# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001257927
**File Stem:** 0001528621-26-000585
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
**Character Count:** 11803
**Document Hash:** 3561980f954da5f8b02d6e38a45c77c7
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001528621-26-000585.hdr.sgml**: 20260603

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001528621-26-000585

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

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260603

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260603

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** WEITZ FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001257927

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0331

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-8F
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-21410
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261060134

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BLACKSTONE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** 3555 FARNAM STREET, SUITE 800
- **CITY:** OMAHA
- **STATE:** NE
- **ZIP:** 68131
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4023911980

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BLACKSTONE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** 3555 FARNAM STREET, SUITE 800
- **CITY:** OMAHA
- **STATE:** NE
- **ZIP:** 68131

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I. General
 Identifying Information

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Reason
 fund is applying to deregister (check *only one;* for descriptions, *see* Instruction
 1 above):

[ ] **Merger**

**☒ Liquidation**

**[ ] Abandonment of Registration**

(Note: Abandonments of Registration answer *only* questions 1 through 15, 24 and 25 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.)

**[ ] Election of status as a Business Development Company**

(Note: Business Development Companies answer *only* questions 1 through 10 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Name
 of fund: Weitz Funds - Nebraska Tax Free Income Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Securities
 and Exchange Commission File No.: 811- <u>21410</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? ☒ Initial Application [ ] Amendment

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Address
 of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State, Zip Code):

3555 Farnam St, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68131

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Name,
 address, and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any
 questions regarding this form:

John Detisch, 3555 Farnam St, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68131 402-391-1980

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Name,
 address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation
 of fund records in accordance with rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-l,
 .31a-2]:

Weitz Funds, 3555 Farnam St, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68131 402-391-1980

Note*: Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records*

*described in rules 31a-l and 31a-2 for the periods specified in those rules.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Classification
 of fund (check only one): ☒ Management company;

[ ] Unit investment trust; or

[ ] Face-amount certificate company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one): ☒ Open-end [
] Closed-end

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. State
 law under which the fund was organized or formed (*e.g.*, Delaware, Massachusetts):

Delaware

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Provide
 the name and address of each investment adviser of the fund (including sub-advisers) during
 the last five years, even if the fund's contracts with those advisers have been terminated:

Weitz Investment Management, 3555 Farnam St, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68131

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. Provide
 the name and address of each principal underwriter of the fund during the last five years,
 even if the fund's contracts with those underwriters have been terminated:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. If
 the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Depositor's
 name(s) and address(es):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Trustee's
 name(s) and address(es):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. Is
 there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund
 (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes, for each UIT state:

Name(s):

File No.: 811-<u>______</u>

Business Address:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. (a) Did the fund obtain
 approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of
 Registration?

☒ Yes [ ] No

If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: February 18, 2026

If No, explain:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place:

If No, explain: Shareholder vote was not required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;II. Distributions
 to Shareholders

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. Has the fund distributed any assets to its
 shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation?

☒ Yes [ ] No

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions:
 March 27, 2026

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets?

☒ Yes [ ] No

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Were the distributions made *pro rata* based on share ownership?

☒ Yes [ ] No

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If
 No to (b) or (c) above, describe the method of distributions to shareholders. For Mergers,
 provide the exchange ratio(s) used and explain how it was calculated:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) *Liquidations only:* 

Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates, or any other affiliation of shareholders:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. *Closed-end funds only*:

Has the fund issued senior securities?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior securityholders and distributions to other shareholders:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. Has the fund distributed ***all*** of its assets to the fund's shareholders?

☒ Yes [ ] No

If No,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) How
 many shareholders does the fund have as of the date this form is filed?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Describe
 the relationship of each remaining shareholder to the fund:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. Are
 there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of
 their interests?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for distributing to, or preserving the interests of, those shareholders:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;III. Assets
 and Liabilities

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. Does
 the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed?

*(See question 18 above)* 

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Describe
 the type and amount of each asset retained by the fund as of the date this form is filed:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Why
 has the fund retained the remaining assets?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Will the remaining assets be invested in securities? [ ] Yes [ ] No

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. Does
 the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is

a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Describe
 the type and amount of each debt or other liability:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) How
 does the fund intend to pay these outstanding debts or other liabilities?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IV. Information
 About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. (a) List the expenses incurred in connection with the
 Merger or Liquidation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Legal
 expenses: $21,411.00

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Accounting expenses:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Other
 expenses (list and identify separately):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Total
 expenses (sum of lines (i)-(iii) above): $21,411.00

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) How
 were those expenses allocated? All to the Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Who
 paid those expenses? The Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) How
 did the fund pay for unamortized expenses (if any)?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. Has
 the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger
 or Liquidation?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes, cite the release numbers of the Commission's notice and order or, if no notice or order has been issued, the file number and date the application was filed:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;V. Conclusion
 of Fund Business

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24. Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25. Is
 the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those
 necessary for winding up its affairs?

[ ] Yes ☒ No

If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;VI. Mergers Only

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26. (a)
 State the name of the fund surviving the Merger:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) State
 the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger: 811-

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If the merger or reorganization agreement has been filed with the Commission, state the file number(s), form type used and date the agreement was filed:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If the merger or reorganization agreement has ***not*** been filed with the Commission, provide a copy of the agreement as an exhibit to this form.

**VERIFICATION**

The undersigned states that (i) he or she has executed this Form N-8F application for an order under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 on behalf of Weitz Funds – Nebraska Tax Free Income Fund, (ii) he or she is the Chief Compliance Officer of Weitz Funds – Nebraska Tax Free Income Fund, and (iii) all actions by shareholders, directors, and any other body necessary to authorize the undersigned to execute and file this Form N-8F application have been taken. The undersigned also states that the facts set forth in this Form N-8F application are true to the best of his or her knowledge, information, and belief.

<u>/s/ John Detisch</u>