As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2014
FORM N-18F-1
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION PURSUANT TO RULE 18f-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
The George Putnam Fund of Boston (d/b/a George Putnam Balanced Fund)
Exact Name of Registrant
The undersigned registered open-end investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it elects to commit itself to pay in cash all redemptions by a shareholder of record as provided by Rule 18f-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It is understood that this election is irrevocable while such Rule is in effect unless the Commission by order upon application permits the withdrawal of this notification of election.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Rule 18f-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has caused this notification of election to be duly executed on its behalf in the city of Boston and the state of Massachusetts on the 26th day of March, 2014.
Attest: |
THE GEORGE PUTNAM FUND OF BOSTON (D/B/A GEORGE PUTNAM BALANCED FUND) |
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/s/ Michael J. Higgins |
By: |
/s/ Jonathan S. Horwitz |
Name: Michael J. Higgins |
Name: Jonathan S. Horwitz |
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Title: Vice President, Treasurer, and Clerk |
Title: Executive Vice President |