statements, proxy statements, reports to shareholders, certified copies of their financial statements, and such other information with regard to their affairs as each may reasonably request.

Any records required to be maintained and preserved pursuant to the provisions of Rule 31a-1 and Rule 31a-2 promulgated under the 1940 Act which are prepared or maintained by the Advisor on behalf of the Fund are the property of the Fund and will be surrendered promptly to the Fund on request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. STATUS OF ADVISOR. The services of the Advisor to the Fund are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Advisor shall be free to render similar and any other services to others so long as its services to the Fund are not impaired thereby. The Advisor shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided or authorized, have no authority to act for or represent the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION OF ADVISOR.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In the absence of willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations to the Fund, the Advisor and any partner, director, officer or employee of the Advisor, or any of their affiliates, executors, heirs, assigns, successors or other legal representatives, will not be liable for any error of judgment, mistake of law or for any act or omission by the person in connection with the performance of services to the Fund, except as may otherwise be provided under provisions of applicable state law or Federal securities law which cannot be waived or modified hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Fund shall indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Advisor, or any member, manager, officer or employee of the Advisor, and any of their affiliates, executors, heirs, assigns, successors or other legal representatives, against any liability or expense to which the person may be liable that arises in connection with the performance of services to the Fund, so long as the liability or expense is not incurred by reason of the person's willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations to the Fund. The rights of indemnification provided under this Section shall not be construed so as to provide for indemnification of any aforementioned persons for any losses (including any liability under Federal securities laws which, under certain circumstances, impose liability even on persons that act in good faith) to the extent (but only to the extent) that such indemnification would be in violation of applicable law, but shall be construed so as to effectuate the applicable provisions of this Section to the fullest extent permitted by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Advisor shall indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Fund and all controlling persons of the Fund (as described in Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), against any liability or expense to which the person may be liable that arises in connection with the performance of services to the Advisor, so long as the liability or expense is not incurred by reason of the person's willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its obligations to the Advisor. The rights of indemnification provided under this Section shall not be construed so as to provide for indemnification of any aforementioned persons for any losses (including any liability under Federal securities laws which, under certain circumstances, impose liability even on persons that act in good faith) to the extent (but only to the extent) that such indemnification would be in violation of applicable law, but shall be construed so as to effectuate the applicable provisions of this Section to the fullest extent permitted by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. PERMISSIBLE INTERESTS. Trustees, agents, and interest holders of the Fund are or may be interested in the Advisor (or any successor thereof) as members, managers, officers, or interest holders, or otherwise; members, managers, officers, agents, and interest holders of the Advisor are or may be interested in the Fund as Trustees, interest holders or otherwise; and the Advisor (or any successor) is or may be interested in the Fund as an interest holder or otherwise. In addition, brokerage transactions for the Fund may be effected through affiliates of the Advisor if approved by the Fund's Board, subject to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. AUTHORITY; NO CONFLICT. The Advisor represents, warrants and agrees that: it has the authority to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement do not, and will not, conflict with, or result in any violation or default under, any agreement to which Advisor or any of its affiliates are a party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. LICENSE OF ADVISOR'S NAME. The parties agree that the name of the Advisor, the names of any affiliates of the Advisor and any derivative or logo or trademark or service mark or trade name are the valuable property of the Advisor and its affiliates. The Advisor hereby agrees to grant a license to the Fund for use of its name in the name of the Fund for the term of this Agreement and such license shall terminate upon termination of this Agreement. If the Fund makes any unauthorized use of the Advisor's names, derivatives, logos, trademarks, or service marks or trade names, the parties acknowledge that the Advisor shall suffer irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate and thus, the Advisor shall be entitled to injunctive relief, as well as any other remedy available under law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. DURATION AND TERMINATION. This Agreement shall become effective on December 29, 2020, unless sooner terminated as provided herein, shall remain in effect until March 3, 2022 and thereafter, may continue in effect only if such continuance is specifically approved at least annually (a) by the vote of a majority of those Trustees of the Board who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any party to this Agreement, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (b) by a vote of a majority of the Fund's Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund; provided, however, that if the interest holders of the Fund fail to approve the Agreement as provided herein, the Advisor may continue to serve hereunder in the manner and to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and regulations thereunder. The foregoing requirement that continuance of this Agreement be "specifically approved at least annually" shall be construed in a manner consistent with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated as to the Fund at any time, without the payment of any penalty by vote of a majority of members of the Fund's Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on 60 days written notice to the Advisor, or by the Advisor at any time without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days written notice to the Fund. This Agreement will automatically and immediately terminate in the event of its assignment. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered, or mailed postpaid, to the other party at any office of such party.

As used in this Section 11, the terms "assignment", "interested persons", and a "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" shall have the respective meanings set forth in the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder; subject to such exemptions as may be granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under said Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice:

If to the Advisor:

Keystone National Group, LLC

60 East South Temple, Suite 2100

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

If to the Fund:

Keystone Private Income Fund

c/o UMB Fund Services, Inc.

Attn: Regulatory Administration

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, WI 53212

Facsimile: (414) 271-9717

Telephone: (414) 299-2000

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to conflict of law or choice of law doctrines, and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Delaware, or any of the provisions herein, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written above.

[Signature Page Follows]

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| KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND |
| /s/ Brad Allen |
| By: Brad Allen |
| Title: Treasurer |
| KEYSTONE NATIONAL GROUP, LLC |
| /s/ Brad Allen |
| By: Brad Allen |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |

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## Ex-99.(H)(2)

**Exhibit (h)(2)**

WHOLESALING AND PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT

THIS WHOLESALING AND PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is effective as of the date of the closing of the Transaction (as defined below) (the "Closing Date") by and between Distribution Services, LLC, formerly known as UMB Distribution Services, LLC (the "Placement Agent") and Keystone Private Income Fund (the "Fund").

WHEREAS, all of the equity interests of the Placement Agent are being sold to Foreside Financial Group, LLC in a transaction (the "Transaction"); and

WHEREAS, effective as of the Closing Date, the name of the Placement Agent will become Distribution Services, LLC;

Effective as of the Closing Date, the Fund and the Placement Agent hereby enter into this Agreement on terms identical to those of the Wholesaling and Placement Agent Agreement between the parties effective as of February 3, 2020 (the "Existing Agreement"), which are incorporated herein by reference, except as noted below. Capitalized terms used herein without definition have the meanings given to them in the Existing Agreement.

Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, this Agreement shall continue for an initial one year term and thereafter shall be renewed for successive one-year terms, provided such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act, as amended ("1940 Act"), as such requirements may be modified by rule, regulation, order or guidance of the SEC and its staff. This Agreement is terminable without penalty, on at least sixty (60) days' written notice, by the Fund's board of trustees/directors, by vote of a majority (as defined in the 1940 Act and Rule 18f-2 thereunder) of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, or by Placement Agent. This Agreement will also terminate automatically in the event of its assignment (as defined in the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be effective as of the Closing Date of the Transaction.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND | KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND |
| (formerly known as UMB Distribution Services, LLC) | (formerly known as UMB Distribution Services, LLC) |  |  |
| By: | /s/ Teresa Cowan | By: | /s/ Brad Allen |
| Name: | Teresa Cowan | Name: | Brad Allen |
| Title: | President | Title: | Managing Partner |

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## Ex-99.(H)(3)

**Exhibit (h)(3)**

**KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND**

**DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN<br> for Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, and Class I Shares**

WHEREAS, Keystone Private Income Fund (the "Fund") is engaged in business as a closed-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act");

WHEREAS, the Fund has issued five separate classes of shares of beneficial interests (the "Shares") in the Fund known as Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, Class I and Class Z Shares;

WHEREAS, the board of trustees of the Fund (the "Trustees") have determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that this Distribution and Service Plan (the "Plan") will benefit the Fund and the holders of Shares of the Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, and Class I Shares; and

WHEREAS, the Plan, together with any related agreements, has been approved by votes of the majority of both (i) the Trustees and (ii) the Independent Trustees (as defined herein), cast in person at a meeting of the Trustees called for the purpose of voting on this Plan and related agreements;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Fund hereby adopts this Plan in compliance with the terms of the exemptive application filed by the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on October 7, 2019 and approved by the SEC on July 28, 2020.

