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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Neuberger Berman Millennium Trust Semi Annual Report and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such document.
</LEGEND>
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<LEGEND>
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Neuberger Berman Century Trust Semi Annual Report and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such document.
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