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SIGNATURE JAMES M. ROY
TITLE V.P. AND C.F.O.
EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM N-SAR
OF BABSON CAPITAL CORPORATE INVESTORS
FOR ANNUAL PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
77B Accountant's Report on Internal Controls
77Q1 Instrument of Trustees Amending Declaration of Trust