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EXHIBIT 3.2
C002683
VALIDATION ONLY
[SEAL]
LP 201
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
$75.00 FILING FEE. SEE OTHER SIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT.
JIM EDGAR
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the
undersigned general partners hereby form the limited partnership named below:
1. The limited partnership's name is:
Grant Park Futures Fund, Limited Partnership
2. The Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.) is:
Applied for 36-3596839 12-19 KP.(Note 2)
3. This certificate of limited partnership is effective on: (Check one)
a) /X/ the filing date, or
b) / / another date not more than 30 days subsequent to the filing date.
Specify: _______________________________
4. The limited partnership's registered agent's name and registered office
address is:
Registered Agent: Kavanaugh David
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Last Name First Name Middle Name
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Firm Name (if any)
Registered Office: 781 East Northmoor Rd.
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(P.O. Box alone Number Street Suite#
is unacceptable)
Lake Forest Lake Illinois 60045
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City Country Zip Code
5. The address, including county, of the office at which the records required
by Section 104 are to be kept is:
111 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1700
Chicago, Cook County, IL 60606. (Note 3)
6. The limited partnership's purpose(s) is:
Engage in speculative trade of commodity interest 6299.
7. The latest date upon which the limited partnership is to dissolve is:
December 31, 2027.
8. The total aggregate amount of cash and the aggregate agreed value of other
property or services contributed by the partners and which they have agreed
to contribute is: $2000.
9. The agreement, if any, regarding a partner's termination of membership and
distribution rights must be explained on a plain white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet,
which must be stapled to this form.
10. The names (last name first) and business addresses of all general partners
must be listed;
Fort Dearborn Capital Management Ltd. 781 East Northmoor Rd.
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General Partner's Name 5513-998-9 Business Address
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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General Partner's Name Business Address
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
ALL GENERAL PARTNERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP.
Fort Dearborn Capital Fort Dearborn Capital
Management, LTD. Management, LTD.
By: /s/ David Kavanaugh /s/ David S. Cheval
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Signature Signature
David Kavanaugh By: David S. Cheval, CEO
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Name (please print or type) Name (please print or type)
President
If additional space is needed, this list must be continued in the same format on
a plain white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form. Number of
additional pages: 1.
[SEAL]
GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ITEM 9
Distributions are made in the sole discretion of the General Partner. At
this time the General Partner does not intend to make any distributions.
However, a Limited Partner may request that some or all of his Units be redeemed
at their Net Asset Value per Unit (as defined) as of the end of the first
calendar quarter (and the end of any calendar quarter thereafter) following the
first six months of trading operations on 10 days prior written notice.
Redemption payments will be made within 10 days of such month-end. By redeeming
all of his Units, a Limited Partner may terminate his interest in the
Partnership.
In addition under certain circumstances the General Partner may require
Units owned by certain retirement plans to be redeemed at their Net Asset Value
per Unit on a date of call.
The Partnership will be dissolved, its affairs wound up and the Partnership
liquidated as soon as practicable upon the first to occur of the following:
(i) December 31, 2027; (ii) receipt by the General Partner of an election to
dissolve the Partnership at a specified time by Limited Partners owning more
than 50% of the Units, notice of which is sent by registered mail to the General
Partner not less than 90 days prior to the effective date of such dissolution
and the General Partner has not consented; (iii) withdrawal (including
withdrawal after suspension of trading as described under "Trading Policies"),
insolvency or dissolution of the General Partner unless a new general partner
has been substituted; (iv) a decline in the Net Asset Value of the Partnership
to less than $300,000 as of the close of business on any day; or (v) the
occurrence of any event which shall make it unlawful for the existence of the
Partnership to be continued or requiring termination of the Partnership. Any
withdrawal of the General Partner shall be made only after 90 day prior written
notice of the Limited Partners.
[SEAL]
LP 1108 C FILING DEADLINE IS: PRIOR TO 08/01/90
Submit Typed in Duplicate
$15 Filing Fee
SECRETARY OF STATE - STATE OF ILLINOIS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BIENNIAL RENEWAL REPORT
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES ON THIS FORM. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY PLEASE SUBMIT
AMENDMENT FORM LP 202 (ILLINOIS) OR LP 905 (FOREIGN) AND THE ADDITIONAL $25
FILING FEE.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the
undersigned general partner hereby renews the limited partnership named below:
KAVANAUGH, DAVID
781, EAST NORTHMOOR ROAD
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Limited Partnership's File Number: C002683
Federal Employer Identification Number: 363596839
State of Jurisdiction: IL
I affirm this limited partnership still exists in Illinois.
Address of office where records required by Section 104 (Illinois) or Section
902 (Foreign) are kept:
111 W. JACKSON BLVD. STE. 1700 C00K
CHICAGO IL, 60606
I affirm that any entity serving as a general partner for this limited
partnership is in good standing in its home state of jurisdiction.
The undersigned affirms, under penalty of perjury, that the facts stated herein
are true as of date of filing
Renewal report must be signed by a general partner.
Dearborn Capital Mgt. Ltd.
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General Partner's Name (Please Print or Type)
Lake Forest, Ill.
/s/ David Kavanaugh (President)
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David Kavanaugh Signature.
RETURN FIRST TWO COPIES TO:
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
Springfield, Illinois 62756
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
[SEAL]
LP 202
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE
$25 FILING FEE. ($75 RESTATED CERTIFICATE) SEE OTHER SIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE FORMS
OF PAYMENT.
