# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000852495
**File Stem:** 0001623632-26-000698
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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**0001623632-26-000698.hdr.sgml**: 20260512

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001623632-26-000698

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

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260512

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260512

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CASH TRUST SERIES INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000852495

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 251613308
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0531

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-8F/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-05843
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26966579

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4000 ERICSSON DRIVE
- **CITY:** WARRENDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15086-7561
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8003417400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4000 ERICSSON DRIVE
- **CITY:** WARRENDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15086-7561

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CASH TRUST SERIES
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

As filed on May 12, 2026

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

Form N-8F

**I. General Identifying Information**

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

[X] **Merger**

[ ] **Liquidation**

[ ] **Abandonment of Registration**<br> (Note: Abandonments of Registration answer *only* questions 1 through 15, 24 and 25 of the form and complete verification at the end of the form.)

[ ] Election of status as a **Business Development Company**<br> (Note: Business Development Companies answer *only* questions 1 through 10 of this form and complete verification at the end of the form.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Name of fund: Cash Trust Series, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Securities and Exchange Commission File No.: 811-05843

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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?

[X] Initial Application [ ] Amendment

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

Federated Hermes Funds<br> 4000 Ericsson Drive<br> Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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:

Jennifer Grimm<br> Federated Hermes Funds<br> 4000 Ericsson Drive<br> Warrendale, PA 15086-7561<br> Jennifer.Grimm@FederatedHermes.com<br> 724-720-8837

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 3la-1 and 3la-2 under the Act [17 CFR 270.3la-1, .31a-2]:

Federated Administrative Services ("Administrator")

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

1-800-341-7400

As the Registrant's administrator, the Administrator maintains books and records of the Registrant created and maintained in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including the articles of incorporation, bylaws, agreements, minute books and records required by Section 31(a) and Rule 38a-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, pertaining to the administrative services performed by it and not otherwise created and maintained by another party pursuant to contract with the Registrant.

Federated Investment Management Company ("Adviser")

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

1-800-341-7400

As the Registrant's investment adviser, the Adviser maintains records with respect to 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, as amended.

State Street Bank and Trust Company

("Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent" and "Custodian")

P.O. Box 8600

Boston, MA 02266-8600

617-662-3590

As the Registrant's custodian, the Custodian maintains records with respect to securities positions, purchases and sales of securities and other instruments, cash account ledgers and other records maintained by or at the custodian.

As the Registrant's transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent, the Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent maintains share transaction and other shareholder records.

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

[X] Management company;

[ ] Unit investment trust; or

[ ] Face-amount certificate company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Subclassification if the fund is a management company (check only one):

[X] Open-end [ ] Closed-end

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

Cash Trust Series, Inc. was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on May 16, 1989. It was reorganized under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 1, 1993.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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:

Adviser:

Federated Investment Management Company<br> 1001 Liberty Avenue<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

Sub-Adviser:<br> NA

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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:

Federated Securities Corp.<br> 1001 Liberty Avenue<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. If the fund is a unit investment trust ("UIT") provide: Not applicable

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

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

Not Applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 [X] No

If Yes, for each UIT state:

Name(s):<u> </u>

File No.: 811-____

Business Address:<u> </u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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?

[X] Yes [ ] No

If Yes, state the date on which the board vote took place: August 9, 2016.

If No, explain:

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

[ ] Yes [X] No

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

If No, explain:

The Reorganizations of all the underlying portfolios of Cash Trust Series, Inc. were not required to be approved by shareholders pursuant to Rule 17a-8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, applicable Maryland state law and the Registrant's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.

**II. Distributions to Shareholders**

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

[X] Yes [ ] No

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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: December 11, 2015

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

[X] Yes [ ] No

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

[X] Yes [ ] No

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) *Liquidations only*:<br> 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 security holders and distributions to other shareholders:

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

[X] Yes [ ] No

If No,

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

[ ] Yes [X] No

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

**III. Assets and Liabilities**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. Does the fund have any assets as of the date this form is filed?<br> (*See question 18 above*)

[ ] Yes [X] No

If Yes,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&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;&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 [X] No

If Yes,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&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?

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Legal expenses: None.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Accounting expenses: None.

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

Supplement $154,455.00

Transfer Agent Closing Costs $29,544.90

Information Statement $318,451.89

Custody Merger Fees $60,000.00

Blue Sky Termination Fees $39,511.83

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Total Expenses (sum of lines (i) – (iii) above):

$601,963.62

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) How were those expenses allocated?<br> All expenses were paid by the Registrant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Who paid those expenses?<br> All expenses were paid by the Registrant.

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

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

[ ] Yes [X] 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:

**V. Conclusion of Fund Business**

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

[ ] Yes [X] 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 [X] No

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

**VI. Mergers Only**

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

Cash Trust Series, Inc. had four underlying portfolios which were all merged into affiliated funds which are all underlying portfolios of Federated Money Market Obligations Trust (now Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust) (CIK: 0000856517):

Federated Government Cash Series merged into Federated Government Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund)

Federated Municipal Cash Series merged into Federated Municipal Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund)

Federated Prime Cash Series merged into Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund)

Federated Treasury Cash Series merged into Federated Treasury Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) State the Investment Company Act file number of the fund surviving the Merger: 811-05950

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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:

Forms N-14 filed on September 28, 2015:

Federated Government Cash Series merged into Federated Government Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund)

File No. 333-207159

Accession No. 0001193125-15-330527

Federated Municipal Cash Series merged into Federated Municipal Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund)

File No. 333-207161

Accession No. 0001193125-15-330551

Federated Prime Cash Series merged into Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund)

File No. 333-207158

Accession No. 0001193125-15-330519

Federated Treasury Cash Series merged into Federated Treasury Obligations Fund (now Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund)

File No. 333-207160

Accession No. 0001193125-15-330545

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 has executed this Form N-8F application for an order under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 on behalf of CASH TRUST SERIES, INC., (ii) he is the ASSISTANT SECRETARY of CASH TRUST SERIES, INC., 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.

<u>/s/ George F. Magera</u> <br> George F. Magera<br> Assistant Secretary