ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds U.S. Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Balanced Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class 529-C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. Selling Group Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Internal Revenue Code.
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Multi-Sector Income Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Balanced Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Capital World Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Balanced Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C B shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C B shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 14 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Capital World Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Balanced Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 14 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Capital World Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Balanced Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Amended and Restated Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Tax Exempt Series Ii /Ca), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Investment Co of America), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Fundamental Investors Inc)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C B shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:.
Appears in 13 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (New Economy Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Mutual Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Global Balanced Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:.
Appears in 13 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (New Economy Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Mutual Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Global Balanced Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:.
Appears in 13 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (New Economy Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Mutual Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Global Balanced Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 13 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Europacific Growth Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 13 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Growth Fund of America), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Tax Exempt Series I), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Washington Mutual Investors Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class 529-C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 Telephone 800/000-0000, ext. 8 Form Of Selling Group Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the NASD. In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Internal Revenue Code.
Appears in 12 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Mutual Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Global Balanced Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Capital World Bond Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C B shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C B shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 12 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Europacific Growth Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C B shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C B shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 11 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Growth Fund of America), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Washington Mutual Investors Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Europacific Growth Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C B shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C B shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Amended and Restated Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 11 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Investment Co of America), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Cash Management Trust of America), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Fundamental Investors Inc)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 11 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Europacific Growth Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class 529-C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. American Funds Distributors, Inc. 300 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 Telephone 800/421-5475 ext. 8 Selling Group Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zeroInternal Revenue Code and The Recordkeeper Direct (multi-fund) Program which offers group fixed and variable annuity contracts (Contract or Contracts), using the Funds and certain other mutual funds as underlying investments. The Contracts are issued by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (collectively, Great-West). Unless the context denotes otherwise, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them term “shares” or “Fund shares” in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (includes units of the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Contracts.
Appears in 11 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Amcap Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Capital World Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. Selling Group Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Internal Revenue Code.
Appears in 8 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Tax Exempt Bond Fund of America)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of each Fund’s Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class 529-C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. Selling Group Agreement November 2015 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zeroInternal Revenue Code and The Recordkeeper Direct (multi-fund) Program which offers group fixed and variable annuity contracts (Contract or Contracts), using the Funds and certain other mutual funds as underlying investments. The Contracts are issued by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (collectively, Great-West). Unless the context denotes otherwise, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them term “shares” or “Fund shares” in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (includes units of the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Contracts.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Europacific Growth Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Global High-Income Opportunities Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Income Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class 529-C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. American Funds Distributors, Inc. 000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 Telephone 800/421-5475 ext. 8 Selling Group Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zeroInternal Revenue Code and The Recordkeeper Direct (multi-fund) Program which offers group fixed and variable annuity contracts (Contract or Contracts), using the Funds and certain other mutual funds as underlying investments. The Contracts are issued by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (collectively, Great-West). Unless the context denotes otherwise, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them term “shares” or “Fund shares” in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (includes units of the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Contracts.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Balanced Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Investment Co of America)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Growth Fund of America), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Europacific Growth Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (Amcap Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of each Fund’s Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares of each Fund shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class 529-C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely 000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 (000) 000 0000 Extension 4 April 2012 To Our Dealer Friends, As you may know, American Funds recently announced plans to Class 529-C sharesintroduce a series of eight funds, American Funds Portfolio Series. Each fund in American Funds Portfolio Series will seek its investment objective by investing in a combination of American Funds. American Funds Portfolio Series will be available for sale to the public beginning May 18, 2012. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes purpose of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned notice is to them in the Principal Underwriting amend your Selling Group Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”)) with American Funds Distributors, Inc. to reflect the addition of which this Schedule American Funds Portfolio Series. In consideration of the foregoing, the Agreement is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicatedamended as follows, effective May 18, 2012:
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Corporate Bond Fund), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Global High-Income Opportunities Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. Selling Group Agreement November 2015 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zeroInternal Revenue Code and The Recordkeeper Direct (multi-fund) Program which offers group fixed and variable annuity contracts (Contract or Contracts), using the Funds and certain other mutual funds as underlying investments. The Contracts are issued by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (collectively, Great-West). Unless the context denotes otherwise, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them term “shares” or “Fund shares” in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (includes units of the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Contracts.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Fundamental Investors), Principal Underwriting Agreement (New Economy Fund)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. American Funds Distributors, Inc. 000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 Telephone 800/421-5475 ext. 8 Selling Group Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zeroInternal Revenue Code and The Recordkeeper Direct (multi-fund) Program which offers group fixed and variable annuity contracts (Contract or Contracts), using the Funds and certain other mutual funds as underlying investments. The Contracts are issued by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and First Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (collectively, Great-West). Unless the context denotes otherwise, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them term “shares” or “Fund shares” in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (includes units of the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Contracts.