JIM EDGAR
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE CERTIFICATE OF
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the
undersigned limited partnership hereby amends its certificate of limited
partnership.
1. The limited partnership's name is:
Grant Park Futures Fund, Limited Partnership. (Note 1)
2. The limited partnership's file number is: C002683;
The Federal Employer Identification Number(F.E.I.N) is: 36-3596839.(Note 2)
3. The certificate of limited partnership was filed with the Secretary of
State's office on: August 26,1988
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(month, day, year)
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows: (Check and
complete where appropriate)
/ / a) Admission of a new general partner (list name, business address
and contributions below).
/ / b) Withdrawal of a general partner (list name below).
/ / c) Change of registered agent and/or registered office (list old name
and address and new name and address, labeled as such below).
/ / d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required by
Section 201 of the Act are kept (list old address and new address,
labeled as such, below).
/ / e) Change in the business addresses of general partners (list name and
old address, and new address, labeled as such, below).
/ / f) Change in the partners' total contribution amount (give old and new
dollar amounts, labeled as such, below).
/X/ g) Other (restated certificate? Yes / / No /X/)
Specify what is being changed from the original certificate and give
old and new information, as appropriate, below.
The Partnership's general partner changed its name. It was formerly
known as "Fort Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd." In August of 1988,
Fort Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd. changed its name to "Dearborn
Capital Management, Ltd." The shareholders, officers and directors
of the general partner are unchanged.
5. Amendment: (Note 3)
The Partnership's general partner changed its name from "Fort Dearborn
Capital Management, Ltd." to "Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd."
If additional space is needed, the amendment must be continued on a plain
white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
5513/9989
THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY AT LEAST ONE
GENERAL PARTNER AND ALL NEW GENERAL PARTNERS DESIGNATED.
DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LTD.
By /s/ David Kavanagh
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Signature (Note 4) Signature (Note 4)
David Kavanagh, its President
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Name (please print or type) Name (please print or type)
If additional space is needed, this list must be continued in the same format on
a plain white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form, Number of
additional pages:_________________.
[SEAL]
LP 202
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE
$25 FILING FEE. ($75 RESTATED CERTIFICATE) SEE OTHER SIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE FORMS
OF PAYMENT.
JIM EDGAR
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE CERTIFICATE OF
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the
undersigned limited partnership hereby amends its certificate of limited
partnership.
1. The limited partnership's name is:
Grant Park Futures Fund, Limited Partnership.(Note 1)
2. The limited partnership's file number is: C002683;
The Federal Employer Identification Number(F.E.I.N) is: 36-3596839.(Note 2)
3. The certificate of limited partnership was filed with the Secretary of
State's office on: August 26,1988.
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(month, day, year)
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows: (Check and
complete where appropriate)
/ / a) Admission of a new general partner (list name, business address
and contributions below).
/ / b) Withdrawal of a general partner (list name below).
/X/ c) Change of registered agent and/or registered office (list old name
and address and new name and address, labeled as such below).
/X/ d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required by
Section 201 of the Act are kept (list old address and new address,
labeled as such, below).
/X/ e) Change in the business addresses of general partners (list name and
old address, and new address, labeled as such, below).
/ / f) Change in the partners' total contribution amount (give old and new
dollar amounts, labeled as such, below).
/ / g) Other (restated certificate? Yes / / No / /)
Specify what is being changed from the original certificate and give
old and new information, as appropriate, below.
The limited partnership and its general partner have changed their
address. THE OLD ADDRESS was Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership,
c/o Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd.781 E.Northmoor Road, Lake Forest,
Illinois 60045. THE NEW ADDRESS is Grant Park Futures Fund Limited
Partnership, c/o Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd., Two Salt Creek Lane,
Suite 208, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521.
5. Amendment: (Note 3)
The limited partnership's registered office address is Two Salt Creek Lane,
Suite 203, Hinsdale, Illionois 60521.
The address at which the limited partnership's RECORDS ARE TO BE KEPT is
Two Salt Creek Lane, Suite 208, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521.
The general partner's business address is Two Salt Creek Lane, Suite 208,
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521, THE OLD ADDRESS OF RECORDS is: 111 West Jackson
Blvd., Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois, 60606, Cook County.
If additional space is needed, the amendment must be continued on a plain
white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
5513/9989
The original certificate of amendment must be signed by atleast one general
partner and all new general partners designated.
DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LTD.
/s/ David Kavanagh
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Signature Signature
David Kavanagh, its President /s/ David Kavanagh
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Name (please print or type) Name (please print or type)
If additional space is needed, this list must be continued in the same format on
a plain white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form, Number of
additional pages:_________________.
[SEAL]
[ILLEGIBLE]
LP 202
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE
$25 FILING FEE. ($75 RESTATED CERTIFICATE) SEE OTHER SIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE FORMS
OF PAYMENT.
JIM EDGAR
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE CERTIFICATE OF
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the
undersigned limited partnership hereby amends its certificate of limited
partnership.
1. The limited partnership's name is:
Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership.(Note 1)
2. The limited partnership's file number is: C002683;
The Federal Employer Identification Number(F.E.I.N.) is: 36-3596839.
(Note 2)
3. The certificate of limited partnership was filed with the Secretary of
State's office on: 8-26-1988.