SECTION 1. The Fund has adopted this Plan to enable the investors to directly or indirectly bear expenses relating to the distribution of Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, or Class I Shares, as applicable.

SECTION 2. The Fund may pay as compensation up to 1.00% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class A Shares, up to 0.90% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class D Shares, up to 0.25% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class Y Shares, and up to 0.15% on an annualized basis of the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to Class I Shares (the "Distribution and Servicing Fee") to the Fund's placement agent and/or any Recipient (as defined below) under the Plan. The Fund or the placement agent may pay all or a portion of these fees to any registered securities dealer, financial institution or any other person (each, a "Recipient") who renders assistance in distributing or promoting the sale of Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, and Class I Shares, or who provides certain shareholder services, pursuant to a written agreement. The actual fee to be paid by the Fund to broker/dealers and financial institutions and intermediaries will be negotiated based on the extent and quality of services provided.

SECTION 3. This Plan shall not take effect for the Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, or Class I Shares until it has been approved by a vote of at least a majority of the outstanding Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, or Class I Shares of the Fund, respectively; except to the extent it is adopted with respect to Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, and/or Class I Shares before any public offering of such Class of Shares or the sale of such Class of Shares to persons who are not affiliated persons of the Fund, affiliated persons of such persons, promoters of the Fund, or affiliated persons of such promoters.

SECTION 4. This Plan shall continue in effect for a period of more than one year after it takes effect only for so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by votes of the majority of both (i) the Trustees and (ii) the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting of the Trustees called for the purpose of voting on this Plan.

SECTION 5. Any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Plan or any related agreement shall provide to the Trustees, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made.

SECTION 6. This Plan may be terminated at any time with respect to a the Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, or Class I Shares by the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, or Class I Shares of the Fund, respectively.

SECTION 7. All agreements with any person relating to implementation of this Plan shall be in writing, and any agreement related to this Plan shall provide (a) that such agreement may be terminated at any time, without payment of any penalty, by the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, or Class I Shares of the Fund, as applicable, on not more than 60 days written notice to any other party to the agreement; and (b) that such agreement shall terminate automatically in the event of its assignment.

SECTION 8. This Plan may be amended by votes of the majority of both (i) the Trustees and (ii) the Independent Trustees, cast in person at a meeting of the Trustees called for the purpose of voting on such amendment; provided, however, that the Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of distribution expenses permitted pursuant to Section 2 hereof without the approval of a majority of the outstanding Class A Shares, Class D Shares, Class Y Shares, or Class I Shares of the Fund, as applicable.

SECTION 9. While this Plan is in effect, the selection and nomination of those Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund shall be committed to the discretion of the Trustees then in office who are not interested persons of the Fund.

SECTION 10. As used in this Plan, (a) the term "Independent Trustees" shall mean those Trustees who are not interested persons, and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of this Plan or any agreements related to it, and (b) the terms "assignment" and "interested person" shall have the respective meanings specified in the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such exemptions as may be granted by the SEC.

SECTION 11. This Plan shall not obligate the Fund or any other party to enter into an agreement with any particular person.

Effective: launch date

## Ex-99.(K)(2)

**Exhibit (k)(2)**

**EXPENSE LIMITATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT**

AGREEMENT made as of the 13<sup>th</sup> day of November, 2020, by and among Keystone Private Income Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Fund"), and Keystone National Group, LLC, an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, ("Keystone").

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") as a non-diversified, closed-end, management investment company;

WHEREAS, Keystone acts as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with the Fund dated as of February 3, 2020 (the "Investment Management Agreement"), pursuant to which it is paid an investment management fee (the "Investment Management Fee");

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Fund engaging Keystone pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

1 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Fund's Confidential Private Placement Memorandum as currently in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Keystone agrees to waive the Investment Management Fee and other fees payable to it by the Fund, and to pay or absorb expenses of the Fund (a "Waiver") so that the Total Annual Expenses of the Fund (excluding taxes, interest expense, sales charges and other brokerage commissions, other transaction related expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, Incentive Fees, Distribution and Servicing Fees, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization and extraordinary expenses of the Fund) will not exceed 3.00% of the net assets of the Fund on an annualized basis (the "Expense Limitation").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. This Agreement will have an initial term ending one (1) year from the date of commencement of the Fund's operations, and during such initial term neither Keystone nor the Fund may terminate this Agreement. This Agreement will automatically renew for consecutive one-year terms thereafter so long as Keystone or an Affiliate thereof acts as investment manager or servicing agent of the Fund. Subject to the initial sentence of this paragraph, any party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Fund agrees to carry forward, for a period not to exceed (3) three years from the date on which a Waiver is made by Keystone, all fees and expenses in excess of the Expense Limitation that have been waived, paid or absorbed by Keystone, and to repay Keystone such amounts, provided the Fund is able to effect such repayment without causing the Fund's expense ratio (after the repayment) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limit in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense limit in effect at the time of the repayment. To the extent that such repayment is due, it shall be made as promptly as possible, in conjunction with the next succeeding payment of Investment Management Fee to Keystone. To the extent that the full amount of such waived amount or expense paid cannot be repaid as provided in the previous sentence within such applicable three-year period, such repayment obligation shall be extinguished.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. If this Agreement is terminated by the Fund, the Fund agrees to repay to Keystone any amounts payable pursuant to paragraph 4 that have not been previously repaid and, subject to the 1940 Act, such repayment will be made to Keystone not later than (3) three years from the date on which a Waiver was made by Keystone (regardless of the date of termination of this Agreement), so long as the Fund is able to effect such repayment without causing the Fund's expense ratio (after the repayment) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limit in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense limit in effect at the time of the repayment. If this Agreement is terminated by Keystone, the Fund agrees to repay to Keystone any amounts payable pursuant to paragraph 4 that have not been previously repaid and, subject to the 1940 Act, such repayment will be made to Keystone not later than thirty (30) days after the termination of this Agreement, so long as the Fund is able to effect such repayment without causing the Fund's expense ratio (after the repayment) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limit in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense limit in effect at the time of the repayment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Delaware and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. To the extent the applicable law of the State of Delaware, or any of the provisions in this Agreement, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act will control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement with respect to the matters described in this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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| KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND | KEYSTONE PRIVATE INCOME FUND |
| /s/ Brad Allen | /s/ Brad Allen |
| By: | Brad Allen |
| Title: | Treasurer |
| KEYSTONE NATIONAL GROUP, LLC | KEYSTONE NATIONAL GROUP, LLC |
| /s/ Brad Allen | /s/ Brad Allen |
| By: | Brad Allen |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Ex-99.(K)(7)

**Exhibit (k)(7)** 

**Keystone Private Income Fund**

**Multiple Class Plan**

This Multiple Class Plan (the "Plan") has been adopted by the board of trustees (the "Board of Trustees") of Keystone Private Income Fund (the "Fund") with respect to each class of shares of beneficial interests ("Shares") of the Fund. The Plan has been adopted in compliance with Rule 18f-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

The Fund has initially established five classes of Shares known as the "Class A Shares," "Class D Shares," "Class I Shares," Class Y Shares," and "Class Z Shares." Each class of Shares will have the same relative rights and privileges and be subject to the same fees and expenses except as set forth below. In addition, extraordinary expenses attributable to one or more classes shall be borne by such class(es). The Board of Trustees may determine in the future that other allocations of expenses or other services to be provided to a class of Shares are appropriate and amend the Plan accordingly without the approval of holders of Shares of any class.

<u>Class A Shares</u> 

Class A Shares are sold at net asset value per Share, subject to a sales charge of up to 3.50% of the subscription amount, and are sold subject to the minimum purchase requirements set forth in the prospectus for the Fund. Class A Shares of the Fund are subject to an annual distribution and/or service fee in accordance with the then-effective plan (the "Distribution and Service Plan") adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for Class A Shares. Holders of Class A Shares have exclusive voting rights, if any, with respect to the Fund's Distribution and Service Plan adopted with respect to Class A Shares. Class A Shares shall be entitled to the distribution and shareholder services set forth from time to time in the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information. Class A Shares are subject to an early repurchase fee of 2.00% on any shares repurchased fewer than 365 calendar days after their purchase.

