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      <ncom:dateSigned>2026-04-22</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>BARON INVESTMENT FUNDS TRUST (f/k/a BARON ASSET FUND)</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Christopher Snively</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Christopher Snively</ncom:signerName>
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