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		IRS NUMBER:				046013678
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19841025

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