<u>Class D Shares</u> 

Class D Shares are sold at net asset value per Share, subject to a sales charge of up to 3.50% of the subscription amount, and are sold subject to the minimum purchase requirements set forth in the prospectus for the Fund. Class D Shares of the Fund are subject to an annual distribution and/or service fee in accordance with the then-effective plan (the "Distribution and Service Plan") adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for Class D Shares. Holders of Class D Shares have exclusive voting rights, if any, with respect to the Fund's Distribution and Service Plan adopted with respect to Class D Shares. Class D Shares shall be entitled to the distribution and shareholder services set forth from time to time in the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information. Class D Shares are subject to an early repurchase fee of 2.00% on any shares repurchased fewer than 365 calendar days after their purchase.

<u>Class I Shares</u> 

Class I Shares are sold at net asset value per Share, and are sold subject to the minimum purchase requirements set forth in the prospectus for the Fund. Class I Shares of the Fund are subject to an annual distribution and/or service fee in accordance with the then-effective plan (the "Distribution and Service Plan") adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for Class I Shares. Holders of Class I Shares have exclusive voting rights, if any, with respect to the Fund's Distribution and Service Plan adopted with respect to Class I Shares. Class I Shares shall be entitled to the distribution and shareholder services set forth from time to time in the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information. Class I Shares are subject to an early repurchase fee of 2.00% on any shares repurchased fewer than 365 calendar days after their purchase.

<u>Class Y Shares</u> 

Class Y Shares are sold at net asset value per Share, and are sold subject to the minimum purchase requirements set forth in the prospectus for the Fund. Class Y Shares of the Fund are subject to an annual distribution and/or service fee in accordance with the then-effective plan (the "Distribution and Service Plan") adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for Class Y Shares. Holders of Class Y Shares have exclusive voting rights, if any, with respect to the Fund's Distribution and Service Plan adopted with respect to Class Y Shares. Class Y Shares shall be entitled to the distribution and shareholder services set forth from time to time in the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information. Class Y Shares are subject to an early repurchase fee of 2.00% on any shares repurchased fewer than 365 calendar days after their purchase.

<u>Class Z Shares</u> 

Class Z Shares are sold at net asset value per Share, and are sold subject to the minimum purchase requirements set forth in the prospectus for the Fund. Class Z Shares of the Fund are not subject to a distribution and service plan. Class Z Shares shall be entitled to the shareholder services set forth from time to time in the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information. Class Z Shares are subject to an early repurchase fee of 2.00% on any shares repurchased fewer than 365 calendar days after their purchase.

<u>Expense Allocation</u>

Expenses that are treated as class expenses under the Plan will be borne by the Fund's respective share classes. Fund expenses will be allocated to the respective share classes in a manner consistent with Rule 18f-3(c)(1)(iii) as now or hereafter in effect, subject to the oversight of the Board of Trustees.

Adopted: September 16, 2019

Ratified: June 16, 2025

## Ex-99.(N)

**Exhibit (n)**

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

We have issued our report dated November 27, 2024, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of Keystone Private Income Fund for the year ended September 30, 2024, which is incorporated by reference in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information contained in this Registration Statement. We consent to the incorporation by reference of the aforementioned report in the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information contained in this Registration Statement, and to the use of our name as it appears under the captions "Financial Highlights," "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm; Legal Counsel," "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" and "Financial Statements."

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Newport Beach, California

June 23, 2025

## Ex-99.(R)(1)

**Exhibit (r)(1)**

**Keystone Private Income Fund Code of Ethics ("1940 Act Code of Ethics")**

**Purpose of the Code of Ethics**

The Fund has adopted this Code of Ethics (the "Code") to set forth guidelines and procedures that promote ethical practices and conduct by all of the Fund's Access Persons, as defined below, and to ensure compliance with the Federal Securities Laws. To the extent that any such individuals are subject to compliance with the separately maintained Code of Ethics of the Adviser, Administrator or Placement Agent, as applicable, whose Codes of Ethics complies with Rule 17j-1, compliance by such individuals with the provisions of the Code of the applicable Adviser, Administrator or Placement Agent, shall constitute compliance with this Code. This Code is based on the principle that each Access Person of the Fund will conduct such activities in accordance with to the following principles:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· to be dutiful in placing the interests of the Fund's shareholders first and before their own;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· all personal securities transactions must be conducted consistent with this Code of Ethics and in such
a manner as to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest or any abuse of an individual's position of Fund and responsibility;
and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· adhere to the fundamental standard that Access Persons shall not take inappropriate advantage of their
position.

Any violation of this Code must be reported promptly to the Fund CCO. Failure to do so will be deemed a violation of the Code.

**Legal Requirement**

Pursuant to Rule 17j-1(b) of the 1940 Act, it is unlawful for any Access Person to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· make any untrue statement of a material fact to the Fund or fail to state a material fact necessary in
order to make the statements made to the Fund, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit
upon the Fund; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the Fund, in connection with the purchase or sale
(directly or indirectly) by such Access Person of a security "held or to be acquired" by the Fund.

 **Definitions**

All definitions shall have the same meaning as explained in Rule 17j-1 or Section 2(a) of the 1940 Act and are summarized below.

*Access Person* means any Officer, Trustee, general partner or employee of the Fund or of the Adviser (or of any entity in a control relationship to the Fund or the Adviser) who, in connection with his/her regular functions or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of Covered Securities by the Fund, or whose functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to such purchases or sales.

 

*Automatic Investment Plan* means a program in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are made automatically in (or from) investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation. An Automatic Investment Plan includes a dividend reinvestment plan.

*Beneficial Ownership* means in general (and subject to the specific provisions of Rule 16a- 1(a)(2) under the Exchange Act, as amended), having or sharing, directly or indirectly, through any contract arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise, a direct or indirect "pecuniary interest" in a security.

*Connected Persons* means adult children or parents living at home, and any relative, person or entity for whom the Access Person directs the investments or securities trading unless otherwise specified.

*Control* shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Section 2(a)(9) of the Exchange Act.

*Covered Security* shall mean any security except that it does not include:

· Direct obligations of the Government of the United States;

· Bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high-quality short-term
debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; and

· Shares issued by open-end funds (excluding open-end exchange traded funds).

*De Minimis Security* means securities issued by any company included in the Standard and Poor's 500 Stock Index and in an amount less than $10,000.

*Exchange Traded Fund ("ETF")* means an open-end registered investment company that is not a unit investment fund, and that operates pursuant to an order from the SEC exempting it from certain provisions of the 1940 Act permitting it to issue securities that trade on the secondary market. Examples of open-end exchange-traded funds include, but are not limited to: Select Sector SPDRS; iShares; PowerShares; etc.

*Fund* means Keystone Private Income Fund, an investment company registered under the 1940 Act.

*Independent Trustees* means those Trustees of the Fund that would not be deemed an "interested person" of the Fund, as defined in Section 2(a)(19)(A) of the 1940 Act.

An *Initial Public Offering* means an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act.

*Limited Offering* means an offering that is exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) or Section 4(6) or pursuant to Rule 504, Rule 505, or Rule 506 under the Securities Act.

*Purchase or Sale of a Covered Security* includes, among other things, the writing of an option to purchase or sell a Covered Security.

*Restricted Trustee* means each Trustee of the Fund who is not also a Director, Officer, Partner, Employee or controlling person of any one or more of the Adviser, Administrator, Custodian, Transfer Agent, or Placement Agent.

*Security held or to be Acquired by the Fund* means any Covered Security which, within the most recent fifteen (15) days:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Is or has been held by the Fund; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Is being or has been considered by the Fund or its Adviser for purchase by the Fund; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Any option to purchase or sell, and any security convertible into or exchangeable for, a Covered Security.

**Policies of the Fund Regarding Personal Securities Transactions** 

**General**

No Access Person of the Fund shall engage in any act, practice or course of business that would violate the provisions of Rule 17j-1 as set forth above, or in connection with any personal investment activity, engage in conduct inconsistent with this Code.

