Common use of Duration, Termination and Amendments Clause in Contracts

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon thirty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the BoardBoard of Trustees, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date Effective Date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. 3 This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written shown above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“'Independent Trustees”') who are not “'interested persons” ' of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the BoardBoard of Trustees, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “'majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “' 'assignment” ' and “'interested person” ' shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, Agreement the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and ““ interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter with respect to each Portfolio for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the each respective Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager with respect to any Portfolio at any time and without penalty upon thirty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust with respect to any Portfolio at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. (a) This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, approved at least annually, by: annually by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s Trust's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuanceapproval, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. (b) This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager HCCI at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or Directors or the holders of a majority of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholderssecurities, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon its assignment. (c) For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “"majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “, "assignment” " and “"interested person” " shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” , “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.become

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “"majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “" "assignment” " and “"interested person” " shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act. 8.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.For

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above on which that certain contract between Cowen Asset Management and the Trust relating to the Portfolio terminates. This Agreement shall continue in effect thereafter for two yearsyears from its effective date, unless sooner terminated, provided that this Agreement is approved by the shareholders of The Value Equity Portfolio within 120 days of such effective date. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the BoardBoard of Trustees, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “'majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “' 'assignment” ' and “'interested person” ' shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” persons of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s Trusts or the Portfolio’s Portfolios outstanding shareholders, such approval a pproval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “"majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “" "assignment” " and “interested person” person shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”"IndependentTrustees") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees Directors, and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees Directors, and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” , “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.. ME1 16797918v.1

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above September 15, 2006 and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above on which the shareholders of the Portfolio approve this agreement in accordance with the Investment Company Act and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Specialist Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the closing date first written above of that certain transaction between Portfolio Manager and shall continue Affiliated Managers, Inc. ("AMG") pursuant to which AMG is to acquire a majority equity interest in effect thereafter for two yearsPortfolio Manager. This Agreement shall continue in effect thereafter from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above on which that certain agreement between Westfield Capital Management Company and the Trust is terminated ("Effective Date") and shall continue in effect thereafter thereafter, unless sooner terminated, for two yearsyears provided that this Agreement is approved by the shareholders of the Portfolio on or before the 120th day after such Effective Date. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect effect, unless sooner terminated, from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, ,at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding Portfolio'soutstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such onsuch continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “interested not"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written dayswritten notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended beamended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company InvestmentCompany Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders theholders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment suchamendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “"majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “, "assignment” " and “"interested person” " shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.become

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“Independent Trustees”) who are not “interested persons” of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon thirty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s or the Portfolio’s outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act. The parties expressly agree that, in the event that the Portfolio Manager ceases to be associated with Trusco, the Trust shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, without penalty and without notice.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two fortwo years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance itscontinuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote thevote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative voteaffirmativevote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those ofthose members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “"interested persons” of the " ofthe Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. .This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty withoutpenalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled partyentitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the bythe party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment suchamendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s theTrust's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment suchamendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “"majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “, "assignment” " and “"interested person” " shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall continue in effect thereafter for two years. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “"majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “, "assignment” " and “"interested person” " shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.

Duration, Termination and Amendments. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above on which that certain agreement between Hotchkis & Wiley and the Trust is terminated ("Effective Date") and shall continue in effect thereafter thereafter, unless sooner terminated, for two yearsyears provided that this Agreement is approved by the shareholders of the Portfolio on or before the 120th day after such Effective Date. This Thereafter, this Agreement shall continue in effect effect, unless sooner terminated, from year to year thereafter for so long as its continuance is specifically approved, at least annually, by: by (i) a majority of the Board of Trustees or the vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio’s 's outstanding voting securities; and (ii) the affirmative vote, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance, of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees (“"Independent Trustees”Trustees ") who are not “"interested persons” " of the Trust or any investment adviser to the Trust. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or by Portfolio Manager at any time and without penalty upon sixty days written notice to the other party, which notice may be waived by the party entitled to it. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing and signed by the party to be bound thereby provided that if the Investment Company Act requires that such amendment be approved by the vote of the Board, the Independent Trustees and/or the holders of the Trust’s 's or the Portfolio’s 's outstanding shareholders, such approval must be obtained before any such amendment may become effective. This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon its assignment. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “majority of the outstanding voting securities,” “assignment” and “interested person” shall have the meanings set forth in the Investment Company Act.