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(month, day, year)
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows: (Check and
complete where appropriate)
/ / a) Admission of a new general partner (list name, business address
and contributions below).
/ / b) Withdrawal of a general partner (list name below).
/X/ c) Change of registered agent and/or registered office (list old name
and address and new name and address, labeled as such below).
/X/ d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required by
Section 201 of the Act are kept (list old address and new address,
labeled as such, below).
/X/ e) Change in the business addresses of general partners (list name and
old address, and new address, labeled as such, below).
/ / f) Change in the partners' total contribution amount (give old and new
dollar amounts, labeled as such, below).
/ / g) Other (restated certificate? Yes / / No / /)
Specify what is being changed from the original certificate and give
old and new information, as appropriate, below.
5. Amendment: (Note 3)
OLD ADDRESS FOR ITEMS c, d & e NEW ADDRESS FOR ITEMS c, d & e
Two Salt Creek Lane, Suite 208 111 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1800
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 Chicago, Illinois 60606
If additional space is needed, the amendment must be continued on a plain
white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY ATLEAST ONE GENERAL
PARTNER AND ALL NEW GENERAL PARTNERS DESIGNATED.
Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd. General Partner
By: /s/ David Kavanagh
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Signature (Note 4) Signature (Note 4)
David Kavanagh, President of
General Partner
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Name (please print or type) Name (please print or type)
If additional space is needed, this list must be continued in the same format on
a plain white 8-1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form. Number of
additional pages: 0.
[SEAL]
LP 1108 C FILING DEADLINE IS: PRIOR TO 08/01/92
Submit Typed in Duplicate
$15 FILING FEE
SECRETARY OF STATE -- STATE OF ILLINOIS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BIENNIAL RENEWAL REPORT
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES ON THIS FORM. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, AMENDMENT
FORM LP 202 (ILLINOIS) OR LP 905 (FOREIGN) AND THE $25 FEE IS REQUIRED.
Registered Agent name and Registered Agent's office address.
DAVID KAVANAUGH
111 WEST JACKSON #1800 COOK
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Limited Partnership Name: GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Secretary of State's Assigned File Number: C002683
Federal Employer Identification Number: 363596839
State of Jurisdiction: ILLINOIS
I affirm this limited partnership still exists in Illinois.
Address of office where records required by Section 104 (Illinois) or Section
902 (Foreign) are kept:
111 WEST JACKSON BLVD. #1800 COOK
CHICAGO, IL 60606
I affirm that any entity serving as a general partner for this limited
partnership is in good standing in its home state of jurisdiction.
The undersigned affirms, under penalty of perjury, that the facts stated herein
are true as of date of filing.
Renewal report must be signed by a general partner.
/s/ David M. Kavanagh RETURN TO:
---------------------------------- Secretary of State
(Signature) Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
David M. Kavanagh CEO Room 330 Centennial Building
---------------------------------- Springfield, Illinois 62756
(Type or Print Name and Title) Telephone: (217)785-8960
Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd.
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(Name of General Partner if a
corporation or other entity)
(Signature must be in ink on an original document. Carbon copy, photo copy or
rubber stamp signature may only be used on conformed copies).
CLP-131
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(Rev. Jan. 1991)
FILING FEE $25
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PRE-PAID POSTAGE
is included.
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
1. Limited partnership's name: Grant Park Futures Fund, Limited Partnership.
2. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683.
3. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839.
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows:
(Check all applicable changes)
(Address changes P.O. Box alone and c/o are unacceptable)
/ / a) Admission of a new general partner (give name and business address
below).
/ / b) Withdrawal of a general partner (give name below).
/ / c) Change of registered agent and/or registered agent's office (give
new name and address, including county below).
/X/ d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required by
Section 201 of the Act are kept (give new address, including county
below).
/ / e) Change in the general partners name and/or business address (give
name and new address below).
/ / f) Change in the partners' total aggregate contribution amount (give
new dollar amount below).
/ / g) Change in limited partnership's name (give new name below).
/ / h) Change in date of dissolution (give new date below).
/ / i) Other (give information below).
Change the zip code to read: 60604
(over)
CLP-03
[SEAL]
5. NAME(S) & BUSINESS ADDRESS(ES) OF GENERAL PARTNER(S)
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original certificate of amendment must be signed by a general partner, all
new general partners and at least one withdrawing general partner.
5513
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9989
SIGNATURE AND NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
/s/ David M. Kavanagh
1. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. --------------------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
David M. Kavanagh - C.E.O.
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(Type or print name and title) City/town
Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd.
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(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
2. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. --------------------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
3. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. --------------------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
4. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. --------------------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
5. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. --------------------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
(Signatures must be in ink on an original document. Carbon copy, photocopy or
rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
If additional space is needed, it must be continued in the same format on a
plain white 8 1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form.
FORMS OF PAYMENT: RETURN TO:
Payment must be made by certified check, Secretary of State
cashier's check, Illinois attorney's check, Department of Business Services
Illinois C.P.A.'s check or money order, Limited Partnership Division
payable to "Secretary of State." Room 330, Centennial Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
DO NOT SEND CASH! Telephone: (217) 785-8960
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1110
(Rev. January 1994)
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
REINSTATEMENT FEE $ 100
PLUS +
PENALTY AMOUNT (#6) $ 100
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TOTAL $ 200
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GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PREPAID POSTAGE is
included.
1. Limited partnership's name: GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
2. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683.
3. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36 3596839.
4. Admitting name, FOREIGN ONLY, or assumed name, if any, under which the
limited partnership is transacting business in Illinois:___________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
5. State of jurisdiction: ILLINOIS.
6. THE APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT IS TO RETURN THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO
GOOD STANDING: (Check and complete where appropriate)
/X/ a) $100 for one, $200 for two, $300 for three - failure to file the
renewal report(s) before the anniversary date.
/ / b) $100 for one, $200 for two, $300 for three - failure to file the
renewal report(s) within 90 days after the anniversary date. Default
penalty.
/ / c) $100 for failure to file a "Certificate to be Governed" in the
specified time allowed. (Prior to 1/1/90)
/ / d) $100 for failure to maintain a registered agent in this state as
required.
/ / e) $100 for failure to report a FEIN within 180 days after filing the
initial document with the Secretary of State.
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Reinstatement required but no additional penalty amount due:
/ / f) Other (specify)
/ / a) Failure to submit Certificate of Good Standing and/or
Certificate of Existence.
/ / b) Failure to renew required assumed name.
Penalty of $100.00 for EACH delinquency checked in item number 6 (a through
e above).
The PENALTY AMOUNT is: $ 100.00 (ENTER ABOVE)
This application MUST BE accompanied by all delinquent reports and/or documents
together with the filing fees and penalties required.
(over)
CLP-17.3
[SEAL]
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original application for reinstatement must be signed by at least one
general partner.
/s/ David Kavanagh
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(Signature)
DAVID KAVANAGH, PRESIDENT
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(Type or print name and title)
DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LTD.
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(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity)
5513
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9989
(Signature must be in ink on an original document. Carbon copy, photocopy or
rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
FORMS OF PAYMENT: RETURN TO:
Payment must be made by certified check, Secretary of State
cashier's check, Illinois attorney's check, Department of Business Services
Illinois C.P.A.'s check or money order, Limited Partnership Division
payable to "Secretary of State." Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
DO NOT SEND CASH! Telephone: (217) 785-8960
[SEAL]
LP 1108 C FILING DEADLINE IS: PRIOR TO 08/01/94
Submit Typed in Duplicate
$15 Filing Fee
SECRETARY OF STATE -- STATE OF ILLINOIS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BIENNIAL RENEWAL REPORT
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES ON THIS FORM. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, AMENDMENT FORM LP
202 (ILLINOIS) OR LP 905 (FOREIGN) AND THE $25 FEE IS REQUIRED.
Registered Agent name and Registered Agent's office address.
DAVID KAVANAGH
111 WEST JACKSON #1800 COOK
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Limited Partnership Name: GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Secretary of State's Assigned File Number: C002683
Federal Employer Identification Number: 363596839
State of Jurisdiction: ILLINOIS If Foreign attach a current
Certificate of Good Standing
I affirm this limited partnership still exists in Illinois.
Address of office where records required by Section 104 (Illinois) or Section
902 (Foreign) are kept:
111 WEST JACKSON BLVD. #1833 COOK
CHICAGO, IL 60604
I affirm that any entity serving as a general partner for this limited
partnership is in good standing in its home state of jurisdiction.
The undersigned affirms, under penalty of perjury, that the facts stated herein
are true as of date of filing.
Renewal report must be signed by a general partner.
/s/ David Kavanagh RETURN TO:
--------------------------------- Secretary of State
(Signature) Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
David KAVANAGH, PRESIDENT Room 357 Howlett Building
--------------------------------- Springfield, Illinois 62756
(Type or Print Name and Title) Telephone: (217) 785-8960
Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd.
---------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a
corporation or other entity)
5513
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9989
(Signature must be in ink on an original document. Carbon copy, photo copy or
rubber stamp signature may only be used on conformed copies).
CLP-13.1
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(REV. JAN. 1991)
FILING FEE $25
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope with pre-paid postage
is included.
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
1. Limited partnership's name: GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683
3. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 363596839
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows:
(Check all applicable changes)
(Address changes P.O. Box alone and c/o are unacceptable)
/ / a) Admission of a new general partner (give name and business address
below).
/ / b) Withdrawal of a general partner (give name below).
/X/ c) Change of registered agent and/or registered agent's office (give
new name and address, including county below).
/ / d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required
by Section 201 of the Act are kept (give new address, including
county below).
/ / e) Change in the general partners name and/or business address (give
name and new address below).
/ / f) Change in the partners' total aggregate contribution amount (give
new dollar amount below).
/ / g) Change in limited partnership's name (give new name below).
/ / h) Change in date of dissolution (give new date below).
/ / i) Other (give information below).
NAME SHOULD READ : DAVID KAVANAGH
(over)
5. NAME(S) & BUSINESS ADDRESS(ES) OF GENERAL PARTNER(S)
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original certificate of amendment must be signed by a general partner, all
new general partners and at least one withdrawing general partner.
SIGNATURE AND NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
/s/ David Kavanagh 111 W. JACKSON BLVD. SUITE 1800
1. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. -----------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
David Kavanagh - PRESIDENT CHICAGO
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
5513/9989
DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LTD. IL 60604
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
2. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. -----------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
3. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. -----------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
4. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. -----------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
5. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. -----------------------------------------------------
(Signature) Number Street
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Type or print name and title) City/town
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity) State Zip Code
(Signatures must be in ink on an original document, Carbon copy, photocopy or
rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If additional space is needed, it must be continued in the same format on a
plain white 8 1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to this form.
