Subscription Agreement CLASS A SHARES, CLASS D SHARES AND CLASS I SHARES Effective as of [ ], 2025
Exhibit (p)(2)
CLASS A SHARES, CLASS D SHARES AND CLASS I SHARES
Effective as of [ ], 2025
The Fund accepts investments from individuals or entities with a U.S. Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number. Please note that the value of your account may be transferred to the appropriate state if no activity occurs in the account within the time period specified by state law.
Select Share Class | ☐ Class I Shares | |||||
☐ Class D Shares | ||||||
☐ Class A Shares | ||||||
Enter Initial Investment Amount: | $ | |||||
Note: Initial investment minimum is $50,000 for Class A Shares and Class D Shares. Initial investment minimum is $1,000,000 for Class I Shares. The minimum additional investment in the Fund by any investor is $10,000, except for additional purchases pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan | ||||||
Purchase by Wire – Wire instructions are on cover page. |
• | All Investor Applications must be received FIVE BUSINESS DAYS before the end of the month for a subscription to be accepted. |
• | ALL WIRED AMOUNTS must be received THREE BUSINESS days before the end of the month for a subscription to be accepted and effective as of the beginning of the month immediately following such receipt |
• | ALL PURCHASE CHECKS must be received in time for such checks to clear at least [TEN] BUSINESS days before the end of the month for a subscription to be accepted and effective as of the beginning of the month immediately following such receipt. Therefore, it is recommended that all checks be received TEN BUSINESS days before the end of the month. |
• | NOTE: subscriptions by individual retirement accounts (IRAs) require the signature of the qualified IRA custodian or trustee of the IRA. |
• | Discretionary accounts must provide a copy of the Investment Management Agreement. If you have discretion on the account, you are an authorized signer and may sign on behalf of the client. Please attach a copy of your firm’s Authorized Signers List. |
Please note that all information must be completed and executed for your subscription to be reviewed. All supporting documentation should be sent with the subscription document and additional information may be requested. If the Fund decides to accept the subscription, you will be admitted as a shareholder in the Fund (except as otherwise determined by the Fund in its sole discretion). You must immediately notify the Fund if any of the representations or warranties or other information provided herein is or becomes inaccurate or incomplete in any respect.
For more information, please contact: Phone Number: [ ] Fax Number: [ ] Email: [ ] |
U.S. Mailing Address: State Street Trust and Bank Company c/o [ ] [ ] | |
Overnight Address: | Wiring Instructions: [ ] ABA: [ ] Account Number: [ ] Account Name: HarbourVest Private Investments Fund |
PRIOR TO INVESTING, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FUND’S PROSPECTUS. AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND INVOLVES RISKS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROSPECTUS. YOU MAY NOT SELL OR TRANSFER YOUR SHARES OR WITHDRAW FROM THE FUND EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE PROSPECTUS AND THE FUND’S ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
Acknowledgments
1. | I agree to become a shareholder of the Fund and in connection therewith subscribe for and agree to purchase Shares of the Fund on the terms provided for herein, in the Prospectus, the Statement of Additional Information, the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust and the Bylaws (as each may be amended from time to time, collectively, the “Fund Agreements”) and in the Privacy Policy of the Fund and agree to be bound by their terms and conditions. I certify that I have the authority and legal capacity to make this purchase and that I am of legal age in my state of residence. I certify that I am both (i) an “accredited investor” within the meaning given to such term in Regulation D under the Securities Act and (ii) a “qualified client” within the meaning given to such term in Rule 205-3 under the Advisers Act. |
2. | I authorize the Fund and its agents to act upon instructions (by phone, in writing or other means) believed to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in the Prospectus for this account. I agree that neither the Fund nor the Fund’s transfer agent will be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on such instructions. |
3. | I am aware that an investment in the Fund involves substantial risks and have determined that a subscription is a suitable investment for me and that, at this time, I can bear a complete loss of my entire investment therein. |
4. | I understand that under the Fund Agreements, shareholders cannot withdraw from the Fund and Shares cannot be transferred, except as provided in the Fund Agreements. I understand that liquidity will generally only be available through periodic tender offers by the Fund and that the Fund is under no legal obligation to conduct any such tender offers. Consequently, I acknowledge that I am aware that I may have to bear the economic risk of investment in the Fund indefinitely. |
5. | I will acquire Shares of the Fund for my own account for investment purposes only, and not with a view to or for the re-sale, distribution or fractionalization thereof, in whole or in part. I agree not to offer, sell, transfer, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, all or any number of the Shares or any interest therein, except in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Fund Agreements and applicable law. |
6. | I certify that I am not a Foreign Financial Institution as defined in the U.S.A. Patriot Act. |
7. | If I am, or am acting (directly or indirectly) on behalf of, (i) an “employee benefit plan” within the meaning of Section 3(3) of the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), (ii) a “plan” within the meaning of Section 4975(e)(1) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), (iii) a plan or employee benefit plan that is not subject to ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code but is subject to any local, state, federal or other governmental laws substantially similar to Title I of ERISA of Section 4975 of the Code (“Similar Law”) or (iv) any other entity or account that is deemed under applicable law to hold the assets of such an “employee benefit plan” or a “plan” described in (i),(ii) or (iii) above (each of the foregoing described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) referred to as a “Plan”), then I hereby represent and warrant to and agree with the Fund and HarbourVest Registered Advisers L.P. (the “Adviser”) that: |
