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        <name>CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HO</name>
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        <name>Varonis Systems Inc</name>
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        <name>Zscaler Inc</name>
        <lei>529900MZ0RTK1BWRNF46</lei>
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        <name>CHART INDUSTRIES INC</name>
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        <name>Surgery Partners Inc</name>
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    <explntrNotes>
      <explntrNote note="Monthly returns presented in Item B.5(a) have been calculated without deducting any applicable sales loads or redemption fees." noteItem="B.5.a"/>
      <explntrNote note="Please see notes to financial statements or N-PORT part F for a glossary of swap paid and received terms." noteItem="C.11.a"/>
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      <ncom:dateSigned>2026-03-27</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>ARBITRAGE FUNDS</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Jonathon Hickey</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Jonathon Hickey</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Treasurer</ncom:title>
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</edgarSubmission>