FORMS OF PAYMENT: RETURN TO:
Payment must be made by certified check, Secretary of State
cashier's check, Illinois attorney's check, Department of Business Services
Illinois C.P.A.'s check or money order, Limited Partnership Division
payable to "Secretary of State." Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
DO NOT SEND CASH! Telephone: (217) 785-8960
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1110
(REV. JAN. 1995)
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
REINSTATEMENT FEE $ 100
PLUS PENALTY AMOUNT (#6)+ 100
------
TOTAL $ 200
------
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PRE-PAID POSTAGE
is included.
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Limited partnership's name: Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership.
File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683.
Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839.
Admitting name, foreign only, or assumed name, if any, under which the limited
partnership is transacting business in Illinois:________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________.
State of jurisdiction: Illinois.
THE APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT IS TO RETURN THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO GOOD
STANDING: (Check and complete where appropriate)
/X/ a) $100 for one, $200 for two, $300 for three, $400 for four failure to
file the renewal report(s) before the due date
/ / b) $100 for one, $200 for two, $300 for three - failure to file the
renewal report(s) within 90 days after the anniversary date. The
Default penalty.
/ / c) $100 for failure to file a "Certificate to be Governed" in the
specified time allowed. (Prior to 1/1/90)
/ / d) $100 for failure to maintain a registered agent in this state as
required.
/ / e) $100 for failure to report a FEIN within 180 days after filing the
initial document with the Secretary of State.
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Reinstatement required but no additional penalty amount due:
/ / f) Other (specify)
/ / a) Failure to submit Certificate of Good Standing and/or Certificate
of Existence.
/ / b) Failure to renew required assumed name.
LP-17.4
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1110
(REV. JAN. 1995)
Penalty of $100 for each delinquency checked in item number 6 (a through e
above).
The penalty amount is $ 100. (ENTER ABOVE)
This application must be accompanied by all delinquent reports and/or documents
together with the filing fees and penalties required.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original application for reinstatement must be at least one general partner.
Signature /s/ David Kavanaugh
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Type or print name and title David M. Kavanaugh - President
Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity Dearborn Capital
Management, Ltd.
5513-998-9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Signature must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy, photocopy
or rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
FORMS OF PAYMENT:
Payment must be made by certified check, cashier's check, Illinois attorney's
check, Illinois C.P.A.'s check or money order, payable to "Secretary of State."
DO NOT SEND CASH!
RETURN TO:
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62755
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1108
(Rev. Jan. 1995)
Filing Fee $15
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
File #
Assigned by
Secretary of State
FILING DEADLINE IS
PRIOR TO
------------------
month, day, year
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PREPAID POSTAGE is
included.
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
BIENNIAL RENEWAL REPORT
(Illinois or foreign limited partnership)
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES ON THIS FORM. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, AMENDMENT FORM LP
202 (ILLINOIS) OR LP 905 (FOREIGN) AND THE $25 FEE IS REQUIRED.
1. Limited partnership's name: Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership
2. Address of office where records required by Section 104 (Illinois) or
Section 902 (foreign) are kept (P.O. Box alone & c/o are unacceptable:)
111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60604
3. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683
4. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839
5. Assumed name, if any:______________________________________________________
6. Admitting name, if any (foreign only):_____________________________________
7. Registered agent:
First name David Middle name M. Last name Kavanaugh
Registered Office: (P.O. BOX ALONE AND C/O ARE UNACCEPTABLE)
Number 111 Street W. Jackson Blvd. Suite# 1700
City Chicago Country Cook State IL Zip Code 60604
8. State of Jurisdiction: Illinois, if foreign, that this limited partnership
is validly existing as a limited partnership under the laws of ____________
as of this date and that it still exists in Illinois.
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1108
(Rev. Jan. 1995)
I affirm that any entity serving as a general partner for this limited
partnership is in good standing in its home state.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
Renewal report must be SIGNED BY A GENERAL PARTNER.
Signature /s/ David Kavanaugh
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Type or print name and title David M. Kavanaugh - President
Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity Dearborn Capital
Management, Ltd.
(Signature must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy, photocopy
or rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
FORMS OF PAYMENT:
Payment must be made by certified check, cashier's check, Illinois attorney's
check, Illinois C.P.A.'s check or money order, payable to "Secretary of State."
DO NOT SEND CASH!
RETURN TO:
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
CLP-12.3
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(Rev. Jan. 1995)
Filing Fee $25
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PRE-PAID POSTAGE
is included.
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Illinois limited partnership)
1. Limited partnership's name: Grant Part Futures Fund Limited Partnership
2. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683
3. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows:
(Check all applicable changes)
(Address changes P.O. Box alone and c/o are unacceptable)
/X/ a) Admission of a new general partner (give name and business address
below).
/X/ b) Withdrawal of a general partner (give name below).
/ / c) Change of registered agent and/or registered agent's office (give new
name and address, including county below).
/ / d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required by
Section 201 of the Act are kept (give new address, including county
below).
/X/ e) Change in the general partners name and/or business address (give name
and new address below).
/ / f) Change in the partner's total aggregate contribution amount (give new
dollar amount below).
/ / g) Change in limited partnership's name (give new name below).
/ / h) Change in date of dissolution (give new date below).
/ / i) Other (give information below).