• | The decision to invest my assets in the Fund was made by fiduciaries independent of the Fund, the Adviser and their affiliates, which parties are duly authorized to make such investment decisions and who have concluded, after consideration of their fiduciary duties under applicable law, that the investment of my assets in the Fund is prudent and made in accordance with the governing documents of the applicable Plan and such documents do not prohibit the investment contemplated herein, and such parties and I have not relied on any advice or recommendation of the Fund, the Adviser or any of their respective partners, members, employees, stockholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives or affiliates, unless such advice or recommendation would not result in a nonexempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code; |
• | None of the Fund, the Adviser or any of their respective partners, members, employees, stockholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives or affiliates have exercised any discretionary authority or control with respect to my investment in the Fund, nor have the Fund, the Adviser or any of their respective partners, members, employees, stockholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives or affiliates rendered investment advice to me based upon my investment policies or strategy, overall portfolio composition or diversification, unless such action would not result in a nonexempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code; |
• | (a) I have been informed of and understand the investment objectives and policies of the Fund; (b) I am in compliance with the provisions of Section 404 of ERISA or any Similar Law relating to fiduciary duties, including any applicable requirement for diversifying the investments of an employee benefit plan; (c) I have given appropriate consideration to the facts and circumstances relevant to the investment by me in the Fund and have determined that such investment is reasonably designed, as part of my portfolio of investments, to further the purposes of the relevant plan(s); and (d) my investment in the Fund is permissible under the documents governing the investment of my plan assets and under ERISA or Similar Law; |
• | The terms of the Fund Agreements comply with my governing instruments and applicable laws governing me; and |
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• | My investment in the Fund will not result in a non-exempt “prohibited transaction” under Section 406 of ERISA, Section 4975 of the Code or a violation of any applicable Similar Law. |
8. | If I am, or am acting on behalf of, a Plan (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any “benefit plan investor” (as defined in Section 3(42) of ERISA)), then I hereby represent that the person acting on my behalf in exercising discretion in authorizing the investment in the Fund and executing, or directing another party to execute, this Subscription Agreement and the person acting on my behalf in exercising discretion to authorize the continued investment in the Fund (the “Fiduciary”) is: |
• | Capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to particular transactions and investment strategies (both in general and specifically to be undertaken by the Fund), including the decision on my behalf to invest in the Fund or to continue the investment in the Fund or (if applicable) to withdraw or redeem therefrom and has made an independent determination that the terms of the Fund Agreements and the investments contemplated thereunder (including, without limitation, the payments of compensation to the Adviser and/or any of its affiliates) are prudent and in my best interests; |
• | Aware of and acknowledges and agrees that, unless the transaction would not result in a nonexempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code: (a) none of the Fund, the Adviser or any of their respective affiliates is undertaking to provide impartial investment advice, or to give advice in a fiduciary capacity, in connection with my initial investment or continued investment in the Fund or (if applicable) any decision to withdraw or redeem therefrom, and (b) the Adviser and its affiliates have a financial interest in my investment in the Fund on account of the fees and other compensation they expect to receive from the Fund and their other relationships with the Fund, as disclosed in the Fund Agreements; |
• | A fiduciary under ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, or both, or any applicable Similar Law with respect to my investment in the Fund and is responsible for exercising independent judgment in evaluating such investment transaction; and |
• | Aware of and acknowledges and agrees that, unless the transaction would not result in a nonexempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code: (a) the Fund, the Adviser and their respective affiliates have not provided and will not provide “investment advice” (within the meaning of ERISA and any applicable Similar Law) to me or the Fiduciary with respect to any communications made to me or the Fiduciary concerning my initial and continued investment in the Fund or (if applicable) my withdrawal or redemption therefrom, and (b) none of the Fund, the Adviser or any of their respective affiliates is receiving a fee or other compensation directly from me or the Fiduciary for the provision of investment advice (as opposed to other services) in connection with my initial or continued investment in the Fund or (if applicable) my withdrawal or redemption therefrom. |
9. | In connection with the Fund’s efforts to comply with applicable laws concerning money laundering and related activities, I represent, warrant and agree that: |
• | I am not (nor is any person or entity controlled by, controlling or under common control with me, or any of my beneficial owners) any of the following: |
(a) | A person or entity listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224 (2001) issued by the President of the United States, which is posted on the website of the U.S. Department of Treasury (▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇). |
(b) | Named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), which is posted on the website of the U.S. Department of Treasury (▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇) under “OFAC/SDN List.” |
(c) | A person or entity resident in, or whose subscription funds are transferred from or through an account in, a foreign country or territory that has been designated as a “Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction” by the Financial Action Task Force. |
(d) | A person or entity resident in, or in the case of an entity organized or chartered under the laws of, a jurisdiction that has been designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury under Sections 311 or 312 of the U.S.A. Patriot Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder as warranting special measures due to money laundering concerns. For updates, see the website of the U.S. Department of Treasury (▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇). |
