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Neuberger&Berman Genesis Portfolio Semi Annual Report and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such document.
</LEGEND>
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Neuberger&Berman Socially Responsive Portfolio Semi Annual Report and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such document.
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