 

*Specific Policies*

*<u>Restrictions on Personal Securities Transactions by Access Persons Other Than Independent and Restricted Trustees and Persons Covered Under an Equivalent Code of Ethics of the Fund's Advisor, Administrator or Placement Agent</u>*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Except as provided below, no Access Person may buy or sell Covered Securities for his or her personal
portfolio or the portfolio of a member of his or her immediate family without obtaining authorization from the Fund CCO prior to effecting
such security transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If an Access Person has questions as to whether purchasing or selling a security for his or her personal
portfolio or the portfolio of a member of his or her immediate family requires prior authorization, the Access Person should consult the
Fund CCO for clearance or denial of clearance to trade prior to effecting any securities transactions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Pre-clearance approval will expire at the close of business on the trading day after the date on which
the authorization is received, and the Access Person is required to renew clearance for the transaction if the trade is not completed
before the authority expires.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· No clearance will be given to an Access Person to purchase or sell any Covered Security (1) on a day when
the Fund has a pending "buy" or "sell" order in that same Covered Security until that pending "buy" or "sell"
order is executed or withdrawn or (2) when the Fund CCO has been advised by the Adviser that the same Covered Security is being considered
for purchase or sale for any portfolio of the Fund.

The pre-clearance requirement contained above shall not apply to the following securities ("Exempt Securities"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Securities that are not Covered Securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· De Minimis Securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Securities purchased or sold in any account over which the Access Person has no direct or indirect influence
or control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Securities purchased or sold in a transaction which is non-volitional on the part of either the Access
Person or the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Securities acquired as a part of an Automatic Investment Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Securities acquired upon the exercise of rights issued by an issuer pro rata to all holders of a class
of its securities, to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer, and sales of such rights so acquired; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Securities which the Fund is not permitted to purchase under the investment objectives and policies set
forth in the Fund's then current prospectus(es) under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Fund's registration statement on Form
N-2, provided that prior to a transaction by an Access Person such securities have been approved for inclusion in a list of securities
which are not permissible for purchase by the Fund.

The pre-clearance requirement shall apply to all purchases of a beneficial interest in any security through an Initial Public Offering or a Limited Offering by any Access Person who is also classified as Investment Personnel.<sup>1</sup> A record of any decision and the reason supporting such decision to approve the acquisition by Investment Personnel of Initial Public Offerings or Limited Offerings shall be made by the Fund CCO.

*<u>Restrictions on Personal Securities Transactions by Independent and Restricted Trustees.</u>*

The Fund recognizes that an Independent or Restricted Trustee does not have on-going, day- to-day involvement with the operations of the Fund. In addition, it has been the practice of the Fund to give information about securities purchased or sold by the Fund or considered for purchase or sale by the Fund to Independent and Restricted Trustees in materials circulated more than 15 days after such securities are purchased or sold by the Fund or are considered for purchase or sale by the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund believes that less stringent controls are appropriate for Independent and Restricted Trustees, as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The securities pre-clearance requirement contained above shall only apply to an Independent or Restricted
Trustee if he or she knew or, in the ordinary course of fulfilling his or her official duties as a Trustee, should have known, that during
the 15-day period before the transaction in a Covered Security (other than an Exempt Security) or at the time of the transaction that
the Covered Security (other than an Exempt Security) purchased or sold by him or her was also purchased or sold by the Fund or considered
for the purchase or sale by the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If the pre-clearance provisions of the preceding paragraph apply, no clearance will be given to an Independent
or Restricted Trustee to purchase or sell any Covered Security (1) on a day when any portfolio of the Fund has a pending "buy"
or "sell" order in that same Covered Security until that order is executed or withdrawn or (2) when the Fund has been advised
by the Adviser that the same Covered Security is being considered for purchase or sale for any portfolio of the Fund.

**Reporting Requirements**

The Fund CCO or designee shall monitor all personal trading activity of all Access Persons as deemed appropriate and covered by this Code. An Access Person of the Fund who is also an Access Person of the Fund's principal underwriter, affiliates or Adviser may submit such reporting requirements via the forms prescribed by any such separate Code of Ethics (and not directly to the Fund CCO) provided that the associated forms comply with the requirements of Rule 17j-1(d)(1) of the 1940 Act.

**Initial/Ongoing Disclosure of Personal Brokerage Accounts**. Within ten (10) days of the commencement of employment or at the commencement of a relationship with the Fund, all Access Persons, except Independent or Restricted Trustees, are required to submit to the Fund CCO a report stating the names and account numbers of all of their personal brokerage accounts, brokerage accounts of any Connected Persons, and any brokerage accounts which they control or in which they or a Connected Person has Beneficial Ownership. Such report must contain the date on which it is submitted and the information in the report must be current as of a date no more than forty-five (45) days prior to that date. In addition, if a new brokerage account is opened during the course of the year, the Fund CCO must be notified immediately. The information required by the above paragraph must be provided to the Fund CCO on an annual basis. Disclosure of an account shall cover, at a minimum, all accounts at a broker-dealer, bank or other institution opened during the quarter and provide the following information:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the name of the broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person has established the account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the date the account was established;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person.

<sup>1</sup> "Investment Personnel" of a fund or of a fund's investment adviser means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Any employee of the Fund or investment adviser (or of any company in a control relationship to the Fund or investment adviser) who,
in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes or participates in making recommendations regarding the purchase or sale
of securities by the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Any natural person who controls the Fund or investment adviser
and who obtains information concerning recommendations made to the Fund regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Fund.

Each of these accounts is required to furnish duplicate confirmations and statements to the Fund CCO. Such statements and confirms as an Access Person of the Fund may be sent to the Adviser.

**Holdings Report.** Within ten (10) days of becoming an Access Person (and with information that is current as of a date no more than forty-five (45) days prior to the date that the person becomes an Access Person), each Access Person, except Independent Trustees, must submit to the Fund CCO (i) a holdings report that must contain, at a minimum, the title and type of Security, and as applicable, the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, number of shares, and principal amount of each Covered insecurity in which the Access Person has any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership and (ii) the name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person maintained an account in which any securities were held for the Access Person's direct or indirect benefit as of the date they became an Access Person. This report must state the date on which it is submitted.

**Quarterly Transaction Reports**. All Access Persons, except Independent Trustees, shall report to the Fund CCO or designee the following information with respect to transactions in a Covered Security in which such person has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership in the Covered Security:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The date of the transaction, the title, and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number,
interest rate and maturity date, number of shares, and the principal amount of each Covered Security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The price of the Covered Security at which the transaction was effected;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The name of the broker, dealer, or bank with or through whom the transaction was effected; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The date the Access Person Submits the report.

Reports pursuant to this section of this Code shall be made no later than thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar quarter in which the transaction to which the report relates was effected and shall include a certification that the reporting person has reported all Personal Securities Transactions required to be disclosed or reported pursuant to the requirements of this Code. Confirmations and Brokerage Statements sent directly to the appropriate address noted above is an acceptable form of a quarterly transaction report.

**Review of Reports**

The Fund CCO, or designee, shall be responsible for reviewing the reports received, maintaining a record of the names of the persons responsible for reviewing these reports, and as appropriate and reporting to the Board:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· any transaction that appears to evidence a possible violation of this Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· apparent violations of the reporting requirements stated herein.

The Fund CCO shall review the reports referenced hereunder and shall determine whether the policies established in this Code have been violated, and what sanctions, if any, should be imposed on the violator. Sanctions include but are not limited to a letter of censure, suspension or termination of the employment of the violator, or the unwinding of the transaction and the disgorgement of any profits.

The Fund CCO and the Board shall review the operation of this Code at least annually. All material violations of this Code and any sanctions imposed with respect thereto shall periodically be reported to the Board.

Before the Board may approve the Code of Ethics, the Fund must certify to the Board that the Fund has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating this Code. Such certification shall be submitted to the Board at least annually.

**Certification**

Each Access Person is required to certify annually that he/she has read and understood the provisions of this Code and will abide by them. Each Access Person must further certify that he/she has disclosed or reported all personal securities transactions required to be reported under the Code.

*I certify that I have read and understand the Code of Ethics of and recognize that I am subject to it.* 

 

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Adopted: March 26, 2025

## Ex-99.(R)(2)

**Exhibit (r)(2)**

![](exr2_001.jpg)

**Code of Ethics**

60 E. South Temple, Suite 2100

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

<u>keystonenational.com</u>

Troy Beatty, CCO: <u>troy@keystonenational.com</u>

September, 2024

**Table of Contents**

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| 1) | Introduction | 3.0 |
| 2) | Standards of Business Conduct | 3.0 |
| 3) | Policy Statement on Insider Trading | 3.0 |
| 4) | Procedures To Implement Policy Against Insider Trading | 5.0 |
| 5) | Personal Account Dealings | 5.0 |
| 6) | Gifts and Entertainment | 7.0 |
| 7) | Political Contributions | 8.0 |
| 8) | Outside Business Activities | 8.0 |

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1) Introduction

This Code of Ethics (the "Code") has been developed by Keystone National Group, LLC ("Keystone," or "Firm") to provide a set of rules and principles to ensure the Firm and its Supervised Persons meet the obligation to place Clients' interests before those of the Firm and its Supervised Persons and to ensure all conflicts of interest are managed fairly.