If additional space is needed, it must be continued on the reverse side and/or
in the same format on a plain white 8 1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to
this form.
C LP-9.5
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(Rev. Jan. 1995)
5.a. WITHDRAWING GENERAL PARTNER 5.b. NEW GENERAL PARTNER
Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd. Dearborn Capital Management,
111 W. Jackson Blvd. L.L.C.
Suite 1700 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste 1700
Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago, IL 60604
5.e. NEW ADDRESS OF GENERAL PARTNER
Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd.
111 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
5. NAME(S) & BUSINESS ADDRESS(ES) OF GENERAL PARTNER(S)
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original certificate of amendment must be signed by a general partner, all
new general partners and at least one withdrawing general partner.
SIGNATURE AND NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
Signature /s/ David M. Kavanaugh Number/Street 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 1700
-------------------------------------------
Type or print name and title David M. Kavanaugh City/town Chicago
President of the general partner
----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd. State IL Zip Code 60604
Signature /s/ David M. Kavanaugh Number/Street 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 1700
-------------------------------------------
Type or print name and title David M. Kavanaugh City/town Chicago
President of Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd.
MANAGER ------------------------------------------------
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity Dearborn Capital Management, L.L.C. State IL Zip Code 60604
Signature Number/Street___________________________________
--------------------------------------------
Type or print name and title_________________________ City/town_______________________________________
_____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity_________________________________________ State____________ Zip Code______________________
(Signatures must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy, photo
copy or rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies).
FORMS OF PAYMENT: RETURN TO:
Payment must be made by certified check, Secretary of State
cashier's check, Illinois attorney's check, Illinois Department of Business Services
C.P.A.'s check or money order, payable to Limited Partnership Division
"SECRETARY OF STATE." Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
DO NOT SEND CASH! Telephone: (217) 785-8960
[SEAL]
Form LP 1108C
(Rev. Jan. 1995)
FILING DEADLINE IS
PRIOR TO 08/01/98
$15 Filing Fee
Submit Typed
Duplicate
FORMS OF PAYMENTS
Payments must be made by certified check, cashier's check, Illinois attorney's
check, Illinois C.P.A's check or money order, Payable to "Secretary of State"
DO NOT SEND CASH!
SECRETARY OF STATE - STATE OF ILLINOIS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BIENNIAL RENEWAL REPORT
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES ON THIS FORM. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, AMENDMENT
FORM LP 202 (ILLINOIS) OR LP 905 (FOREIGN) AND THE $25 FEE IS REQUIRED.
Registered Agent name and Registered Agent's office address.
DAVID KAVANAGH
111 WEST JACKSON #1800 COOK
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Limited Partnership Name: GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Secretary of State's Assigned File Number: C002683
Federal Employer Identification Number: 363596839
State of Jurisdiction: ILLINOIS If Foreign, attach a current Certificate
of Good Standing
I affirm this limited partnership still exists in Illinois.
Address of office where records required by Section 104 (Illinois) or Section
902 (Foreign) are kept:
111 WEST JACKSON BLVD. #1800 COOK
CHICAGO, IL 60604
The undersigned affirms, under penalty of perjury, that the facts stated herein
are true.
0005-084-9 by 5513-998-9
Renewal report must be signed by a general partner.
DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD.
/s/ David Kavanaugh
---------------------------------------------------------------
(Signature)
David Kavanagh, President of Managing Member of General Partner
---------------------------------------------------------------
(Type or Print Name and Title)
Dearborn Capital Management, LLC. General Partner
---------------------------------------------------------------
(Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity)
RETURN TO:
SECRETARY OF STATE
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DIVISION
ROOM 357 HOWLETT BUILDING
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois 62756
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
(Signature must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy photo copy
or rubber stamp signature may only be used on conformed copies).
000477
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(Rev. Jan. 1995)
Filing Fee $25
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PRE-PAID POSTAGE
is included.
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Illinois limited partnership)
1. Limited partnership's name: GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683
3. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows:
(Check all applicable changes)
(Address changes P.O. Box alone and c/o are unacceptable)
/ / a) Admission of a new general partner (give name and business
address below).
/ / b) Withdrawal of a general partner (give name below).
/ / c) Change of registered agent and/or registered agent's office (give
new name and address, including county below).
/X/ d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required
by Section 201 of the Act are kept (give new address.
Including county below). NEW SUITE # 1700, NEW ZIP CODE 60604
/X/ e) Change in the general partners name and/or business address (give
name and new address below). DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
NEW SUITE # 1700, NEW ZIP CODE 60604
/X/ f) Change in the partners' total aggregate contribution amount (give
new dollar amount below). $ 14,500,000.00
/ / g) Change in limited partnership's name (give new name below).
/ / h) Change in date of dissolution (give new date below).
/ / i) Other (give information below).
If additional space is needed, it must be continued on the reverse side and/or
in the same format on a plain white 8 1/2" X 11" sheet, which must be stapled to
this form.
C LP-9.5
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(Rev. Jan 1995)
GRANT PARK FUTURES FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
111 W. JACKSON BLVD
SUITE 1700
CHICAGO, IL. 60604
GENERAL PARTNER: DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
111 W. JACKSON BLVD.
SUITE 1700
CHICAGO, IL. 60604
5. NAME(S) & BUSINESS ADDRESS(ES) OF GENERAL PARTNER(S)
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original certificate of amendment must be signed by a general partner, all
new general partners and at least one withdrawing general partner.
