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Putnam's consolidated Form 1099-Div lists all taxable dividends, exempt interest dividends, and qualified dividends. It will also list capital gain distributions, nondividend distributions, federal and state income tax withheld, foreign tax paid and specified private bond activity. The dividends and capital gains shown on Form 1099-DIV are considered taxable even if you reinvested your distributions in additional fund shares instead of receiving them in cash. Form 1099-DIV is reported to the IRS. Please consult your tax advisor or state tax authority regarding the tax treatment of dividends, including income from U.S. Treasury obligations. This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Name of Fund (Payer), Tax I.D. Number and Account Number Total Ordinary Dividends Qualified Dividends Total Capital Gain Distributions Nondividend Distributions Federal Income Tax Withheld Section 199A Dividends Foreign Tax Paid Exempt-interest dividends Specified private activity bond interest dividends State Income Tax Withheld Columns

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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

Putnam's consolidated Form 1099-B lists all sell or exchange transactions from your non-Money Market mutual fund shares. Form 1099-B also reports any federal income tax withheld because of the backup withholding requirements. This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), except as indicated.

Putnam's Cost Basis Information is included on this form and shows the cost basis and related gain or loss from the redemption or exchange of Putnam fund shares, excluding money-market funds and retirement plans.

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Holding Period Name of Fund (Payer), Tax I.D. Number and Account Number and CUSIP Number Description of Property Date Acquired Date Sold or Disposed Net Proceeds Cost or other basis Wash Sale Loss Disallowed Federal Income Tax Withheld Gain (Loss) State Income Tax Withheld Columns

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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

Putnam's consolidated Form 5498-ESA reports contributions and rollovers to Coverdell ESA accounts. If additional investments and/or adjustments are made to your account, an updated 2023 Form 5498-ESA will be mailed to you by April 30, 2024. This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Name of Fund Fund Trustee Corverdell ESA Rollover Contributions

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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

Putnam's Consolidated Form 1099-Q (Coverdell ESA) lists all payments from your Coverdell ESA accounts. Form 1099-Q (Coverdell ESA) also reports your account(s) Fair Market Value as of December 31, 2023. This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Name of fund Gross distribution Earnings Trustee to Trustee Coverdell ESA Designated Beneficiary Fair Market Value

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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

Putnam's consolidated Form 5498 reports traditional IRA, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRA contributions, rollovers, recharacterizations, conversions, and fair market value as of December 31, 2023. If additional investments and/or adjustments are made to your account, an updated 2023 Form 5498 will be mailed to you by May 31, 2024. This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Trustee Name, Trustee Tax I.D. Number and Account Number IRA Contributions (other than amounts in Columns 2-4, and 8-10 & 13a) Rollover Contributions Roth IRA Conversion Amount Recharacterized Contributions Fair Market Value IRA / SEP / SIMPLE / ROTH IRA SEP Contributions Roth IRA Contributions and 2024 Required Min. Dist. (RMD) Postponed Contribution Code

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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

Putnam's consolidated Form 1099-R reports all taxable distributions from your Putnam retirement plan accounts. It includes both full and partial distributions. If a direct rollover out of a qualified plan or an IRA occurred, it will be reported on your Form 1099-R. This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Payer Name, ID, Number Gross Distribution Taxable Amount Taxable Amount (Not Determined) Total Distribution Federal Income Tax Witheld Distribution Code IRA/SEP/SIMPLE State Income Tax Witheld Columns

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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

Putnam's consolidated Form 1099-Q (529) lists all payments from your qualified tuition program (529) accounts. This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Qualified Tuition Program (Payer), Tax I.D. Number and Account Number Gross Distribution Earnings Basis Trustee-to-Trustee Transfer Program – Qualified Tuition Program Checked if Recipient is not the Designated Beneficiary

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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

W-8 Certification

Certificate of Foreign Status

If you have recently received a Form W-8BEN in the mail you need to certify your foreign status with Putnam Investments. For most account types this would be Form W-8BEN. See the complete list of W-8 Forms and instructions below.

Due to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, Putnam is required to receive Form W-8BEN for each foreign beneficial owner listed on the account. If you or any owner of the account is a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident Alien, a Form W-9 is required.

If Putnam does not receive this fully completed form, your account(s) could be subject to the statutory U.S. backup withholding rate on all non-Money Market redemptions, exchanges, and dividend and capitals gains distributions. In addition, you also need to complete this form to qualify for a reduced foreign withholding treaty rate.

W-8BEN
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Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.

W-9 Certification

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

If you have received a Form W-9 in the mail, you need to provide and/or certify your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with Putnam Investments. For most account types this would be your social security number. If you are not sure which TIN to provide, please refer to the below IRS Specific Instructions For Providing The Correct TIN.

Due to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, Putnam is required to receive a Form W-9 for your account. If you are not a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident Alien, a Form W-8BEN is required.

If Putnam does not receive a completed Form W-9, your account(s) will be subject to the statutory U.S. backup withholding rate on all non-Money Market redemptions, exchanges, and dividend and capitals gains distributions until your form is provided. To obtain another form, you may use the below Putnam Substitute Form W-9.

None of the information in this Web site should be considered legal or tax advice. You should consult your legal or tax advisor for information concerning your own specific tax situation. The forms and numbers shown in this Web site are for illustrative purposes only.

Putnam Investments is a Franklin Templeton company.