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        <name>Vishay Intertechnology Inc</name>
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        <name>National Presto Industries Inc</name>
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        <name>Resources Connection Inc</name>
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        <name>Marcus &amp; Millichap Inc</name>
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        <name>Oshkosh Corp</name>
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        <name>Gibraltar Industries Inc</name>
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        <name>Bowl America Inc</name>
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        <name>Insteel Industries Inc</name>
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        <name>Hurco Cos Inc</name>
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        <name>Argan Inc</name>
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        <name>Cooper Tire &amp; Rubber Co</name>
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        <name>Winnebago Industries Inc</name>
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        <fairValLevel>1</fairValLevel>
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        <name>Ennis Inc</name>
        <lei>N/A</lei>
        <title>Ennis Inc</title>
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        <name>Kulicke &amp; Soffa Industries Inc</name>
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        <name>John B Sanfilippo &amp; Son Inc</name>
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        <name>MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc</name>
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        <name>UniFirst Corp/MA</name>
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        <invCountry>US</invCountry>
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        <fairValLevel>1</fairValLevel>
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    <explntrNotes>
      <explntrNote note="Unrealized gain or loss on foreign income receivables and payables are not included when applicable" noteItem="B.5.d"/>
      <explntrNote note="Security Litigation and gains or losses on FX Currency and Gains from Advisor are currently excluded from the gain or loss calculations when applicable" noteItem="B.5.d"/>
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    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2020-04-29</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>ROYCE FUND</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>John Schwartz</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>John Schwartz</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Associate General Counsel</ncom:title>
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