SIGNATURE AND NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
1. Signature /s/ David M. Kavanagh Number/Street 111 W. JACKSON BLVD., SUITE #1700
-----------------------------------------
Type or print name and title DAVID M. KAVANAGH City/town CHICAGO, IL. 60604
PRESIDENT OF MANAGING MEMBER OF GENERAL PARTNER
----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, State_______________________Zip Code____________
2. Signature /s/ David M. Kavanagh Number/Street 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite #1700
-----------------------------------------
Type or print name and title City/town CHICAGO, IL. 60604
----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
5005/084-9
5513/998-9
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity State_______________________Zip Code____________
3. Signature Number/Street___________________________________
-----------------------------------------
Type or print name and title_________________________ City/town_______________________________________
----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
Name of General Partner if a Corporation or
other entity_________________________________________ State_____________Zip Code______________________
(Signature must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy photo copy
or rubber stamp signature may only be used on conformed copies).
FORMS OF PAYMENT: RETURN TO:
Payment must be made by certified check, Secretary of State
cashier's check, Illinois attorney's check, Illinois Department of Business Services
C.P.A.'s check or money order, payable to Limited Partnership Division
"Secretary of State." Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
DO NOT SEND CASH! Telephone: (217) 785-8960
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1108
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
Filing Fee $15
LP0040562
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
File #
Assigned by
Secretary of State
FILING DEADLINE IS
PRIOR TO
8/1/2000
----------------
month, day, year
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PREPAID POSTAGE is
included.
JESSE WHITE
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
BIENNIAL RENEWAL REPORT
(Illinois or foreign limited partnership)
(Please type or print clearly)
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES ON THIS FORM. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, AMENDMENT FORM LP
202 (ILLINOIS) OR LP 905 (FOREIGN) AND THE $25 FEE IS REQUIRED.
1. Limited partnership's name: Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership
2. Address of office where records required by Section 104 (Illinois) or
Section 902 (foreign) are kept (P.O. Box alone & c/o are unacceptable:)
111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
3. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683
4. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839
5. Assumed name, if any:______________________________________________________
6. Admitting name, If any (foreign only):_____________________________________
7. Registered agent:
First name David Middle name M. Last name Kavanagh
Registered Office: (P.O. BOX ALONE AND C/O ARE UNACCEPTABLE)
Number 111 Street W. Jackson Blvd. Suite# 1700
City Chicago County Cook State Illinois ZIP Code 60604
8. State of Jurisdiction: Illinois. If other than Illinois, attach a
Certificate of Good Standing or Existence not more than 30 days old. Also
give formation date________________in that state.
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1108
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
I affirm that any entity serving as a general partner for this limited
partnership is in good standing in its home state.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
Renewal report must be signed by a general partner.
Signature /s/ David M. Kavanagh
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Type or print name and title David M. Kavanagh - President Dearborn Capital
Management, Ltd. Manager
Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity _______________________
Dearborn Capital Management, L.L.C.
________________________________________________________________________________
(Signature must be in BLACK INK on an original document, Carbon copy, photocopy
or rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
RETURN TO:
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
http://www.sos.state.il.us.
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
Filing Fee $25
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
Return to: Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, IL 62756
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
http://www.sos.state.il.us.
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PRE-PAID POSTAGE
is included.
JESSE WHITE
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Illinois limited partnership)
(Please type or print clearly)
1. Limited partnership's name: Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership
2. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683
3. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839
4. The certificate of limited partnership is amended as follows:
(Check all applicable changes here and specify them in item 5.)
(Address changes, P.O. Box alone and c/o are unacceptable)
/ / a) Admission of a new general partner (give name and business address
in Item 5 on reverse).
/ / b) Withdrawal of a general partner (give name in Item 5 on reverse).
/X/ c) Change of registered agent and/or registered agent's office (give
new name and address, including county on Item 5 on reverse).
/X/ d) Change in the address of the office at which the records required by
Section 201 of the Act are kept (give new address, including county,
in Item 5 on reverse).
/ / e) Change in the general partners name and/or business address (give
name and new address in Item 5 on reverse).
/ / f) Change in the partners' total aggregate contribution amount (give
new dollar amount in Item 5 on reverse).
/ / g) Change in limited partnership's name (give new name in Item 5 on
reverse).
/ / h) Change in date of dissolution (give new date in Item 5 on reverse).
/ / i) Other (give information in Item 5 on reverse).
[ILLEGIBLE]
[SEAL]
FORM LP 202
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
5. Place Item #4 changes here:
4.c) REGISTERED AGENT/OFFICE ADDRESS 4.d) PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS
David M. Kavanagh 550 W. Jackson
550 W. Jackson Suite 1300
Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60661
Chicago, IL 60661 Cook County, IL
Cook County, IL
If additional space is needed for item 4, it must be continued in the same
format on a plain white 8 1/2 X 11 sheet, which must be stapled to this form.
6. NAME(S) & BUSINESS ADDRESS(ES) OF GENERAL PARTNER(S)
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original certificate of amendment must be signed by a general partner, all
new general partners and at least one withdrawing general partner.
