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      <ncom:dateSigned>2020-02-25</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>Federated High Yield Trust</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Stephen Van Meter</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Federated High Yield Trust</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Chief Compliance Officer</ncom:title>
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