Current through September 30, 2024
Section 270.12d1-3 - Exemptions for investment companies relying on section 12(d)(1)(F) of the Act(a)Exemption from sales charge limits. A registered investment company ("acquiring fund") that relies on section 12(d)(1)(F) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-12(d)(1)(F) ) to acquire securities issued by an investment company ("acquired fund") may offer or sell any security it issues through a principal underwriter or otherwise at a public offering price that includes a sales load of more than 11/2 percent if any sales charges and service fees charged with respect to the acquiring fund's securities do not exceed the limits set forth in FINRA Rule 2341 applicable to a fund of funds.(b)Definitions. For purposes of this section, the terms fund of funds, sales charge, and service fee have the same meanings as in FINRA Rule 2341(b).71 FR 36655, June 27, 2006, as amended at 88 FR 37987, June 12, 2023