UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-Q

 

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

 

Investment Company Act file number: 811-21901

 

ALPINE GLOBAL DYNAMIC DIVIDEND FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

2500 Westchester Avenue, Suite 215, Purchase, New York 10577

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC

2500 Westchester Avenue, Suite 215

Purchase, New York 10577

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Copies of information to:

 

 Rose F. DiMartino, Esq.   Sarah E. Cogan, Esq.
 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
 787 Seventh Avenue   425 Lexington Ave
 New York, NY 10019-6099   New York, NY 10174

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 914-251-0880

 

Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2013

 

Date of reporting period: January 31, 2013

 
Schedule of Portfolio Investments Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund
January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)  

 

           Value  
  Description  Shares    (Note 1)  
         
  COMMON STOCKS (100.1%)          
             
  Australia (2.8%)          
  Amcor, Ltd.   231,100   $2,024,324 
  Westfield Group   85,220    993,537 
  Westfield Retail Trust   170,299    570,057 
           3,587,918 
             
  Brazil (3.9%)          
  All America Latina Logistica SA   300,000    1,306,149 
  Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes SA   78,314    1,523,925 
  BR Malls Participacoes SA   73,000    945,057 
  EDP - Energias do Brasil SA   198,500    1,215,113 
  Telefonica Brasil SA-ADR   4,467    112,479 
           5,102,723 
             
  Canada (2.4%)          
  Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.   17,318    2,000,749 
  Cenovus Energy, Inc.   18,159    603,605 
  Enbridge, Inc.   12,500    546,750 
           3,151,104 
             
  China (0.0%) (1)          
  Daqing Dairy Holdings, Ltd. *(2)(3)   12,524,900    16,150 
             
  France (2.3%)          
  Total SA   31,000    1,680,726 
  Vinci SA   25,500    1,299,263 
           2,979,989 
             
  Germany (0.8%)          
  Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA   8,300    1,010,333 
             
  Hong Kong (1.7%)          
  Cheung Kong Holdings, Ltd.   57,948    949,686 
  Wharf Holdings, Ltd.   140,609    1,241,030 
           2,190,716 
             
  Indonesia (0.5%)          
  PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk   845,000    689,707 
             
  Ireland (2.7%)          
  Accenture PLC-Class A (4)   31,057    2,232,688 
  Covidien PLC   21,500    1,340,310 
           3,572,998 
             
  Japan (3.2%)          
  East Japan Railway Co.   15,000    1,013,724 
  GLP J-REIT *   726    647,045 
  Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. *   29,600    1,223,555 
  Unicharm Corp.   24,200    1,283,504 
           4,167,828 
             
  Malaysia (0.5%)          
  Malayan Banking BHD   216,000    617,342 
             
  Mexico (0.5%)          
  Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico SAB de CV-ADR *   40,000    622,000 
             
  Netherlands (0.5%)          
  Koninklijke Vopak NV   9,500    648,696 
             
  Norway (3.0%)          
  Seadrill, Ltd.   59,000    2,341,120 
  Subsea 7 SA   62,291    1,507,417 
           3,848,537 

 
  Russia (1.1%)          
  Sberbank of Russia-ADR   97,000    1,428,810 
             
  Singapore (1.6%)          
  Avago Technologies, Ltd. (4)   58,000    2,074,660 
             
  South Korea (0.8%)          
  Hana Financial Group, Inc.   27,500    984,916 
             
  Sweden (1.2%)          
  Electrolux AB-Series B   58,500    1,545,806 
             
  Switzerland (7.8%)          
  Nestle SA   38,200    2,682,248 
  Novartis AG-ADR (4)   32,000    2,170,240 
  Roche Holding AG   7,500    1,659,799 
  Wolseley PLC   42,373    1,979,146 
  Zurich Insurance Group AG *   5,700    1,639,756 
           10,131,189 
             
  Thailand (0.8%)          
  Bangkok Bank PCL   149,000    1,044,299 
             
  Turkey (1.1%)          
  TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS   238,000    1,481,791 
             
