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[DESCRIPTION]Report of 10f-3 Transactions
Securities Purchases in Underwritings Involving
Transactions with Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette Securities Co
Subject to Rule 10f-3 Under the Investment Company Act of 1940
ALLIANCE UTILITY INCOME FUND
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1-Purchase may not exceed 3% of Fund's Total Assets.
2-Purchases by all Alliance Funds may not exceed the greater of (i) 4% of
the principal amount of the offering or (ii) $500,000 in principal amount,
but in no event may exeed 10% of the principal amount of the offering.
