Notice to Interested Persons

This document is about The Northern Trust Company seeking authorization from the United States Department of Labor to engage in certain portfolio liquidation and restructuring transactions. It outlines the conditions under which such transactions would be permitted, including the requirement for an independent fiduciary to approve and monitor the transactions, and provides details on how interested persons can comment on the request. The document also defines key terms and provides a summary of the relevant facts and representations supporting the authorization request.