Exhibit 99.(h) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT This Administrative Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of December 12, 2002 by and among each of the investment companies in the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, as set forth on Exhibit 1 hereto,...Services Agreement • April 28th, 2006 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • Delaware
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AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • March 29th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledMarch 29th, 2017 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT made the 1st day of January, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), by and among each of the funds within the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, each of such funds to be listed on Schedule A hereto as amended from time to time upon the mutual agreement of the parties, (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and DST SYSTEMS, INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business at 333 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (“DST”):
Exhibit 99.23(m)(i) RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC. -- CLASS A SHARES RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of July 12, 1996 by and between LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC., a...Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 28th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
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The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of August 10, 2007Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 29th, 2014 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 29th, 2014 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of August 10, 2007 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of August 10, 2007 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of March 23, 2006.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • April 29th, 2014 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • Delaware
Contract Type FiledApril 29th, 2014 Company JurisdictionThis Administrative Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of December 12, 2002 by and among each of the investment companies in the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, as set forth on Exhibit 1 hereto, and each new Lord Abbett Fund added as a party to this Agreement pursuant to section 9, (each, a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lord Abbett”).
Custodian and Investment Accounting AgreementCustodian and Investment Accounting Agreement • April 26th, 2013 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2013 Company JurisdictionThis Agreement between Each Legal Entity Listed on Exhibit A Hereto, each a business trust or corporation organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction indicated on Exhibit A (each a “Fund”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (“State Street”),
AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • April 26th, 2013 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2013 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT made the 30th day of April, 2010 (the “Effective Date”), by and among each of the funds within the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, each of such funds to be listed on Schedule A hereto as amended from time to time upon the mutual agreement of the parties, (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and DST SYSTEMS, INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business at 333 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (“DST”):
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • March 29th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledMarch 29th, 2017 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement dated May 1, 2016, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
AMENDMENT 19 to the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT among The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Abbett Family of Funds and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”)Administrative Services Agreement • April 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2012 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • April 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2012 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT made the 30th day of April, 2010 (the “Effective Date”), by and among each of the funds within the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, each of such funds to be listed on Schedule A hereto as amended from time to time upon the mutual agreement of the parties, (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and DST SYSTEMS, INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business at 333 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (“DST”):
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT AS OF MAY 1, 2016Administrative Services Agreement • April 29th, 2016 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • Delaware
Contract Type FiledApril 29th, 2016 Company JurisdictionThis Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of May 1, 2016 by and among each of the investment companies in the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, as set forth on Exhibit 1 hereto, and each new Lord Abbett Fund added as a party to this Agreement pursuant to section 9, (each, a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lord Abbett”). This Amended and Restated Agreement dated as of May 1, 2016 amends, restates, and supersedes the Administrative Services Agreement dated as of December 12, 2002.
AMENDMENT 22 to theAdministrative Services Agreement • April 29th, 2014 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 29th, 2014 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of December 15, 2016Distribution Plan and Agreement • March 29th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledMarch 29th, 2017 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of December 15, 2016 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of December 15, 2016 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of June 16, 2016.
AMENDMENT TO CUSTODIAN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENTCustodian Investment Accounting Agreement • April 25th, 2018 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 25th, 2018 CompanyThis Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement is made as of June 21, 2017, by and between each legal entity set forth on Exhibit A thereto (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Custodian”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement (as defined below).
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • March 29th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledMarch 29th, 2017 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement dated May 1, 2016, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
CUSTODIAN AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENTCustodian and Investment Accounting Agreement • April 27th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • Massachusetts
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AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • March 29th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledMarch 29th, 2017 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement dated May 1, 2016, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
Exhibit 99.23(m)(iii) Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. Class C Shares RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of January 1, 2002 by and between LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC., a...Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 28th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
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AMENDMENT 15 to the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT among The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Abbett Family of Funds and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”)Administrative Services Agreement • April 27th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2011 CompanyWHEREAS, the Investment Companies named on Exhibit 1 and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement As of December 1, 2015Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • April 29th, 2016
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The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of November 6, 2014Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 28th, 2015 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 28th, 2015 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of November 6, 2014 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of November 6, 2014 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of August 10, 2007.
ContractAdministrative Services Agreement • April 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2012 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of August 10, 2007Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 27th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2011 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of August 10, 2007 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of August 10, 2007 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of March 23, 2006.
AGENCY AGREEMENT by and between DST Systems, Inc. and The Lord Abbett Family of FundsAgency Agreement • April 30th, 2007 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledApril 30th, 2007 Company JurisdictionThis Agency Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of July 1, 2004 (“Effective Date”), by and among each of the Funds (as such term, and other capitalized terms, are defined in Addendum 1 hereto) and DST Systems, Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business at 333 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (the “Agent”).
AMENDMENT TO AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • April 26th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2012 CompanyTHIS AMENDMENT(“Amendment”), effective as of March 15, 2011, is attached to, and made a part of, that certain Agency Agreement dated as of April 30, 2010 (“Effective Date”), as amended, modified and supplemented from time to time (the “Agency Agreement”), by and among each of the Funds (as such term and other capitalized terms used herein are defined in the Agency Agreement) and DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”).
SCHEDULE A (amended as of December 1, 2015)2 List of FundsLord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc • April 29th, 2016
Company FiledApril 29th, 2016This Schedule A, as may be amended from time to time, is incorporated into that certain Agency Agreement dated April 30, 2010 (as amended March 15, 2011) by and between DST Systems, Inc. and the Lord Abbett Family of Funds. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined in this Schedule A have the meanings given to such terms in the Agreement.
Exhibit 99.23(m)(ii) Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc -- Class B Shares RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of July 12, 1996 by and between LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC., a...Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 28th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
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AMENDMENT 16 to the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT among The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Abbett Family of Funds and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”)Administrative Services Agreement • April 27th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2011 CompanyWHEREAS, the Investment Companies named on Exhibit 1 and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
AMENDMENT 17 to the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT amongAdministrative Services Agreement • April 27th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2011 CompanyThe Investment Companies comprising the Lord Abbett Family of Funds (each, a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) as set forth on Exhibit 1 and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”)
Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. Class P Shares -------------------------------------------------------- RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of April 6, 1998, by and between LORD ABBETT...Plan and Agreement • April 28th, 2003 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 28th, 2003 Company
Exhibit 99.23(m)(iv) Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. Class P Shares RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of April 6, 1998, by and between LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC., a Maryland...Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 28th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
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ContractAdministrative Services Agreement • April 26th, 2013 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2013 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AS IN EFFECT DECEMBER 14, 1988 AGREEMENT made this 15th day of March, 1971 by and between LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), and LORD, ABBETT & CO., a New York...Management Agreement • April 28th, 2003 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
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FORM OF April 20, 2011 DST Systems, Inc.Form Of • April 27th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
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Exhibit 99.23(e) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this 12th day of July, 1996 by and between LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), and LORD, ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC., a New York...Distribution Agreement • April 28th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 28th, 2004 Company