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Retirement Income Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares of each Fund shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds College Target Date Series), Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. them.\\ The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Amended and Restated Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Cash Management Trust of America)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares of each Fund shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 Telephone 800/000-0000, ext. 8 Form Of Selling Group Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with each Fund in The following relates solely to Class 529-C American Funds group (Funds) under which we are appointed exclusive agent for the sale of shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion As such agent we offer to sell to you as a member of Distribution Fees and CDSCs a Selling Group, shares of the Funds as are qualified for sale in respect your state, on the terms set forth below. We are acting as an underwriter within the meaning of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive applicable rules of the NASD. In addition, we are the distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafterCollegeAmerica (Program), collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) a college savings program as described in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion Section 529 of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:Internal Revenue Code.
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Tax Exempt Series I)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C B shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of each Fund’s Class 529-C B shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Amended and Restated Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Cash Management Trust of America)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of each Fund’s Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C B shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C B shares of each Fund shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules of the NASD or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct RulesRules of the NASD, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Short-Term Bond Fund of America)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. SCHEDULE B The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Amended and Restated Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “"Distribution Agreement”"), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Income Series)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s 's contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA Conduct Rules of the NASD or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C 529-B shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s 's contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA Conduct RulesRules of the NASD, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C shares shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“"Successor Distributor”") in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (Short-Term Bond Fund of America)
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION AND EACH SUCCESSOR DISTRIBUTOR’S ALLOCABLE PORTION. The parties to the Distribution Agreement recognize that, if the terms of any distributor’s contract, any distribution plan, any prospectus, the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules or any other applicable law change so as to disproportionately reduce, in a manner inconsistent with the intent of this Distribution Agreement, the amount of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion or any Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion had no such change occurred, the definitions of the Distributor’s Allocable Portion and/or the Successor Distributor’s Allocable Portion in respect of the Class C shares relating to a Fund shall be adjusted by agreement among the relevant parties; provided, however, if the Distributor, the Successor Distributor and the Fund cannot agree within thirty (30) days after the date of any such change in applicable laws or in any distributor’s contract, distribution plan, prospectus or the FINRA NASD Conduct Rules, they shall submit the question to arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association and the decision reached by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on each of them. The following relates solely to Class 529-C B shares. The Distributor’s 's Allocable Portion of Distribution Fees and CDSCs in respect of Class 529-C B shares of each Fund shall be 100% until such time as the Distributor shall cease to serve as exclusive distributor of Class 529-C B shares; thereafter, collections that constitute CDSCs and Distribution Fees relating to Class 529-C B shares shall be allocated among the Distributor and any successor distributor (“Successor Distributor”) in accordance with this Schedule. At such time as the Distributor’s Allocable Portion of the Distribution Fees equals zero, the Successor Distributor shall become the Distributor for purposes of this Allocation Schedule. Defined terms used in this Schedule and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Principal Underwriting Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”), of which this Schedule is a part. As used herein the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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Samples: Principal Underwriting Agreement (American Funds Portfolio Series)