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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED ALPHADEX FUND
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

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		STREET 1:		120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400
		CITY:			WHEATON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60187
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-765-8000

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