  United Kingdom (12.4%)          
  Aggreko PLC   27,000    683,867 
  British American Tobacco PLC   37,600    1,957,771 
  British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC   148,600    1,926,681 
  Croda International PLC   25,000    961,116 
  Diageo PLC   64,200    1,911,184 
  Petrofac, Ltd.   68,137    1,770,110 
  Rexam PLC   319,500    2,374,016 
  Rexam PLC-B Shares *   355,000    253,364 
  Standard Chartered PLC   60,000    1,596,309 
  Vodafone Group PLC-ADR   97,241    2,656,624 
           16,091,042 
             
  United States (48.5%)          
  American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (4)   77,500    1,566,275 
  American Homes 4 Rent *(2)(5)   122,000    1,796,450 
  American Tower Corp.   16,000    1,218,400 
  American Water Works Co., Inc.   36,000    1,378,080 
  Apple, Inc. (4)   6,000    2,731,860 
  Ashland, Inc. (4)   22,500    1,766,475 
  Bank of America Corp.   79,500    899,940 
  Carpenter Technology Corp.   12,603    659,515 
  Cisco Systems, Inc.   62,500    1,285,625 
  Citigroup, Inc.   30,500    1,285,880 
  CMS Energy Corp.   50,500    1,297,850 
  Coach, Inc.   34,704    1,769,904 
  Colgate-Palmolive Co.   18,318    1,966,804 
  Comcast Corp.-Class A   49,500    1,884,960 
  Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.   49,000    1,247,540 
  Corrections Corp. of America   41,500    1,572,435 
  Costco Wholesale Corp.   12,300    1,258,782 
  CVR Energy, Inc. *   26,482    1,555,817 
  Energizer Holdings, Inc.   15,200    1,322,552 
  Family Dollar Stores, Inc.   21,650    1,227,555 
  HCA Holdings, Inc.   29,000    1,091,850 
  HollyFrontier Corp.   40,000    2,088,800 
  Intel Corp.   59,000    1,241,360 
  International Business Machines Corp. (4)   9,700    1,969,779 
  ITC Holdings Corp. (4)   15,500    1,255,500 
  Johnson & Johnson   13,500    997,920 
  Las Vegas Sands Corp.   24,593    1,358,763 
  McKesson Corp.   19,205    2,020,942 
  Mondelez International, Inc.-Class A   59,000    1,639,610 
  Och-Ziff Capital Management Group, LLC-Class A (4)   127,500    1,262,250 
  PepsiCo, Inc.   18,000    1,311,300 

 
  Pfizer, Inc.   36,500    995,720 
  PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.   21,000    1,297,800 
  QUALCOMM, Inc.   39,100    2,581,773 
  RR Donnelley & Sons Co.   142,000    1,306,400 
  Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.   5,847    233,705 
  Snap-On, Inc.   8,000    648,160 
  The Walt Disney Co.   7,400    398,712 
  The Williams Cos., Inc.   37,500    1,314,375 
  Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.   9,500    685,330 
  Two Harbors Investment Corp.   108,500    1,347,570 
  UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   24,000    1,325,040 
  Validus Holdings, Ltd.   18,000    655,380 
  Verizon Communications, Inc.   28,500    1,242,885 
  Walgreen Co.   42,000    1,678,320 
  Wells Fargo & Co. (4)   35,500    1,236,465 
  Zoetis, Inc. *   1,757    45,682 
           62,924,090 
             
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $122,439,064)
        129,912,644 
      Principal      
     Amount      
             
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (0.0%) (1)          
             
  Brazil (0.0%) (1)          
  PDG Realty SA Empreendimentos e Participacoes-Series 8, 17.717%, 9/19/16 (Brazilian Real) (6)   154,733    41,959 
  TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Identified Cost $55,510)
        41,959 
             
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Identified Cost $122,494,574) - (100.1%)        129,954,603 
             
  LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (-0.1%)        (151,297)
             
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)       $129,803,306 

 

* Non-income producing security.

