Common use of Duration and Termination Clause in Contracts

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November until April 30, 20072018. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for successive periods of one yearyear until each subsequent annual anniversary of April 30, 2018, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (, as defined in the 0000 Xxx) 1940 Act, of the Trust or the Manager(“Interested Persons”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. , or (ii) the “vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act). (b) With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the this Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the this Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to (hereinafter, the public“Commencement Date”), subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of TrusteesBoard, including a majority of those the Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Managerparties to this Agreement or Interested Persons, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period until the first anniversary of April 30, 2018 that follows the first anniversary of the Commencement Date, but no later than two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) Commencement Date with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for successive periods of one yearyear until each subsequent annual anniversary of April 30, 2018, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerInterested Persons, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (ii) a “vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act). However, any approval of this Agreement by the “vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of a Series (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by “a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of any other Series (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Adviser at any time, upon 60 days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Series, by the Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon 60 days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Adviser requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Adviser not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Series as required by the terms of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, if this Agreement is terminated with respect to one or more Series it may continue in effect with respect to any Series as to which it has not been terminated. (d) In the event of termination for any reason, a copy of all records of each Series for which this Agreement is terminated shall promptly be delivered to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser. (e) This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment, as such term is described in the 1940 Act.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. 3. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement. 4. In all other respects, the Agreement is hereby confirmed and remains in full force and effect.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, Agreement unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement with respect to each such Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to one or more of the Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or ceases to be a wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V., or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. Upon termination for any reason, the Sub-Adviser shall forthwith deliver to the Trust all original written records of the Trust where possible and copies of said records if originals are not available. Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 18 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30December 31, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. 2. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement. 3. In all other respects, the Agreement is hereby confirmed and remains in full force and effect.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “"interested persons” " (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called meexxxx xxxled for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s 's Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have xxxxx xave approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “"interested persons” " (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called meexxxx xxxled for the purpose of voting on such approval.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect This Agreement shall become effective on the date of this Amendmentfirst indicated above. Unless terminated as provided herein, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this the Agreement shall continue remain in full force and effect through November 30, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall for two (2) years from such date and continue in full force and effect on an annual basis thereafter with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, Series; provided that such annual continuance is specifically approved at least annually each year by (ia) the vote of a majority of the entire Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” securities (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of each Series, and (b) the Trust vote of a majority of those Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons (as such term is defined in the Manager, 0000 Xxx) of any such party to this Agreement cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective or receive any fees on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as a Series under described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement or (ii) by the date upon which the shares holders of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons the outstanding shares (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, a Series shall have approved be effective to continue this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein Agreement with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote holders of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such any other Series or (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided ii) that such continuance is also this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days' written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust's Board of Trustees or a majority of the Trust who are not parties outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) day's written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Manager and the Trust. In addition, this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined shall terminate with respect to a Series in the 0000 Xxx) event that it is not initially approved by the vote of a majority of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting called of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the purpose Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of voting on rights in such approvalrecords by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(f), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072009. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, unless the Adviser or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company’s Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager reasonably and in good faith requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30December 31, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. 2. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement. 3. In all other respects, the Agreement is hereby confirmed and remains in full force and effect.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series Portfolio on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Portfolio this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series Portfolio that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series Portfolio after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series Portfolio as a Series Portfolio under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series Portfolio are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such SeriesPortfolio, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that SeriesPortfolio. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, upon the vote of a majority of the Company’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Company, unless the Adviser or the Company requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072009. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon sixty (60) days’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed thirty (30) days beyond the initial sixty (60) days’ notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072012. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072009. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, unless the Adviser or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 15.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series Portfolio on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Portfolio, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series Portfolio that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series Portfolio after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series Portfolio as a Series Portfolio under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series Portfolio are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such SeriesPortfolio, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that SeriesPortfolio. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust, unless the Manager or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect from the effective date through November April 30, 20072018 with respect to each such Series under this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares securities of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (, as defined in the 0000 Xxx) 1940 Act (“Interested Persons”), of the Trust Trust, the Adviser or the ManagerSub-Adviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. . (b) With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the this Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the this Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the publicsold, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of TrusteesBoard, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) Interested Persons of the ManagerAdviser or the Sub-Adviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years one year from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares securities of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) Interested Persons of the Trust Trust, the Adviser or the ManagerSub-Adviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Adviser at any time, upon 60 days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Series, by the Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon 60 days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Adviser requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Adviser not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Series as required by the terms of this Agreement. (d) In the event of termination for any reason, a copy of all records of each Series for which this Agreement is terminated shall promptly be delivered to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser. (e) This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment, as such term is described in the 1940 Act.