(e) | A foreign shell bank (See U.S.A. Patriot Act and related regulations for definition). |
(f) | A senior foreign political figure. This restriction on senior foreign political figures also applies to any immediate family member of such Figure or close associate of such Figure (See U.S.A. Patriot Act and related regulations for definition). |
• | No consideration that I have contributed or will contribute to the Fund: |
(a) | Shall originate from, nor will it be routed through, a foreign shell bank or a bank organized or chartered under the laws of a Non-Cooperative Jurisdiction. |
(b) | Has been or shall be derived from, or Related to, any activity that is deemed criminal under U.S. law. |
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(c) | Shall cause the Fund or the Adviser to be in violation of the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act and all other federal anti-money laundering regulations. |
• | I understand and agree that if at any time it is discovered that any of the representations in this Section 9 are incorrect, or if otherwise required by applicable law related to money laundering and similar activities, the Adviser, in its sole discretion and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Fund Agreements, may undertake appropriate actions to ensure compliance with applicable law, including but not limited to freezing, segregating or redeeming my investment in the Fund. |
• | I further understand that the Fund or the Adviser may release confidential information about me and, if applicable, any underlying beneficial ownership, to proper authorities if the Fund or the Adviser, in its sole discretion, determines that it is in the best interests of the Fund in light of applicable law concerning money laundering and similar activities. |
• | I agree to provide to the Fund any additional information that the Fund deems necessary or appropriate to ensure compliance with all applicable laws concerning money laundering and similar activities. I shall promptly notify the Fund if any of the representations in this Section 9 cease to be true and accurate. I agree to call the Fund if I need more information about Section 9 or if I am unsure whether any of the categories apply to me. |
10. | I understand that the Fund and its affiliates and my financial intermediary (if any) are relying on the certification and agreements made herein in determining my qualification and suitability as an investor in the Fund. I understand that an investment in the Fund is not appropriate for, and may not be acquired by, any person who cannot make this certification, and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, agree to indemnify the Fund, the Adviser and its affiliates, and their respective directors, trustees, managers, members, shareholders, partners, officers, and employees and hold each of them harmless from any liability that they may incur as a result of this certification being untrue in any respect. |
11. | The representations, warranties, agreements, undertakings and acknowledgments made by me in this Investor Application are made with the intent that they be relied upon by the Fund and its affiliates and my financial intermediary (if any) in determining my suitability as an investor in the Fund, and shall survive my investment. I agree to provide, if requested, any additional information that may reasonably be required to determine eligibility to invest in the Fund or to enable the Fund to determine the Fund’s compliance with applicable regulatory requirements or tax statusincluding my name, address, date of birth (for individuals) and an identification number such as a taxpayer identification number. The Fund or its respective agents may also ask me to provide identifying documents, such as a passport, a driver’s license, certified articles of incorporation, a government-issued business license, or a partnership or trust agreement, so that the Fund or such other persons may verify my identity. In addition, I undertake to notify the Fund immediately of any change with respect to any of the information or representations made herein and to provide the Fund with such further information as the Fund may reasonably require. |
12. | I acknowledge that this Investor Application shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware with all rights being governed by Delaware law without regard to any applicable rules relating to conflicts of laws. |
13. | I am capable of evaluating investments and investment risks independently (in general and with this investment) and am exercising independent judgment in making this investment. I understand that the Fund may not conduct repurchase offers in any particular period and investors may be unable to tender Shares for repurchase for an indefinite period of time, which will limit an investor’s ability to sell the investment to meet immediate financial needs.. |
14. | Paralel Distributors, LLC (“Paralel”), the Fund’s principal underwriter, will not act as the broker-dealer of record in connection with any investment in the Fund. If you hold your Shares directly with the Fund, Shares will be held in your name on the books of the Fund. Paralel will not monitor your investments, and has not and will not make any recommendation regarding your investments. If you want to receive financial advice regarding a prospective investment in the shares, contact your broker-dealer or other financial intermediary. |
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1. | Account Ownership |
(Please complete section A below, and sections B, C, or D, as applicable. Complete section E for corporations or other entities)
A. Individual, Individual Trustee or Joint Account. Joint owners will be joint tenants with rights of survivorship unless you instruct us otherwise.
Registered Owner #1
First Name | Middle Initial
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Last Name | ||||
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) | Social Security Number/Tax ID Number Phone Number
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Street Address | City State Zip |
Citizenship Owner #1
Is Individual a U.S. Citizen? | ☐ Yes | |
☐ No (if No, enter country of citizenship) if No, please attach completed Form W-8BEN |
Registered Owner #2 (for Joint Account)
First Name | Middle Initial
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Last Name | ||||
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) | Social Security Number/Tax ID Number Phone Number
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Street Address | City State Zip |
B. Transfer on Death. You must also complete section A above. Allocations must equal 100%. Assets will be divided equally among beneficiaries if percentages are not provided. If beneficiary is a minor, a custodian must be provided. Provide information for additional beneficiaries and/or custodians on a separate sheet.
