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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, 2012 EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 77B Accountant's Report on Internal Controls