Adherence to the Code of Ethics and related restrictions on personal investing is considered a basic condition of employment for Supervised Persons of Keystone.

All Supervised Persons are required to follow ethical principles of openness, integrity, honesty, and trust. All Supervised Persons are expected to follow this Code and comply with all applicable laws. While not expected to know the details of each law governing Keystone's business, all Supervised Persons are expected to be familiar with the company-wide policies and procedures as they apply to their role at Keystone and when in doubt, to seek advice from supervisors, or other appropriate personnel.

Should any questions about this Code, or any of Keystone's other policies, or how to comply with the law in a certain situation arise, it is required that Supervised Persons immediately bring questions to the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") or Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO").

Although Keystone will not retaliate against anyone for making a good faith report, failure to report violations may lead to appropriate disciplinary action.

Failure to adhere to these standards could expose a Supervised Person to sanctions imposed by Keystone, regulators, or law enforcement officials. Sanctions may include disgorgement of profits, suspension or termination of employment, or criminal or civil penalties. If there is any doubt as to whether a Federal or State securities law applies, Supervised Persons should consult with the CCO.

Keystone will hold new employee training that will cover topics covered in this Code. Keystone will remind Supervised Persons on an ongoing basis of their obligations under this Code and will require annual recertification that each Supervised Person has re-read, understands, and has complied with the Code.

2) Standards of Business Conduct

Supervised Persons must at all times comply with the following standards of business conduct to ensure Keystone meets its fiduciary obligations and those of its Supervised Persons:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Clients Come First. Supervised Persons owe Clients a duty of loyalty and must avoid serving the Adviser's
or their own personal interests ahead of the Clients'. A Supervised Person may not induce or cause a Client to take action, or not to
take action, for the Firm's or the Supervised Person's own benefit rather than for the benefit of the Client. The Firm must
make full and fair disclosure of all material facts related to the investment, particularly where the interests of the Firm or a Supervised
Person may conflict with those of a Client.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Avoid Taking Advantage. Supervised Persons may not trade on the basis of inside
information, usurp investment opportunities that should properly be made available to the Firm's Clients, or otherwise use their knowledge
of the Firm's investment activities to profit on such activities at the expense of the Firm's Clients.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Avoid Inappropriate Relationships. In addition, Supervised Persons must avoid engaging in outside business
activities and the receipt of investment opportunities, perquisites, or gifts from persons seeking to do business with the Firm that could
call into question a Supervised Person's ability to exercise independent judgment in the best interests of the Firm's Clients.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Compliance with Applicable Law. Supervised Persons must comply with all laws that apply to the business of the Firm.

Doubtful situations should always be resolved in favor of the Client. Technical compliance with the Code's procedures will not automatically insulate from scrutiny any activities that indicate an abuse of these governing principles.

3) Policy Statement on Insider Trading

Section 204A of the **Advisers Act** requires that all investment advisers establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed, taking into consideration the nature of the business, to prevent the misuse of material, non- public information by the adviser or any person associated with the adviser.

Keystone forbids any Supervised Persons from trading, either personally or on behalf of others, including Funds, based upon Material Non-Public Information ("MNPI") about a publicly traded security, or communicating MNPI to others in violation of the law. This conduct is frequently referred to as "insider trading." Keystone's policy applies to every Supervised Person and extends to activities within and outside their duties at Keystone.

The term "insider trading" is not defined in the federal securities laws, but generally is used to refer to the use of MNPI to trade in securities (whether or not one is an "insider") or the communications of MNPI to others.

While the law concerning insider trading is not static, it is generally understood that the law prohibits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• trading by an insider, while in possession of MNPI;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• trading by a non-insider, while in possession of MNPI, where the information either was disclosed to
the non-insider in violation of an insider's duty to keep it confidential or was misappropriated; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• communicating MNPI to others (i.e. "tipping").

The elements of insider trading and the penalties for such unlawful conduct are discussed below. If, after reviewing this policy statement, any Supervised Person has any questions they should consult the CCO.

**Who is an Insider?**

The concept of "insider" is broad. It includes officers, directors and employees of a company. In addition, a person can be a "temporary insider" if they enter into a special confidential relationship in the conduct of a company's affairs and as a result are given access to information solely for the company's purposes. A temporary insider can include, among others, a company's attorneys, accountants, consultants, bank lending officers, and the employees of such organizations. In addition, Keystone may become a temporary insider of a company it advises or for which it performs other services. According to the Supreme Court, the company must expect the outsider to keep the disclosed non-public information confidential and the relationship must at least imply such a duty before the outsider will be considered an insider.

**What is Material Information?**

"Material information" generally is defined as information for which there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making their investment decisions, or information that is reasonably certain to have a substantial effect on the price of a company's securities. Information that Supervised Persons should consider material includes, but is not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• merger or acquisition proposals or agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• news of a significant sale of assets or the disposition of a subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• liquidation problems;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• major contract awards;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the gain or loss of a substantial customer or supplier;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pricing changes or discount policies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• notice of issuance of patents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• significant new products, processes or discoveries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• major litigation or regulatory inquiries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• extraordinary management developments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• earnings estimates (or results);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in previously released earnings estimates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• current financial performance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in dividend amounts or policies or the declaration of a stock split or the offering of additional securities; and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• significant write-offs or restatements.

**What is Non-Public Information?**

Information is non-public until it has been effectively communicated to the marketplace. One must be able to point to some fact to show that the information is generally public. For example, information found in a report filed with the SEC, or appearing in Dow Jones, Reuters Economic Services, the Wall Street Journal or other publications of general circulation would be considered public. Common examples of non-public information include information provided to a select group of analysts that is not made available to the investment community at large, information about a company that has not been disseminated by such company in a press release, or information received as a "tip" from a person who owes a duty of trust or confidentiality with respect to such information.

**Penalties for Insider Trading**

Any violation of this policy statement can be expected to result in serious sanctions by Keystone, which may include dismissal of the persons involved.

Penalties for trading on or communicating MNPI are severe, both for individuals involved in such unlawful conduct and their employers. A person can be subject to some or all of the penalties below even if they do not personally benefit from the violation. Penalties include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• civil injunctions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• treble damages (triple the amount of compensatory/actual damages);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• disgorgement of profits;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• jail sentences;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• fines for the person who committed the violation of up to three times the profit gain or loss avoided,
whether or not the person actually benefited; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• fines for the employer or other controlling person of up to the greater of $100,000 or three times
the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided.

4) Procedures To Implement Policy Against Insider Trading

The following procedures have been established to aid Supervised Persons in avoiding insider trading and to aid Keystone in preventing, detecting, and imposing sanctions against insider trading. Every Supervised Person must follow these procedures or risk serious sanctions, including dismissal, substantial personal liability and criminal penalties. If employees have any questions about these procedures, they should consult the CCO.

**Identifying Insider Information**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Before engaging in personal trading or trading for Funds in the securities of a company which has publicly-traded
securities (even if the information relates to such company's non-publicly traded securities), Supervised Persons should ask the
following questions about any information that may be MNPI prior to communicating such information to any person other than the CCO:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Is the information material? Is this information that an investor would consider important in making
his or her investment decisions? Is this information that would substantially affect the market price of the securities if generally disclosed?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Is the information non-public? To whom has this information been provided? Has the information been
effectively communicated to the marketplace (e.g., by being published in Reuters, the Wall Street Journal or other publications of general
circulation or made available broadly to security holders)?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Has this information been obtained from a company or from another source (including an immediate family
member) as a result of a breach of a duty of trust or confidence by that source?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If, after consideration of the above, there is a possibility that the information could be material
and non-public, or if there are questions as to whether the information is material and non-public, the following steps should be taken:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The matter should be reported immediately to the CCO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The securities should not be purchased or sold personally or on behalf of a Fund or for any of the
Supervised Person's Personal Accounts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The information should not be communicated inside or outside Keystone, other than to the CCO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• After the CCO has reviewed the issue or consulted with counsel (as the CCO deems appropriate), the CCO
will determine whether to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• continue the restriction on trading in such securities (by placing the security on the Restricted List
(as defined below);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• permit trading in such securities and communication of the information (either in Personal Accounts
or Fund accounts);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• create an "ethical wall" to limit the information to certain Supervised Persons and instruct
the Supervised Person that they may communicate the information only to Supervised Persons that are appropriately "walled off"
by confidentiality agreement or otherwise; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• take any other action the CCO deems appropriate.