Beneficiary First Name
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Middle Initial | Last Name | ||||
Beneficiary Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
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Beneficiary Social Security Number/Tax ID Number | Allocated percentage | ||||
Street Address | City State Zip |
C. Account that is a transfer or Gift to a Minor.
Select Account Type | ☐ UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Act) ☐ UGMA (Uniform Gift to Minors Act) | |
Under what US state is UTMA/UGMA established? | ||
Is UTMA/UGMA Custodian the same as owner in Section A? | ☐ Yes ☐ No (If No, provide Custodian information on separate sheet) |
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Minor Information
Minor First Name | Middle Initial
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Last Name | ||
Minor Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) | Minor Social Security Number/Tax ID Number
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D. Qualified or Custodial Accounts (Select Custodial Account Type).
☐ IRA (type) ☐ Qualified Pension or Profit Sharing ☐ 401K Plan |
☐ Non-Qualified Custodial ☐ Other |
Custodian Information
Name of Custodian or Trustee | Custodian or Trustee Phone Number
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Mailing Address City State Zip
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Custodian Tax ID Number | Custodian Account Number |
E. Account held by Corporation or other entities (Select Entity Type).
☐ C-Corp (Corporate Resolution) ☐ S-Corp (Corporate Resolution Required) ☐ Estate (Letter of Testamentary Required) ☐ LLC (Classified for tax purposes by one of the following: ☐ Partnership ☐ S-Corp ☐ C-Corp) ☐ Partnership (Plan documentation required) ☐ Trust (First and last pages of the Trust document required) |
☐ Bank ☐ Private Foundation ☐ Other 501(c)(3) Organization ☐ Religious Organization ☐ Hospital ☐ School ☐ Other |
Entity Information (Trustee(s) and/or Authorized Signatory(s) information must be provided in Section 1A)
Entity Name | Tax ID Number of Entity
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Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy) | ||
Street Address City State Zip
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Custodian Tax ID Number | Custodian Account Number |
Is entity incorporated in the United States? | ☐ Yes ☐ No (If No, enter Country) If No, please complete and attach appropriate W-8 form. |
To assist us in complying with the recordkeeping requirements of the SEC’s “Pay to Play” Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act, please fill in the box if the account is being opened for:
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☐ A government entity, or a plan or program of a government entity. A government entity includes, but is not limited to, the government entity itself (and its employees/officers/agents acting in their official capacity), state, county and local municipalities, school districts, government-sponsored 403(b) and 457 plans, accounts for public universities, etc.
2. | Third Party Statements |
Complete only if you wish someone other than the account owner(s) to receive duplicate statements.
Name or Company Name
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Relation to the Account Owner | |||||
Street Address | City State Zip |
3. | E-consent |
By providing an e-mail address, you consent to electronic delivery of Fund documentation. Your selection applies to any periodic reports and all other account-related documents that the Fund will send to you. Many of the documents will contain confidential information that is specific to your private financial matters. Regardless of the delivery method you select, the Fund will take reasonable precautions to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and security of the documents, but will not be liable for any interception.
You will first receive a hard copy trade confirmation with your account number with which you will need to register your account online for electronic delivery. Once you register, the Fund will deliver a document to you by sending you an e-mail that contains a link to the document. Such selection will remain in effect as long as you maintain an investment with the Fund or until you notify the Fund of a change. The Fund does not impose any additional charge for electronic delivery, but you may incur charges from your Internet service provider and your telephone company or other Internet access provider. In addition, there are risks, such as systems outages, that are associated with electronic delivery.
Email (if blank, the email address provided in Section 4 will be used). |
4. | Broker/Dealer or Financial Advisor Information* (must be completed) |
Investor Account Number at Firm
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Broker/Dealer or Firm Name
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Mailing Address
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City State Zip | |||
Phone Number
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Firm CRD#/IRAD# | |||
Rep/RIA Name
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Rep Phone Number | Rep # | ||
Rep Email Address |
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* | Prospective Investors are advised and hereby acknowledge that the Adviser and/or its respective affiliates may pay ongoing consideration to intermediaries in connection with the offering and sale of Shares and/or ongoing services provided by such parties in connection therewith. |
5. | Custodian Information. Must be completed for IRAs and ALL accounts held at a custodian. |
Custodian Name
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DTC Number | |||||
Custodian Tax ID
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Phone Number | |||||
Custodian Mailing Address
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City State Zip | |||||
Custodian Bank Name
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Bank Account Number
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For Further Credit Name
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ABA Number | |||||
For Further Credit Account Number |
6. | Distribution Instructions (Reinvestment required for IRAs) |
All distributions will be reinvested unless one of the following is checked:
☐ Send all distributions to the custodian listed in Section 5.
☐ Send all distributions to the bank or brokerage listed in Section 7.
