DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 18 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29May 1, 2002 2000 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29May 1, 2002 2000 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 12 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29January 2, 2002 1999 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29January 2, 2002 1999 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29January 2, 2002 1998 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29January 2, 2002 1998 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 2000 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 2000 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29October , 2002 1999 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29October , 2002 1999 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 6 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust V), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust V), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust V)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29February 28, 2002 2003 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29February 28, 2002 2003 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1995 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1995 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Vi), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29March 17, 2002 2000 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29March 17, 2002 2000 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December April 29, 2002 2000 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December April 29, 2002 2000 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Variable Insurance Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 2931, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 2931, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 31, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 31, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1997 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1998 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29September 30, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29September 30, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29May 31, 2002 2003 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29May 31, 2002 2003 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 2, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 2, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29April 30, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29April 30, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Variable Insurance Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Variable Insurance Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Variable Insurance Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29April ___, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29April ___, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29June 16, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29June 16, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29November 1, 2002 on 1994 at which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29November 1, 2002 1994 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by a "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29May 3, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29May 3, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ix /Ma/)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29November 30, 2002 1997 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29November 30, 2002 1997 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29November 1, 2002 1994, on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29November 1, 2002 1994, is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December September 29, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December September 29, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust X)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1999 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1999 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust V), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust V)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29May 30, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29May 30, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29July 1, 2002 2000 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29July 1, 2002 2000 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Iii), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Iii)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29June 30, 2002 2000 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29June 30, 2002 2000 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ii), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ii)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29May 31, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29May 31, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust I)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29________, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29________, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December June 29, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December June 29, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29October 28, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29October 28, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust), Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29November 1, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29November 1, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29_____________, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29__________, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1995 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1995 is "specifically approved at least annually" annually (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Viii)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29January 7, 2002 2003 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29January 7, 2002 2003 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29November 1, 2002 on 1996 at which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29November 1, 2002 1996 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by a "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1995 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1995 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser or of the Sub-Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees of the Trust or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, Fund or by the Adviser or by the Sub-Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' days nor less than thirty days' days written notice to the other partyparty and to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, by the Adviser and by the Sub-Adviser.
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Samples: Sub Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Viii)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 2928, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 2928, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29November 1, 2002 on 1995 at which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29November 1, 2002 1995 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by a "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Sun Life Series Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29____________, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29____________, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1995 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1995 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment agreement is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Ii)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29Novmeber 30, 2002 1997 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29November 30, 2002 1997 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". ." This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29October 30, 2002 1999 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29October 30, 2002 1999 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 2928, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 2928, 2002 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29April 27, 2002 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29April 27, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Variable Insurance Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29January 7, 2002 2003 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29January 7, 2002 2003 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Institutional Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1996 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1996 is "specifically approved at least annually" annually (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser or of the Sub-Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" securities of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees of the Trust or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" securities of the Fund, Fund or by the Adviser or by the Sub-Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' days nor less than thirty days' days written notice to the other partyparty and to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" securities of the Fund, by the Adviser and by the Sub-Adviser.
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Samples: Sub Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Viii)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29________, 2002 2001 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29________, 2002 2001 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Variable Insurance Trust)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29July 30, 2002 2003 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29July 30, 2002 2003 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Xi)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1996 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1996 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 29August 1, 2002 1991 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 29August 1, 2002 1991 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the FundTrust. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the FundTrust, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment agreement is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the FundTrust.
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Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (MFS Series Trust Vi)
DURATION, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first above written and shall govern the relations between the parties hereto thereafter, and shall remain in force until December 2930, 2002 1998 on which date it will terminate unless its continuance after December 2930, 2002 1998 is "specifically approved at least annually" (i) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or of the Adviser at a meeting specifically called for the purpose 4 of voting on such approval, and (ii) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund. This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Trustees or by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund, or by the Adviser, in each case on not more than sixty days' nor less than thirty days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment". This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
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