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November until April 30, 20072022. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for successive periods of one yearyear until each subsequent annual anniversary of April 30, 2022, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (, as defined in the 0000 Xxx) 1940 Act, of the Trust or the Manager(“Interested Persons”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. , if and to the extent required by the 1940 Act or any rules or regulations thereunder, as may be modified or interpreted by any order of the SEC or interpretation or guidance issued by the SEC or its staff, or (ii) the “vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act). (b) With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the this Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the this Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to (hereinafter, the public“Commencement Date”), subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of TrusteesBoard, including a majority of those the Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Managerparties to this Agreement or Interested Persons, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period until the first anniversary of April 30, 2022 that follows the first anniversary of the Commencement Date, but no later than two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) Commencement Date with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for successive periods of one yearyear until each subsequent annual anniversary of April 30, 2022, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerInterested Persons, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, if and to the extent required by the 1940 Act or any rules or regulations thereunder, as may be modified or interpreted by any order of the SEC or interpretation or guidance issued by the SEC or its staff, or (ii) a “vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act). However, any approval of this Agreement by the “vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of a Series (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by “a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities” of any other Series (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Adviser at any time, upon 60 days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Series, by the Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon 60 days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Adviser requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Adviser not to exceed one additional month beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Series as required by the terms of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, if this Agreement is terminated with respect to one or more Series it may continue in effect with respect to any Series as to which it has not been terminated. (d) In the event of termination for any reason, a copy of all records of each Series for which this Agreement is terminated shall promptly be delivered to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser. The Adviser acknowledges and agrees that the Sub-Adviser may retain copies of all records it maintains for the Series insofar as necessary to comply with applicable law and regulation or the order of any court, arbitration panel, regulatory or similar governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Sub-Adviser. (e) This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment, as such term is described in the 1940 Act.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days' written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company's Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days' written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days' written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company's Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days' written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager reasonably and in good faith requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years after the date hereof. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust; (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser; or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt, insolvent or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser as required by the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may also be terminated with respect to such Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser by the Sub-Adviser in the event that such Series is classified in the Morningstar Moderate Allocation category. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16. The Sub-Adviser may, however, enter into arrangements with other persons affiliated with the Sub-Adviser or with unaffiliated third parties to provide administrative services related to this Agreement, provided that any persons delegated to under this paragraph are subject to the confidentiality provisions of this agreement. In addition to the forgoing, the Sub-Adviser may use its affiliates, Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. and DFA Australia Limited, to provide certain consulting or other services with respect to any international DFA Funds held by the Trust or any Series provided that any persons delegated to under this paragraph are subject to the confidentiality provisions of this agreement.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072011. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for a Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to the Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(f), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, unless the Adviser or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072010. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust, unless the Manager or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Portfolio Manager, in which case the Portfolio Manager shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Portfolio Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Portfolio Manager (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Portfolio Manager does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 15.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072011. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust, unless the Manager or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Portfolio Manager, in which case the Portfolio Manager shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Portfolio Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Portfolio Manager (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Portfolio Manager does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 15.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “"interested persons” " (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called meetxxx xxxxed for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s 's Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have xxxxx xxve approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “"interested persons” " (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called meetxxx xxxxed for the purpose of voting on such approval.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule SCHEDULE A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30DECEMBER 31, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “"interested persons” " (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule SCHEDULE A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule SCHEDULE A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Fund's Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “"interested persons” " (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. 2. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement. 3. In all other respects, the Agreement is hereby confirmed and remains in full force and effect.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company’s Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon sixty (60) days’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed thirty (30) days beyond the initial sixty (60) days’ notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30December 31, 20072010. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072012. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust, unless the Manager or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Portfolio Manager, in which case the Portfolio Manager shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Portfolio Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Portfolio Manager (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Portfolio Manager does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 14 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November September 30, 20072015. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 14 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072012. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, unless the Adviser or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, Agreement unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072009. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to one or more of the Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or ceases to be a wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V., or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. Upon termination for any reason, the Sub-Adviser shall forthwith deliver to the Fund all original written records of the Fund where possible and copies of said records if originals are not available. Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) day’s written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Manager and the Trust. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not initially approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(f), 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 17.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, unless the Adviser or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, Agreement unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement with respect to each such Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to one or more of the Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or ceases to be a wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V., or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. Upon termination for any reason, the Sub-Adviser shall forthwith deliver to the Trust all original written records of the Trust where possible and copies of said records if originals are not available. Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 18 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series Portfolio on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Portfolio this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072010. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series Portfolio that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series Portfolio after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series Portfolio as a Series Portfolio under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series Portfolio are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such SeriesPortfolio, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that SeriesPortfolio. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, upon the vote of a majority of the Company’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Company, unless the Adviser or the Company requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1940 Act) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series Portfolio on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Portfolio this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series Portfolio that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series Portfolio after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series Portfolio as a Series Portfolio under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series Portfolio are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such SeriesPortfolio, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that SeriesPortfolio. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, upon the vote of a majority of the Company’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Company, unless the Adviser or the Company requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November September 30, 20072015 with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series Portfolio on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Portfolio this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072011. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series Portfolio that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series Portfolio after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series Portfolio as a Series Portfolio under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series Portfolio are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such SeriesPortfolio, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that SeriesPortfolio. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, upon the vote of a majority of the Company’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub- Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Company, unless the Adviser or the Company requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for a Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to the Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(f), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for a Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to the Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, upon the vote of a majority of the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Fund. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(f), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company’s Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072008. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, unless the Adviser or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company’s Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072013. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November September 30, 20072015. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager reasonably and in good faith requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072017. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company’s Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, upon the vote of a majority of the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Fund, unless the Manager or the Fund requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement with respect to each such Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series Portfolio on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Portfolio this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series Portfolio that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series Portfolio after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series Portfolio as a Series Portfolio under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series Portfolio are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the ManagerAdviser, and the shareholders of such SeriesPortfolio, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that SeriesPortfolio. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustCompany, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the ManagerAdviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, upon the vote of a majority of the Company’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Adviser and the Company, unless the Adviser or the Company requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or the Adviser not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Company, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) day’s written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Manager and the Trust. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not initially approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(f), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund, the Manager or the ManagerSub-Adviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees/Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the ManagerManager or the Sub-Adviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund, the Manager or the ManagerSub-Adviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for a Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to the Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, upon the vote of a majority of the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Fund. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(f), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series Portfolio on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Portfolio, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series Portfolio that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series Portfolio after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series Portfolio as a Series Portfolio under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series Portfolio are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such SeriesPortfolio, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that SeriesPortfolio. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a SeriesPortfolio, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series Portfolio for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series Portfolio (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust, unless the Manager or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, unless the Adviser or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Adviser not to exceed sixty (60) days beyond the initial sixty-day notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust, unless the Manager or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Portfolio Manager, in which case the Portfolio Manager shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Manager not to exceed sixty (60) days beyond the initial sixty-day notice period; provided however, that the Portfolio Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Portfolio Manager (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Portfolio Manager does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30December 31, 20072012. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees Directors who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the TrustFund, or (ii) by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Directors/Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub- Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 15 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through [November 30, 20072012]. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series Series, except for ING Emerging Countries Fund, identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, Agreement unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072008. With respect to ING Emerging Countries Fund, unless earlier terminated, shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2009. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to one or more of the Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or ceases to be a wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V., or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. Upon termination for any reason, the Sub-Adviser shall forthwith deliver to the Fund all original written records of the Fund where possible and copies of said records if originals are not available. Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 14 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072012. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, upon the vote of a majority of the Fund’s Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Fund, unless the Manager or the Fund requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Managers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072014. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager reasonably and in good faith requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (a) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Portfolio Manager shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Portfolio Manager and the Trust, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, upon the vote of a majority of the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Portfolio Manager, or (c) by the Portfolio Manager at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Trust, unless the Manager or the Trust requests additional time to find a replacement for the Portfolio Manager, in which case the Portfolio Manager shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Portfolio Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Portfolio Manager (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Portfolio Manager does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Portfolio Manager, although the Portfolio Manager may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 18 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 15.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 20072017. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this Amendment, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series securities (as defined in the 1940 Act)0000 Xxx) of the Series, and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series securities (as defined in the 1940 Act)0000 Xxx) of such Series, and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.