☐ Send all distributions via CHECK to the address listed in Section 1.
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7. | Bank or Brokerage Account Information |
Complete this section for purposes of non-reinvested distributions and ONLY if you do NOT wish to enroll in the dividend reinvestment plan and you instead elect to receive cash distributions.
Name of Bank | ||||||||
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Street Address | City | State | Zip | |||||
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Name(s) on Account | ||||||||
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ABA Numbers/Bank Account Number | Account Number | |||||||
☐ Checking (Attach a voided check.) |
☐ Saving (Attach a voided deposit slip.) ☐ Brokerage | |||||||
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For Further Credit Name For Further Credit Account Number |
8. | Cost Basis Election |
The Fund has elected the first in first out (FIFO) cost method as the default cost basis method for purposes of this requirement.
If an investor wishes to accept the FIFO cost method as its default cost basis calculation method in respect of Shares in its account, the investor does not need to take any additional action.
If, however, an investor wishes to affirmatively elect an alternative cost basis calculation method other than FIFO cost in respect of its Shares, please select one of the following:
☐ ASCT – AVERAGE COST |
☐ LGUT – LOSS/GAIN UTILIZATION | |
☐ HIFO – HIGH COST |
☐ SAAC – SINGLE ACCOUNT AVERAGE COST | |
☐ LIFO – LAST IN FIRST OUT |
☐ SLID – SPECIFIC LOT IDENTIFICATION | |
☐ LOFO – LOW COST |
9. | Accredited Investor Status (must be completed) |
The following relates to an investor’s status as an “accredited investor.” If you are unsure in any respect as to your status, please contact your broker-dealer or other financial intermediary.
The subscriber hereby certifies that the subscriber is an accredited investor at the time of the subscriber’s investment in the Fund.
☐ Yes
☐ No
1. | The investor is a natural person who had an income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year. |
2. | The investor is a natural person who, with his or her spouse or spousal equivalent, had a joint income in excess of $300,000 in each of the two most recent years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the |
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same income level in the current year. Note: For purposes of calculating joint net worth, joint net worth can be the aggregate net worth of the investor and spouse or spousal equivalent; assets need not be held jointly to be included in the calculation. Reliance on this joint net worth standard does not require that Shares be purchased jointly. |
3. | The investor is a natural person who has a net worth (or joint net worth with his or her spouse or spousal equivalent) in excess of $1,000,000, excluding the value of the investor’s primary residence as well as the related amount of indebtedness secured by such primary residence (up to its estimated fair market value at the time of the sale of the Shares) (except that if the amount of such indebtedness outstanding at the time of the sale of the Shares exceeds the amount outstanding 60 days before such time, other than as a result of the acquisition of the primary residence, the amount of such excess shall be included as a liability, and indebtedness that is secured by the investor’s primary residence in excess of the estimated fair market value of the primary residence at the time of the sale of Shares shall be included as a liability). |
4. | The investor is a revocable grantor trust (such as a living trust) in which each grantor (a) has the power to revoke the trust at any time and regain title to the trust assets, (b) may amend the trust at any time and (c) is a natural person who is an accredited investor. |
5. | The investor is a trust (e.g., a personal trust) that has total assets in excess of $5,000,000, was not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Shares, and whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person who has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such person is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Fund, and is not affiliated with the Adviser. |
6. | The investor (i) is either a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or a Massachusetts or similar business trust, (ii) has not been formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Shares, and (iii) has total assets in excess of $5,000,000. |
7. | The investor is a plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees, and such plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000. |
8. | The investor is an employee benefit plan within the meaning of Title I of ERISA, and (i) the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in Section 3(21) of ERISA, which is either a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or registered investment adviser, (ii) the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000 or (iii) if a self-directed plan, the investment decisions are made solely by persons that are accredited investors. |
9. | The investor is a bank as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act, or a savings and loan association or other institution as defined in Section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act, whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity. |
10. | The investor is an insurance company as defined in Section 2(a)(13) of the Securities Act. |
11. | The investor is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) or a business development company as defined in Section 2(a)(48) of the 1940 Act. |
12. | The investor is a Small Business Investment Company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Section 301(c) or (d) of the U.S. Small Business Investment Act of 1958. |
13. | The investor is a private business development company as defined in Section 2O2(a)(22) of the Adviser Act. |
14. | The investor is a broker or dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, as amended. |
15. | The investor is an entity (other than a trust) in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors. Note: It is permissible to look through various forms of equity ownership to natural persons in determining the accredited investor status of entities under this paragraph (15). If those natural persons are themselves accredited investors, and if all other equity owners of the entity seeking accredited investor status are accredited investors, then this paragraph (15) may be available. |
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16. | The investor is an investment adviser registered pursuant to Section 203 of the Advisers Act or registered pursuant to the laws of any U.S. state. |
17. | The investor is an investment adviser relying on the exemption from registering with the SEC under Section 203(l) or 203(m) of the Advisers Act. |
18. | The investor is a Rural Business Investment Company as defined in section 384A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act |
19. | The investor is an entity that (i) was not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Shares, (ii) owns investments in excess of $5,000,000, and (iii) is of a type not listed in paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), or (18) above. |
20. | The investor is a natural person holding in good standing one or more professional certifications or designations or credentials from an accredited educational institution that the SEC has designated as qualifying an individual for accredited investor status (currently, a Series 7, Series 82 or Series 65 license). |
21. | The investor is a “family office” as defined in Rule 202(a)(11)(G)-1 under the Advisers Act, and (i) has assets under management in excess of $5,000,000, (ii) is not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Shares, and (iii) its prospective investment is directed by a person who has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such family office is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment. |
22. | The investor is a “family client,” as defined in rule 202(a)(11)(G)-1 under the Advisers Act, of a family office meeting the requirements in paragraph (21) above and whose prospective investment in the Fund is directed by such family office pursuant to paragraph (21)(iii) above. |
10. | Qualified Client Status (must be completed) |
The following relates to an investor’s status as a “qualified client.” If you are unsure in any respect as to your status, please contact your broker-dealer or other financial intermediary.
