On 08/14/23, In accordance with the Receivership Order, the Receiver has provided the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a complete copy of the proposed Application, together with all exhibits and relevant billing information. The Commission has indicated that it does not object to the relief sought in the application, with the exception of the 20% holdback discussed below. Defendant Barton has indicated that he is opposed to this Application. Defendants Fu and Wall have not indicated whether they are opposed to the relief requested herein.