(1) Less than 0.05% of Net Assets.

(2) Illiquid security.

(3) Security fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. These securities comprised 0.0% of the Fund's net assets.

(4) All or a portion of the security is available to serve as collateral on the outstanding loans.

(5) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. As of January 31, 2013, securities restricted under Rule 144A had a total value of $1,796,450 which comprised 1.4% of the Fund’s net assets.

(6) Represents a zero-coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the current yield as of the report date.

 

Common Abbreviations

 

AB-Aktiebolag is the Swedish equivalent of a corporation.

ADR-American Depositary Receipt

AG-Aktiengesellschaft is a German term that refers to a corporation that is limited by shares, i.e., owned by shareholders.

AS-Anonim Sirketi is the Turkish term for joint stock company.

BHD-Malaysian equivalent to incorporated.

NV-Naamloze Vennootschap is the Dutch term for a public limited liability corporation.

PCL-Public Company Limited

PLC-Public Limited Company

REIT-Real Estate Investment Trust

SA-Generally designates corporations in various countries, mostly those employing the civil law.

SAB de CV-Sociedad Anonima Bursátil de Capital Variable is the Spanish equivalent to Variable Capital Company.

 

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

 

Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments

January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION:

 

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund was organized as a Delaware Statutory Trust on May 11, 2006, and had no operating history prior to July 26, 2006. The Board of Trustees authorized an unlimited number of shares with no par value. The Fund has an investment objective to provide high current dividend income, more than 50% of which qualifies for the reduced federal income tax rates created by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The Fund also focuses on long-term growth of capital as a secondary investment objective.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of their financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported herein. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ.

 

Valuation of Securities: The net asset value (“NAV”) of shares of the Fund is calculated by dividing the value of the Fund’s net assets by the number of outstanding shares. NAV is determined each day the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open as of the close of regular trading (normally, 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). In computing NAV, portfolio securities of the Fund are valued at their current market values determined on the basis of market quotations. In computing the Fund’s net asset value, portfolio securities that are traded on a securities exchange in the United States, except for option securities, are valued at the last reported sale price as of the time of valuation, or lacking any current reported sale at the time of valuation, at the mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations, or if market quotations are not available or determined to be unreliable, through procedures and/or guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. Each option security traded on a securities exchange in the United States is valued at the last current reported sale price as of the time of valuation if the last current reported sale price falls within the consolidated bid/ask quote for the option security. If the last current reported sale price as of the time of valuation does not fall within the consolidated bid/ask quote for the option security, the security is valued at the mid-point of the consolidated bid/ask quote for the option security. Forward currency contracts are valued based on third-party vendor quotations. Each security traded in the over-the-counter market and quoted on the NASDAQ National Market System, is valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), as determined by NASDAQ, or lacking an NOCP, the last current reported sale price as of the time of valuation by NASDAQ, or lacking any current reported sale on NASDAQ at the time of valuation, at the mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations. Each over-the-counter option that is not traded through the Options Clearing Corporation is valued by the counterparty, or if the counterparty’s price is not readily available then by using the Black Scholes method. Each other security traded over- the-counter is valued at the mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations. Short-term securities with maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

 

Securities that are principally traded in a foreign market are valued at the last current sale price at the time of valuation or lacking any current or reported sale, at the time of valuation, at the mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations as of the close of the appropriate exchange or other designated time. Trading in securities on European and Far Eastern securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets is normally completed at various times before the close of business on each day on which the NYSE is open. Trading of these securities may not take place on every NYSE business day. In addition, trading may take place in various foreign markets on Saturdays or on other days when the NYSE is not open and on which the Fund’s net asset value is not calculated. As stated below, if the market prices are not readily available or are not reflective of the fair value of the security, as of the close of the regular trading on the NYSE, the security will be priced at a fair value following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.