The subscriber hereby certifies that the subscriber is a qualified client at the time of the subscriber’s investment in the Fund.
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A potential investor qualifies as “qualified client” within the meaning of Rule 205-3 under the Advisers Act if:
1. | The investor is a natural person who, or a company that, the Adviser reasonably believes, immediately prior to purchasing Shares, either (a) has a net worth (together, in the case of a natural person, with assets held jointly with a spouse) of more than $2,200,000; provided that each investor that is a company that relies on Section 3(c)(1) of the 1940 Act, is a registered investment company or is a business development company must satisfy the look-through rules in paragraphs 5 through 6 below. |
2. | The investor is a natural person who is making an investment in Shares of the Fund of at least $1,100,000 or after the purchase of Shares has at least $1,100,000 under the management of the Adviser. |
3. | The investor is a qualified purchaser, as defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) of the 1940 Act, at the time of the investment into the Fund. |
4. | The investor is a natural person who immediately prior to purchasing Shares is: (1) an executive officer, director, trustee, general partner, advisory board member or person serving in a similar capacity, of the Adviser; or (2) an employee of the Adviser who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, participates in investment activities of the Adviser and has done so for at least 12 months. |
5. | The investor is an entity which would be defined as an investment company under Section 3(a) of the 1940 Act, but solely for the exception from that definition provided by Section 3(c)(1) thereof (e.g., certain limited partnership and limited liability companies organized to make investments); provided that each equity owner of such entity meets at least one of the tests in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Section 11 (looking |
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through each equity owner that relies on Section 3(c)(1) of the 1940 Act, is a registered investment company or is a business development company). |
6. | The investor is an investment company registered, or required to be registered, under the 1940 Act or is a business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Advisers Act; provided that each equity owner of such entity meets at least one of the tests in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Section 11 (looking through each equity owner that relies on Section 3(c)(1) of the 1940 Act, is a registered investment company or is a business development company). |
11. | Acknowledgement and Signature (All account owners/trustees must sign on the following page) |
By signing below:
• | I certify that I have received and read the current Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, Declaration of Trust, Bylaws and Privacy Policy of the Fund in which I am investing and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. I certify that I have the authority and legal capacity to make this purchase and that I am of legal age in my state of residence. |
• | I authorize the Fund and its agents to act upon instructions (by phone, in writing or other means) believed to be genuine and in accordance with the procedures described in the Prospectus for this account. I agree that neither the Fund nor the Fund’s transfer agent will be liable for any loss, cost or expense for acting on such instructions. |
• | I certify that I am not a Foreign Financial Institution as defined in the USA Patriot Act. |
AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND IS SPECULATIVE WITH A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS. THE FUND DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY LEVEL OF RETURN OR RISK ON INVESTMENTS AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE FUND’S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE WILL BE ACHIEVED. AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND ENTAILS SUBSTANTIAL RISKS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• | LOSS OF CAPITAL, UP TO THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF A SHAREHOLDER’S INVESTMENT. |
• | THE FUND’S SHARES ARE ILLIQUID SECURITIES AND AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND IS APPROPRIATE ONLY FOR THOSE INVESTORS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE A LIQUID INVESTMENT. |
• | SHARES WILL NOT BE LISTED ON ANY NATIONAL OR OTHER SECURITIES EXCHANGE AND NO SECONDARY MARKET IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FOR SHARES OF THE FUND. |
• | SHARES ARE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY, AND LIQUIDITY, IF ANY, MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE FUND ONLY THROUGH REPURCHASE OFFERS, WHICH MAY, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO, BE MADE FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE FUND AS DETERMINED BY THE FUND’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. |
• | AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND IS APPROPRIATE ONLY FOR THOSE INVESTORS WHO CAN TOLERATE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND DO NOT REQUIRE A LIQUID INVESTMENT AND FOR WHOM AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE INVESTMENT PROGRAM. |
YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THESE RISKS TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROSPECTUS BEFORE MAKING A DECISION TO INVEST IN THE FUND.