**Restricting Access to MNPI**

If a Supervised Person is in possession of information that they have identified as material and non-public, such information may not be communicated to anyone, including persons within Keystone, except as permitted by the CCO (who may authorize other Supervised Persons to be put behind an "ethical wall"). In addition, care should be taken so that such information is secure. For example, files containing MNPI should be sealed; access to computer files containing MNPI should be restricted.

**Resolving Issues Concerning Insider Trading**

If after consideration of the items set forth above doubt remains as to whether such information is material or non-public, or if there is any unresolved question as to the applicability or interpretation of the foregoing procedures, or as to the propriety of any action, it must be discussed with the CCO before trading or communicating the information to anyone.

**Officers, Directors and Employees of Public Companies**

Certain Investors may serve as officers or on the Boards of publicly traded companies, which could potentially fall within Keystone's investment universe. As such, Supervised Persons must be careful in speaking to such Investors to ensure that Keystone does not receive any material, non-public information. In the event any Supervised Person receives material, non- public information, such Supervised Person is required to follow the guidelines and procedures relating to the handling and sharing of such information as contained in this manual.

5) Personal Account Dealings

**Personal Account Dealings**

Rule 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 requires certain Supervised Persons of a Registered Investment Adviser, deemed "Access Persons" to report their personal Securities Transactions and holdings. Rule 204A-1 defines an Access Person as any Supervised Person who has access to nonpublic information regarding clients' purchase or sale of securities, who is involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or who has access to such recommendations that are nonpublic.

Keystone has deemed all Supervised Persons as Access Persons. Therefore, all Supervised Persons of Keystone are both Supervised Persons and Access Persons, and all sections of this Code apply to all Supervised Persons. This Code covers the personal investments of all Supervised Persons and their Immediate Family Members (e.g., persons sharing the same household as the Supervised Person, see Appendix A for further detail) as required by Rule 204A-1. Therefore, each Supervised Person and their Immediate Family Members must conduct all personal investments consistent with this Code.

Rule 204A-1 has certain requirements for all Registered Investment Advisers.

Each Access Persons must:

report securities holdings, at the time the person becomes an access person and at least once a year thereafter; and disclose each quarter their personal Securities Transactions no later than 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter.

**Initial Account and Holdings Disclosure Requirement**

Within 10 calendar days of a Supervised Persons start date, the Supervised Person is required to disclose all brokerage accounts in which they have Beneficial Ownership. Supervised Persons must allow brokers or financial institutions to provide duplicate confirmations and statements directly to Keystone in accounts that can hold Reportable Securities (see Exceptions below for Discretionary Management by Third Parties). If a Supervised Person's broker is unwilling or unable to provide duplicate confirmations and statements, the Supervised Person is required to provide them to Keystone's CCO.

Within 10 calendar days of a Supervised Person's start date, all holdings in Reportable Securities that are beneficially owned by the Supervised Person must be disclosed, excluding those managed by a Third Party. Holdings information must be current as of 45 days prior to the Supervised Person's start date.

**Ongoing Disclosure Requirements**

**Accounts:** Supervised Persons must promptly disclose any newly opened accounts under their Beneficial Ownership that have the ability to hold Reportable Securities.

**Transactions/Holdings:** Supervised Persons must ensure that the CCO receives duplicate statements and trade confirmations for all Reportable Securities (see Exceptions below for Discretionary Management by Third Parties) in one of the three ways listed below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Electronic feeds – Supervised Persons are encouraged to deal through brokers that provide Compliance
with trade confirmations and holdings via electronic feed. This provides Compliance with the most timely and accurate account information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Broker delivery of duplicate confirmations and statements – In jurisdictions where applicable,
Supervised Persons should allow for brokers to provide delivery of duplicate confirmations and statements directly to Compliance. Compliance
staff will enter trade details for Supervised Persons that utilize this option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Supervised Person upload of confirmations and statements – If neither of
the above options is possible, Supervised Persons are required to enter trade details into the Firm's compliance management system,
MyComplianceOffice ("MCO") and upload the trade confirmation (or quarterly statement).

**Attestation Requirements Annually:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Account Attestation (For Accounts that have the ability to hold Reportable Securities)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Holdings Attestation (For Reportable Securities)

**Quarterly:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Quarterly Trades Attestation (For Reportable Securities)

**Private Placements and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)**

Supervised Persons must request pre-approval prior to investing in a private placement or limited offering by submitting a request in MCO.

No Supervised Person shall acquire any security issued in any limited or private offering (please note that hedge funds are sold as limited or private offerings) unless Keystone gives express prior written approval. In determining whether approval should be given, Keystone may take into account, among other factors, whether the investment opportunity should be reserved for a Client and whether the opportunity is offered to the individual by virtue of his or her position with Keystone.

Rule 204A-1 requires Access Persons to request approval before investing in an Initial Public Offering ("IPO"). Supervised Persons must submit this request in MCO.

**Approval of Personal Investments**

Approval of personal investments should be in writing and memorialized in the books and records of KNG. In the event that no one disinterested officer is available to review and approve such personal investment transactions, that all of the Managing Partners and CCO of the Adviser unanimously approve of such investment transactions in consultation with the Adviser's independent compliance consultant or legal counsel. All approvals will be documented and maintained by KNG.

**Exceptions:**

Rule 204A-1 permits two exceptions that are applicable to Keystone related to personal securities reporting in Reportable Securities. No disclosures are required:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· with respect to transactions effected pursuant to an Automatic Investment Plan; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· with respect to securities held in accounts over which the access person had no
direct or indirect influence or control (Account Managed by a Third Party). In order to rely upon this provision, Supervised Persons are
required to certify on a periodic basis that they do not have ability to influence or control investment decisions made for the managed
account.

**Additional Restrictions for Personal Account Dealings Established by Keystone**

Keystone maintains a Restricted List that is available to all Supervised Persons and is maintained electronically by the CCO or Designee. Keystone believes the use of a Restricted List is appropriate due to the nature of its investments to prevent the use of nonpublic information by Keystone or its Supervised Persons. Keystone believes the use of a Restricted List will be infrequent. Supervised Persons are responsible for ensuring they do not trade in a security on the Restricted List.

Once a company is on the Restricted List, any trading in a Client or Supervised Person account will be restricted until the security has been removed from the list. Keystone utilizes its Restricted List to prohibit insider trading by Keystone and its Supervised Persons.

6) Gifts and Entertainment

Gifts or Entertainment may create an actual or apparent conflict of interest, which could affect (or appear to affect) the recipient's independent business judgment.

Supervised Persons are required to follow the standards below regarding the acceptance or giving of gifts and entertainment with respect to all Business Partners. Supervised Persons are expected to avoid any gifts or entertainment that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• could create an apparent or actual conflict;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• is excessive or would reflect unfavorably on Keystone or its Clients; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• would be inappropriate or disreputable in nature.

Supervised Persons may not take advantage of their position by requesting a gift or discount. They must not:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Receive cash, cash equivalents, loans or personal services on behalf of Keystone, even if these fall
within the limits outlined above. This includes gift cards or certificates if they can be redeemed for cash; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Receive special discounts unless they are available to all other Supervised Persons (e.g., a discount coupon from a retail store).

Modest gifts and favors, which would not be regarded by others as improper, may be accepted or given on an occasional basis. Entertainment that satisfies these requirements and conforms to generally accepted business practices is also permissible.

Where there is a law or rule that applies to the conduct of a particular business or the acceptance of gifts of even nominal value, the law or rule must be followed.