 

When market quotations are not readily available or when the valuation methods mentioned above are not reflective of a fair value of the security, the security is valued at fair value following procedures and/or guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also use fair value pricing, if the value of a security it holds is, pursuant to Board of Trustees guidelines, materially affected by events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the close of the primary market or exchange on which the security is traded. These procedures may utilize valuations furnished by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees, which may be based on market transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities that are generally recognized by institutional traders, a computerized matrix system, or appraisals derived from information concerning the securities or similar securities received from recognized dealers in those securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the value of the portfolio security used to calculate the Fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or official closing prices.

 

Fair Value Measurement: In accordance with GAAP, the Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entities’ own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.

 

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

 

Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments

January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
     
Level 2 - Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, etc.).
     
Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments as of the reporting period end. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of January 31, 2013:

 

      Valuation Inputs      
  Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total Value
  Common Stocks                    
  Australia  $3,587,918   $-   $-   $3,587,918 
  Brazil   5,102,723    -    -    5,102,723 
  Canada   3,151,104    -    -    3,151,104 
  China   -    -    16,150    16,150 
  France   2,979,989    -    -    2,979,989 
  Germany   1,010,333    -    -    1,010,333 
  Hong Kong   2,190,716    -    -    2,190,716 
  Indonesia   689,707    -    -    689,707 
  Ireland   3,572,998    -    -    3,572,998 
  Japan   4,167,828    -    -    4,167,828 
  Malaysia   617,342    -    -    617,342 
  Mexico   622,000    -    -    622,000 
  Netherlands   648,696    -    -    648,696 
  Norway   3,848,537    -    -    3,848,537 
  Russia   1,428,810    -    -    1,428,810 
  Singapore   2,074,660    -    -    2,074,660 
  South Korea   984,916    -    -    984,916 
  Sweden   1,545,806    -    -    1,545,806 
  Switzerland   10,131,189    -    -    10,131,189 
  Thailand   -    1,044,299    -    1,044,299 
  Turkey   1,481,791    -    -    1,481,791 
  United Kingdom   16,091,042    -    -    16,091,042 
  United States   61,081,958    45,682    1,796,450    62,924,090 
  Convertible Bonds   -    41,959    -    41,959 
  Total  $127,010,063   $1,131,940   $1,812,600   $129,954,603 

 

For the period ended January 31, 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

 

Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

 

Balance as of October 31, 2012  $265,041 
Accrued discounts / premiums   - 
Realized gain (loss)   - 

 

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

 

Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments

January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Change in unrealized depreciation   (282,441)
Purchases   1,830,000 
Sales   - 
Transfers in to Level 3   - 
Transfers out of Level 3   - 
Balance as of January 31, 2013  $1,812,600 
Change in net unrealized
depreciation on level 3 holdings
held at period end
  $(282,441)

 

The following table shows the valuation techniques and significant amounts of unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Fund’s Level 3 investments, as of January 31, 2013:

 

Asset  Fair
Value at
1/31/13
  Valuation
Technique (s)
  Significant
Unobservable
Input (s)
  Range of
Values
  Weighted
Average
  Relationship
Between Fair
Value and Input:
If Input Value
Increases Then:
Common Stock   1,796,450    Discount on last transaction    Haircut    5%   5%   Fair Value would Decrease 

 

The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of common stocks is the liquidity discount. Other market indicators are also considered. Changes in any of those inputs would result in lower or higher fair value measurement.

 

Federal and Other Income Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to comply with federal income and excise tax requirements of the internal revenue code of 1986 (the “Code”), as amended applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute timely, all of its investment company taxable income and net realized capital gains to shareholders, in accordance with the timing requirement imposed by the Code. Therefore, no federal income or state tax provision is recorded. Under applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends, and capital gains earned on foreign investments. Where available, the Fund will file refund claims for foreign taxes withheld.

