# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000918949
**File Stem:** 0000894189-23-001954
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Summary
**0000894189-23-001954.hdr.sgml**: 20230310

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000894189-23-001954

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

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230310

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230310

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LORD ASSET MANAGEMENT TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000918949
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-8F
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-08348
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23724583

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 425 S. FINANCIAL PLACE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 3900
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60605
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3126635724

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 425 S. FINANCIAL PLACE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 3900
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60605

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#### UNITED STATES

#### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549
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#### FORM N-8F
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APPLICATION FOR DEREGISTRATION OF CERTAIN REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES

I. **General Identifying Information** 

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| 1. | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only* one; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): | Reason fund is applying to deregister (check *only* one; for descriptions, *see* Instruction 1 above): |
|  |  | **Merger** |
|  | X | **Liquidation** |
|  |  | **Abandonment of Registration** |
|  |  | (Note: Abandonment 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.) |

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2. Name of fund: Lord Asset Management Trust (the "Registrant")

3. Securities and Exchange Commission File No.: 811-08348

4. Is this an initial Form N-8F or an amendment to a previously filed Form N-8F? <br> ☒ Initial Application <br>Amendment

5. Address of Principal Executive Office (include No. & Street, City, State, Zip Code): <br> 425 South Financial Place Chicago, Illinois 60605-1028

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| 6. | Name, address and telephone number of individual the Commission staff should contact with any questions regarding this form: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jay Fitton<br> U.S. Bank Global Fund Services<br> U.S. Bank Tower Cincinnati<br> 425 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;513.520.5925<br> jay.fitton@usbank.com |

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| 7. | Name, address and telephone number of individual or entity responsible for maintenance and preservation of fund records in accordance with Rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.31a-1, .31a-2]: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas White International, Ltd.<br> 425 South Financial Place<br> Chicago, Illinois 60605-1028<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(312) 663-8300<br>Thomas White International, Ltd., the Registrant's investment adviser, is responsible for maintaining records with respect to the purchases and sales of securities and other investments, orders, accounts and other records relating to portfolio management activities, including those records required to be maintained under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.<br>|
|  | U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC<br> 615 East Michigan Street<br> Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202<br> (414) 287-3700<br>As the Registrant's transfer agent, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC ("Fund Services")is responsible for maintaining share transaction and other shareholder records. As fund accountant, Fund Services is responsible for maintaining records relating to portfolio accounting services, expense accrual and payment services, fund valuation and financial reporting services, tax accounting services, and compliance control services. As fund administrator, Fund Services is responsible for maintaining records related to, among other things, all necessary bookkeeping, financial statements, and federal, state, and local tax returns. Fund Services is responsible for maintaining records with respect to the charter, bylaws, agreements, minute books, and records required to be maintained under Rule 38a-1.<br>|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Quasar Distributors, LLC<br> 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 2200<br> Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(414) 287-3994<br>As the Registrant's principal underwriter, Quasar Distributors, LLC is responsible for maintaining records relating to its function as the principal underwriter of the Registrant's shares.<br>|
|  | NOTE: <u>Once deregistered, a fund is still required to maintain and preserve the records described in rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 for the periods specified in those rules.</u> |

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| 8. | Classification of fund (check only one): | Classification of fund (check only one): |
|  | ☒ | Management company; |
|  |  | Unit investment trust; or |
|  |  | Face-amount certificate company. |

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9. Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one): <br> ☒ Open end <br>Closed end

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

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| 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: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas White International, Ltd.<br> 425 South Financial Place<br> Chicago, Illinois 60605-1028<br> (312) 663-8300 |

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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: <br> Quasar Distributors, LLC 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 2200 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

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

(a) Depositors' name(s) and address(es): Not Applicable

(b) Depositors' name(s) and address(es): Not Applicable

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| 14. | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? | Is there a UIT registered under the Act that served as a vehicle for investment in the fund (*e.g.*, an insurance company separate account)? |
|  |  | Yes |
|  | ☒ | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, for each UIT state (name, file no. and business address):<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, for each UIT state (name, file no. and business address):<br> Not Applicable |

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| 15. | (a) | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the board of directors concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? |
|  |  | ☒ | Yes |
|  |  |  | No |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place:<br> November 21, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place:<br> November 21, 2022 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If No, explain:<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If No, explain:<br> Not Applicable |
|  | (b) | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? | Did the fund obtain approval from the shareholders concerning the decision to engage in a Merger, Liquidation or Abandonment of Registration? |
|  |  |  | Yes |
|  |  | ☒ | No |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place:<br> Not Applicable. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, state the date on which the shareholder vote took place:<br> Not Applicable. |
|  |  | If No, explain:<br> Approval of the Registrant's shareholders was not required pursuant to the Registrant's Trust Instrument. | If No, explain:<br> Approval of the Registrant's shareholders was not required pursuant to the Registrant's Trust Instrument. |

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II. **Distributions to Shareholders** 