SIGNATURE AND NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
1. Signature /s/ David M. Kavanagh Number/Street 550 W. Jackson, Suite 1300
-----------------------------------------
Type or print name and title David M. Kavanagh - City/town Chicago
President, Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd., Manager
----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity Dearborn Capital Management, L.L.C. State Illinois ZIP Code 60661
2. Signature Number/Street___________________________________
-----------------------------------------
Type or print name and title_________________________ City/town_______________________________________
_____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity_________________________________________ State_____________ZIP Code______________________
3. Signature Number/Street___________________________________
-----------------------------------------
Type or print name and title_________________________ City/town_______________________________________
_____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Name of General Partner if a corporation or
other entity_________________________________________ State_____________ZIP Code______________________
(Signatures must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy, photocopy
or rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
DO NOT SEND CASH!
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1108
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
Filing Fee $15
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
File #
Assigned by
Secretary of State
FILING DEADLINE IS PRIOR TO
8/1/2002
----------------
month, day, year
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PREPAID POSTAGE is
included.
JESSE WHITE
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
BIENNIAL RENEWAL REPORT
(Illinois or foreign limited partnership)
(Please type or print clearly)
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES ON THIS FORM. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, AMENDMENT FORM LP
202 (ILLINOIS) OR LP 905 (FOREIGN) AND THE $25 FEE IS REQUIRED.
1. Limited partnership's name: Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership
2. Address of office where records required by Section 104 (Illinois) or
Section 902 (foreign) are kept (P.O. Box alone & c/o are unacceptable:)
111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
3. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683
4. Federal Employer Identification number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839
5. Assumed name, if any: _____________________________________________________
6. Admitting name, if any (foreign only): ____________________________________
7. Registered agent:
First name David Middle name M. Last name Kavanagh
Registered Office: (P.O. BOX ALONE AND C/O ARE UNACCEPTABLE)
Number 111 Street W. Jackson Blvd. Suite# 1700
City Chicago County Cook State Illinois ZIP Code 60604
8. State of jurisdiction: Illinois. If other than Illinois, attach a
Certificate of Good Standing or Existence not more than 30 days old. Also
give formation date__________________ in that state.
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1108
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
I affirm that any entity serving as a general partner for this limited
partnership is in good standing in its home state.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
Renewal report must be signed by a general partner.
Signature /s/ David M. Kavanagh
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Type or print name and title
David M. Kavanagh - President, Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd., Manager
Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity________________________
Dearborn Capital Management, L.L.C.
(Signature must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy, photocopy
or rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
RETURN TO:
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
http://www.sos.state.il.us.
[ILLEGIBLE]
[SEAL]
FORM LP 1110
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE!
REINSTATEMENT
FEE____________$100
PLUS PENALTY
AMOUNT (#6) + 400
----
TOTAL $500
----
All correspondence regarding this filing will be sent to the registered agent of
the limited partnership unless a self-addressed envelope WITH PRE-PAID POSTAGE
is included.
JESSE WHITE
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
APPLICATION FOR REINVESTMENT
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
1. Limited partnership's name: Grant Park Futures Fund Limited Partnership.
2. File number assigned by the Secretary of State: C002683.
3. Federal Employer Identification Number (F.E.I.N.): 36-3596839.
4. Admitting name, FOREIGN ONLY, or assumed name, if any, under which the
limited partnership is transacting business in Illinois: __________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
5. State of jurisdiction: Illinois
6. THE APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT IS TO RETURN THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO
GOOD STANDING: (Check and complete where appropriate)
/X/ a) $100 for each failure to file the renewal report(s) before the due
date
/X/ b) $100 for each failure to file the renewal report(s) within 90 days
after the anniversary date. The DEFAULT penalty.
/ / c) $100 for failure to file a "Certificate to be Governed" in the
specified time allowed. (Prior to 1/1/90)
/ / d) $100 for failure to maintain a registered agent in this state as
required.
/ / e) $100 for failure to report a FEIN within 180 days after filing the
initial document with the Secretary of State.
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Reinstatement required but no additional penalty amount due:
/ / f) Other (specify)
/ / a) Failure to submit Certificate of Good Standing and/or
Certificate of Existence.
/ / b) Failure to renew required assumed name.
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FORM LP 1110
(Rev. Jan. 1999)
Penalty of $100 for each delinquency checked in item number 6 (a through e
above).
The penalty amount is: $400.00. (ENTER ABOVE)
This application must be accompanied by all delinquent reports and/or documents
together with the filing fees and penalties required.
The undersigned affirms, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated
herein are true.
The original application for reinstatement must be signed by at least one
general partner.
Signature /s/ David Kavanagh
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55?-998-9
Type or print name and title
David M. Kavanagh - President. Dearborn Capital Management, Ltd.
Name of General Partner if a corporation or other entity
Manager of Dearborn Capital Management, L.L.C., GP
0005-084-9
(Signature must be in BLACK INK on an original document. Carbon copy, photocopy
or rubber stamp signatures may only be used on conformed copies.)
FORMS OF PAYMENT:
Payment must be made by certified check, cashier's check, Illinois attorney's
check, Illinois C.P.A.'s check or money order, payable to "Secretary of State."
DO NOT SEND CASH!
RETURN TO:
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Limited Partnership Division
Room 357, Howlett Building
Springfield, Illinois 62756
Telephone: (217) 785-8960
http://www.sos.state.il.us
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
Office of the Secretary of State
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy, consisting of 31 pages,
as taken from the original on file in this office.
/s/ Jesse White
JESSE WHITE
SECRETARY OF STATE
DATED: 4-30-03
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