 

As of January 31, 2013 the net unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments based on federal tax costs was as follows*:

 

Gross appreciation on investments
(excess of value over tax cost)
  $13,625,953 
      
Gross depreciation on investments
(excess of tax cost over value)
   (6,165,924)
Net unrealized appreciation  $7,460,029 
Cost of investments for income tax purposes  $122,494,574 

 

*Because tax adjustments are calculated annually, the above tables reflect the tax adjustments outstanding at the Fund’s previous fiscal year end. For the previous fiscal year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent semi-annual or annual report.

 

Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund intends to make a level distribution each month to its shareholders of the net investment income of the Fund after payment of Fund operating expenses. The level distribution rate may be modified or eliminated by the Board of Trustees from time to time. If any monthly distribution exceeds the Fund’s monthly estimated investment company taxable income (which term includes net short-term capital gain) and net tax-exempt income, the excess could result in a tax-free return of capital distribution from the Fund’s assets. The determination of a tax-free return of capital is made on an annual basis as further described below. The Fund’s final distribution for each calendar year will include any remaining investment company taxable income and net tax-exempt income undistributed during the year, as well as all net capital gains, if any, realized during the year. If the total distributions made in any fiscal year exceed annual investment company taxable income, net tax-exempt income and net capital gain, such excess distributed amount would be treated as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions in excess of the accumulated investment company taxable income, net tax-exempt income and net capital gain would first be a tax-free return of capital

 

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

 

Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments

January 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

to the extent of the adjusted tax basis in the shares. After such adjusted tax basis is reduced to zero, the distribution would constitute capital gain (assuming the shares are held as capital assets). Distributions to shareholders are recorded by the Fund on the ex-dividend date.

 

Foreign Currency Translation Transactions: The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities. In the event that the Fund executes a foreign security transaction, the Fund will generally enter into a forward foreign currency contract to settle the foreign security transaction. The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Non-U.S. dollar denominated amounts are translated into U.S. dollars as follows, with the resultant translation gains and losses recorded in the Statements of Operations:

 

i)market value of investment securities and other assets and liabilities at the exchange rate on the valuation date.

 

ii)purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the exchange rate prevailing on the respective date of such transactions.

 

Risk Associated with Foreign Securities and Currencies: Investments in securities of foreign issuers carry certain risks not ordinarily associated with investments in securities of domestic issuers. Such risks include future political and economic developments and the possible imposition of exchange controls or other foreign governmental laws and restrictions. In addition, with respect to certain countries, there is a possibility of expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, political or social instability or diplomatic developments, which could adversely affect investments in those countries. Certain countries may also impose substantial restrictions on investments in their capital markets by foreign entities, including restrictions on investments in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to relevant national interests. These factors may limit the investment opportunities available to the Fund or result in a lack of liquidity and high price volatility with respect to securities of issuers from developing countries.

 

Forward Currency Contracts: The Fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Fund may use forward currency contracts to gain exposure to or economically hedge against changes in the value of foreign currencies. A forward currency contract (“forward”) is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of the forward contract fluctuates with changes in forward currency exchange rates. The forward contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When the forward contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the fluctuation in value during the period the forward contract was open. The Fund could be exposed to risk if a counterparty is unable to meet the terms of a forward or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably. The Fund did not hold any forward currency contracts as of January 31, 2013.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

ALPINE GLOBAL DYNAMIC DIVIDEND FUND
       
By:   /s/ Samuel A. Lieber  
    Samuel A. Lieber  
    President (Principal Executive Officer)  
       
Date:   March 28, 2013  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:   /s/ Samuel A. Lieber  
    Samuel A. Lieber  
    President (Principal Executive Officer)  
       
Date:   March 28, 2013  

 

By:   /s/ Ronald G. Palmer, Jr.  
    Ronald G. Palmer, Jr.  
   

Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

 
       
Date:   March 28, 2013  
 

Item 2 - Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) as of a date within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of that date.

 

  (b) There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 3 – Exhibits.

 

Separate certifications for the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached as Ex99.CERT.