Duration and Termination. With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide any services for such Series or receive any fees on account of such Series with respect to which this Agreement is not approved as described in the preceding sentence. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated for each or any Series hereunder: (a) by the Manager at any time without penalty, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (b) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, upon the vote of a majority of the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (c) by the Sub-Adviser at any time without penalty, upon three (3) months’ written notice to the Manager and the Fund, unless the Manager or the Fund requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or the Manager not to exceed three (3) months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Series in the event that it is not approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Series at a meeting of shareholders at which approval of the Agreement shall be considered by shareholders of the Series. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such records by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. The Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 2(e), 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 19 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Paragraph numbered 16.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007two years from the effective date with respect to each such Series of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustCompany’s Board of TrusteesDirectors, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust, Company; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees Directors of the Trust Company who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Company or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days' written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Company; (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Company, by the Company's Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days' written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Company; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Company or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Company, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Company, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Company as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Company, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the TrustFund’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Manager, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustFund, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the Trust Fund or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Fund, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Fund, by the Fund’s Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three (3) months’ written notice unless the Fund or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Fund or Manager not to exceed three (3) additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Fund, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Fund, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Fund as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Fund, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 17 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2007for two years from the effective date of this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1900 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this Amendment, the Agreement shall become effective on the later of of: (i1) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the Agreement Agreement; or (ii2) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the public, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of Trustees, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 1900 Xxx) of the Manager, and and, to the extent necessary under applicable Law, the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by by: (i1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, ; or (ii2) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 1900 Xxx) of the Trust or the Manager, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 1900 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding: (1) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series; or (2) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (1) by the Manager at any time, upon sixty days' written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (2) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Trust, by the Trust's Board of Trustees or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Series, upon sixty days' written notice to the Manager and the Sub-Adviser; or (3) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust; or the Manager requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Manager not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Manager and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Manager ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes legally incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to this Agreement with the Trust, or in the event the Manager becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Manager or the Trust as required by the terms of this Agreement. In the event of termination for any reason, all records of each Series for which the Agreement is terminated shall promptly be returned to the Manager or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser, although the Sub-Adviser may, at its own expense, make and retain a copy of such records. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as such term is described in the 1940 Act). In the event this Agreement is terminated or is not approved in the manner described above, the Sections or Paragraphs numbered 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in effect, as well as any applicable provision of this Section numbered 16 and, to the extent that only amounts are owed to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for services rendered while the Agreement was in effect, Section 6.

Duration and Termination. (a) With respect to each Series identified as a Series on Schedule A hereto as in effect on the date of this AmendmentAgreement first written above, unless earlier terminated with respect to any Series Series, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect from the effective date through November April 30, 20072018 with respect to each such Series under this Agreement. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares securities of the Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (, as defined in the 0000 Xxx) 1940 Act (“Interested Persons”), of the Trust Trust, the Adviser or the ManagerSub-Adviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. . (b) With respect to any Series that was is added to Schedule A hereto as a Series after the date of this AmendmentAgreement, the this Agreement shall become effective on the later of (i) the date Schedule A is amended to reflect the addition of such Series as a Series under the this Agreement or (ii) the date upon which the shares of the Series are first sold to the publicsold, subject to the condition that the Trust’s Board of TrusteesBoard, including a majority of those Trustees who are not interested persons (as such term is defined in the 0000 Xxx) Interested Persons of the ManagerAdviser or the Sub-Adviser, and the shareholders of such Series, shall have approved this Agreement. Unless terminated earlier as provided herein with respect to any such Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years one year from the date of its effectiveness (as identified above) with respect to that Series. Thereafter, unless earlier terminated with respect to a Series, the this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each such Series for periods of one year, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the TrustBoard, or (ii) vote of a majority of the outstanding voting shares securities of such Series (as defined in the 1940 Act), and provided that such continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) Interested Persons of the Trust Trust, the Adviser or the ManagerSub-Adviser, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. However, any approval of this Agreement by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a Series shall be effective to continue this Agreement with respect to such Series notwithstanding (i) that this Agreement has not been approved by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of any other Series or (ii) that this Agreement has not been approved by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series, unless such approval shall be required by any other applicable law or otherwise. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Series covered by this Agreement: (i) by the Adviser at any time, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, (ii) at any time without payment of any penalty by the Series, by the Board or a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Sub-Adviser, or (iii) by the Sub-Adviser upon three months’ written notice unless the Trust or the Adviser requests additional time to find a replacement for the Sub-Adviser, in which case the Sub-Adviser shall allow the additional time requested by the Trust or Adviser not to exceed three additional months beyond the initial three-month notice period; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement at any time without penalty, effective upon written notice to the Adviser and the Trust, in the event either the Sub-Adviser (acting in good faith) or the Adviser ceases to be registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act or otherwise becomes incapable of providing investment management services pursuant to its respective contract with the Trust, or in the event the Adviser becomes bankrupt or otherwise incapable of carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event that the Sub-Adviser does not receive compensation for its services from the Adviser or the Series as required by the terms of this Agreement. (d) In the event of termination for any reason, a copy of all records of each Series for which this Agreement is terminated shall promptly be delivered to the Adviser or the Trust, free from any claim or retention of rights in such record by the Sub-Adviser. (e) This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment, as such term is described in the 1940 Act.