Joseph Kearns

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of Malaysian companies. It intended to accomplish the liquidation and dissolution of the fund in conformity with the provisions of the fund. The company was founded on March 12, 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley California Insured Municipal Income Trust a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies operating in frontier emerging market countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, NY.

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund company engages in the provision of investment activities. It offers diversified and non-diversified series as well as investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and for certain tax-qualified investors. The company was founded March 26, 1996 and is headquartered in New York.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Kearns & Associates LLC is an independent registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Rolling Hills Estates, California. The firm was founded by Joseph J. Kearns in 1998. Kearns & Associates provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, and foundations.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.