A "Gift" is anything of value that is given with the intent or perceived intent to foster a legitimate business relationship. Gifts can include merchandise such as wine, gift baskets, or event tickets if the giver does not attend. No Supervised Person may receive any gift, service or other thing of excessive value from any person or entity that does business with or on behalf of Keystone. No Supervised Person may give or offer any gift of excessive value, determined to be amounts in excess of $500, to existing Clients, prospective clients, or any entity that does business with or on behalf of Keystone without pre-approval by the CCO. Supervised Persons may not accept a Gift of cash or a cash-equivalent in any amount.

"Entertainment" is a meeting, meal, or other activity where both the Supervised Person and the business partner are present and have the opportunity to discuss business or any participant's employer bears the cost. It does not include events that have been organized by Keystone directly, such as receptions following an industry gathering or multi-client entertainment. If the business partner will not be present for the event, it will be considered a Gift.

No Supervised Person may provide or accept extravagant or excessive entertainment to or from a Client, prospective client, or any person or entity that does or seeks to do business with or on behalf of Keystone. A Supervised Person may provide or accept a business entertainment event, such as dinner, a sporting event, golf outings, etc. provided that such activities involve no more than customary amenities and the person or entity providing the entertainment is present.

While there is no maximum amount for how much may be spent or received by a Supervised Person for entertainment, Supervised Persons are expected to use good judgement and refrain from giving or accepting any entertainment that is or may be perceived as lavish or extravagant. The CCO will review expenses for excessive or extravagant entertainment expenses.

A "**Business Partner,"** for the purpose of this Code, includes all current Clients, portfolio companies, and vendors with which Keystone conducts business, any potential clients, portfolio companies, or vendors with whom Keystone could engage in business, any registered broker-dealers, and any firms under contract to do business with Keystone.

**Exempt from Disclosure of Gifts and Entertainment Requirement**

For the purposes of disclosure of gifts and entertainment the following are exempt:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Usual and customary promotional items (e.g., t-shirts, caps, or pens marked with the vendor's logo);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Gifts ($500 or less) or entertainment of nominal value;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Attendance and participation at industry sponsored events; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Usual and customary gifts given to or by Supervised Persons based on a personal relationship (e.g.,
the vendor and Supervised Person have a family relationship that preceded interaction at the Firm).

**Approval Process**

Any Gift or Entertainment whose value exceeds the relevant stated limit listed above, or that is otherwise impermissible due to other listed restrictions, constitutes violation of the Code. Any request for an exception must be entered into MCO and Keystone's CCO, or Designee, will review and approve or deny any exceptions to the Code.

**Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery**

Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") Keystone could face potentially serious civil and/or criminal penalties for offering, promising, paying, or authorizing any bribe, kickback or similar improper payment to any foreign official, foreign political party or official or candidate for foreign political office in order to assist Keystone in obtaining, retaining, or directing business, including investments in the Funds. As a matter of policy, Keystone strictly complies with the FCPA. All Supervised Persons are expected to carefully read this policy and to contact the CCO with any questions.

Under the FCPA, a "foreign official" includes any officer or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency or instrumentality thereof. Importantly, all government employees are covered by this definition, as are employees of government- owned business entities and sovereign wealth funds. The FCPA does permit certain small "facilitating" or "expediting" payments to foreign officials to ensure that they perform routine, nondiscretionary governmental duties (e.g. obtaining permits, licenses, or other official documents; processing governmental papers, such as visas and work orders; providing police protection, mail pick- up and delivery; providing phone service, power and water supply, loading and unloading cargo, or protecting perishable products; and scheduling inspections associated with contract performance or transit of goods across country). The FCPA also permits payment or reimbursement of reasonable and bona fide expenses of a foreign official (e.g., travel and lodging expenses) relating to the promotion, demonstration or explanation of a product or service or to the execution or performance of a contract with a foreign government. However, it should be noted that these are narrowly defined exceptions and defenses. The FCPA also prohibits payments to third parties, such as a placement agent, with knowledge that all or a portion of the payment will be passed on to a foreign official. Actual knowledge is not required; constructive knowledge, or the expectation that a person should reasonably know something, is sufficient.

In order to minimize the chance that Keystone could violate the FCPA or similar foreign laws, Supervised Persons must obtain the written approval of the CCO prior to making any payment or giving certain gifts or other thing of value (including paying for entertainment or travel related expenses), or offering to do the same, to any:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• official of a foreign government;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• employee of any government-controlled foreign business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• sovereign wealth fund, employee or representatives of a sovereign wealth fund, or third party associated
with a sovereign wealth fund's investment process or investment due diligence; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• foreign political party or official or candidate for foreign political office.

This policy applies without regard to the purpose or motivation behind the giving of such payment, gift, or other thing of value. The CCO may consult with legal counsel or outside compliance consultants to determine if such payments, gifts or entertainment would implicate FCPA concerns (or other legal concerns). As a general matter, the giving of any such payments, gifts, or other things of value will not be permitted.

The CCO will document any exceptions to this general policy.

In addition, in the future, to the extent Keystone utilizes placement agents or other intermediaries to solicit Investors in foreign countries, the CCO will review placement agent agreements for appropriate written representations, including, among other things, that the placement agent or other intermediary will act in accordance with U.S. and foreign laws, including the FCPA. Keystone also requires placement agents or other intermediaries that solicit investors in foreign countries to disclose to Keystone any relationships with foreign government officials in the country in which it will operate. The CCO must expressly authorize the placement agents or intermediaries to solicit investments in foreign countries. Further, Keystone requires that placement agents immediately notify the CCO if they have reason to believe an employee of the placement agent has engaged in activities that violate the FCPA. The CCO may work with legal counsel or outside compliance consultants to determine the appropriate course of action if so notified. Finally, on a periodic basis, the CCO will require such placement agents or intermediaries to renew appropriate representations relating to compliance with the FCPA.

Keystone reviews its policies and procedures with respect to the FCPA with Supervised Persons as part of Keystone's periodic compliance training.

7) Political Contributions

Keystone has implemented the following restrictions to adhere to the "Pay-to-Play" Rule (Rule 206(4)-5) and to mitigate any associated risks.

Supervised Persons and their Immediate Family are prohibited from making political contributions without preapproval by the CCO. Preapproval for contributions to individual candidates, incumbents, political action committees, and similar vehicles must be requested in MCO.

Upon commencement of employment, the CCO, or an appropriate Designee, will request reporting of all recent political contributions. The disclosure should include contributions made by Immediate Family as well. The report should include the individual or election committee receiving the contribution, the office for which the individual is running, the current elected office held (if any), the dollar amount of the contribution or value of the donated item and whether or not the Supervised Person is eligible to vote for the candidate.

8) Outside Business Activities

Supervised Persons must not engage in activities that create, or appear to create, conflict of interest or otherwise might jeopardize the integrity or reputation of Keystone. Supervised Persons are prohibited from receiving compensation from third parties for speaking engagements on investment-related topics. Additionally, certain outside business activities ("OBAs") require pre- approval. Supervised Persons should promptly notify the CCO of any other circumstances arising that may create, or appear to create, a conflict of interest or otherwise may jeopardize the integrity or reputation of the Firm or its clients.

Without receiving approval via MCO, no Supervised Person shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• accept, directly or indirectly, compensation of any nature as a bonus, commission, fee, gratuity, or
other consideration in connection with any transaction on behalf of the Firm or a Client from any Person, firm, corporation or association,
other than the Firm or an affiliate thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• acquire, directly or indirectly, any equity or other ownership or financial interest in any other organization
engaged in any securities, financial or related business, except for (i) a minority equity or other ownership or other financial interest
in any business that is publicly traded, or (ii) an equity or other ownership or financial interest through any account over which the
Supervised Person has no direct or indirect influence or control.

Supervised Persons must receive approval via MCO prior to engaging in any outside business activity:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• that involves a significant amount of time or provides a significant amount of income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• that is investment-related, including activities on behalf of a non-profit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• that involves service on the board of directors of a publicly traded company (will generally not be permitted);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• that involves serving as an employee, independent contractor, sole proprietor, officer, director or partner of a for-profit business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• that involves serving as a director, officer or executive management of a non-profit entity or performing
investment- related functions on its behalf; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• that involves engaging in any other outside employment or activity (paid or unpaid) that may give rise
to a conflict with Keystone, one of its Funds, or Fund Investors or other risk (e.g., operating a blog that provides financial advice).