Under penalty of perjury, I certify that:
1. | The Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number shown on this application is correct. |
2. | I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding; or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends; or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding. |
3. | I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. Person (including resident alien). |
4. | I am exempt from FATCA reporting. |
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[Note: Cross out number 2 if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding.]
The Internal Revenue Service does not require your consent to any provision of this document other than the certifications required to avoid back-up withholding.
If this is an individual retirement account the custodian or trustee of the account is also required to execute this Application below:
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Signature of Owner, Trustee or Custodian | Date | |||
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Signature of Joint Owner, Trustee or Custodian (if applicable) | Date | |||
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Printed name(s) of Authorized Signer(s) (for verification purposes) |
If the subscriber(s) is purchasing Shares through a registered broker-dealer or registered investment adviser that has full discretionary authority for the subscriber(s), then the broker, financial advisor or other investor representative is required to execute this Agreement below AND attach a complete copy of the documentation evidencing such discretionary authority to this Application.
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Name of Broker/Financial Advisor/Other Investor Representative | Date | |||
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Signature of Broker/Financial Advisor/Other Investor Representative |
12. | FINRA-Registered Representatives must complete Section 14A. SEC registered Investment Adviser Representatives must complete Section 14B. |
A. | FINRA-Registered Representative Information & Signatures |
By signing below:
• | I certify that I am a broker, financial advisor or other investor representative duly licensed or exempt from licensing and lawfully able to sell Shares in the jurisdiction of the legal residence of the subscriber. |
• | I have made every reasonable effort to determine the eligibility, including Accredited Investor and Qualified Client status, of subscriber for this purchase of Shares and the information and representations concerning the subscriber contained herein are true, correct and complete in all respects. |
• | I have discussed the subscriber’s prospective purchase of shares with such subscriber and (i) have reasonable grounds to believe that the information and representations concerning the subscriber contained herein are true, correct and complete in all respects; (ii) have advised such subscriber of all pertinent facts with regard to the lack of liquidity and marketability of the Shares; (iii) have delivered or made available a current Prospectus and related supplements, if any, to such subscriber and have limited the use of sales literature and other materials with subscribers to those materials approved in writing by the Fund; (iv) have reasonable grounds to believe that the subscriber is purchasing these Shares for his or her own account; and (v) have reasonable grounds to believe that the purchase of Shares, including the particular share class, is a suitable investment for such subscriber, that such subscriber meets the suitability standards applicable to such subscriber set forth in the Prospectus and related supplements, if any, and that such subscriber is in a financial position to enable such subscriber to realize the benefits of such an investment and to suffer any loss that may occur with respect thereto. Further, I represent and certify that, |
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if the subscriber is a “retail customer” as defined in Regulation Best Interest, (i) the undersigned has a reasonable basis to believe that (a) a purchase of Shares would be in the best interest of the subscriber based upon the subscriber’s investment profile and the potential risks, rewards, and costs associated with such an investment and (b) the undersigned has not placed his or her interests ahead of the interest of the subscriber in recommending such investment and (ii) the undersigned has complied with any applicable enhanced standard of conduct, including, but not limited to, the other requirements of Regulation Best Interest in relation to the proposed purchase of Shares if applicable to him or her. I further represent and certify that, in connection with this subscription for Shares, I have not relied on any recommendation from Paralel. |
• | I have verified that the form of ownership selected is accurate, secured all identifying and supporting documents, including, without limitation, copies of trust agreements, where applicable, and if other than individual ownership, verified that the individual executing on behalf of the subscriber is properly authorized and identified. In addition, I have taken reasonable steps to verify and document that the purpose and nature of the account is legitimate and that the client’s wealth and source of funds for this investment is not from criminal proceeds. |
• | I represent and warrant that I have not made and will not make any representations concerning the Fund except as contained in the Prospectus or in sales materials provided by the Fund or Paralel. |
• | I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Fund, the Adviser, Paralel, and their respective officers, directors, trustees, employees, affiliates or agents from and against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) claimed to have resulted from (a) my negligence or violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any breach of the representations and warranties set forth herein by me or any of my officers, directors, employees or agents. |
• | My firm has, acting in its capacity as agent, broker, financial advisor or other investor representative, performed functions required by U.S. federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to Know Your Customer, Patriot Act (AML and Customer Identification) as required by its relationship with the subscriber identified in this Subscription Agreement. |
• | Discretionary accounts must provide a copy of the Investment Management Agreement. If you have discretion on an account, you are an Authorized signer and may sign on behalf of the client. |
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Name of Broker/Financial Advisor/Other Investor Representative | Date | |||
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Signature of Broker/Financial Advisor/Other Investor Representative | ||||
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Name of Registered Supervisory Principal | Date | |||
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Signature of Registered Supervisory Principal |
B. | Registered Investment Adviser/Investment Adviser Representative Information & Signatures |
By signing below:
• | I certify that my firm is a registered investment adviser duly licensed and lawfully able to transact business in Shares in the jurisdiction of the legal residence of the subscriber. I acknowledge that neither I nor my firm will be entitled to receive any Rule 12b-1 fees paid by the Fund when acting in a Registered Investment Adviser capacity, including if the Client invests in a share class that pays a 12b-1 fee. In such instances, the |
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portion of the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 fees attributable to such Client accounts will be retained by either Paralel or the Fund. |
• | I have made every reasonable effort to determine the eligibility, including Accredited Investor and Qualified Client status, of subscriber for this purchase of Shares and the information and representations concerning the subscriber contained herein are true, correct and complete in all respects. |
• | I have discussed the subscriber’s prospective purchase of shares with such subscriber and (i) have reasonable grounds to believe that the information and representations concerning the subscriber contained herein are true, correct and complete in all respects; (ii) have advised such subscriber of all pertinent facts with regard to the lack of liquidity and marketability of the Shares; (iii) have delivered or made available a current Prospectus and related supplements, if any, to such subscriber and have limited the use of sales literature and other materials with subscribers to those materials approved in writing by the Fund; (iv) have reasonable grounds to believe that the subscriber is purchasing these Shares for his or her own account; and (v) have reasonable grounds to believe that the purchase of Shares, including the particular share class, is a suitable investment for such subscriber, that such subscriber meets the suitability standards applicable to such subscriber set forth in the Prospectus and related supplements, if any, and that such subscriber is in a financial position to enable such subscriber to realize the benefits of such an investment and to suffer any loss that may occur with respect thereto. Further, II represent and certify that, if the subscriber is a “retail customer” as defined in Regulation Best Interest, (i) the undersigned has a reasonable basis to believe that (a) a purchase of Shares would be in the best interest of the subscriber based upon the subscriber’s investment profile and the potential risks, rewards, and costs associated with such an investment and (b) the undersigned has not placed his or her interests ahead of the interest of the subscriber in recommending such investment and (ii) the undersigned has complied with any applicable enhanced standard of conduct, including, but not limited to, the other requirements of Regulation Best Interest in relation to the proposed purchase of Shares if applicable to the undersigned. I further represent and certify that, in connection with this subscription for Shares, I have not relied on any recommendation from Paralel, have complied with and have followed all applicable legal requirements pertaining to the undersigned’s activities, including Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Identification Programs, and that in any event the subscriber has been subjected to appropriate identity verification, due diligence, and review by the Broker-Dealer, Investment Adviser, its or their custodian(s), or other obligated third parties in accordance with such requirements. |
• | I have verified that the form of ownership selected is accurate, secured all identifying and supporting documents, including, without limitation, copies of trust agreements, where applicable, and if other than individual ownership, verified that the individual executing on behalf of the subscriber is properly authorized and identified. In addition, I have taken reasonable steps to verify and document that the purpose and nature of the account is legitimate and that the client’s wealth and source of funds for this investment is not from criminal proceeds. |
• | I represent and warrant that I have not made and will not make any representations concerning the Fund except as contained in the Prospectus or in sales materials provided by the Fund or Paralel, and that I have not made and will not make any representations concerning the Fund except as contained in the Prospectus or in sales materials provided by the Fund or Paralel, and that I have not and will not distribute any other sales material relating to the Fund without the prior written approval of Paralel. I further represent that I will retain such documents and records as required under applicable law and will make such documents and records available to (a) Paralel or the Fund upon request; and (b) representatives of the SEC, FINRA and applicable state securities administrators upon the Paralel’s or the Fund’s receipt of an appropriate document subpoena or other appropriate request for documents from any such agency. |
• | I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Fund, the Adviser, Paralel, and their respective officers, directors, trustees, employees, affiliates or agents from and against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) claimed to have resulted from (a) my negligence or violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any breach of the representations and warranties set forth herein by me or any of my officers, directors, employees or agents. |
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• | I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Fund, the Adviser, Paralel, and their respective officers, directors, trustees, employees, affiliates or agents from and against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) claimed to have resulted from (a) my negligence or violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any breach of the representations and warranties set forth herein by me or any of my officers, directors, employees or agents |
• | My firm has, acting in its capacity as agent, broker, financial adviser or other investor representative, performed functions required by U.S. federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to Know Your Customer, Patriot Act (AML and Customer Identification), as required by its relationship with the subscriber identified in this Subscription Agreement. |
• | Discretionary accounts must provide a copy of the Investment Management Agreement. If you have discretion on an account, you are an Authorized signer and may sign on behalf of the client. |
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Name of Investment Advisor/Other Investor Representative | Date | |||
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Signature of Investment Advisor/Other Investor Representative | ||||
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Name of Registered Supervisory Principal (If Applicable) | Date | |||
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Signature of Registered Supervisory Principal |
Additional Required Documentation
If C-Corp, please attach Corporate Resolution
If C-Corp, please attach Corporate Resolution
If Estate, please attach Letter of Testamentary
If Partnership, please attach Plan of Documentation
If Trust, please attach first and last pages of the Trust Document
Please attach Form W-8BEN, if applicable
Please attach Form W-8, if applicable
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