
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 62 (Thursday, March 31, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18673-18674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07209]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. IC-32051]


Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of 
the Investment Company Act of 1940

March 25, 2016.
    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under 
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of 
March 2016. A copy of each application may be obtained via the 
Commission's Web site by searching for the file number, or for an 
applicant using the Company name box, at http://www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or by calling (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 writing to the 
SEC's Secretary at the address below and serving the relevant applicant 
with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests 
should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on April 19, 2016, 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.

ADDRESSES: The Commission: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Shin, Attorney-Adviser, at 
(202) 551-5921 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.

Curian Series Trust [File No. 811-22495]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On December 10, 2015, January 21, 2016, and 
February 2, 2016, applicant made liquidating distributions to its 
shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $172,315 incurred 
in connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant's investment 
adviser.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on February 26, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 7601 Technology Way, Denver, Colorado 80237.

ALTMFX Trust [File No. 811-22989]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On December 3, 2015 and December 29, 2015, 
applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders, based on 
net asset value. Expenses of approximately $31,641 incurred in 
connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant, applicant's 
custodian, and applicant's administrator.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on February 29, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600, Portland, Maine 
04101.

Lazard Alternative Emerging Markets 1099 Fund [File No. 811-22590]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On December 
31, 2015, applicant transferred its remaining assets and known 
liabilities to a liquidating trust, based on net asset value. Each 
shareholder of applicant has received a pro rata interest in the 
liquidating trust. Expenses of approximately $125,000 incurred in 
connection with the liquidation were paid by applicant's investment 
adviser.

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    Filing Date: The application was filed on March 1, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 
10112.

Laudus Institutional Trust [File No. 811-08759]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Each series of applicant has transferred its 
assets to a corresponding series of Laudus Trust and, on February 6, 
2015, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset 
value. Expenses of approximately $89,296 incurred in connection with 
the reorganization were paid by applicant and the acquiring fund.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on March 1, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 211 Main Street, San Francisco, California 
94105.

 Meeder Premier Portfolios [File No. 811-21424]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On October 31, 2006, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $84,989 incurred in connection with the liquidation were 
paid by applicant.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 1, 2016, and 
amended on March 1, 2016 and March 9, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 6125 Memorial Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017.

Tea Leaf Management Investment Trust [File No. 811-22737]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On January 29, 2016, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $5,850 incurred in connection with the liquidation were 
paid by applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on March 7, 2016 and 
amended on March 15, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 201, New York, New 
York 10017.

Cottonwood Mutual Funds [File No. 811-22602]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Applicant transferred its assets to a 
corresponding series of World Funds Trust and, on February 8, 2016, 
made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. 
Expenses of approximately $10,000 incurred in connection with the 
reorganization were paid by applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on March 11, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 225 West Washington Street, 21st Floor, 
Chicago, Illinois 60606.

Meyers Capital Investments Trust [File No. 811-22180]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On February 29, 2016, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $2,750 incurred in connection with the liquidation were 
paid by applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on March 18, 2016.
    Applicant's Address: 2695 Sandover Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, 
pursuant to delegated authority.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-07209 Filed 3-30-16; 8:45 am]
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