At all times, the interests of the Firm and its Clients take priority over the outside business activities of Supervised Persons. An outside business activity may never:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• present a substantial risk of confusing Clients or the public as to the capacity in which the Supervised Person is acting;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pose a reputational risk for the Firm;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• inappropriately influence a Supervised Person's business dealings or otherwise create a conflict
of interest vis-à-vis the interests of Keystone or its Funds, or a Fund Investor; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• involve use of information relating to Keystone, any Fund or other proprietary information.

**Immediate Family**

While Keystone does not require pre-approval of the OBAs undertaken by a Supervised Person's Immediate Family, the Supervised Person must contact the CCO if they believe the outside activity by their Immediate Family could create or appear to create a conflict of interest or otherwise may jeopardize the integrity and reputation of Keystone.

**Appendix A - Glossary**

***Access Person* -** Access Persons are Supervised Persons who:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• have access to non-public information regarding Keystone's Funds, or non-public information regarding
the portfolio holdings of any of Keystone's Funds, or any Keystone services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• are involved in making investment recommendations to Clients, or have access to such recommendations that are non- public;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• in connection with their regular functions or duties, make, participate in or obtain information regarding
transactions in Keystone's Funds or their functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to Keystone's Funds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• are personnel, such as client service representatives, administrative and technical staff, who may qualify
as Access Persons if their job functions give them access to material non-pubic information or client or fund information;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• are any other person designated by the CCO as necessary.

***Account*** – Any accounts in which Securities (as defined below) transactions can be effected including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any accounts held by any Supervised Person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• accounts of the Supervised Person's Immediate Family members (any relative by blood or marriage)
living in the Supervised Person's household or is financially dependent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• accounts held by any other related individual over whose account the Supervised Person has discretionary control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any other account where the Supervised Person has discretionary control and materially contributes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any account in which the Supervised Person has a direct or indirect beneficial interest, such as trusts
and custodial accounts or other accounts in which the Supervised Person has a beneficial interest or exercises investment discretion.

***Advisers Act*** *–* refers to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended

***Automatic Investment Plan*** – A program in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are made automatically in (or from) investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation. An Automatic Investment Plan includes a dividend reinvestment plan.

***Beneficial Ownership*** – The Code applies to all accounts and securities beneficially owned by you as well as accounts under your direct or indirect influence or control. Essentially, this means that if you have the ability to profit, directly or indirectly, or share in any profit from a transaction, you have Beneficial Ownership. If you are unsure if an account or investment falls under your beneficial ownership, contact the CCO for further guidance.

**Practical Application of Beneficial Ownership:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• You live with your parents: If you live in your parents' house but do not financially support
your parents, your parents' accounts and securities are not beneficially owned by you and do not require disclosure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Your parent lives with you: If you provide financial support to your parent, your parent's accounts
and securities are beneficially owned by you and require disclosure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• You have an adult child living in your home: If you provide financial support to your child, your child's
accounts and securities are beneficially owned by you and require disclosure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• You have a college-age child: If your child is in college and you still claim the child as a dependent
for tax purposes, you are the beneficial owner of their accounts and securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Your child has an UGMA/UTMA account: If you (or your spouse) are the custodian for the minor child, the child's accounts
 are beneficially owned by you. If someone other than you
(or your spouse) is the custodian for your minor child's account, the account is not beneficially owned by you.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• You have a domestic partner or similar cohabitation arrangement: If you contribute to the maintenance
of a household and the financial support of a partner, your partner's accounts and securities are beneficially owned by you and
require disclosure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• You have a roommate: Generally, roommates are presumed to be temporary and therefore you have no beneficial
ownership in one another's accounts and securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• You have power of attorney: If you have been granted power of attorney over an account, you are not the
beneficial owner of the account until the time that the power of attorney has been activated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• You are the trustee and/or the beneficiary of a trust: Due to the complexity and variety of trust agreements,
these situations require case-by-case review by the CCO.

***Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO")*** – The CCO as referenced is Troy Beatty, so designated by Keystone. The CCO may designate additional individuals, where appropriate, to operate in the capacity of the CCO as outlined in this Code.

***Client*** – Keystone funds and investors within those funds

***Code* –** refers to this Code of Ethics

***Designee*** –a member assigned by the CCO to assist with the monitoring and enforcement of Keystone's Compliance Program. The CCO may appoint employees of Keystone, a third-party consultant and/or any other individual or entity the CCO deems appropriate.

***Firm*** – refers to Keystone National Group, LLC

***Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA")*** *–* refers to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended. The FCPA was enacted for the purpose of making it unlawful for certain classes of persons and entities to make payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business. Specifically, the anti-bribery provisions of the FCPA prohibit the willful use of the mails or any means of instrumentality of interstate commerce corruptly in furtherance of any offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization of the payment of money or anything of value to any person, while knowing that all or a portion of such money or thing of value will be offered, given or promised, directly or indirectly, to a foreign official to influence the foreign official in his or her official capacity, induce the foreign official to do or omit to do an act in violation of his or her lawful duty, or to secure any improper advantage in order to assist in obtaining or retaining business for or with, or directing business to, any person.

***Fund*** - Any fund managed by Keystone

**Immediate Family Member of a Supervised Person – means:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any of the following persons sharing the same household with the Supervised Person (which does not
include temporary house guests): a person's child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law,
father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, legal guardian, adoptive relative, or domestic partner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any person sharing the same household with the Supervised Person (which does not include temporary
house guests) that holds an account in which the Supervised Person is a joint owner or listed as a beneficiary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any person sharing the same household with the Supervised Person in which the Supervised Person contributes
to the maintenance of the household and material financial support of such person.

***Initial Public Offering ("IPO")*** - generally refers to when a company first sells its shares to the public

***Investor*** - Investors in at least one Keystone fund or fund-related investment vehicle

***Material Non-Public Information ("MNPI") –*** Any information that has not been publicly disseminated, or that was obtained legitimately while acting in a role of trust or confidence of an issuer or that was obtained wrongfully from an issuer or such person acting in a role of trust or confidence that a reasonable investor would consider important in making a decision to buy, hold or sell a company's securities. Regardless of whether it is positive or negative, historical or forward looking, any information that a reasonable investor could expect to affect a company's stock price. Material Nonpublic Information may include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• projections of future earnings or losses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• news of a possible merger, acquisition or tender offer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• significant new products or services or delays in new product or service introduction or development;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• plans to raise additional capital through stock sales or otherwise;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the gain or loss of a significant customer, partner or supplier;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• discoveries, or grants or allowances or disallowances of patents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in management;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• news of a significant sale of assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• impending bankruptcy or financial liquidity problems; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes in dividend policies or the declaration of a stock split.

***MyComplianceOffice ("MCO")*** – An on-line compliance management application used for Supervised Persons to disclose all personal compliance disclosures including items found in Section 5 - Personal Account Dealing.

***Reportable Securities*** – Rule 204A-1 treats all securities as reportable securities, with five exceptions designed to exclude securities that appear to present little opportunity for the type of improper trading on behalf of a Supervised Person which the restrictions are designed to mitigate and /or uncover. These include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• transactions and holdings in direct obligations of the Government of the United States.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• money market instruments — bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper,
repurchase agreements and other high quality short-term debt instruments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• shares of money market funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• transactions and holdings in shares of other types of mutual funds, unless the adviser or a control affiliate
acts as the investment adviser or principal underwriter for the fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• transactions in units of a unit investment trust if the unit investment trust is invested exclusively in unaffiliated mutual funds.

***Securities Transactions –*** The term "Securities Transactions" as used within this Code typically refers to the purchase and/or sale of Securities, (as defined herein), by a Supervised Person. Securities Transactions shall include any gift of Reportable Securities that is given or received by the Supervised Person, including any inheritance received that includes Reportable Securities.

***Supervised Person*** – The Advisers Act defines "Supervised Person" to mean any partner, officer, director (or other person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), or employee of an investment adviser, or other person who provides investment advice on behalf of the investment adviser and is subject to the supervision and control of the investment adviser. Also referred to as "Supervised Persons" or "Access Persons" in this Code. Supervised Persons of Keystone include all directors, officers, and any other personnel as designated as a Supervised Person by the CCO.

**Appendix B – Revision History**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revision Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;5/31/2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revision Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;9/23/2024 |
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