Notice2025-12293
Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Published
July 2, 2025
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Abstract
Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On February 3, 2025 and May 16, 2025, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders based on net asset value. No expenses were incurred in connection with the liquidation. Filing Dates: The application was filed on May 21, 2025 and amended on June 24, 2025. Applicant's Address: 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 2, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29098-29099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-12293]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Investment Company Act Release No. 35662]
Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act
of 1940
June 27, 2025.
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'').
ACTION: Notice of Applications for Deregistration under Section 8(f) of
the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of
June 2025. A copy of each application may be obtained via the
Commission's website by searching for the applicable file number listed
below, or for an applicant using the Company name search field, on the
SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at <a href="https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html">https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html</a>. You may also call
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the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy at (202) 551-8090.
An order granting each application will be issued unless the SEC orders
a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application
by emailing the SEC's Secretary at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#095a6c6a7b6c7d687b707a24466f6f606a6c497a6c6a276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a093f39283f2e3b28232977153c3c33393f1a293f39743d352c">[email protected]</span></a> and
serving the relevant applicant with a copy of the request by email, if
an email address is listed for the relevant applicant below, or
personally or by mail, if a physical address is listed for the relevant
applicant below. Hearing requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30
p.m. on July 22, 2025, and should be accompanied by proof of service on
applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate
of service. Pursuant to Rule 0-5 under the Act, hearing requests should
state the nature of the writer's interest, any facts bearing upon the
desirability of a hearing on the matter, the reason for the request,
and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing
may request notification by writing to the Commission's Secretary at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d487b1b7a6b1a0b5a6ada7f99bb2b2bdb7b194a7b1b7fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="287b4d4b5a4d5c495a515b05674e4e414b4d685b4d4b064f475e">[email protected]</span></a>.
ADDRESSES: The Commission: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#edbe888e9f88998c9f949ec0a28b8b848e88ad9e888ec38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86d5e3e5f4e3f2e7f4fff5abc9e0e0efe5e3c6f5e3e5a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shawn Davis, Assistant Director, at
(202) 551-6413 or Chief Counsel's Office at (202) 551-6821; SEC,
Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office, 100 F Street
NE, Washington, DC 20549-8010.
Cross Shore Discovery Fund [File No. 811-22976]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On February
3, 2025 and May 16, 2025, applicant made liquidating distributions to
its shareholders based on net asset value. No expenses were incurred in
connection with the liquidation.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on May 21, 2025 and amended
on June 24, 2025.
Applicant's Address: 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati,
Ohio 45246.
DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust [File No. 811-05767]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On October
17, 2024, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $11,097.50 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by the applicant.
Filing Date: The application was filed on May 28, 2025.
Applicant's Address: 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022-
6225.
Hartford HLS Series Fund II INC [File No. 811-04615]
Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to
be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to
Hartford Small Cap Growth HLS Fund a series of Hartford Series Fund,
Inc., and on April 29, 2024 made a final distribution to its
shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $31,840 incurred in
connection with the reorganization were paid by the acquiring fund.
Filing Date: The application was filed on June 13, 2025.
Applicant's Address: 690 Lee Road, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087.
NB Private Markets Fund III (Master) LLC [File No. 811-22816]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 9,
2025, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $5,000 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by the applicant. Applicant also has
retained approximately $55,987 for the purpose of paying outstanding
liabilities.
Filing Date: The application was filed on June 16, 2025.
Applicant's Address: 325 North Saint Paul Street, 49th Floor,
Dallas, Texas 75201.
NB Private Markets Fund III (TE) LLC [File No. 811-22815]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 9,
2025, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $1,500 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by the applicant. Applicant also has
retained approximately $26,639 for the purpose of paying outstanding
liabilities.
Filing Date: The application was filed on June 16, 2025.
Applicant's Address: 325 North Saint Paul Street, 49th Floor,
Dallas, Texas 75201.
NB Private Markets Fund III (TI) LLC [File No. 811-22814]
Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 9,
2025, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $1,500 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by the applicant. Applicant also has
retained approximately $27,151 for the purpose of paying outstanding
liabilities.
Filing Date: The application was filed on June 16, 2025.
Applicant's Address: 325 North Saint Paul Street, 49th Floor,
Dallas, Texas 75201.
Security Equity Separate Account 26 [File No. 811-08888]
Summary: Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On May 27,
2022, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders
based on net asset value. Expenses of $6,000 incurred in connection
with the liquidation were paid by the depositor of the applicant.
Filing Dates: The application was filed on June 28, 2023 and
amended on June 23, 2025.
Applicant's Address: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 200 Park
Avenue, New York, New York 10166.
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
pursuant to delegated authority.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-12293 Filed 7-1-25; 8:45 am]
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