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      <explntrNote note="IBORs are undergoing a change as regulators and industry groups have recommended that firms consider adoption of alternative, overnight risk-free rates (RFRs). Floating rate swap terms reflected as Libors may be using the RFR to calculate the actual rate." noteItem="C.11.f.i.2"/>
      <explntrNote note="Monthly returns presented in Item B.5(a) have been calculated without deducting any applicable sales loads or redemption fees." noteItem="B.5.a"/>



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