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| 16. | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund distributed any assets to its shareholders in connection with the Merger or Liquidation? |
|  | ☒ | Yes | Yes |
|  |  | No | No |
|  | (a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions:<br> December 15, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, list the date(s) on which the fund made those distributions:<br> December 15, 2022 |
|  | (b) | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? | Were the distributions made on the basis of net assets? |
|  |  | ☒ | Yes |
|  |  |  | No |
|  | (c) | Were the distributions made <u>pro rata</u> based on share ownership? | Were the distributions made <u>pro rata</u> based on share ownership? |
|  |  | ☒ | Yes |
|  |  |  | No |
|  | (d) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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:<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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:<br> Not Applicable |
|  | (e) | <u>Liquidations only:</u><br> Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind? | <u>Liquidations only:</u><br> Were any distributions to shareholders made in kind? |
|  |  |  | Yes |
|  |  | ☒ | No |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates, or any other affiliation of shareholders:<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, indicate the percentage of fund shares owned by affiliates, or any other affiliation of shareholders:<br> Not Applicable |

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| 17. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closed-end funds only:</u><br> Has the fund issued senior securities?<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Closed-end funds only:</u><br> Has the fund issued senior securities?<br> Not Applicable |
|  |  | Yes |
|  |  | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior security holders and distributions to other shareholders:<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe the method of calculating payments to senior security holders and distributions to other shareholders:<br> Not Applicable |

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| 18. | Has the fund distributed **<u>all</u>** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? | Has the fund distributed **<u>all</u>** of its assets to the fund's shareholders? |
|  | ☒ | Yes |
|  |  | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If No,<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If No,<br> Not Applicable |
|  | (a) | How many shareholders does the fund have as of the date this form is filed? |
|  | (b) | Describe the relationship of each remaining shareholder to the fund: |

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| 19. | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interests? | Are there any shareholders who have not yet received distributions in complete liquidation of their interests? |
|  |  | Yes |
|  | ☒ | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for distributing to, or preserving the interests of, those shareholders?<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe briefly the plans (if any) for distributing to, or preserving the interests of, those shareholders?<br> Not Applicable |

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III. **Assets and Liabilities** 

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| 20. | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed? | Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed? |
|  |  | Yes |
|  | ☒ | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes,<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes,<br> Not Applicable |
|  | (a) | Describe the type and amount of each asset retained by the fund as of the date this form is filed: |
|  | (b) | Why has the fund retained the remaining assets? |
|  | (c) | Will the remaining assets be invested in securities? |
|  |  | Yes |
|  |  | No |

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| 21. | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? | Does the fund have any outstanding debts (other than face-amount certificates if the fund is a face-amount certificate company) or any other liabilities? |
|  |  | Yes |
|  | ☒ | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes,<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes,<br> Not Applicable |
|  | (a) | Describe the type and amount of each debt or other liability: |
|  | (b) | How does the fund intend to pay these outstanding debts or other liabilities? |

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IV. **Information About Event(s) Leading to Request For Deregistration** 

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

(i) Legal expenses: Thomas White International Fund: $20,846.19 Thomas White American Opportunities Fund: $7,113.81 **Subtotal of: $27,960** 

(ii) Accounting expenses: Thomas White International Fund: $7,308.06 Thomas White American Opportunities Fund: $2,287.61 **Subtotal of: $9,595.67** 

(iii) Other expenses (list and identify separately): Insurance expenses: Thomas White International Fund:$58,131.50 Thomas White American Opportunities Fund: $19,776.50 **Subtotal of: $77,908.00** 

(iv) Total expenses (sum of lines (i)-(iii) above): $115,463.67

(b) How were those expenses allocated? Allocated among the Registrant's two series pro rata based on each series net assets for the end of day of 11.21.22.

(c) Who paid those expenses? The Registrant

(d) How did the fund pay for unamortized expenses (if any)? Not Applicable

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| 23. | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidation? | Has the fund previously filed an application for an order of the Commission regarding the Merger or Liquidation? |
|  |  | 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:<br> Not Applicable | 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:<br> Not Applicable |

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V. **Conclusion of Fund Business** 

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| 24. | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? | Is the fund a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding? |
|  |  | Yes |
|  | ☒ | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation:<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe the nature of any litigation or proceeding and the position taken by the fund in that litigation:<br> Not Applicable |

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| 25. | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? | Is the fund now engaged, or intending to engage, in any business activities other than those necessary for winding up its affairs? |
|  |  | Yes |
|  | ☒ | No |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities:<br> Not Applicable | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If Yes, describe the nature and extent of those activities:<br> Not Applicable |

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VI. **Mergers Only** 

26. (a) State the name of the fund surviving the Merger: Not Applicable

(b) State the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger: Not Applicable

(c) If the merger or reorganization agreement has been filed with the Commission, state the file number and date the agreement was filed: Not Applicable

(d) If the merger or reorganization agreement has  **<u>not</u>** been filed with the Commission, attach a copy of the agreement as an exhibit to this form. Not Applicable

VERIFICATION

The undersigned states that (i) he has executed this Form N-8F application for an order under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, on behalf of Lord Asset Management Trust, (ii) he is the President of Lord Asset Management Trust and (iii) all actions by shareholders, directors, and any other body necessary to authorize the undersigned to execute and file this Form N-8F application have been taken. The undersigned also states that the facts set forth in this Form N-8F application are true to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief.

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